ZAO VNIITneft

R&D Institute for OCTG Design and Operation

Private Stock Company

ENDORSED by:

APPROVED by:

A.A. Klachkov
Deputy CEO, Chief Engineer, OAO TMK
_______________, 2010

Y.N. Antipov
CEO, ZAO VNIITneft
_______________, 2010

DRILL PIPE
OPERATION MANUAL

DEVELOPED by:

A.A. Donskoy
CTO, ZAO VNIITneft
_______________, 2010

Samara, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................... 4
2 PIPE SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 5
3 MARKING AND PACKING .................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Marking of Pipe and Tool Joints ...................................................................................... 15
3.2 Packing of Pipe ............................................................................................................... 21
4 GOOD PRACTICE FOR PIPE OPERATION REQUIREMENTS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................... 24
4.1 Drill-String Assembly Forming ......................................................................................... 24
4.2 Pipe Pre-Operation Requirements .................................................................................. 25
4.3 Performance and Turnover Log for Pipe Inventory.......................................................... 26
4.4 Round-Trip Operations with Drill Pipe ............................................................................ 26
4.5 Recommendations for Selection of Thread Compounds ................................................. 27
4.6 Drill Pipe Operation ......................................................................................................... 29
4.7 Classification of Pipe Depending on Their Wear-and-Tear Parameters .......................... 29
4.8 Supervision of Drill Pipe Performance in Operation ........................................................ 32
4.9 Basic Recommendations for Prevention of Emergency Pipe-String Failure .................... 33
5 PIPE TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE .......................................................................... 34
5.1 Pipe Transportation ......................................................................................................... 34
5.2. Pipe Storage .................................................................................................................. 34
6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 37
7 MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 37
Annex A Sizes and Specifications of Drill Pipe Manufactured According to API Spec 5DP ..... 38
Annex B (informative) Interchangeability of National Tool-Joint Threads and International
Threads ..................................................................................................................... 44
Annex C (informative) List of Referenced Documents ............................................................ 45
Annex D Charts of Combined Bending, Torsional and Tensile Loads for Drill Pipe and Tool
Joints ......................................................................................................................... 46

This Manual covers the range of drill pipe manufactured to GOST R 50278, API
Spec 5DP, specifications (TU) applied at the mills of Pipe Metallurgical Company (OAO
TMK).
All the drill pipe may be used for construction and repair of oil and gas wells provided the recommendations given below are considered
The Manual neither supersedes nor disagrees with the existing guidelines listed in
the Annex C, but supplements and gives specific details for proper use of drill pipe manufactured at the mills of OAO TMK. This Manual supersedes the document issued by ZAO
VNIITneft in 2005.
The Manual covers all the substantial requirements for industrial safety in the
course of drill pipe use in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
Data contained herein were taken from pipe specifications and are provided for
general reference. For detailed technical data refer to applicable normative specifications
for specific pipe.
OAO TMK guarantees reliability and quality of the pipe used provided all the requirements of this Manual are observed.

1 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Manual, the following terms and definitions apply:
Product drill pipe.
Drill pipe (DP) drill pipe body with tool joints welded on using friction-welding process.
Tool joint component used to connect drill pipe lengths to form a drill string. Tool
joint pin is connected to one drill pipe end, the tool joint box is connected to the other pipe
end. In this case, tool joint parts are welded to drill pipe body.
Tool joint box threaded connection on tool joints that has internal threads.
Tool joint pin threaded connection on tool joints that has external threads.
Drill string drill pipe lengths made up sequentially.
Supplier firm, company, organization that confirms and bears responsibility for
the compliance of the product supplied with all the certificate data and requirements of
specifications, state standards (GOSTs) and other technical documentation.
Purchaser firm, company, organization that purchases or uses the product.
Pipe size designation pipe designation that denotes its application, pipe type,
upset type, pipe body outside diameter, wall thickness, pipe length, elevator shoulder type,
pipe grade or steel grade.
Drill pipe set set of drill pipe lengths of the same size designation manufactured
at the same time and having one certificate issued by the operating organization.
Acceptance process of measuring, examining, testing, gauging or otherwise
comparing a unit of product with the applicable requirements.
Normative documents for manufacture and supply of tubular products
standards, specifications, technical appendices to agreements (contracts) for pipe manufacture and supply.
Visual inspection organoleptic examination by organs of vision.
Check measurements inspection performed using measuring instruments.
Pipe wear and tear change of pipe geometry and strength (performance) properties in the course of operation.
Full wear-out change of pipe geometry and strength (performance) properties in
the course of operation that prevents further intended pipe use.
Defect imperfection of sufficient magnitude to warrant rejection of the product
based on criteria defined in the applicable normative document.
Lot definite quantity of product manufactured under conditions that are considered uniform for the attribute to be inspected.
4

Lot size number of product units in a lot.

Drill pipe manufacturer enterprise that is responsible for pipe compliance with all
the requirements of applicable normative documents whose trademark is applied to the
product.

2 PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 For the range of pipe manufactured at the mills of TMK company refer to Table 1.

Normative Document
1
GOST R 50278-92
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints. Specification.

Pipe Dimensions, mm
Specified
Wall ThickOutside Diness
ameter
2
3
60.3
7.1 (7.11)
73.0
9.2 (9.19)

88.9

TU 14-3-1571-2008/
TU U 27.2-05757883200:2008
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints.

9.4 (9.35)

11.4

101.6

8.4 (8.38)

114.3

8.6 (8.56)
10.9 (10.92)

127.0

9.2 (9.19)
12.7

Pipe Grade

Tool Joint
Type

4
, , ,
,
,

, , ,

, , ,

, ,
,

5
- 86-44
-105-54
-105-51
-111-41
-121-68
-127-65
-127-62
-127-54
-127-65
-127-62
-127-54
-140-57
-152-83
-152-76
-162-95-1
-162-89-1
-162-92
-162-89-1
-168-76
-178-102
-178-102
-178-95

Upset Type

Pipe Length,
m

External Upset EU

Table 1 - Range of drill pipe manufactured at the mills of TMK company

8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

Table 1 (continued)
1

2
88.9

,
-108-44
,
-108-41
101.6
,
-133-71

-133-68

-140-62
TU 14-3-1571-2008/

-140-51
TU U 27.2-05757883114.3
8.6 8.56)
,
-159-83
200:2008
,
-159-76
Drill pipe with welded
-159-70
on tool joints.
10.9 (10.92)
,
-159-76

-159-70

-159-63

-159-57
8.0-8.6
127.0
9.2 (9.19)
,
-162-95-2
9.0-9.45

-162-89-2
11.9-12.5

-165-83

-168-70
12.7
,
-162-89-2

-165-76

-168-70

-184-83
139.7
9.2
,
-178-102

-178-95

-184-89

-190-76
10.5
,
-178-102
,
-184-89

-190-76
Note: specified wall thickness shown in parentheses is given for pipe according to TU 14-3-1571:2008
101.60
8.38
; X; G; S
NC 40
Internal Upset
API Spec 5D
IU
Specification for Drill
60.32
7.11
; X; G
NC 26
Pipe.
73.02
9.19
; X; G; S
NC 31
88.90
6.45

9.35
; X; G; S
NC 38
External
Upset EU
11.40
; X; G
11.40
S
NC 40
8.84-9.75
101.60
8.38
; X; G; S
NC 46
12.19-13.1
114.30
8.56; 10.92 ; X; G; S
NC 50
114.30
6.88

NC 46
8.56; 10.92 ; X; G; S
127.00
9.19
; X; G; S
InternalNC 50
12.7
; X; G
External
Upset IEU
12.7
S
5 FH
139.70
9.17; 10.54 ; X; G; S
168.28
8.38; 9.19
; X; G; S
6 FH
Internal Upset
IU

9.4 (9.35)
11.4
8.4 (8.38)

Internal-External Upset IEU

GOST R 50278-92
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints. Specification.

Table 1 (continued)
1
TU 14-161-141-94
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints of reduced diameter -114

TU 1324-13800147016-02
Process drill pipe and
tool joints for them

TU 14-161-137-94
Drill pipe 60-89 mm in
diameter with weldedon tool joints

TU 14-161-138-94
Drill pipe -127
127 mm in diameter
with welded-on tool
joints

TU 14-3-1849-92
Drill pipe -73
73 mm in diameter with
welded-on tool joints
TU 14-161-217-2003
Flush-joint light-weight
drill pipe of small diameter

2
114.3

8.6

, , ,

-146-70/76

10.9

-146-70/70

10.9

-146-63/70

60.3

5.0

73.0

5.5

6.5

, ,

76
88.9

8.5
8.0

, , ,
, ,

,
,

127.0

6.5
9.2

, ,
,
,

-86-48
-86-48
-95-58
-98-59
-98-59
-98-57
-98-57
-105-57
-105-57
-121-73
-121-73
-133-86
-133-86
-77-34
-77-33
-86-45
-105-45
-105-51
-105-50
-105-54
-108-45
-105-53
-121-68
-121-73
-162-92

-165-86

-168-83

-168-83

-168-76

88.9

6.5

, ,

101.6

6.5

, ,

60.3

7.0

73.0

7.0
9.0
9.19

12.7

InternalExternal
Upset IEU

8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

InternalExternal
Upset IEU

10.0

InternalExternal
Upset IEU,
Internal
Upset IU
and
External
Upset EU

8.0-8.4
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

InternalExternal
Upset IEU

8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

-0.8

73.0

9.0

-92-34

InternalExternal
Upset IEU

8.0-8.4
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

73.0

5.5

, ,

-95-62

External
Upset EU

8.0-8.4
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

TU 14-161-219-2004
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints (hightorque)

2
50.0
60.3

3
5.5
7.0

4
, ,
,

73.0

9.19

, ,
, , , ,

88.9

8.0

, ,
, ,

88.9

11.4

, ,
, ,

TU 14-161-235-2009
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints TMK TDS

88.9

11.4

, ,

127.0

9.19

, ,

127.0

15.0

, ,

60.3

7.1

, , ,

73.0

9.2

88.9

9.4

11.4

101.6

8.4

114.3

8.6

10.9

5
-65-25
-77-34
-77-34
-77-33
-77-33
-79-33
-79-33
-100-51
-100-51
-105-51-1
-105-51-1
-105-51-2
-105-51-2
-108-51-2
-108-51-2
-105-51-2
-105-51-2
-108-51-2
-108-51-2
-127-54
-127-54
-165-89-1
-165-89-1
-165-89-2

