Qualified personnel should periodically conduct a magnetic particleblack light inspection. Ultrasonic inspection of rotaryshouldered connections utrsc ultrasonic inspection of highstress areas and tube upsets utea inspection methods for drill pipe according to the standard ds1 vol3. Drill pipe inspection drill pipe inspection is set at regular intervals depending on drilling conditions and past failures experienced. Inspection of new and used drill pipe is essential to detecting defects that originate either in manufacturing or drilling. Rig inspection, drill pipe inspection and tubular inspection from sgs identifies. As a worldleading provider of comprehensive rig, pipe and oil tubular safety, inspection and maintenance services, you can rest assured that your project is in safe hands. A thorough inspection process of drilling tubulars is required to be sure they meet the criteria for the job and is vital for maintaining the flow of operation. Tool joint pin is connected to one drill pipe end, the tool joint box is connected to the other pipe end. Care and maintenance of rotaryshouldered connections.
Trusted rig inspection, drill pipe inspection and tubular inspection from a world leader. Drill pipe performance data sheets act as a reference for drilling operations. Procedures for inspection, maintenance, repair and. Inspection definition of inspection by the free dictionary. Downhole inspection solutions inspection solutions you can trust. Areas of particular concem are slip segment hinges and the hinge pins. Onsite repair and inspection services selfcontained mobile units drilco offers ds1approved inspection services for drill collars, drillpipe, heviwate transition drillpipe, and other premium downhole tools.
Inspection methods for drill pipe according to the standard ds1 vol3. Pipe inspection emi equipment tubepro pts2, new tech. A key seat is formed after part of the drill pipe string has passed through the dogleg. Video inspection, field inspection, drill pipe inspection, offshore inspection and ndt inspection. Oil drill pipe is seamless tubing which was used to rotates the drill bit and circulates drilling fluid in the well. Handling damage, indications of torsional damage, galling, washouts, fins, visibly nonflat shoulders, corrosion, weightgrade. This international standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for field inspection and testing of oil country tubular goods octg. Procedures for inspection, maintenance, repair, and. Tri drill services is a fullservice provider of ndt inspections and hardbanding for drill pipe, bottom hole assembly components and heavy lift rig and handling equipment. A typical drill pipe configuration is given, showing main elements and lengths see figure b. Api specifications classify pipe based on inspection results of wall thickness, as pipe. Our comprehensive drill pipe inspection program assists in maximizing your drill string performance. Inspection definition, the act of inspecting or viewing, especially carefully or critically.
Three little pigs home inspection s of panama city offers home inspections in panama. Wellconnection is the leading inspection and maintenance company within oil related drilling equipment on the ncs and is renowned and respected for the highest quality on service, performance and efficiency. This international standard covers the practices and technology commonly used in field inspection. Apply to maintenance mechanic, mechanic, yard driver and more. Odfjell well services own more than 40 000 drillpipe joints, and if you would like to know more about standards, inspection and maintenance of drill pipe. Ds1 cat 5 inspection program for drill pipe tool joint visual connection. Drill pipe is one of the necessary components to any drilling rig designed to extract oil or other liquid materials from the ground. Drill pipe and heave weight drill pipe specifications. Drill string inspection a component is designed to perform certain functions. Rig inspection, drill pipe inspection and tubular inspection oil and. Determine how many drill pipes are being sold with unit, since including them is not always a given, and a set of pipes is expensive. Drilco inspection personnel are asnt level ii certified in the principles and techniques of oilfield downhole tool inspections. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, longterm conditions at the establishment. Make sure that you get the most value for your dollar by choosing a quality drill pipe that is manufactured to the api, ds1 or ns1 standard.
Periodic inspections should be performed on drill pipe and drill collar slips as a preventive measure. Metric and imperial unit sheets are available with all ctp products. The ultrasonic scanning head is placed onto the pipe. To prevent costly down hole failures, experience shows that it pays to check the condition of the drill pipe, casing and tubing strings prior to their installation into the well. Tridrill services also offers pipe maintenance services and storage. Inspections provides online scheduling for virtually all inspections, making it easier to schedule inspection appointments, offer more precise inspection scheduling and improve inspection tracking and notifications. Tallies can be downloaded as pdfs or in xls format, for ease of use. Digital drill pipe inspection software for oil and.
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For drill pipe inspection sgs uses new tech systems ez electro magnetic inspection units emi with wall loss monitor. Some oil and gas service companies also use these smaller drilling rigs with range 1 drill collars and drill pipe for shallow maintenance operations. The drill string is used to transmit power by rotary motion from surface to a drill bit at the bottom of the hole, to convey flushing media to the cutting face of the tool, and to carry cuttings out of the hole. Established in 1996, tri drill services llc is a service line of knight oil tools. As a tubular inspection services company, we are not giving ideal solutions but questions are to be asked to clear the permanent misunderstanding between the oil operating company, the drilling contractors and pipe inspection companies. For example if category 4 is requested, all the methods highlighted in yellow need to be performed on the pipe.
