API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Hilton Prejean
September 11, 2012
AADE-Denver
API Standards for Pipe Inspections New Drill Stem Elements 5DP Spec 7-1 Spec 7-2
15th 40th
TGDSE - Task Group Drill Stem Elements
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
New Drill Stem Elements
Spec 5DP Drill Pipe
Making Drill Pipe three Product Specification Levels (PSL1, PSL2, PSL3) PSL1 is same as previous E, X, G and S PSL2 more stringent requirements Annex G / Table G.1 PSL3 additional requirements (non NDT) Annex G / Table G.1
API Standards for Pipe Inspections New Drill Stem Elements
Drill Pipe API 5DP NDT - Tube Body Grade PSL 1
PSL 2 is in addition to PSL 1 PSL 3 is in addition to PSL 1 and PSL 2
PSL 2
NDT 5% notches - ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination
PSL 3
Tool Joint
Visual NDT after Heat Treat surfaces ID/OD orientation Long / Tran Wet Fluorescent MPI Dimensional tool joint OD/ID length OD Pin/Box
Weld Zone
Visual Wet Fluorescent MPI 1/16" vertical through hole UT - 45 x 2.25mhz Dimensional OD / ID Straightness End Drift
Wall Thickness 5 19.50# .362 = 100% nominal .317 = 87.5% new .290 = .253 = 80% used 70%
Visual NDT 12.5% notches - ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Wall
SR 15
E
to SR 2
NDT 5% ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Wall NDT 5% notches - ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Visual NDT after Heat Treat surfaces ID/OD orientation Long / Tran Wet Fluorescent MPI Dimensional tool joint OD/ID length OD Pin/Box Visual Wet Fluorescent MPI 1/16" vertical through hole UT - 45 x 2.25mhz Dimensional OD / ID Straightness End Drift
Visual NDT 12.5% notches - ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Wall
SR 15
X
to SR 2
NDT 5% ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Wall NDT 5% notches - ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Visual NDT after Heat Treat surfaces ID/OD orientation Long / Tran Wet Fluorescent MPI Dimensional tool joint OD/ID length OD Pin/Box Visual Wet Fluorescent MPI 1/16" vertical through hole UT - 45 x 2.25mhz Dimensional OD / ID Straightness End Drift
Visual NDT 12.5% notches - ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Wall
SR 15
G
to SR 2
NDT 5% ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Wall Visual NDT after Heat Treat surfaces ID/OD orientation Long / Tran Wet Fluorescent MPI Dimensional tool joint OD/ID length OD Pin/Box Visual Wet Fluorescent MPI 1/16" vertical through hole UT - 45 x 2.25mhz Dimensional OD / ID Straightness End Drift
95% RW spec .344 will Extend Life of pipe
Visual NDT 5% notches - ID/OD Long / Trans UT or EMI / combination Wall
SR 15
PSL-1
Wall thickness shall be verified in a helical or longitudinal path over the full length to confirm conformance to the thickness criteria of this Standard. For the surface area covered by the automated system no minimum coverage.