TMK TDS-86-44
TMK TDS-86-44
, , , TMK TDS-105-54
TMK TDS-105-54
,
TMK TDS-105-51
TMK TDS-105-51
,
TMK TDS-127-65
TMK TDS-127-65
,
TMK TDS-127-62
TMK TDS-127-62

TMK TDS-127-54
TMK TDS-127-54
, ,
TMK TDS-127-65
TMK TDS-127-65
,
TMK TDS-127-62
TMK TDS-127-62
,
TMK TDS-127-54
TMK TDS-127-54
, , , , TMK TDS-152-83
TMK TDS-152-83

TMK TDS-152-76
TMK TDS-152-76
, , , TMK TDS-162-95-1
TMK TDS-162-95-1

TMK TDS-162-89-1
TMK TDS-162-89-1
,
TMK TDS-162-92
TMK TDS-162-92
, ,
TMK TDS-162-89-1
TMK TDS-162-89-1

TMK TDS-168-76
TMK TDS-168-76

InternalExternal
Upset IEU,
Internal
Upset IU
and
External
Upset EU

8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

External Upset IEU

Table 1 (continued)
1

8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

2
127.0

TU 14-161-235-2009
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints TMK TDS

3
9.2
12.7

4
5
, , , , TMK TDS-178-102
TMK TDS-178-102
,
TMK TDS-178-102
TMK TDS-178-102
, ,
TMK TDS-178-95
TMK TDS-178-95
,
TMK TDS-92-34
TMK TDS-92-34

8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

9.2

88.9

9.4

TMK TDS-108-44
TMK TDS-108-44

11.4

TMK TDS-108-41
TMK TDS-108-41

8.4

TMK TDS-133-68
TMK TDS-133-68

TMK TDS-140-62
TMK TDS-140-62

TMK TDS-159-83
TMK TDS-159-83
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-162-95-2
TMK TDS-162-95-2
TMK TDS-162-89-2
TMK TDS-162-89-2
TMK TDS-165-83
TMK TDS-165-83
TMK TDS-162-89-2
TMK TDS-162-89-2
TMK TDS-165-76
TMK TDS-165-76
TMK TDSA-86-44
TMK TDSAM-86-44
TMK TDSA-105-54
TMK TDSAM-105-54
TMK TDSA-105-51
TMK TDSAM-105-51
TMK TDSA-127-65
TMK TDSAM-127-65
TMK TDSA-127-62
TMK TDSAM-127-62
TMK TDSA-127-54
ExternalTMK TDSAM-127-54 Upset EU
TMK TDSA-127-65
TMK TDSAM-127-65
TMK TDSA-127-62
TMK TDSAM-127-62
TMK TDSA-127-54
TMK TDSAM-127-54
TMK TDSA-152-83
TMK TDSAM-152-83
TMK TDSA-152-76
TMK TDSAM-152-76

114.3

8.6

10.9

,
, ,

127.0

9.2

,
,
,

12.7

,
,

60.3

7.11

, X, G

73.0

9.19

, X, G
X, G

88.9

9.35

X, G
G, S
S

11.4

, X
X, G
G, S

101.6

8.38

, X, G, S
S

Internal Upset IU

73.0

101.6

External
Upset IEU

Internal-External Upset IEU

Table 1 (continued)
1

Table 1 (continued)
1

2
114.3

3
8.56

TU 14-161-235-2009
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints TMK TDS

X, G
S

10.92

, X
, X
X, G, S
S

127.0

9.19

E, X

12.7

E
X

101.6

8.38

X, G
G, S

114.3

8.56

X, G
S

10.92

X, G, S

127.0

9.19

X, G
G, S
X, G, S

12.7

X, G
G, S

10

5
6
TMK TDSA-162-95-1
TMK TDSAM-162-95-1
TMK TDSA-168-95-1
TMK TDSAM-168-95-1
TMK TDSA-168-89-1
TMK TDSAM-168-89-1
TMK TDSA-162-92
TMK TDSAM-162-92
ExternalTMK TDSA-168-92
Upset EU
TMK TDSAM-168-92
TMK TDSA-168-89-1
TMK TDSAM-168-89-1
TMK TDSA-168-76-1
TMK TDSAM-168-76-1
TMK TDSA-178-102
TMK TDSAM-178-102
TMK TDSA-178-102
TMK TDSAM-178-102
TMK TDSA-178-95
TMK TDSAM-178-95
TMK TDSA-133-68
TMK TDSAM-133-68
Internal
Upset
IU
TMK TDSA-140-62
TMK TDSAM-140-62
TMK TDSA-159-83
TMK TDSAM-159-83
TMK TDSA-159-76
TMK TDSAM-159-76
TMK TDSA-159-70
TMK TDSAM-159-70
TMK TDSA-159-76
TMK TDSAM-159-76
TMK TDSA-159-70
TMK TDSAM-159-70
TMK TDSA-168-95-2
TMK TDSAM-168-95-2
TMK TDSA-168-89-2
TMK TDSAM-168-89-2 InternalTMK TDSA-168-83
ExternalTMK TDSAM-168-83 Upset IEU
TMK TDSA-178-95
TMK TDSAM-178-95
TMK TDSA-168-89-2
TMK TDSAM-168-89-2
TMK TDSA-168-76-2
TMK TDSAM-168-76-2
TMK TDSA-184-89
TMK TDSA-184-89

7
8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

Table 1 (continued)
1

2
114.3

TU 14-157-107-2009
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints TMK TDS

3
8.6

4
, , ,

10.9

,
,

127.0

9.2
12.7

114.3

8.6

, , ,
,
,
,
,

10.9

, , ,
,

127.0

9.2

. ,
,

127.0

12.7

, ,
,

139.7

9.2

10.5
114.3

8.56

, , ,
,

, , ,
,
, , G
S

10.92

, G, S
S

114.3

8.56

X, G, S
S

10.92

, X, G
X, G, S

11

5
TMK TDS-162-95-1
TMK TDS-162-95-1
TMK TDS-162-92
TMK TDS-162-92
TMK TDS-162-89-1
TMK TDS-162-89-1
TMK TDS-178-102
TMK TDS-178-102
TMK TDS-178-95
TMK TDS-159-83
TMK TDS-159-83
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-162-95-2
TMK TDS-162-95-2
TMK TDS-162-89-2
TMK TDS-162-89-2
TMK TDS-165-83
TMK TDS-165-83
TMK TDS-162-89-2
TMK TDS-162-89-2
TMK TDS-165-76
TMK TDS-165-76
TMK TDS-178-102
TMK TDS-178-95
TMK TDS-184-89
TMK TDS-178-102
TMK TDS-184-89
TMK TDS-168-95-1
TMK TDS-168-95-1
TMK TDS-168-89-1
TMK TDS-168-89-1
TMK TDS-168-92
TMK TDS-168-92
TMK TDS-168-89-1
TMK TDS-168-89-1
TMK TDS-168-76-1
TMK TDS-168-76-1
TMK TDS-159-83
TMK TDS-159-83
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-76
TMK TDS-159-70
TMK TDS-159-70

External
Upset IEU

InternalExternal
Upset IEU

External
Upset EU

InternalExternal
Upset IEU

8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

Table 1 (continued)
1
TU 14-157-107-2009
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints TMK TDS

2
127.0

3
9.19

4
,
X, G
G, S

12.70

X, G, S
,
X, G

139.7

9.17
10.54

88.9
TU 14-161-221-2005
Drill pipe with weldedon tool joints of X95S
grade in H2S-resistant
version

127.0

9.35

9.19

G, S
, X, G
X, G, S
, X, G
X, G, S
95S

95S

5
6
TMK TDS-168-95-2
TMK TDS-168-95-2
TMK TDS-168-89-2
TMK TDS-168-89-2
TMK TDS-168-83
TMK TDS-168-83
TMK TDS-178-95
InternalTMK TDS-168-89-2
External
TMK TDS-168-89-2
Upset IEU
TMK TDS-168-76-2
TMK TDS-168-76-2
TMK TDS-184-89
TMK TDS-178-102
TMK TDS-178-95
TMK TDS-178-102
TMK TDS-184-89
NC 38
(OD 127.0 x ID 65.09)
External
Upset EU
NC 50
(OD 168.28 x ID 88.9)

InternalExternal
Upset IEU

7
8.0-8.6
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

8.0-8.4
9.0-9.45
11.9-12.5

Note: tool joints , TMK TDS and TMK TDSAM differ from the standard tool joints , TMK TDS and TMK
TDSA in longer tongs area.

2.2 For mechanical metal properties of pipe bodies and tool joints according to
GOST, TU and API refer to Tables 2, 3, 4.
Table 2 Mechanical Metal Properties of Pipe Bodies according to GOST and TU
Parameter
1

Ultimate tensile strength U,

MPa (kgf/mm2), min.
Yield strength Y, MPa
(kgf/mm2),
min.
max.
Elongation, 5 %,
min.
Reduction of area at fracture , %, min.

95S

655(66.8)

689(70.3)

379(38.7)
-

Grade

885(90.2)

999(101.8)

724(73.8) 724(73.8) 792(80.8)

517 (52.7) 655(66.8) 655(66.8) 724(73.8) 834(85.0)

930(94.9)
724 (173.8) 758(77.3) 862(87.9) 930(94.9) 1030(105.0) 1138(116.0)

16

14

18

14

12

12

12

50

50

60

50

45

45

45

12

Impact strength * KCV+21 C,

kJ/m2, (kgf m/cm2), min.
Impact strength** KCV-600C,
kJ/m2, (kgf m/cm2), min.

690 (7)

690 (7)

690 (7)

690 (7)

690 (7)

690 (7)

longitid.
specimen
80 (8.2)
transv.
specimen
40 (4.1)
average
25.5
max.
27.0

Pipe body and upset surface hardness, HRC, max.

Note: * - round-bottom notch impact strength KCU+210C shall be determined according to TU 14-31849, TU 14-161-137, TU 14-161-138, TU 14-161-141, TU 1324-138-00147016.

Table 3 Mechanical properties of tool joints for drill pipe according to GOST 27834
Steel
grade*

40

Ultimate tensile strength

U, MPa
(kgf/mm2),
min.

Yield
strength Y,
MPa
(kgf/mm2),
min.

Elongation
5, %,
min.

981 (100)

832 (85)

13

Reduction
of area ,
%, min.

