Innovative Drilling Fluid Concepts for Vertical Drilling Applications

Presented on Thursday, December 5, 2013

This workshop will address the basic functions of a drilling fluid, characteristics of a drilling fluid, as well as how a drilling fluid is the ultimate tool for maintaining an open hole and controlling downhole conditions. This presentation will also address how a bentonite drilling fluid functions and reacts differently than does a synthetic polymer and/or biodegradable polymer drilling fluids. The use of polymers and additives for matching drilling fluids to various soil conditions, determining proper drilling fluids' pumping rates, and dealing with loss circulation issues will also be covered along with information on drill spoils solidification.

Presenter:
George M. Dugan
Drilling Products Group, CETCO, Dayton, TX
George Dugan has been the Southeast Regional Manager for CETCO Drilling Products Group for more than 15 years and is based in Huffman, Texas. He has worked in drilling-related industries for more than 38 years, working with drilling fluids, drilling fluids recycling equipment, and liquids/solids separation (dewatering) equipment in a multitude of industries. Before employment with CETCO, Dugan spent four years working for a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment manufacturer, providing technical support and training for a multitude of HDD services. He just received a B.S. degree in business with a major in marketing through the University of Phoenix.

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