Inspect, cover boxes and pins with pipe dope compound. With six domestic and two canadian inspection facilities staffed by experienced and certified asnt snttc1a level ii inspectors, dis covers a wide range of inspection services. Our drill pipe inspection services help ensure pipe is fitforservice. Our professional inspectors follow industry standard guidelines, are certified in accordance with industryspecific standards and follow documented standard operating procedures. Inspection units are mobile for both land and offshore drilling operations, while hardbanding.
Range 1 tubulars for the fabrication of drill collars and drill pipe are designated for use by small land drilling rigs that are typically used for water well, environmental, and geotechnical drilling projects. Oilpro provides inspections for all drilling operations, including deviated and horizontal well bores, reduce risk by identifying operational problems, improper care and handling as well as ensuring. Procedures for inspection, maintenance, repair and remanufacture of drilling equipment 1 replace appendix a with the following. This manual covers the range of drill pipe manufactured to gost r 50278, api. Since the drill pipe is in tension, it is trying to straighten. Specialtytool maintenance inspection, assembly, and testing procedures volume 5. Drill tool inspection we inspect new and used drill tools and drill pipe using the latest techniques and topoftheline equipment.
Procedures for inspection, maintenance, repair, and remanufacture of drilling equipment. Tool joint component used to connect drill pipe lengths to form a drill string. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. Pipe inspection ultrasonic equipment techsonic eziii. Rig inspection, drill pipe inspection and tubular inspection. Inspection and repair of drill pipe and related accessories hard banding when required preservation services will be required during the first quarter of 2016 additionally, the selected contractor will be required to meet all technical and safety, health. As the pipe rotates, a small amount of couplant is applied to the pipe surface providing a sound path interface from the ut transducer to the i. Downhole inspection solutions drilling tools international. Slipinspection the slips and bowl id should be dressed as well as cleaned to prevent sticking of the slips.
Drill pipe inspection, storage, repair, and handling services. Examples include drill pipe, drill collars, subs and pup joints. Three little pigs home inspections of panama city 295. Orion safety manual drilling companydrill manufacturing. Visual inspection organoleptic examination by organs of vision. These, along with specifications for inspection, maintenance, repair, and handling, combine to maximize the fatigue life of the drill pipe. Pdf procedures for inspection, maintenance, repair, and. With a commitment to maintaining the standards of the oil and gas industry, we. Instead, the hollow tubes pump drilling fluids downward to the bit and back out again as needed to reduce friction and heat buildup. In order to ensure optimum performance for your rig, reduce downtime and maintain safety of your personnel, planned maintenance and accurate inspections are essential. From a single weld to a fullon rig inspection, downhole inspection solutions is the team to handle your specific needs. Each inspection report is a snapshot of conditions present at the time of the inspection.
The drill pipe being inspected is rolled onto the pipe rotators. We inspect drill pipe and associated hardware according to client requirement or and per the specified standard such as api, ds1. Abrasive materials inthe drilling mud can cause horizontal lines. Ocs training institute is pleased to deliver drilling rig equipment inspection rei courses which teaches the inspection and maintenance procedures required to ensure equipment. An integrated system for drill pipe tracking and fatigue life prediction. Understanding the inspection process for drilling tubulars. Visual examination of connections, shoulders, and tool joints and profile check of threads, measurement of box swell.
Please send all inspection requests to email protected you must include the permit number, address of permit, type of inspection, city of inspection, field contact, name of contractor, and email address. Inspection in manufacturing includes measuring, examining, testing, or gauging one or more characteristics of a product or process and comparing the results with specified requirements to determine whether is the requirements are met for each characteristic. Oklahoma city, ok prweb july 15, 2015 arecon data pronounced arecon, publishers of oil country os, a cloudbased software as a service software for oilfield supply chain, announced the release of pipe inspection pro, software for drill pipe and oilfield equipment inspection. Drill pipe dp drill pipe body with tool joints welded on using frictionwelding process. Drilling string inspection the dilemma between oil. Inspection definition of inspection by merriamwebster. You can use this site to submit applications and renewals, pay inspector application and renewal fees, view order history, print licenses, view stations and station personnel, add and remove buyers, view inspection reports and change. Aries octg inspection division is a global service provider for inspection, testing and certification services in an oil field industry backed by extensive experienced inspection engineers and technicians, we offers cost effective and timely services to our clients for smooth, safe and profitable operations of their facilities.
It is up to the end user to determine its use in specific drilling circumstances. Our inspection and testing services includes identification of. Plus, it improves our service by standardizing our inspectors electronic checklists and allowing industry members to certify certain. Common examples of inspection by measurement or gauging include using a caliper or. All the drill pipe may be used for construction and repair of oil and gas wells provid. Use thread protectors on both connections when handling drill stem products.
Chemical corrosion h2s and co2 can cause catastrophic. Volume 3 addresses the inspection of drill string equipment consisting of a single piece with no component pieces. Use vehicle inspection connection vic to access important information about your inspection business, 24hours a day, sevendays a week. As the workhorse of downhole tubular strings, drill pipe is subjected to cyclic stresses in tension, compression, torsion, and bending, so its inspection is essential to detect defects related to manufacturing, handling, or drilling. This ebook gives you an introduction to the processes involved in inspection and repair of used drill pipe richly illustrated with photos, that make it a valuable companion.