50

Brinell
hardness
, within

300-355

Impact strength
J/cm2 (kgf
m/cm2), min.
KCV

58.9
(6)

88.3
(9)

* Tool joints may be made of other steel grades with the same or higher mechanical
properties.
2.3 The weld after heat treatment shall comply with the following condition: the
product of the yield strength and nominal weld cross-sectional area shall be equal to or
exceed the product of the minimum admissible yield strength and nominal pipe crosssectional area, as in the equation:

(Yw X Aw) (Y min X Ap)

where:

Yw yield strength of weld;

Aw nominal weld cross-sectional area;
Y min minimum admissible yield strength of pipe body;
Ap nominal pipe cross-sectional area.

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Table 4 Mechanical and impact properties of drill pipe body and tool joint according to API Spec 5D with product specification level SL1**
Grade

Yield strength,
MPa

min.

min.

Ultimate tensile strength,

MPa

Average absorbed energy, Charpy impact

test, J /cm2

Elongation,
%,

min.

min.

max.

Drill pipe body

X
G
S

517
655
724
931

724
862
931
1138

689
724
793
1000
Tool joint

54
54
54

*
*
*
*

827

1138

965
Weld area

54

13

16

Notes:
* - Calculated using the formula given in API 5DP;
** - Additional requirements for PSL 2 and PSL 3 are specified in API 5DP
The tensile load corresponding to the yield strength of the weld shall be equal to or
exceed the tensile load corresponding to the yield strength of the pipe body as in the equation:

(YS w A w) (Y min Adp)

where:

Adp nominal pipe body cross-sectional area determined using specified pipe body
dimensions;
A w minimum weld cross-sectional area;
Y min minimum yield strength specified for drill pipe body;
YS w minimum yield strength specified for weld area (calculated by the Manufacturer).
The minimum weld cross-sectional area shall be determined from the following formula:

A w = 0,7854 (Dte min2 dte max2)

where:

dte max maximum admissible inside diameter specified by the drill pipe Manufacturer;

Dte min minimum admissible outside diameter specified by the drill pipe Manufacturer.

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3 MARKING AND PACKING

The drill pipe is marked to provide data necessary to the Purchaser on each product
and to provide for traceability.
The marking may be applied by die stamping, knurling or paint-stenciling, or using
combined marking method. The product data shall be given in SI or US Customary System
units according to the requirements specified on the order.
The content of marking applied by die stamping, knurling or paint-stenciling shall
comply with the requirements of GOST R 50278, GOST 27834, TU, I Spec 5D and
I Spec 7-2 according to the requirements specified on the order.

3.1 Marking of Pipe and Tool Joints

For marking examples refer to Figures 1, 2, 3.
Figure 1 example of marking for drill pipe according to GOST R 50278.
Figure 2 example of marking for weld-on tool joints for drill pipe according to GOST 27834.
Figure 3 example of marking for drill pipe according to API 5DP:
- Figure 3a example of die-stamped marking for drill pipe according to API Spec 5DP;
- Figure 3b example of paint-stenciled marking for drill pipe according API Spec 5DP
with API monogram;
- Figure 3c Figure 3b example of paint-stenciled marking for drill pipe according API
Spec 5DP without API monogram.
The pipe manufactured according to specifications shall be marked in compliance with
the respective specification.

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1
0

3
0

0
6
05
09
8
7
3
1

2
0
9

1
2
7
9

127 9 1190 377

1000 1200

1 Die-stamped marking on pipe upset:

- pipe manufacturers trademark;
127
- specified pipe diameter, mm;
9
- specified wall thickness, mm;

- grade;
06
- tool joint designation;
05 09 - date of manufacture (month and year);
8731 - pipe number

3 Paint-stenciled marking
- pipe manufacturers trademark;

- pipe type (drill pipe with internal-external upset);

127
- specified pipe diameter, mm;
9
- specified wall thickness, mm;

- grade;
1190
- pipe length, cm;
377
- pipe mass, kg

2 Die-stamped marking on milled identification recess

9
- specified wall thickness, mm;

- grade

Figure 1 Marking on drill pipe 1279, grade , according to GOST R 50278

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Identification groove
Identification groove on tool joint with
left-hand thread

Milled recess
Identification groove on tool joint with
left-hand thread

Notes
1. An identification groove is made on the pin and box in case of left-hand thread.
2. A milled recess is made on the outside surface of the tool-joint pin where the enterprise
that welds the tool joint to the pipe body applies a marking with wall thickness and pipe
grade identification.
3. An identification groove is made on the outside surface of tool-joint pins intended for pipe
grade and higher.

Designation

Die-stamped marking content

127
62
1 or 2

specified outside diameter, mm

specified inside diameter, mm
alternative makes differing by shank
outside diameter
manufacturers trademark
date of manufacture (month and year)
grade of pipe for which tool joint is intended

06 08

Figure 2 Marking in weld-on tool joints according to GOST 27834

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1
0

2
0
91325

12.10 G 2 NC38

1. Die-stamped marking on pin taper:

91325 - pipe number
2. Die-stamped marking on tool-joint pin base:
- pipe manufacturers trademark
12.10 - date of manufacture (month and year)
- grade G-105
G
- pipe body mass code
2
NC 38 - tool joint designation
Note font height for die-stamped marking is 4.8 mm

Figure 3a Die-stamped marking for drill pipe according to API Spec 5DP, (dimensions in mm)

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1
0
30

10

ISO 11961 Spec 5DP XXXX

12.10 3 1/2 13.30 G L2 31,1 441

30

30

100010

1. Paint-stenciled pipe marking on box side:

ISO 11961
Spec 5DP XXXX

- pipe manufacturers trademark;

- standard ISO 11961, if applicable;
- license number;
- API monogram;

12.10
3 1/2
13.30
G
L2
31.1
441

- date of pipe manufacture (month and year of welding);

- size designation (diameter in inches);
- mass designation (pounds per foot);
- grade G-105;
- product specification level PSL2, if applicable;
- pipe length in feet and tenths of a foot;
- pipe weight in pounds

Figure 3b Paint-stenciled marking on drill pipe according to API Spec 5DP with API monogram, (dimensions in mm)

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1
0
30

10

ISO 11961 Specification 5DP 12.10 3 1/2 13.30 G L2 31,1 441

30

30

100010

1. Paint-stenciled pipe marking on box side:

- pipe manufacturers trademark;
- standard ISO 11961, if applicable;
ISO 11961
Specification 5DP - specification I Spec 5DP;
- date of pipe manufacture (month and year of welding);
12.10
- size designation (diameter in inches);
3 1/2
- mass designation (pounds per foot);
13.30
- grade G-105;
G
- product specification level PSL2, if applicable;
L2
- pipe length in feet and tenths of a foot;
31.1
- pipe weight in pounds
441

Figure 3c Paint-stenciled marking on drill pipe according to API Spec 5DP without API monogram, (dimensions in mm)

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3.2 Packing of Pipe

3.2.1 General Requirements
3.2.1.1 The thread of welded-on tool joint pin and box and shoulders shall be protected against atmospheric corrosion and damages during all stages of handling, transportation and specified storage life at a temperature within the range from 46C to +66C
with special metallic, combined (metal + polymer) or polymeric protectors.
The design of such protectors shall provide for easy unscrewing in field conditions.
An anticorrosive grease shall be applied over the threads and shoulders before protectors are screwed on.
In case of pipe manufactured according to API Spec 5DP, a thread compound, suitable for rotary shouldered connections, shall be applied; the anticorrosive grease may be
applied only if specified on the order.
If the drill pipe Manufacturer has applied anticorrosive grease under the protectors,
warning stickers shall be placed on the outer parts to inform the user that the anticorrosive
grease shall be replaced prior to pipe utilization.
3.2.1.2 Pipe lengths of the same lot only shall be loaded on one car.
If a pipe lot or remaining pipe lengths do not match the load-carrying capacity of the
car, pipe lengths of different lots may be loaded on one car provided they are separated.
3.2.1.3 One bundle shall contain pipe lengths of one lot only.
3.2.1.4 The mass of one pipe bundle shall not exceed 5 tons or, if required by the
purchaser, 3 tons.
3.2.1.5 The load binders shall not be used as slings. The binders shall provide for
multiple transloadings of the bundles and protect the pipe against accidental damages.
3.2.2 The following pipe packing patterns exist in TMK Company: extra, economy,
ordinary and simplified.
3.2.2.1 The four patterns named above are based on the same bundle mass and
the same number of pipe lengths similar in diameter and wall thickness, accordingly.
To fulfill the order in terms of total weight or length specified by the Purchaser, one
or two bundles of the ordered lot may be formed lower in weight or number of pipe lengths
then those provided for in these patterns.
3.2.2.2 The extra pattern provides for forming drill pipe bundles so as to reliably
preclude any contact of pipe bodies, tool joint parts or upsets. To achieve this, the pipe
lengths are laid on tray-type supports. At the option of the purchaser, the supports may be
made external or internal, wooden or polymeric-metallic. The supports have separate trays

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for each pipe length. The supports filled with pipe lengths are bundled using steel straps or
studs.
The threads of drill pipe pins shall be safeguarded with metal protectors. The box
end shall be also safeguarded with metal protectors. Polymeric protectors may be used
that ensure pipe end protection with metal ring.
Each bundle is identified with three labels: one is attached to the aligned bundle
end, two other are attached to the bundle side faces.

The labels contain the following information:

Manufacturers name or trademark
Consignee
Destination

Order No.
Bundle No.
Lot No.
Heat No.
GOST, TU No.
Size
Grade
No. of pipe
lengths, pcs

Length, m
Weight, t
Address and contact phone

3.2.2.3 The economy pattern provides for forming drill pipe bundles on external (or
internal) wooden tray-type supports.
The drill pipe threads shall be safeguarded with metal protectors.
Each bundle is identified with two labels. One label is attached to the aligned bundle
end, the other one is attached to the left bundle side face (left with respect to the aligned
end).
3.2.2.4 The ordinary pattern of pipe packing provides for forming drill pipe bundles
on external wooden tray-type supports.
At the request of the Purchaser, the ends of all the pipe lengths shall be safeguarded with polyethylene protectors. The ends of pipe exceeding 73 mm in diameter may be
safeguarded with protectors made of thick polymeric material.

