I have always used tape reel for the Packer tests. Unless you use it, you will never realize how helpful it is when determining depth of the straddle interval. Usually the NQ/NX holes are drilled and cores are recovered and recorded. Once the drilling is complete, it is ready for Packer testing once the...

Here is one example of Problem with Packer Test- The Packer is Bent along with the 1 inch perforated pipeline in between the two Packers in a straddle Packer set up. What could be the reason? Guess and reply. Packers Bent due to some reason Perforated Rods...

Hello All. Spent almost more than a month doing Packer Testing (Straddle Packer) for two 400 feet holes. Great Jawbone Seam in this area. It was not very cold except in the mornings. We had some rain too. Met Rick Bragg (Driller) and James. Both were very nice and were from Huges Drilling Company. Just some...

Coal Impoundment Area! Have a Look! A coal slurry impoundment consists of solid and liquid waste and is a by-product of the coal mining and preparation processes. Mining generates enormous amounts of solid waste in the form of rocks and dirt. This refuse is used to dam the opening of a hollow between...