API Standards for Pipe Inspections PSL 1 Wall thickness requirement minus 87.5%rw (12.5%) Grades E, X, G except S (5% flaw) Annex E (optional supplementary requirements)
SR2 inspection - 5% reference on drill pipe body for grades E, X and G SR15 drill-pipe - Test certificates SR19 pipe body - Charpy V-notch impact toughness testing of grade E SR20 alternative low-temperature - Charpy V-notch impact requirements SR23 weld zone - Lot size SR24 Charpy V-notch Increased weld-zone requirements
PSL 2 / PSL 3 - have additional mandatory requirements PSL 2 mandatory SR2, SR15, SR19 PSL 3 CVN, Tool Joint Y strength, hardness test
API Standards for Pipe Inspections New Drill Stem Elements DS-1 Volume 1 TH Hill 4th Edition DS-1 Volume 2
Drilling Tubular Product Specification
Drill Stem Design and Operation
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Used Drill Stem Elements RP7G RP7G-2
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Risk Managing Projects fit-for-purpose or application-based solutions Structural Compatibility - Tensile Strength - Torsional Strength - Pressure, Collapse - Bending Cost - Increase Reliability - Increase Performance - Increase Life
Geometric Compatibility - Hydraulics - Fishability
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Drilling Environment vs Inspection Levels
Inspection Level Loads % of capacity 40 40 to 70 70 80 Abrasiveness Low Moderately Abrasive Very Hard Fatigue < 2/100ft 2 to 4/100ft > 4/100ft > 10/100ft Project Risk Low Medium High Very high Mud Weight < 12,0 lb/gal 12 to 16 lb/gal > 16 lb/gal > 18 lb/gal Operating Life Short Standard Long Very long Rotation Hours < 100 hrs > 100 hrs > 300 hrs > 500 hrs
w Moderate
Critical Extreme Corrosivity Low Moderately Corrosive Brine
Standard
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Used Drill Stem Elements API RP7G-2
Table B.1
Annex B tables - Inspections
Drill Pipe
Table B.2
Tool Joints
Table B.3
BHA Connections Only
Table B.4 to B.14 (exclude Connections)
Drill Collars, Subs, HWDP, Kellys / Top Drives, Stabilizers, Jars, MWD/LWD, Motor / Turbine, Reamer / Scrapers, Rotary Steerable, Proprietary Tools
Table B.15
Work Strings
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Used Drill Stem Elements DS-1 3rd edition TH Hill DS-1 4th edition
API Standards for Pipe Inspections TH Hill DS-1 Volume 3 - 4th edition
Volume 3 Inspection of Drill String Equipment consisting of a single piece with no component pieces Drill Pipe Drill Collars Subs Pup Joints
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Used Drill Stem Elements
Drill Pipe Inspection
Table B.1 Full-length visual OD gauging UT wall measurement Full-length EMI Full-length ultrasonic (transverse and wall thickness) Critical full-length ultrasonic (transverse, longitudinal and wall thickness) MT critical area MT critical area, external bi-directional Full-length wall monitoring UT of critical area Calculation of the minimum cross-sectional area Documentation review MT critical area, internal MT critical area, internal bi-directional 10.9 10.10 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.61 10.62 3.34 Full Length Wall Monitor UT Slip Area 3.31 3.31 3.31 3.10 API RP7G-2 Standard Moderate Critical Extreme Table 2.2 Visual Tube OD Gauging UT Wall Thickness Spot Electromagnetic Scan FLUT 1 FLUT 2 (HDLS) 3.32 MPI/Slip Area 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.31 3.31 3.31 3.32 3.32 3.32 3.9 3.9 1
Tube Body
DS-1 Category 2 3 4 5
API 7G2 - Either EMI or FLUT may be used for a specified wall thickness of 0.500 inch or thinner. FLUT is required on tubes with a wall thickness greater than 0.500 inch
DS-1 UTFL >.400 Wall
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Used Drill Stem Elements
API RP7G-2
Tool Joint
Extreme Table 2.2 1 2 3 Visual Connection
DS-1 Category 4 5
Drill Pipe Inspection
Table B.2 Visual inspection of Bevels, Seals, Threads, Markings (Weight Code/Grade) and Outside Diameter Hardband Box Swell and Pin Stretch Pin and Box OD and Eccentric Wear Measure Pin and Box OD and check Eccentric Wear Pin and Box Tong Space Measure Pin and Tong Space MT Pin Threads MT Box Threads Measure Pin Inside Diameter MT OD Heat-Check Cracks MT OD Heat-Check Cracks, Bi-Directional, Wet MPI only MT Transverse Tool Joint OD and Pin under Internal Threads Measure Counter-bore depth, Pin-base Length, Seal Width, Check Shoulder Flatness, Tapered Shoulder Angle, Elevator Contact Area
Standard Moderate
Critical
10.14 10.59 10.15 10.17
10.14 10.59 10.15 10.17
10.14 10.59 10.15
3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11