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3.2.2.5 The simplified pattern of pipe packing provides for forming drill pipe bundles
in compliance with the requirements of GOST 10692 and their shipping according to the
loading patterns approved at the Manufacturers.
The drill pipe ends and threads shall be protected in compliance with the requirements of current normative documents that govern the manufacture of the pipe shipped.
The plastic protectors to be installed on the pipe ends shall be selected with due
consideration for pipe destination region, e.g. the protectors for pipe supplied to the regions with low average annual temperatures shall be made of cold-resistant plastic.
3.2.3 The pipe lengths shall be laid with the boxes facing the same side irrespective
of the packing pattern used.
3.2.4 In case of extra, economy and ordinary patterns, the pipe ends on one bundle
side shall be coplanar. The misalignment of pipe ends on the other bundle side shall not
exceed 0.5 m.
3.2.5 Drill pipe lengths shall be bundled using external or internal tray-type supports
and loaded in cars according to Table 5.
Table 5 Specifications for car loading with drill pipe

Pipe Size

Bundle
Width
Height, mm

Total Clearance Between Bundles, mm

Number of
Pipe
Lengths per
Bundle, pcs

Bundle
Weight,
kg

Number
of Bundles per
Car,
pcs

Tonnage
per Car

60.37.1

540648

119

30

3573

18

64.31

73.09.19(95)

510510

270

25

4623

14

64.72

73.09.19
(104.8)

560560

30

4835

13

62.86

88.99.35
(108)

572458

532

4718

13

61.33

88.911.4
(127)

532665

160

4980

13

64.74

114.38.56

580580

499

15

4764

13

61.93

127.09.19
(161.9)

680510

100

12

4400

14

61.60

4505

14

63.07

20

127.012.7
(165.1)

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4 GOOD PRACTICE FOR PIPE OPERATION

REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Drill-String Assembly Forming
4.1.1 According to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry Safety Code RD 08-62403, the principal documents that govern drill-string assembly components and their quality
are detailed designs developed and approved in compliance with the requirements of RD
08-624-03.
4.1.2 It is recommended to select drill-string assemblies based on the preliminary
peer review of suitability of the pipe recommended in the design for the conditions of their
future practical application.
4.1.3 The peer review of design drill-string assemblies and process-string assemblies (hangers) shall take the following into consideration:
- the strength design of drill strings shall consider well type and depth, well drilling
and workover method, bore hole state, cover all expected deformation types and shall be
performed according to the Drill-String Design Code requirements formulated by the Russian Engineering Supervision authorities (Rostekhnadzor);
- drill-string safety factor under static axial tensile load, torque and bending load
shall be 1.5 at least for rotary drilling and 1.4 for downhole turbine motor drilling;
- drill-string safety factor (in terms of yield strength) under loads from spider and excessive external and internal pressure shall be 1.15 at least according to RD 08-624-03.
4.1.4 According to RD 08-624-03, the selection and design of drill-string assemblies
for construction of horizontal wells shall be based on the following provisions:
- horizontal borehole section shall be constructed using the pipe of maximum possible diameter with minimum wall thickness;
- borehole deviation section and higher shall be constructed using thick-wall drill
pipe;
- drill collars shall be located above the section of intensive borehole deviation;
- during well test with formation fluid output to the surface, the drill string shall be
designed with due consideration for excessive external and internal pressure, which can
arise in the course of the test;
- maximum design mass of drill string shall not exceed 0.6 of admissible hook load;
- all check and design strength calculations of drill strings shall be performed in
compliance with the methods authorized by the Russian State Engineering Supervision
authorities (Rostekhnadzor) (e.g. Drill-Strings for Oil and Gas Wells. Design Code. Moscow, 1997).
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4.1.5 When forming drill-string assemblies for well construction, workover and rearrangement where H2S can be present, the following shall be taken into consideration:
4.1.5.1 If H2S in combination with other adverse factors (low pH of formation waters,
presence of water in produced fluid, heavy-load situations, etc.) can impact drill strings and
their components, hydrogen-sulfide corrosion may occur and, in particular, its most injurious form: sulfide stress cracking (SSC) that represents cracking until brittle failure (in
presence of H2S and water) while the material is subjected to tensile stresses, whose value is usually less than steel yield strength (Y), but higher than threshold SSC stress (th).
With all other conditions being equal, as the tensile stresses decrease the time to
SSC increases, and when they are below the threshold value (th) SSC does not occur.
If wrong pipe material and design are selected, their improper operation in H2Scontaining environments can prevent from the achievement of potential product advantages.

4.2 Pipe Pre-Operation Requirements

4.2.1 The pipe pre-operation activities include the following:
- making sets of new pipe supplies;
- die-stamp marking of pipe lengths included in a set;
- preparation of documentation required for pipe set (certificate, certificate-log).
4.2.2 The length of the set usually selected equal to the well depth plus 5-10% (pipe
lengths for replenishment). The set is determined by the drilling enterprise based on the
design structures and well depths, pipe strength properties and ease of their accounting.
The sets shall not be separated until their full depreciation (wear-out).
4.2.3 Each set receives a serial number, all the pipe lengths in a set also receive
their proper serial numbers. All the pipe lengths are marked with steel stamps (the height
of rounded-edge letters and numerals shall not exceed 20 mm). The depth of the marking
on pipe bodies shall not exceed 1 mm. The marking shall be applied to the pipe pin side
on the pin shank at a distance of 20 to 25 mm from the tapered part.
4.2.4 The marking shall include serial number of set, pipe grade and wall thickness,
last figure of the installation year, and serial pipe number in the set.
4.2.5 Drill-pipe marking example: 20 10 9 42.
Where: 20 serial number of set, pipe grade, 10 wall thickness, 9 year of
installation, 42 serial pipe number in the set.
4.2.6 All drill pipe lengths that passed the check inspection and found fit for service
are included in the current drill pipe inventory of the Enterprise (pipe department).
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4.2.7 To provide for normal operation conditions before the start of well drilling, an
individual range of drill pipe lengths shall be gathered to form the single string; such a
range shall include all the sets intended for the borehole concerned and required to ensure
its failure-free making. The drill pipe range for main operations shall be assigned to the
given borehole for the entire period of drilling. The entire drill string may be delivered to the
drilling rig before the start of drilling or it may be delivered in drill pipe sets required for drilling certain borehole section. The pipe sets required for well repair are delivered to the drilling rig as may be necessary.
When a set of pipe lengths is sent to the drilling rig (well), their set class that denotes their technical condition or shall be shown in the set certificate.
The person directly responsible for pipe shipment at the enterprise shall verify that:
- no eventual unfitness record exists in the certificate (or on the pipe itself) for individual pipe lengths (to prevent their accidental delivery to the drilling rig);
- each pipe length belongs to the outbound set (certificate);
- protectors are installed and properly secured.

4.3 Performance and Turnover Log for Pipe Inventory

4.3.1 A log in duplicate shall be drawn up for each set of drill pipe. The pipe lengths
that arrive at the tubular subdivision shall be prepared for operation in compliance with the
order. A set shall include pipe lengths of the same size, grade and, if possible, the same
Manufacturer. A report shall be drawn up for each set made, a list of pipe lengths that form
the set shall be attached to such a report.
4.3.2 One copy of the log shall be retained in the tubular subdivision, the other
copy, or an extract from it, shall be delivered to the drillmaster that uses that set of pipe
lengths.
4.3.3 Do not separate the set. In exceptional cases, it may be supplemented with
new pipe lengths of the same size and grade as the set pipe.
4.3.4 Pipe operation data, emergencies, maintenance and repairs shall be recorded
in the log.

4.4 Round-Trip Operations with Drill Pipe

4.4.1 The personnel that performs drill-string assembly shall be trained in and qualified for this type of activities.
4.4.2 The tool joints shall be made up with torque measurement.
4.4.3 The tool joints shall be made up with the specified torque.
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For the recommended make-up torques and limit axial tensile loads and torques for
drill-pipe tool joints refer to Annex E.
The torque and load values were calculated so as to provide for the strength, tightness and maximum load-carrying capacity of tool joints.
4.4.4 Neither drill-pipe joints nor other drill-string assembly components shall be
made up or broken out using rotary table motion.
4.4.5 During drill-string running, the power slips shall not be switched on until full
string stop.
4.4.6 The power and automatic tongs may be only brought to the drill string after
their landing on the slips or elevator.
4.4.7 If the drill string was seated in the course of running, the seating borehole section shall be flushed out and conditioned.
4.4.8 The wellhead shall be equipped with a device that prevents fall of foreign objects into the well when the string is out and during the round-trip operations.
4.4.9 During the round-trip operations on the drilling rig, it is prohibited to:
- push the pin down into the box in the course of pipe make-up;
- rotate the drill pipe (stand) after thread disengagement, or pull the pin out before
full thread disengagement;
- abruptly brake the drill string when it is run down;
- use hoist hook with faulty spring for drill-string trip operations;
- use slips with dies that do not fit the pipe size;
- grip the pipe body with power tongs;
- apply tong jaws to the reinforced area of the tool-joint box;
- deliver drill pipe to the drilling rig and remove the pipe from it without protectors;
- permit any pipe-end impacts.

4.5 Recommendations for Selection of Thread Compounds

4.5.1 Before making up the tool joints, a thread compound that meets the performance objectives shall be applied as it substantially affects the wear resistance and tightness of threads. The thread compounds for tool joints shall resist high specific pressures,
high temperature, seal thread clearances, be easily applicable, survive on thread surfaces
for a long time, etc.
4.5.2 The performance parameters of compounds intended for drill pipe shall meet
the following requirements:
- compatible frictional properties to allow making the joint up properly and uniformly;
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- adequate greasy properties to prevent sticking or damaging of contact surfaces

during making up and breaking out;
- adequate sealing properties for threaded joints that do not impair metal-to-metal
interface depending on the performance requirements (not the threaded joint itself);
- physical and chemical stability both under service conditions and in storage;
- properties that allow using them efficiently on joint contact surfaces under anticipated operational and environmental conditions.
4.5.3 To assess thread-compound applicability, the Purchaser shall determine the
conditions of its use and, in addition to the laboratory test results specified in the normative
documents for the thread compound, take into consideration the field test results and experience.
4.5.4 For the recommended thread compounds and their scope of application refer
to Table 6.
Table 6 Scope of thread-compound application
Thread Compound
VALMAAPINorm
TU 0254-01054044229-2009
RUSMA-1
TU 0254-00146977243-2002
RUS-OLYMP
TU 0254-009540044229-05
RUSPREMIUM
TU 0254-008540044229-05

Scope of Application
For making up and tightening threaded joints of drill pipe, casing, and tubing,
including those in cold-resistant and H2S-resistant version. The service temperature ranges from minus 50C to +200C.
For sealing and tightening threaded joints in wells at oil, gas and gascondensate fields operated under a pressure up to 70 MPa and at temperatures
from minus 50C to +200C.
For tool joints of imported and domestic drill pipe. The service temperature
ranges from minus 50C to +200C.
For making up threaded joints of tubing and casing with metal-to-metal sealed
threaded joints, including VAM-type gastight joints and VAGT. SECFR. SPMS2
joints harmonized with the former, when using these tubing and casing for sour
service. This one may be also used as storage compound.

