TUESDAY, MARCH 4
8:30-8:55
Small Gyro for Small Rig
Speakers: Matthew Patterson, President; Dan Billig, EMEA Operations Director, Sharewell HDD
Hear about an interesting case study that highlights how new technologies can expand what can be done using HDD methods.
9-9:55
Slurry Microtunneling Methods and HDD: Alternatives and Complements
Speaker: Simon Herrenknecht, Head of Pipeline Business Division, Herrenknecht AG
Learn about the necessary equipment and technical solutions to master slurry microtunneling, including pipe jacking, Direct Pipe and E-Power Pipe.
10-10:30
Lowest Tooling Cost per Foot – Case Studies
Speakers: Michael Rybak, Vice President-Global Services; Brad Reinsel, US Area Director, Inrock
Learn how to save on the overall cost for your jobs and have higher profits.
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1:30-1:55
Drilling Mud, Additives, Solidification & Testing Equipment
Speakers: Eamon Oveissy, Business Development/Mud Engineer; Clint Pitman, Owner, Drilling Mud Direct
Drilling fluids lubricate and cool drilling equipment, facilitate cuttings removal, and stabilize boreholes. Together, HDD and effective drilling fluids enable efficient and environmentally responsible underground development.
2-2:25
Using Real-Time Drilling Data for Improved Risk Management
Speakers: Jeremy Groves, Senior Geotechnical Engineer; Pete Barlow, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering LLC; Ali Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta
Learn about a number of applications and end uses that could significantly improve the approach to managing risk in HDD projects.
2:30-3
Benefits of Increased Rotary Speeds on Maxi HDD Drilling Units
Speaker: Richard Levings, Product Manager, American Augers
Explore the recent development of increased rotary speeds on maxi-HDD systems, new tools for these higher speeds, and which soil conditions are most favorable for these conditions.