Publications
Articles
On this page you will find links to the numerous articles that Ian Speer has written for Australian and international drilling publications. Links to printable .pdf versions of the articles are available from the bottom of each article.
- Separators, and Strategies to Improve Their Life
(Australasian Drilling, Nov/Dec 2003) - Air Leaks and What They Cost
(Australasian Drilling, January/February 2004) - Is your Control System Out of Control?
(Australasian Drilling, March/April 2004) - 500 Psig Two-Stage Compressors And Why They Can Be Difficult To Manage
(Australasian Drilling, May/June 2004) - Assessment and Management of Hazards Involving Hoses on Drill Rigs and Compressors
(Australasian Drilling, July/August 2004) - Boosters? Long-term Considerations
(Australasian Drilling, September/October 2004) - Boosters - Too hot to handle
(Australasian Drilling, Nov/Dec 2004) - Compressor Ratings vs Reality in Australia
(Australasian Drilling, January/February 2005) - Making Some Noise?
(Australasian Drilling, March/April 2005) - Booster Valves: The Inside Story
(Australasian Drilling, May/June 2005) - Compressor Capacity
(Australasian Drilling, July/August 2005) - Getting the Gunk Out!
(Australasian Drilling, September/October 2005) - A Little More Gunk!
(Australasian Drilling, November/December 2005)
The following is an article from 1996 about RC Drilling that has been requested by many interested readers.
High Pressure Air and its Application to DTH Drilling (968KB - Adobe Reader required)
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