4.5.5 The minimum amount of the compound shall be proportioned between the pin
and box as follows: 2/3 to the box, 1/3 to the pin. In exceptional cases, if the compound is
applied to one joint component only, it should be preferably applied to the box.
4.5.6 Thread compound of the same type only and manufactured in compliance with
one specification (TU) shall be stored and applied in the point of use.
4.5.7 The service container with compound shall be covered to prevent penetration
of dirt or foreign objects in the compound.
4.5.8 The compounds shall be thoroughly mixed prior to application. When using
any compounds, avoid their contact with skin or swallowing them.
4.5.9 The Purchaser is responsible for fulfillment of any local environmental regulations and compound selection, use and disposal.

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4.5.10 If the drill pipe Manufacturer has applied anticorrosive grease under the protectors and placed warning stickers on outer parts to inform about this, the anticorrosive
grease shall be fully removed prior to making the joints up, and thread compound shall be
applied to the threads and shoulders. The thread compound shall be applied to clean and
dry surfaces of pin and box threads and shoulders.
4.5.11 Use of machine oil or diesel oil instead of greases or making threads up
without compounds are prohibited.

4.6 Drill Pipe Operation

4.6.1 To extend pipe service life and prevent thread sticking, the threads of new
pipe shall be run in by 3 5 makes-and-breakes at a low speed of 10 15 rpm, remove
old thread compound and apply fresh thread compound after each breakout.
4.6.2 To provide for uniform tool-joint thread wear, replace the working joints with
inactive ones each ten-twenty free falls (working joint is that used to join the drill-pipe
stand to the drill string).
4.6.3 The tensile loads, e.g. in case of drill string sticking, shall be applied with due
consideration for pipe grade and class. The maximum admissible tensile loads shall not
exceed 80% of pipe material yield strength.
4.6.4 When drilling H2S-containing formations, monitor hydrogen sulfide and other
sulfides in the drilling mud. If detected, treat the drilling mud with a neutralizing agent additionally.
The drill pipe that had contact with hydrogen sulfide shall be subjected to NDT and
hydrostatic test after their breakout and prior to further use.

4.7 Classification of Pipe Depending on Their Wear-and-Tear Parameters

4.7.1 The pipe shall be discarded in case of wear and tear, fatigue wear or various
defects if they exceed the values admissible for the 3rd class.
4.7.2 The tool-joint threads shall be rejected, if one or more threads are damaged,
or tears and spallings that can result in thread sticking are detected. The tool joints shall
be rejected, if tears and spallings on pin shoulders and box faces exceed 1/3 of shoulder
or face width, and their extent exceeds 1/8 of the circumference.
4.7.3 The drill pipe shall be discarded or downgraded based on the visual inspection
results, instrumental measurements and NDT data, an appropriate report shall be issued.
4.7.4 The abrasive wear resulting from drill string friction when in contact with rocks
affects both the tool joints and the drill pipe body. Depending on the abrasive wear the
pipe is classified into three classes.
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The 1st class includes pipe and tool joints whose geometry complies with nominal
requirements of the current normative documents.
The 2nd and 3rd pipe-body wear classes include used pipe whose defects do not exceed the values shown in Table 7. If the extent of wear or defect size exceed the value
specified for the 3rd class, the pipe shall be rejected and removed from service. The information about pipe downgrading shall be shown in the set certificate.
4.7.5 The specifications for pipe of different classes are determined by analogy with
the specification of the new pipe (1st class) with due consideration for the specified wall
thicknesses: 80% of the nominal value for the 2nd class and 62.5% for the 3rd class.
For classification of tool joints according to their side surface wear refer to Table 8.
Table 7 Classification of Worn Drill Pipe
Pipe Class

Defect
1
Uniform wear of outside pipe surface:
Remaining wall thickness, %, min.
Off-center wear of outside pipe surface:
Remaining wall thickness, %, min.
Dents, % of outside diameter, max.
Collapse, % of outside diameter, max.
Necking, % of outside diameter, max.
Residual diameter reduction:
Outside diameter reduction, %, max.
Residual expansion:
Outside diameter enlargement, %, max.
Longitudinal notches-nicks:
Remaining wall thickness, %, min.
Transverse notches:
Remaining wall thickness, %, min.
Notch length, % of circumference, max.
Wall thickness under the deepest corrosion spot, % of nominal one, min.

II
2

III
3

80

62.5

65
3
3
3

55
5
5
5

80

62.5

90
10

80
10

80

55

Table 8 Classification of Worn Tool Joints

in millimeters
Tool Joint Size
-86
-105
-111
-121
-127
-133
-152

Tool-Joint Outside Diameter

uniform wear
non-uniform wear
for classes
for classes
II
III
II
III
83.4
81.7
84.7
82.6
101.9
99.7
103.4
100.8
107.7
105.5
109.3
106.6
117.4
115.0
119.2
116.2
123.2
120.7
125.1
121.9
129.0
126.44
131.0
127.7
147.4
144.4
149.7
145.9

Table 8 (continued
Tool Joint Size

Tool-Joint Outside Diameter

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uniform wear
for classes
II
154.2
157.1
160.0
163.0
172.7
178.5
184.3

-159
-162
-165
-168
-178
-184
-190

non-uniform wear
for classes
II
III
156.6
152.6
159.6
155.5
162.5
158.4
165.5
161.3
175.3
170.9
180.3
175.6
187.1
182.4

III
151.0
153.9
156.8
159.6
169.1
174.8
180.5

4.7.6 The degree of pin and box thread wear shall be determined from the criterion H. The criterion H is the distance between the shoulder face of the part under examination and that of the gage (tool-joint counterpart) or pin and box pair determined as follows:
the gage (or the counterpart) is installed in the thread and then turned backwards
(breakout direction) within one thread turn until threads are disengaged over their crests
and the gage moves into the part, as if jumping, by an amount comparable to the thread
pitch, refer to Table 9.
4.7.7 If necessary, the total thread wear degree of both tool-joint parts may be determined in the same way (using criterion H) before making them up on the drilling floor. In
this case, the pin is installed in the box, then the upper tool-joint part is turned backwards
(breakout direction) with respect to the lower part (e.g. applying power tongs until the pin
axially moves into the box, as if jumping) (Table 9).
Table 9 Classification of Worn Tool Joints Using Criterion H

-66
-73
-76
-86
-88
-101
-102
-108
-117
-121
-122
-133
-140
-147
-152
-161

5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4

1:4
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:4
1:4
1:6
1:6
1:4
1:4
1:6
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:6
1:6

Thread Profile
Form

Taper

Number of
Threads per
25.4 mm

Tool-Joint
Thread Designation

in millimeters

I
IV
I
IV
I
I
IV
IV
I
I
IV
IV
I
III
III
III

Criterion H
for gage
min.

Criterion H
for pin-box pair,
min.
Classes

I
18
28
18
28
18
18
28
28
18
18
28
28
18
34.5
34.5
34.5

II
15
23
15
23
15
15
23
23
15
15
23
23
15
29
29
29

31

III
12
20
12
20
12
12
20
20
12
12
20
20
12
25
25
25

I
18
28
18
28
18
18
28
28
18
18
28
28
18
34.5
34.5
34.5

II
12.5
19.5
12.5
19.5
12.5
12.5
19.5
19.5
12.5
12.5
19.5
19.5
12.9
24
24
24

III
9
14
9
14
9
9
14
14
9
9
14
14
9
18
18
18

4.7.8 The worn steel drill pipe manufactured according to API shall be classified
similarly to the pipe manufactured according to GOST.

4.8 Supervision of Drill Pipe Performance in Operation

4.8.1. The pipe shall be subjected to NDT and hydrostatic test, tool-joint thread
wear shall be determined as the distance measured between pin and box shoulder faces
at the moment of makeup start, the outside diameter of tool joints and pipe shall be measured, and pipe collapse in the place of contact with power slips shall be measured in compliance with the Geotechnical Job Order and Preventive Maintenance Schedule.
The monitoring of pipe condition in the course of operation on the drilling rig (well)
usually is performed by the drilling crewmen (shift team) involved in round-trip activities.
4.8.2 The full-scale inspection of technical condition shall be performed by qualified
experts in stable conditions (tubular shops, sites) and using instruments approved as
specified.
The scope of inspection, its frequency, list of parameters subject to inspection at all
stages shall be determined by the technical services of the enterprise depending on the
inspection objectives.
4.8.3 The technical condition of pipe shall be assessed by visual inspection, measurements, ultrasonic, magnetic or fluoroscopic flaw detection methods or any other methods depending the inspection objective and object.
4.8.4 The following pipe loads shall be determined during its operation with an error
not exceeding 5%:
-

thread tightening torque;

axial force;

torque;

pipe deviation (hole deviation);

internal and external fluid pressure;

number of revolutions (cycles), makeups, landings, seizures, round trips and

other variable loads, and:

fluid temperature;

specific fluid gravity;

corrosive agents in fluid.

The above loads shall not exceed (taking into consideration combined stresses) the
limit loads (Annex A) with due account for safety factor.

32

To assess the effective stress on steel drill pipe under bending, torsional and tensile
loads, load application areas shall be determined from the charts in Annex D.
4.8.5 The Manufacturer shall be informed of all failures, emergencies, and rejections attributed to pipe quality.

4.9 Basic Recommendations for Prevention of Emergency PipeString Failure

4.9.1 Before starting well construction, workover and reconfiguration, the degree of
drill-string failure risks shall be assessed, specifically, those attributable to special operation conditions (low-temperature service, operation in corrosive environments, etc.) and, if
necessary, risk mitigation measures shall be designed.
4.9.2 The preventive measures required to mitigate the failure risks identified for drill
strings used in well construction and workover shall be designed with strict observance of
the provisions specified in the Section 4 Good Practice for Pipe Operation Requirements
and Recommendations of this Manual.
4.9.3 To reduce the rate of emergencies in the course of drilling operations the following is required:
- good knowledge of geological factor governing well construction, borehole sections that can result in eventual troubles;
- strict fulfillment of the requirements specified in the detail design, current regulations, safe practices in petroleum and gas industries, drilling practices and techniques,
drilling program (all these documents shall be available at the rig);
- periodic check calculations of drill strings using the actual well parameters and implementation of any necessary corrections;
- monitoring of drilling mud quality, borehole and drill string condition, performance
of equipment and tools;
- knowledge and fulfillment of service instructions for equipment and pipe;
- monitoring of existing loads and, especially, the torque;
- makeup using tongs equipped with torque gage;
- complete and timely fulfillment of the actions specified in the maintenance schedule to provide for trouble-free drilling operations;
- fulfillment of the requirements specified in Section 4 Good Practice for Pipe Operation Requirements and Recommendations of this Manual.

