RP Insp Rep 01

Recommendations for Field Inspection and Repair of Tenaris Premium
Connections.
Index
Section
Page
1. Scope
2. Field of Application
3. Reference Documents
4. Definitions and Abbreviations
5. Procedure
6. Records
7. Enclosures
2
(N/A)
2
8
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Date of issue: September 01, 2003

Prepared b y: Rubn Stubelt
Checked by: Giulio Curetti
Approved by: Rolando Lange
Rev.: 01
Date: September 01, 2003
Document: RP_INSP_REP
RP_INSP_REP
1.
Recommendations fo r Field Inspection and

Repair of Tenaris Premium Connections.
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Scope
This procedure should be used as a guideline to inspect, classify and repair pipes or
accessories threaded with Tenaris connections. The recommendations contained herein apply
to both new and used products in field or stock yard condition. Do not use this document to
repair in a machine shop.
2.
Field of application
All Tenaris Premium Connections are covered by this document.
3.
Reference documents
Latest revision of API 5A5
4.
Definitions and abbreviations

N/A
5.
Procedure
5.1. Product identification

Verify that all pipes or accessories are properly identified. Should original manufacturing
identification no longer be visible, identify each piece to be inspected with a sequential
number.
5.2. Cleaning
Remove thread protectors only when ready for inspection.
Remove all traces of storage compound from thread area. The use of a high -pressure washer
is recommended. A non-chlorine solvent may be used provided all solvent residue are
eliminated.
After cleaning, it is necessary to provide for a complete drying of thread and seal areas.
The use of wire brushes or other abrasive methods is forbidden.
Clean and dry thread protectors.
5.3. Connection inspection
Connection inspection will only be visual. No thread gauges, seal gauges or any other
measurement instruments shall be used.
Perform a thorough visual inspection of each of the connections areas listed on Sections 5.9
and 5.10.
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5.4. Connection classification

After inspection, pipe can be classified under one of the following categories:
-With thread and seal in perfect condition. These products can be run / re-run without any
further repair work.
-With thread that must be hand repaired. Seal shall be in perfect condition.
-With threads that must be re-cut at a Tenaris licensed workshop.
5.5. Connections to be run / re-run without repair work
This classification applies when no damage has been found on either end. Thread surface
treatment shall be in perfect condition.
5.6. Connections to be hand repaired
Identify rejected pipe end using a red tape or red tag. Perform the repair work in accordance
to Sections 5.9 and 5.10.
Unless the pipe will be used immediately apply a new layer of storage compound and re install the clean protector.
5.7. Connections to be re-cut
Identify rejected pipe end using a red tape or red tag. Send the damaged product to the nearest
Tenaris licensed workshop.
If one of the two threaded ends is acceptable, apply a new layer of storage compound a nd reinstall the clean protector.
5.8. Hand repair operation
Any hand repair operation must be done by Tenaris personnel or by a third party company
with personnel that have been trained, qualified and certified for this specific job, by Tenaris.
5.8.1. Hand repair evaluation
Any connection which has been hand repaired, will only be considered acceptable if the
damage has been completely removed and hand repair has not significantly changed the shape
of the repaired area.
If after repairing, the connection is not acceptable, the product shall be classified as
"Connection to be re-cut" and shall be sent to the nearest Tenaris licensed workshop.
If after repairing, the connection is acceptable, apply a new layer of storage compound and
re-install the clean protector.
Tenaris suggests performing a new thread surface treatment when:
- After repairing, it is possible to see the materials base color;
- Repaired pipes will not be run / re-run immediately.
All products subject to hand repair shall be properly i dentified with the legend Repaired

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5.9. Damage evaluation on pin

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Table 2
Pin end
Area
element
Internal
1
counter bore
Shoulder
Rust
Pitting
Scratch
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Accepted
Radius
3
between seal
& shoulder
Remove by Remove by
file or emery file or emery
paper
paper
Seal area
Cylindrical
section
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Perfect
6
thread length
Imperfect
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by Remove by
file or emery file or emery
paper
paper
Friction
marks
Remove by Remove by
file or
file or
emery paper emery
paper
Remove by Remove by
file or
file or
emery paper emery
paper
Re-cut the
Re-cut the
thread
thread
Accepted
Galling
Dent
Accepted
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by Remove by Re-cut the

file or
file or
thread
emery paper emery
paper
Accepted
Accepted
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or emery
paper

