API5b Changes in 16th Edition
API5b Changes in 16th Edition
API5b Changes in 16th Edition
Field and in-house inspections The DRILCO worldwide network of service ■■ Dimensional inspection (DI)
DRILCO onsite repair and inspection services centers provide tubular repair and inspection ■■ Magnetic particle (MT)
reduce tubular maintenance costs by at most major drilling locations. Service ■■ Liquid-dye penetrant (PT)
eliminating unnecessary trucking and tool centers—equipped with the latest automated
rentals. Completely self-contained mobile units electromagnetic induction and ultrasonic
■■ Ultrasonic inspection of rotary
are easily transported to remote locations, on inspection equipment for fast, high-quality shouldered connections (UT-RSC)
land or offshore, to repair minor thread and inspections—offer full-length, dual-function ■■ Ultrasonic inspection of high-stress
shoulder blemishes onsite. electromagnetic inspection. At some locations, areas and tube upsets (UTEA)
full-length ultrasonic inspection is also available. ■■ Electromagnetic inspection (EMI)
In-house inspection services are also available at
any customer facility or with DRILCO acting as After inspection, tubular products and downhole ■■ Full-length ultrasonic inspection (FLUT),
an in-house third-party inspector. tools can be fully repaired at a DRILCO machine available at select DRILCO locations
shop. From simple straightening, connection
Using nondestructive testing methods, DRILCO repair, or new connection machining,
inspectors check high-stress areas—such drillstem components are returned to drilling-
as connections, slips, upsets, welds, radius ready condition.
changes, and tubes—at customer facilities or
remote locations. Field repair of minor cracks and
thread and shoulder blemishes can be completed
Features
■■ Digital data acquisition and display
■■ Dual-function defect detection of flaw and
wall loss
■■ Recorded data that can be easily viewed on
most computers
■■ Fast, accurate system calibration
■■ Double the standard inspection rate
■■ Automatic defect detection and location
Self-contained mobile units and highly trained DRILCO inspectors repair minor thread and shoulder blemishes onsite.
Inspection Services
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