33

5 PIPE TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

The fundamental requirement for pipe transportation and storage is prevention of
any pipe damage, including those that can arise during storage.

5.1 Pipe Transportation

The pipe shall be transported by any kind of transport specially equipped for this
purpose and having appropriate load-carrying capacity.
The vehicles used for pipe transportation (including motor transport) from storage
yards (warehouses) shall have specially designed handling equipment. The vehicle surfaces that contact with the pipe shall be rubber-coated or wooden to prevent pipe damage.
The overhang of pipe ends shall not exceed 1 m.
The pipe shall be never dragged, towed or thrown, the pipe shall never strike
against each other or metal objects.
At sites, the pipe shall be transported with swing cranes, auxiliary winches or hoists.
Prior to transportation, make sure that pipe threads are covered with anticorrosive
grease and protectors.
Avoid pipe striking against each other or against metal parts of vehicles during handling, use special beams or straps. For strapping pattern refer to Figure 2.
After loading on the vehicle, securely fasten the pipe, raise side posts and additionally fix them.
Prior to unloading (before opening), check pipe fasteners. If the pipe is unloaded
manually, roll them down using skids, prevent their rolling away or striking against each
other. For patterns of pipe stacking on special transport means refer to Figure 3.

5.2. Pipe Storage

Never put the pipe on ground or concrete floor directly.
The pipe shall be stacked and stored separately, sorted out by size. One rack shall
contain the pipe of the same parameters: label, specified diameter, wall thickness, grade,
class, type and thread hand.
Requirements for pipe stacking and storage:
- the supporting rack surface shall be horizontal to prevent pipe rolling out, its elevation shall be 0.3 m at least above ground;
34

- the height of pipe stack on a rack shall not exceed 2.5 m and the pipe shall be secured with posts to prevent rolling out;
- when the pipe is laid in several rows, place 3 wooden blocks (35-40 mm thick) between each row so that the tool-joint elements do not touch each other;
- the blocks shall be placed square to pipe axes over rack supports to prevent their
sagging, they shall be fitted with stop strips at the ends;
- pipe shall be laid with boxes in the same direction;
- the pipe rejected and requiring repair shall be laid on a separate rack and clearly
identified;
- the weight of pipe shall not exceed rack load capacity;
- each rack shall be identified with a data plate that contains main pipe specifications.
For recommended pipe stacking patterns refer to Figures 3, 4 and 5.
Never store acids, alkalis and other chemically active substances that can provoke
corrosion of pipe, tool joints and subs near the racks.

wire strap

wire strap

wire strap

Figure 2 Strapping Pattern for Handling Operations

strap

strap

Figure 3 Patterns of Pipe Stacking on Special Transport Means

35

timber (board)

rolling-out preventors

rope

timber (board)

Figure 4 Pipe Stacking Patterns

Steel strap

Figure 5 Pipe Bundle Stacking Pattern

36

6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
To provide for safe pipe operation, the following is required:
Strict fulfillment of the requirements specified in the Manufacturers Operation Manual
supplied with the product, other Manufacturers recommendations, and those specified in
comprehensive corporate pipe service regulations approved in compliance with the procedures existing at drilling enterprises provided they do not disagree with the provisions of
the Manufacturers Operation Manual and RD 08-624-03.

7 MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
The Manufacturer guarantees compliance of the pipe and tool joints with the requirements set forth in the normative documentation for the period specified in the contract
(supply agreement) provided the user observes pipe operation and storage procedures.

37

Annex A Sizes and Specifications of Drill Pipe Manufactured According to API Spec 5DP
Table A.1 Sizes and Specifications of Drill Pipe Manufactured According to API Spec 5DP
Pipe Body
Specified
Size

Specified
Weight

Wall
Thickness

Inside
Diameter

inch

lb/ft

inch

inch

mm

kg/m

mm

mm

2 /8
60.3
3
2 /8
60.3
3
2 /8
60.3
7
2 /8
73.0
7
2 /8
73.0
7
2 /8
73.0
7
2 /8
73.0
1
3 /2
88.9
1
3 /2
88.9
1
3 /2
88.9
1
3 /2
88.9
1
3 /2
88.9
1
3 /2
88.9
1
3 /2
88.9 1

6.65
9.34
6.65
9.34
6.65
9.34
10.4
15.49
10.4
15.49
10.4
15.49
10.4
15.49
9.50
14.1
13.3
19.81
13.3
19.81
13.3
19.81
13.3
19.81
15.5
23.09
15.5
23.09

0.280
7.11
0.280
7.11
0.280
7.11
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.254
6.45
0.368
9.35
0.368
9.35
0.368
9.35
0.368
9.35
0.449
11.4
0.449
11.4

1.815
46.13
1.815
46.13
1.815
46.13
2.151
54.64
2.151
54.64
2.151
54.64
2.151
54.64
2.92
76.00
2.764
70.20
2.764
70.20
2.764
70.20
2.764
70.20
2.602
66.10
2.602
66.10

Grad
e

Upset

Tool Joint

Tensile
Load

Torque

Internal
pressure

Collapse
Load

lb

lbft

Psi

si

kN

Nm

bar

bar

10

15474
1067
19600
1351
21663
1493
16526
1139
20933
1443
23137
1595
29747
2051
9525
656.7
13800
951
17480
1205
19320
13321
24840
1712
16838
1160
21328
1470

15599
1075
19759
1362
21839
1505
16509
1138
20911
1441
23112
1593
29716
2048
10001
689.5
14113
973
17877
1232
19758
1362
25404
1751
16774
1156
21247
1465

138214
615
175072
779
193500
861
214344
953
271503
1208
300082
1335
385820
1716
194264
864
271569
1208
343988
1530
380197
1691
488825
2174
322775
1436
408848
1819

6250
8474
7917
10734
8751
11864
11554
15665
14635
19842
16176
21932
20798
28198
14146
19120
18551
25152
23498
31860
25972
35213
33392
45273
21086
28589
26708
36211

Joint

11
N26
N26
N26
N31
N31
N31
N31
N38
N38
N38
N38
N38
N38
N38

38

Assembly

Outside
Diameter

Inside
Diameter

Lengt
h of
Tongs
Area
on Pin

Length of
Tongs
Area on
Box

Tensile
Load

Torque

Approximate
Mass

Makeup
Torque

inch

inch

inch

inch

lb

lbft

lb/ft

ftlb

mm

mm

mm

mm

kN

Nm

kg/m

Nm

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

3 /8
85.725
3
3 /8
85.725
3
3 /8
85.725
1
4 /8
104.8
1
4 /8
104.8
1
4 /8
104.8
3
4 /8
111.1
4.750
120.65
3
4 /4
120.7
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0

1 /4
44.45
3
1 /4
44.45
1
45.45
1
2 /8
53.98
2
50.80
2
50.80
5
1 /8
41.28
11
2 /16
68.26
11
2 /16
68.26
9
2 /16
65.09
7
2 /16
61.91
1
2 /8
53.98
9
2 /16
65.09
7
2 /16
61.91

7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2

8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
9
228.6
9
228.6
9
228.6
9
228.6
1
10 /2
266.7
1
10 /2
266.7
1
10 /2
266.7
1
10 /2
266.7
1
10 /2
266.7
1
10 /2
266.7
1
10 /2
266.7

313681
1395
313681
1395
313681
1395
447130
1989
495726
2205
495726
2205
623844
2775
587308
2613
587308
2613
649158
2888
708063
3150
842440
3748
649158
2888
708063
3150

6875
9321
6875
9321
6875
9321
11790
15985
13158
17839
13158
17839
16809
22790
18071
24500
18071
24500
20095
27245
22035
29875
26503
35933
20095
27245
22035
29875

6.99
10.41
7.11
10.59
7.11
10.59
10.87
16.19
11.09
16.52
11.09
16.52
11.55
17.20
13.93
20.75
13.93
20.75
14.62
21.78
14.71
21.91
14.92
22.22
16.54
24.64
16.82
25.05

19
4125
5593
4125
5593
4125
5593
7122
9656
7918
10735
7918
10735
10167
13785
10864
14730
10864
14730
12196
16536
13328
18070
15909
21570
12196
16536
13328
18070

Table A.1 (continued)

1
1
3 /2
88.9
1
3 /2
88.9
4
101.6
4
101.6
4
101.6
4
101.6
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
4
101.6
4
101.6
4
101.6
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3

2
15.5
23.09
15.5
23.09
14.00
20.85
14.00
20.85
14.00
20.85
14.00
20.85
13.75
20.43
16.60
24.73
16.60
24.73
16.60
24.73
16.60
24.73
20.00
29.79
20.00
29.79
20.00
29.79
20.00
29.79
14.0
20.85
14.0
20.85
14.0
20.85
16.6
24.73
16.6
24.73
16.6
24.73
16.6
24.73
20.00
29.79

3
0.449
11.4
0.449
11.4
0.330
8.38
0.330
8.38
0.330
8.38
0.330
8.38
0.271
6.88
0.337
8.56
0.337
8.56
0.337
8.56
0.337
8.56
0.430
10.92
0.430
10.92
0.430
10.92
0.430
10.92
0.330
8.38
0.330
8.38
0.330
8.38
0.337
8.56
0.337
8.56
0.337
8.56
0.337
8.56
0.430
10.92

4
2.602
66.10
2.602
66.10
3.34
84.84
3.34
84.84
3.34
84.84
3.34
84.84
3.958
100.54
3.826
97.18
3.826
97.18
3.826
97.18
3.826
97.18
3.64
92.46
3.64
92.46
3.64
92.46
3.64
92.46
3.340
84.84
3.340
84.84
3.340
84.84
3.826
97.18
3.826
97.18
3.826
97.18
3.826
97.18
3.640
92.46

5
G

6
U

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

7
451885
2010
580995
2585
285359
1269
361454
1607
399502
1777
513646
2282
270034
1200
330558
1470
418707
1863
462781
2059
595004
2645
412358
1834
522320
2322
577301
2568
742244
3302
258359
1269
361454
1608
399502
1777
330558
1470
418707
1863
462781
2059
595004
2647
412358
1834