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5.10. Damage evaluation on box

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Table 3
Box end
element
Perfect
thread
Area
Rust
Pitting
Scratch
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Accepted
Cylindrical
thread area
Shoulder
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Accepted
Seal area
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Face
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Accepted
Re-cut the
thread
Accepted
Friction
marks
Remove by
file or
emery
paper
Accepted
Galling
Dent
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or
emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or emery
paper
Re-cut the
thread
Re-cut the
thread
Remove by
file or emery
paper
5.11. Other items to be considered

What follows is a list of other threa d conditions that may require hand repair by a Tenaris
specialist.
5.11.1. Burrs on black crest thread
Burrs as shown in the picture below are not acceptable and shall be removed with a small
emery paper.
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Burrs as shown in picture below are acceptable. When removing them care should be taken
not to push them towards the thread flanks where they could be more dangerous.
Burrs are not allowed in perfect thread area.

5.11.2. Tong marks on coupling OD
Gripping marks can be dangerous depending on their location.
A: The area of the coupling near the bearing face has the minimum wall thickness and
therefore special care should be taken with tong marks. The coupling shall be rejected if the
notch reaches the coupling face.
B: The mid area of the coupling has the maximum wall thickness. Marks on this area can be
accepted according to API specification. See Table 1.
B
A
Table 1 Acceptable Depth of External Coupling Defects (A.P.I. Specification)

Coupling Diameter
Tubing
2 7/8
3
Casing
5
6 5/8 OD 7 3/4
8 5/8
Rounded defects
Inch
mm
0.030
0.76
0.045
1.14
Inch
mm
0.035
0.89
0.045
1.14
0.060
1.52
Sharp defect
Inch
0.025
0.030
Inch
0.030
0.040
0.040
mm
0.64
0.76
mm
0.76
1.02
1.02
5.11.3. Tong marks on re-cut pin end

Tong marks from making up or breaking out a connection may remain on thread crest after
the connection has been re-cut.
To determine the acceptance of tong marks the connection shall be divided in three sections
each having the same length.
In section 1 and 2 the thread must be free of tong marks.

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In section 3 the thread could have some tong marks, never deeper than half the thread height
at any point.
3
5.11.4. Radius between the cylindrical part of the thread and the seal
Radius
The radius must be smooth and without any galling marks, pitting or any other defects.
5.11.5. Over-torque
Damage to pin nose and box shoulder can occur when a torque higher than the design ated
maximum torque value is applied during make up.
Connections subject to over-torque must be rejected.
An over-torque condition can be easily detected on the coupling ID by finger touch.
Torque shoulder
Metal to
metal seal
Plastic deformation due
to overtorque
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5.12. Surface Treatment

After re-cutting, the surface must be re-coated as per product specifications.
6.
Records
The manufacturer shall issue a report specifying: number of inspected ends, number of
rejected ends, hand-repaired and accepted ends.
7.
Enclosures
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Recommendations for Field Inspection and Repair of Tenaris Premium

Date of issue: September 01, 2003

Recommendations fo r Field Inspection and

Definitions and abbreviations

5.1. Product identification

Recommendations fo r Field Inspection and

5.4. Connection classification

Recommendations fo r Field Inspection and

5.9. Damage evaluation on pin

Remove by Remove by Re-cut the

Recommendations fo r Field Inspection and

5.10. Damage evaluation on box

5.11. Other items to be considered

Recommendations fo r Field Inspection and

Burrs are not allowed in perfect thread area.

Table 1 Acceptable Depth of External Coupling Defects (A.P.I. Specification)

5.11.3. Tong marks on re-cut pin end

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Recommendations fo r Field Inspection and

5.12. Surface Treatment

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