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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR LICENSEES
EMAR 01
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EXXONMOBIL ADDITIONAL
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REQUIREMENTS Date 5 April 2018
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Prepared by
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M. COLLINS
Reviewed by L. DE PARI Jr.
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Approved by G. BRAUD
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TSLI applicable from 01 Sept. 2018 TSLI applicable by OCTG licensees
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The revisions are highlighted in grey (text) or by a line in the margin (pictures).
Revision Modification
01 Alignment between EMAR 01 and all TSLIs.
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Updates on several requirements.

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1- SCOPE OF APPLICATION .......................................................................................................2

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2- PIPE AND COUPLING STOCK .................................................................................................2

2-1 Rules for pipe manufacturer ................................................................................................2
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2-2 Rules for pipe threaders, repair shops and accessories shops ...........................................2
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2.2.1 Receiving Inspection ........................................................................................................2

2.2.1.1 Pipe body straightness .................................................................................................2
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2.2.1.2 Hooked end ..................................................................................................................3

2.2.2 Dimensional requirements and frequency of inspection ..................................................3
2.2.3 Pipe receiving inspection frequency ................................................................................3
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3- SWAGING AND EXPANDING ...................................................................................................4

4- INSPECTION OF VAM® INSERTS ...........................................................................................4
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5- GAUGING AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................4

5-1 Thread inspector and QA/QC supervisor - Qualification procedure........................................4
5.1.1 Qualification procedure ....................................................................................................4
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5.1.1.1 Practical experience .....................................................................................................4

5.1.1.2 Practical exam ..............................................................................................................4
5.1.1.3 Theoretical Testing covering licensee’s Quality System ...............................................5
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5.1.1.4 Eye exam .....................................................................................................................5

5.1.1.5 Frequency of qualification testing .................................................................................5
5.1.2 Records ...........................................................................................................................5
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5-2 Gauging ..............................................................................................................................5

5-3 Bluing and alternate method ...............................................................................................5
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5-4 In-chuck check ....................................................................................................................6

5-5 Calibration of equipment .....................................................................................................7
5.5.1 Non API gauges and API gauges ....................................................................................7
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5.5.2 VAM® gauges..................................................................................................................7

6- BURRS ......................................................................................................................................7
7- FIRE MARKS.............................................................................................................................7
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8- TRACEABILITY .........................................................................................................................7
9- SEA ...........................................................................................................................................8
10- PHOSPHATING .....................................................................................................................8
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10-1 Additional requirements ......................................................................................................8

10.1.1 Visual inspection ..............................................................................................................8
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10.1.2 Process qualification ........................................................................................................8

This document and the information herein contained constitute a valuable know-how developed by and belonging to Vallourec Oil and Gas France.
This may not be communicated nor transferred, by any means, to any third party without the prior written approval of VAM® Services, a functional department of
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FORVS-600 Rev0 18.10.2013

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10.1.3 Process control................................................................................................................ 9
11- MILL MAKE-UP.................................................................................................................... 10
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12- PIPES AND COUPLINGS OILING....................................................................................... 10
13- SPECIAL HANDLING .......................................................................................................... 10
13-1 Handling ........................................................................................................................... 10
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13-2 Transportation .................................................................................................................. 11
13-3 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 11
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14- PROTECTOR AND COMPOUND........................................................................................ 11
14-1 Protectors ......................................................................................................................... 11
14-2 Storage compound ........................................................................................................... 12
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14-3 Make-up compound .......................................................................................................... 12

15- MARKING ............................................................................................................................ 12
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1- SCOPE OF APPLICATION
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This specification defines the ExxonMobil Additional Requirements (EMAR) which, when
invoked, compliment the TSLI requirements that VAM® licensees must follow when threading
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ExxonMobil CTP-3 production orders (pipe and couplings) and/or accessories unless otherwise
specified.
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2- PIPE AND COUPLING STOCK

2-1 Rules for pipe manufacturer

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When manufacturing pipe and coupling stock from their own production, each pipe
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manufacturer licensee shall establish their own procedures regarding the pipes and coupling
stocks to be threaded with VAM® threads, in order to insure that manufacturing of VAM®
connections are made in full accordance with all VAM® requirements, including EMTSLI. More
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particularly, the pipe manufacturer shall insure that coupling stock external diameters are fully
machined in all cases.
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2-2 Rules for pipe threaders, repair shops and accessories shops

Requirements indicated in the following sections are to be followed, and it is reminded that
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pipe threader, repair and accessory shops are responsible for the determination of the blanking
dimensions necessary to comply with all the EMTSLI requirements, taking into account the
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performances of their own equipment. More particularly, threader, repair, and accessory shops
shall insure that coupling stock external diameters are fully machined in all cases.
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2.2.1 Receiving Inspection

The pipe straightness should be in conformance with the following.
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2.2.1.1 Pipe body straightness

F should be checked with a calibrated ruler using a taut string (wire) from end to end.
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Recommended criteria for casing and tubing: F  2 mm/m (0.2 %)

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2.2.1.2 Hooked end
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By checking with a calibrated straight rule of 6 feet, the maximum drop at each end should
be less than 0.1" (2.5 mm).
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2.2.2 Dimensional requirements and frequency of inspection

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Blanking dimensions can be found on the VAM® Services web site

“http://www.vamservices.com”. Be sure to use the complete product description / name, i.e. for
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example VAM TOP® KX versus just VAM TOP® name.