8
29520
40023
37954
51459
23288
31580
29498
39990
32603
44204
41918
56810
25907
35087
30807
41774
39022
52914
43130
58484
55453
75194
36901
50038
46741
63381
51661
70052
66421
90067
23288
31574
29498
39994
32603
44204
30807
41774
39022
52914
43130
58484
55453
75194
36901
50038

9
23573
1625
30308
2090
10828
747
13716
946
15159
1045
19491
1344
7904
545
9829
678
12450
858
13761
949
17693
1220
12542
865
15886
1095
17558
1211
22575
1556
10828
746
13716
945
15159
1045
9829
678
12450
859
13761
949
17693
1220
12542
865

10
23484
1619
30194
2081
11354
783
14382
992
15896
1096
20141
1389
7173
495
10392
717
12765
880
13825
953
16773
1156
12964
894
16424
1132
18149
1251
23335
1609
11354
782
14382
992
15896
1096
10392
717
12765
880
13825
953
16773
1157
12964
894

11
N38
N40
N46
N46
N46
N46
N50
N50
N50
N50
N50
N50
N50
N50
N50
N40
N40
N40
N46
N46
N46
N46
N46

39

12
5
127.0
1
5 /2
139.7
6.00
152.4
6.00
152.4
6.00
152.4
6.00
152.4
6.625
168.3
6.625
168.3
6.625
168.3
6.625
168.3
6.625
168.3
6.625
168.3
6.625
168.3
6.625
168.3
6.625
168.3
1
5 /4
133.4
1
5 /4
133.4
1
5 /2
139.7
6.25
158.8
6.25
158.8
6.25
158.8
6.25
158.8
6.25
158.8

13
1
2 /8
53.98
1
2 /4
57.15
3.250
82.6
3.250
82.6
3.250
82.6
3.250
76.2
3.875
95.3
3.750
95.3
3.750
95.3
3.750
95.3
3.500
88.9
3.625
92.1
3.500
88.9
3.500
88.9
3.000
76.2
13
2 /16
71.44
11
2 /16
68.26
7
2 /16
61.91
3.25
82.55
3
76.20
3
76.20
2.75
69.85
3
76.20

14
8
203.2
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8

15
1
10 /2
266.7
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0

16
842440
3748
979996
4360
893933
3978
893933
3978
893933
3978
1040000
4628
931685
4146
931685
4146
931685
4146
931685
4146
1101123
4900
1011685
4502
1101123
4900
1101123
4900
1404944
6252
711611
3166
776406
3454
897161
3991
901164
4009
1048426
4664
1048426
4664
1183908
5266
1048426
4664

17
26503
35933
32693
44325
33595
45521
33595
45521
33595
45521
39193
53107
37676
51005
37676
51005
37676
51005
37676
51005
44610
60447
35541
54334
44610
60447
44610
60447
57747
78248
23279
31562
25531
34615
29764
40354
33228
45057
38998
52881
38998
52881
44359
60151
38998
52881

18
17.03
25.37
17.57
26.17
15.83
23.59
15.83
23.59
15.83
23.59
16.90
23.76
15.9
23.65
18.46
27.51
18.84
28.07
18.84
28.07
19.11
28.47
22.10
32.93
22.57
33.63
22.57
33.63
23.05
34.34
15.04
22.40
15.34
22.85
15.91
23.70
18.37
27.35
18.79
27.98
18.79
27.98
19
28.29
22.09
32.89

19
15909
21570
19766
26799
16797
22760
16797
22760
16797
22760
18725
25841
16615
25502
18420
25502
20523
25502
20523
25502
22258
30223
21437
27167
22496
30223
22496
30223
26056
39124
17092
19106
15404
20885
18068
24497
20396
27657
20396
27657
23795
32266
26923
36508
23795
32266

Table A.1 (continued)

1
1

4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
1
4 /2
114.3
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
5
127.0
1
5 /2
139.7
1
5 /2
139.7
1
5 /2
139.7
1
5 /2
139.7

2
20.00
29.79
20.00
29.79
20.00
29.79
19.50
29.05
19.50
29.05
19.50
29.05
19.50
29.05
19.50
29.05
19.50
29.05
19.50
29.05
19.50
29.05
25.60
38.13
25.60
38.13
25.60
38.13
25.60
38.13
25.60
38.13
25.60
38.13
25.60
38.13
21.90
32.62
21.90
32.62
21.90
32.62
21.90
32.62

3
0.430
10.92
0.430
10.92
0.430
10.92
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.362
9.19
0.50
12.70
0.50
12.70
0.50
12.70
0.50
12.70
0.50
12.70
0.50
12.70
0.50
12.70
0.361
9.17
0.361
9.17
0.361
9.17
0.361
9.17

3.640
92.46
3.640
92.46
3.640
92.46
4.276
108.62
4.276
108.62
4.276
108.62
4.276
108.62
4.276
108.62
4.276
108.62
4.276
108.62
4.276
108.62
4.000
101.60
4.000
101.60
4.000
101.60
4.000
101.60
4.000
101.60
4.000
101.60
4.000
101.60
4.778
121.36
4.778
121.36
4.778
121.36
4.778
121.36

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

IU

7
522320
2323
577301
2568
742244
3302
395595
1760
395595
1760
501087
2229
501087
2229
553833
2464
553833
2464
712070
3168
712070
3168
530144
2358
530144
2358
671515
2987
671515
2987
742201
3302
742201
3302
954259
4245
437116
1944
553681
2463
611963
2722
786809
3500

8
46741
63381
51661
70052
66421
90067
41167
55822
41167
55822
52144
70707
52144
70707
57633
78150
57633
78150
74100
100480
74100
100480
52257
70860
52257
70860
66192
89756
66192
89756
73159
99204
73159
99204
94062
127548
50710
68763
64233
87100
70994
96258
91278
123773

10

15886
1096
17558
1211
22575
1557
9503
655
9503
655
12037
830
12037
830
13304
918
13304
918
17105
1180
17105
1180
13125
905
13125
905
16625
1147
16625
1147
18375
1267
18375
1267
23625
1629
8615
594
10912
753
12061
832
15507
1069

16421
1132
18149
1252
23335
1609
9962
687
9962
687
12026
829
12026
829
12999
896
12999
896
15672
1081
15672
1081
13500
931
13500
931
17100
1179
17100
1179
18900
1303
18900
1303
24300
1676
8413
580
10019
691
10753
742
12679
874

11
N46
N46
N46
N50
51/2F
NC50
51/2FN
N50
51/2F
NC50
51/2F
NC50
51/2F
NC50
51/2F
NC50
51/2F
51/2F
51/2F
51/2F
51/2F
51/2F

40

12
6.25
158.8
6.25
158.8
6.25
158.8
6.625
168.28
7
177.8
6.625
168.28
7
177.8
6.625
168.28
7
177.8
6.625
168.28
7.25
184.15
6.625
168.28
7
177.8
6.625
168.28
7
177.8
6.625
168.28
7.25
184.15
7.25
184.15
7
177.8
7
177.8
7.25
184.15
7.500
190.50

13
2.75
69.85
2.5
63.50
2.25
57.15
3.75
95.25
3.75
95.25
3.5
88.90
3.75
95.25
3.250
82.55
3.75
95.25
2.750
69.85
3.5
88.90
3.5
88.90
3.5
88.90
3
76.20
3.5
88.90
2.750
69.85
3.5
88.90
3.25
82.55
4
101.60
3.75
95.25
3.5
88.9
3
76.20

14
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
7
177.8
8
203.2
7
177.8
8
203.2
7
177.8
8
203.2
7
177.8
8
203.2
7
177.8
8
203.2
7
177.8
8
203.2
7
177.8
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2

15
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0

16

17

18

1183908
5266
1307608
5817
1419527
6315
939095
4177
1448407
6443
1109920
4937
1448407
6443
1268963
5645
1448407
6443
1551706
6903
1619231
7203
1109920
4937
1619231
7203
1416225
6300
1619231
7203
1619231
7203
1551706
6903
1778274
7910
1265802
5631
1448407
6443
1619231
7203
1925536
8566

44359
60151
49297
66847
53800
79953
37269
50537
62903
85296
44456
60282
62903
85296
51217
69450
62903
85296
63393
85961
72213
97921
44156
59876
62903
85296
57534
78016
62903
85296
63393
85961
72213
97921
78716
106739
55687
75512
62903
85296
72213
97921
86765
117653

22.67
33.76
22.86
34.03
23.03
34.29
20.85
31.05
22.28
33.17
21.45
31.94
22.62
33.68
21.93
32.65
22.62
33.68
22.61
33.67
23.48
34.96
26.85
39.98
28.27
42.09
27.87
41.50
28.59
42.57
28.32
42.17
29.16
43.42
29.4343
.82
23.77
35.39
24.53
36.53
25.38
37.79
26.50
39.46

19
26923
36508
29778
40379
29502
39976
22836
30966
31474
42648
27076
36715
31474
42648
31025
42070
31474
42648
38044
51588
43490
58972
27076
36715
37742
51178
34680
47026
37742
51178
38044
51588
43490
58972
47230
64044
33560
45507
37742
51178
43490
58972
52302
70922

Table A.1 (end)

1
1
5 /2
139.7
1
5 /2
139.7
1
5 /2
139.7
1
5 /2
139.7

2
24.70
36.79
24.70
36.79
24.70
36.79
24.70
36.79

3
0.415
10.54
0.415
10.54
0.415
10.54
0.415
10.54

4
4.670
118.62
4.670
118.62
4.670
118.62
4.670
118.62

6
IU

IU

IU

IU

7
497222
2212
629814
2802
696111
3097
894999
3981

8
56574
76714
71660
97171
79204
107401
101833
138086

9
9903
683
12544
865
13865
956
17826
1229

10
10464
722
12933
892
14013
966
17023
1174

11
51/2F
51/2F
51/2F
51/2F

41

12
7
177.8
7.25
184.15
7.25
184.15
7.500
190.50

13
4
101.60
3.5
88.9
3.5
88.9
3
76.20

14
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2
8
203.2

15
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0
10
254.0

16
1265802
5631
1619231
7203
1619231
7203
1925536
8566

17
55687
75512
72213
97921
72213
97921
86765
117653

18
26.33
39.21
27.85
41.47
27.85
41.47
27.77
41.35

19
33560
45507
43490
58972
43490
58972
52302
70922

Table A.2 Sizes and Specifications of Drill Pipe Manufactured According to GOST R50278 or TU 14-3-1571:2008/ U 27.2-05757883200:2008 and Tool Joints According to GOST 27834
Pipe Body
Specified
Size

