Scope It covers the inspection of tube using flux leakage detection. Inspection Apparatus The Electro-Magnetic Induction (EMI) unit is to have a DC coil and designed to allow active longitudinal inspection upset to upset. The reference shall be a through hole of 1/16 inch + 1/64 inch in diameter. Alternatively a pipe of comparable OD … Continue reading Electromagnetic Inspection (Flux Only)
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Ultra-Sonic Inspection
Scope This section covers the measurement of drill pipe with ultrasonic tools. Apparatus Pulse echo type ultrasonic instrument. The transducer shall have separate transmission and receiving elements. Both elements are to be inspected and calibrated accordingly. Linearity Calibration. The device shall be calibrated every 12 months. All gauges are to be calibrated by NIST. They … Continue reading Ultra-Sonic Inspection
Visual Inspection
Scope It covers the visual examination, of the internal and external surfaces of drill pipe, to determine, the general condition. Apparatus Paint marker Depth gauge Light capable of illuminating the full length of the internal surface Preparation All pipe should be numbered sequentially Surface shall be clean and the metal surface clean. NO surface particle … Continue reading Visual Inspection
Drill Pipe Inspection
SCOPE This document recommends standards procedures for conducting an inspection program on drill stem components. Inspection and disassembly of equipment such as jars, and hole openers are not covered. PURPOSE To reduce inspection errors. The program defines: What method to use on which component A step by step procedure for each method What defines acceptable … Continue reading Drill Pipe Inspection
Maintenance
Maintenance is the process of ensuring a certain standard is upheld by constantly looking into problems and fixing them, or trying to anticipate and pre-empt. Usually maintenance is preventative, that is, it executes tasks on equipment so as to prevent equipment problems and or failure. Preventative maintenance is known as scheduled maintenance, and as its … Continue reading Maintenance
Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Care & Maintenance
RAM TYPE Daily or Trip Care: All BOPs should be operated daily. Blind rams should be operated every time the pipe is out of the hole. Pipe rams should NOT be closed unless a pipe is in the hole. Care between Wells: Whenever a preventer is removed from service it should be; Cleaned Inspected Lubricated … Continue reading Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Care & Maintenance