Transfer of Technology Among Three New Offerings Published by National Ground Water Association

The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) is offering three new, highly anticipated publications including Transfer of Technology: A Technical Article Series to Better Understanding Drilling Equipment Components by John L'Espoir, a veteran design engineer and award-winning ground water professional.

The other titles are the Ground Water Contracting Industry Survey (2003) and the December 2003 Water Well Journal containing highlights from the Ground Water Industry Survey.

Transfer of Technology (NGWA Press, hardbound, 266 pgs.) is a compilation of L'Espoir's monthly article series published in Water Well Journal from July 2001 through December 2003. The book helps readers:

• Understand the importance of matched components on a rig to handle drilling and casing requirements.
• Know the interrelationship of individual components in a rig.
• Extend the life of equipment substantially.
• Understand how equipment maintenance and use relate to safety.

Transfer of Technology costs $75 for NGWA members and $87.50 for Non-NGWA members.

The 31 chapters cover topics ranging from mud pumps/flow, centrifugal pumps, mast designs and hydraulic systems to electric systems, drilling systems, rig repairs, old machinery and safety. An equipment designer for 35 years, L'Espoir received NGWA's Technology Award in December, 2003, for major contributions to the development of ideas, tools/equipment and techniques of well construction.

"The inspiration for this book came, in part, from the enthusiastic response of readers to John's column in Water Well Journal," said Kevin McCray, NGWA executive director. "Readers simply loved the series because he spoke simply and authoritatively about bread-and-butter issues that water well contractors face everyday. It's a must-read for someone whose livelihood depends on a drill rig."

Following are reader comments on the Transfer of Technology book/article series:

• "The ‘Transfer of Technology' series is the most informative series ever run in Water Well Journal." – Kenneth Lynch, Victoria Texas
• "This is going to be a fabulous book, one that the industry has been wanting. Get in line to get your copy." – John Williamson, "The Well Guy," Water Well Journal, Tijeras, NM
• "Your article on air was one of the best technical pieces ever in this publication. I copied it for all my drillers." – Mark Lassier, Greenville, SC
• "I am an oil driller, but your information is ‘right on' for me." – Fred Holmes, Taft, CA
• "Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of our industry. I revealed your formulas to my calculus teacher at NE Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, and he was impressed with the simplicity." – Joel Canfield, Sterling, CO

The Ground Water Contracting Industry Survey, 2003 (bound, 219 pgs.) thoroughly reports on all aspects of the water well, pump installation and environmental drilling industries. It examines well construction statistics, pump installation, drilling activity, equipment ownership and more. Survey results are cross-tabulated by region, primary business activity, gross sales and membership in NGWA. (Member price: $295; Non-member price, $375)

The December issue of Water Well Journal containing Highlights from the Ground Water Industry Survey is a useful companion to the comprehensive report. It highlights details of interest to contractors including average prices charged per foot drilled; depth of wells by region; wages paid to personnel; customer costs for wells, pumps and service calls; gross earnings by firm's primary function (full service, pump only or environmental drilling); salary earned by firm owner/president; and much more. (Member price: $5.00; Non-member price: $10.00)

To order any of these publications call NGWA's Customer Service Department at 800-551-7379 or email customerservice@ngwa.org.

Source: National Ground Water Association