Specified
Weight

Wall
Thickness

Inside
Diameter

mm
1

kg/m
2

mm
3

mm
4

14.46

9.2

51.6

18.34

9.4

70.2

21.79

11.4

66.1

73.0

88.9

101.6

19.27

22.32

8.4

8.6

84.4

10.9

Upset

Tensile
Load

Torque

Internal
pressure

Collapse
Load

kN
7

Nm
8

MPa
9

MPa
10

698.9
953.3
885.3
1208
1052
1436
930
1269
1607

11480
15650
18450
25170
20960
28600
23150
31580
39990

83.78
114.0
70.24
95.65
85.15
116.1
54.94
74.75
94.76

80.83
109.4
65.73
88.50
82.40
111.6
74.75
64.16
78.97

97.2

92.5

26.70

9.2

108.6

ToolJoint
Thread

11

Inside
Diameter

Length
of
Tongs
Area
on Pin

Length
of
Tongs
Area
on Box

Tensile
Load

Torque

Approximate
Mass

Makeup
Torque

12

mm
13

mm
14

mm
15

mm
16

kN
17

Nm
18

kg
19

Nm
20

-9532

-73

95.2

31.8

179.5

204.2

1783

16767

16.40

8663

-10844

-86

108.0

44.5

179.5

229.6

2154

20190

20.90

10210

-10841

-86

108.0

41.3

179.5

229.6

2320

21680

24.38

10635

-13371

-108

133.4

71.4

179.5

255.0

2595

30675

22.56

16745

133.4

68.3

179.5

255.0

2853

33590

22.88

17600

139.7

61.9

179.5

255.0

3353

39220

23.55

21580

158.8

82.6

179.5

255.0

3227

43145

27.37

26625

-15976

158.8

76.2

179.5

255.0

3827

50740

27.24

29500

-15976

158.8

76.2

179.5

255.0

3827

50740

33.19

29500

-15970
-15963

158.8

69.9

179.5

255.0

4374

57685

633.73

31880

158.8

63.5

179.5

255.0

4888

64160

34.10

33915

161.9

95.3

179.5

255.0

3320

47580

31.22

26880

161.9

88.9

179.5

255.0

4005

56880

31.94

29820

165.1

82.6

179.5

255.0

4633

65500

32.78

34240

1777

44230

104.8

85.84

-14062

1077
1470
1762
2058
1344
1834
2322

30630
41790
52910
58520
36690
50050
63370

50.03
68.08
88.33
95.35
63.37
86.23
109.40

42.48
55.92
68.08
73.58
58.00
77.70
96.73

-15983

2568

70080

120.90

105.9

1290
1759
2277

40910
55810
70670

48.17
65.53
83.09

40.32
52.78
63.96

2464

78160

91.82

68.96

-16295-2
-16289-2
-16583

42

Assembly

Outside
Diameter

127.0

Specified
Joint
Size

-13368

114.3
27.84

Tool Joint

Grade

-108

-122

-133

Table A.2 (end)

1

127.0

35.80

12.7

101.6

7
1728
2358
2985

8
51960
70880
89750

9
66.41
90.45
114.70

10
61.41
82.60
103.1

3301

99260

126.70

113.0

450.6
614.7
777.8
859.3
698.9
953.3
1206.0
1332.0
885.3
1208.0
1530.0

6210
8471
10720
11850
11480
15650
19820
21900
18450
25170
31870

78.20
106.5
135.0
149.2
83.78
114.0
144.5
159.7
70.24
95.65
121.3

74.65
100.9
126.8
139.5
80.83
109.4
137.7
151.6
65.73
88.50
110.9

1691.0

35250

134.0

121.6

1052.0
1436.0
1817.0

20960
28600
36210

85.15
116.1
147.2

82.40
111.6
140.6

2011.0

40050

163.5

154.8

930.0
1269.0
1607.0
1777.0
1077
1470
1762
2058
1344
1834
2322
2568
1290
1759
2277
1728
2358
2985

23150
31580
39990
44230
30630
41790
52910
58520
36690
50050
63370
70080
40910
55810
70670
51960
70880
89750

54.94
74.75
94.76
104.8
50.03
68.08
88.33
95.35
63.37
86.23
109.4
120.9
48.17
65.53
83.09
66.41
90.45
114.7

48.27
64.16
78.97
85.84
42.48
55.92
68.08
73.58
58.00
77.70
96.73
105.9
40.32
52.78
63.96
61.41
82.60
103.1

60.3

9.33

7.1

46.1

73.0
14.46

18.31

9.2

9.4

54.6

11
-16289-2

-8644
-10554

19.27

11.4

8.4

-12168

101.6

22.32

8.6

97.2

114.3
27.84

26.70

10.9

9.2

92.7

108.6

127.0
35.80

12.7

101.6

15
179.5

16
255.0

17
4005

18
56880

19
40.60

20
29820

165.1

76.2

179.5

255.0

5234

73675

41.84

36540

168.3

69.9

179.5

255.0

5787

81110

42.47

40300

-73

85.7

44.5

179.5

204.2

1110

8892

10.54

4152

-86

104.8

54.0

179.5

229.6

1597

15137

16.41

7990

1795

16930

16.58

8522

-133

50.8

-12765
-12762
-12794
-15283

120.7

68.3

204.9

267.7

2119

23250

21.08

11615

127.0

65.1

204.9

267.7

2370

25900

2173

14275

127.0

61.9

204.9

267.7

2610

28450

21.90

15090

127.0

65.1

204.9

267.7

2370

25900

25.03

14275

127.0

61.9

204.9

267.7

2610

28450

25.28

15090

127.0

54.0

204.9

267.7

3160

34235

25.65

16755

82.6

179.5

255.0

3227

43165

-102

-12765
-12762

66.1

84.8

14
88.91

-10551

21.79

13
161.9

-16576
-16870

70.2

88.9

12

-102

23.75
-122

24445
23.88

152.4
-16295-1

26.75
-133

95.3

179.5

255.0

3320

47580

26880
26.90

161.9

-16292
-16289-1
-178102

-17895

43

-147

177.8

92.1

179.5

255.0

3668

52290

32.98

28420

88.9

179.5

255.0

4005

56880

32.77

29820

101.6

204.9

255.0

4590

71985

33.00

101.6

204.9

255.0

4590

71985

42.05

95.3

204.9

255.0

5317

82865

43.00

37533

40535

Annex B
(informative)
Interchangeability of National Tool-Joint Threads and International Threads
Tool-Joint
Thread
-65
-66
-73
-76
-86
-88
-94
-101
-102
-108
-117
-118
-121
-122
-133
-140
-147
-149
-152
-161
-163
-171
-177
-185
-189
-201
-203

Thread Pitch,
mm

Taper

6.35
5.08
6.35
5.08
6.35
5.08
6.35
5.08
6.35
6.35
5.08
6.35
5.08
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35

1:6
1:4
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:6
1:4
1:6
1:4
1:4
1:6
1:4
1:4

Corresponding Thread
According to
API Spec 7
NC-23
2 3/8 Reg
NC-26
2 7/8 Reg
NC-31
3 1/2 Reg
NC-35
3 1/2 FH
NC-38
NC-40
4 1/2 Reg
NC-44
4 1/2 FH
NC-46
NC-50
5 1/2 Reg
5 1/2 FH
NC-56
6 5/8 Reg
NC-61
6 5/8 FH
7 5/8 Reg
NC-70
8 5/8 Reg
NC-77

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Profile Form
According
to GOST
IV
I
IV
I
IV
I
IV
I
IV
IV
I
IV
I
IV
IV
II
III
V
III
III
V
III
II
V
III
II
V

Profile Form According to API

Spec 7
V-0.038 R
V-0.040
V-0.038 R
V-0.040
V-0.038 R
V-0.040
V-0.038 R
V-0.040
V-0.038 R
V-0.038 R
V-0.040
V-0.038 R
V-0.040
V-0.038 R
V-0.038 R
V-0.050
V-0.050
V-0.038 R
V-0.050
V-0.038 R
V-0.050
V-0.050
V-0.038 R
V-0.050
V-0.038 R

Annex C
(informative)
List of Referenced Documents
1 GOST R 50278-92 Drill pipe with welded-on tool joints. Specification.
2 GOST 27834-95 Tool joints for drill pipe. Specification.
3 GOST 28487-90 Tool-joint taper thread for drill string elements. Profile. Dimensions. Tolerances.
4 GOST 4543-71 Structural alloy steel bars. Specifications.
5 API Spec 5D Specification for Drill Pipe.
6 API Spec 7-2 Specification for Threading and Gauging of Rotary Shouldered
Thread Connections.
7 ISO 10400:1993 Petroleum and natural gas industries Formulae and calculation
for casing, tubing, drill pipe and line pipe properties Specification.
8 ISO 11961:1993 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Steel pipes for use as drill
pipe Specification.
9 RD 08-624-03 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry Safety Code
10 RD 39-2-1269-85 OCTG handling in the pipe yards. Code of Practice.
11 RD 39-013-90 Drill-Pipe Operation Manual. Kuybyshev, 1990.
12 TU 14-161-137-94 Drill pipe 60-89 mm in diameter with welded-on tool joints.
13 TU 14-161-138-94 Drill pipe -127, 127 mm in diameter with welded-on tool
joints of improved reliability.
14 TU 14-161-141-94 Drill pipe -114 with welded-on tool joints of reduced diameter.
15 TU 14-161-217-2003 Flush-joint light-weight drill pipe of small diameter.
16 TU 14-161-219-2004 Drill pipe with welded-on tool joints (high-torque).
17 TU 14-161-221-2005 Drill pipe with welded-on tool joints of X95S grade in H2Sresistant version.
18 TU 14-161-235-2009 Drill pipe with welded-on tool joints DS.
19 TU 14-3-1571-2008/TU U 27.2-05757883-200:2008 Drill pipe with welded-on
tool joints.
20 TU 14-157-107-2009 Drill pipe with welded-on tool joints TMK TDS.
21 TU 14-3-1849-92 Drill pipe -73, 73 mm in diameter with welded-on tool joints.
22 TU 1324-138-00147016-02 Process drill pipe and tool joints for them.
23 Drill-String Design Code. Moscow, 1997.
24 Regulations for accounting of casing, drill pipe and tubing turnover at the enterprises of the Petroleum Industry Ministry. Moscow, 1987.

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Annex D
Charts of Combined Bending, Torsional and Tensile Loads for
Drill Pipe and Tool Joints

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