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Stabilizer Design and Tripping Simulation

Watch the full video now Merlin developed a tripping rig that allows the team to…

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Paul CooperJuly 22, 2025

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The Hole Cleaning Pillars – Video Series

Introducing The Hole Cleaning Pillars Series Efficient hole cleaning is an important aspect of successful…

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Paul CooperJune 5, 2024

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How do we establish max overpull/torque on a tapered drill-string?

How do we establish max overpull/torque on a tapered drill-string? Determining the maximum overpull which…

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Paul CooperJune 29, 2023

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Wellbore Stability for Drilling Engineers

Wellbore Stability for Drilling Engineers Why? Many of the drilling problems we encounter are either…

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Paul CooperDecember 14, 2022

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Depleted Reservoir Drilling Techniques

Mud Cap Drilling and Pressurized Mud Cap Drilling in depleted reservoirs Both Mud Cap Drilling (MCD) and Pressurized Mud Cap Drilling (PMCD)…

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Paul CooperSeptember 28, 2022

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Casing Wear: Facts, Myths and Recommendations

Merlin provides expertise to clients around the world in the field of casing wear. During…

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Paul CooperAugust 18, 2022

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