(pipe grade, seal, threads, 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11 bevels, hardband, 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11 box swell, pin stretch) Dimensional 1 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.13 3.13 3.15 3.15 3.13 3.13 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.15 3.13 3.13 (measure TJ Box OD / Pin ID tong space, box shoulder width Dimensional 2 (measure pin tong space Black Light Connection Black Light Connection Dimensional 1 Heat Checking
10.18 10.19 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.60 10.26
Heat Checking Black Light Connection Tong space, C-bore depth / diameter, bevel diameter, pin neck )
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Used Drill Stem Elements
Grant Prideco XT
API RP7G-2
DS-1 Category Extreme Section 3.13 Dimensional 2 1 2 3 4 5
Proprietary Thread Inspection
Annex F
Addition to Visual Connection Pin / Box Connection Length Pin Nose Diameter
Standard Moderate
Critical
F.2.3.2 F.2.3.3
F.2.3.2 F.2.3.3
F.2.3.2 F.2.3.3
Box Connection Length Pin Nose Diameter Pin Connection Length
3.13 3.13 3.13 3.13 3.13 3.13 3.13 3.13
Pin Base Diameter
F.2.3.4
F.2.3.4
F.2.3.4
Pin Cylinder Diameter
API Standards for Pipe Inspections DS-1 Volume 4 - 4th edition TH Hill
Volume 4 Inspection and Use of Specialty Tools Mud Motors MWD LWD Under-Reamers Safety Valves
plus over 70 more specialty tools apply
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Onsite Inspections
Real Time Information Drill Pipe Scout Report
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Drill Pipe Report
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Contains all Measurements Required by DS-1 / 7G2
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Summary Report Complete String Description Classifies Pipe Premium Condition Repairable Scraps Hardband Condition Internal Coating Condition Connection Condition
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Analytical Report String Classification Snap Shot Remaining % of String Life Tube Body Tool Joints Wall Thickness Several Categories > 95% Premium Plus > 91% to 95% > 86% to 90% > 81% to 85%
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Drill Pipe Scout Key Features Comprehensive reporting Trending system Comprehensive Analysis by Fleet, Rig, String, Size, Grade, SN or Joint Tracks Tube Body Wear Trends Tool Joint Wear Trends Hardband Wear Trends Coating Condition
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Drill Pipe Scout Benefits
Cradle to Grave String Knowledge
Inspection Coating Repairs
Improve Capital Expenses Risk Management Tool
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Connections
Care & Handling
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Tool Joint Compound Contaminated
Grease
Thread Protection Is Very Important
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Proper Thread Compound Application
Threads & Seals
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Improper Thread Compound Application
Voids & Holidays
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Reasons for inspection Severe Galling in connection Improper Make-up (misalignment, dirt, wrong lubrication, too little lubrication) Fatigue Cracking Abrasive wear (reduced Wall Thickness) Erosion Corrosion
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Electromagnetic Inspection EMI computer display eight Flaw Channels of Data EMI field inspection buggy with EMI Wall
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Electromagnetic and Endsonic Inspection Complement
Most Washouts in Slip Area
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Ultrasonic Scanning Endsonic Tool
Wet Fluorescent MPI Fatigue Cracking
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Severe Cracking
Failures Washouts fatigue Cracking
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Black Light Wet Mag Tool Joint Inspection Includes Threads
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Connections
Thread Compound Protects Critical Areas
Last Engaged Thread
API Standards for Pipe Inspections Heat Checking
(Wet Mag) Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Inspection
Longitudinal Checking
API Standards for Pipe Inspections OD Gauging
Severe Drilling Conditions Laterals
Reduces Wall Thickness
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Conclusions Safer drilling environments are available Standards established to help todays Drilling NDT is critical tool in risk management Knowing wall thickness values (purchase pipe to 95% remaining wall) Wall Thickness cannot be replaced / Scrap Risk Management Tool - Drill Pipe Scout
API Standards for Pipe Inspections
Thank You
Hilton Prejean