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For pipes, these blanking tolerances apply within two feet of the end of the pipe. For bar
stock, all the applicable dimensions shall be checked for all the material received.
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2.2.3 Pipe receiving inspection frequency

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The following receiving inspection frequency only applies for any non-ExxonMobil supplied
material. The receiving inspection shall be performed at frequency specified in following table
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after reception of the pipe. Receiving inspection is not performed by the supplier.
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Lot Size Sample Size

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2 to 15 2
16 to 25 3
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26 to 90 5
91 to 150 8
151 to 280 13
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281 to 500 20
501 to 1200 32
1201 to 3200 50
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The sample shall be taken on a random basis, scattered throughout the material
received.
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If all the products conform, the lot is accepted.

If one or more pieces do not conform, this shall require a 100 % inspection, and
acceptance of the products that do conform.
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3- SWAGING AND EXPANDING
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All quenched and tempered (Q&T) grades shall be followed by a stress relief operation after
any swaging or expanding, regardless of the percent strain. Other requirements (such as stress-
relief temperature, soak time), follow TSLI 301 and TSLI 307 latest revision.
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Stress relief can be done on full length or on the deformed end of pipe only, depending the
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type of equipment available at licensee premises.

4- INSPECTION OF VAM® INSERTS

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Requirements of TSLI 321 are applicable for inspection of VAM® inserts, except for the
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frequency of inspection which is 100 % on each corner.

5- GAUGING AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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TSLI 355 is also applicable to the following requirements. Subcontracted personnel are also
required to meet these qualification requirements.
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5-1 Thread inspector and QA/QC supervisor - Qualification procedure

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Thread inspector is defined as any individual performing final connection inspection

regardless of their job title.
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Inspection on VAM® connections shall be performed just after threading.

Inspection for each connection shall be done by a properly qualified inspector different
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from the in-process operator/inspector.

Thread inspectors and QA/QC supervisors shall be qualified under a controlled procedure
in the licensee’s QAQC system and in line with the TSLI 355 requirements with the provisions
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5.1.1 Qualification procedure

The qualification procedure shall include following subjects.
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5.1.1.1 Practical experience

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A minimum of two weeks working under the direct supervision of a qualified

inspector/supervisor is required.
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5.1.1.2 Practical exam

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The operator/inspector must demonstrate capability of executing all applicable procedures.

Refer to the TSLI 355 latest revision.
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5.1.1.3 Theoretical Testing covering licensee’s Quality System
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- Each employee must be trained in the Quality Management system. The training must
include the elements of the quality system: document control, nonconforming products, product
identification, and calibration.
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- knowledge of the specifications (TSLI, EMTSLI);
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- knowledge of the procedures (Licensee’s standard operating procedures);
- knowledge of the VAM® products (gauging procedures and specifications);
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A record of the training shall be maintained.

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5.1.1.4 Eye exam

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Each operator and inspector must pass an eye exam at an interval not to exceed one year.
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Eye exams must assure natural or corrected near distance acuity in at least one eye such that the
individual is capable of reading a minimum Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a
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distance not less than 12 inches (30,5 cm) on a standard Jaeger Test Chart or equivalent method.
The ability to perceive an Ortho-Rater minimum of 8 or similar pattern is also acceptable.
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5.1.1.5 Frequency of qualification testing

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Qualification is valid for a maximum of 3 years or every year if no VAM® connection has
been inspected within this period.
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Immediate re-qualification is required if:

- Fails eye exam
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- VAM® Services finds a deficiency in the Qualification Program.

- A deficiency in the inspectors/supervisors ability is noted.
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5.1.2 Records

Records shall be maintained on each individual for the total period of the qualification.
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5-2 Gauging
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Gauging of the VAM® connections shall be carried out according to the gauging procedures
from VAM® Services.
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Frequency at each step of inspection is 100 %, except for:

- the counter bore of the pin: one in every 20 pipes.
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- the check of seal and thread profile by casting on profile projector: frequency is in
accordance with TSLI 342, with additional check after any cold start (no continuity of the
production as 2 shifts per day, week end break…).
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5-3 Bluing and alternate method

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In addition to the VAM® gauging procedures’ checks, the bluing check shall be done for each
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connection.

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An alternative to the bluing check is manual measurement to verify that the connection seals
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do not possess cloverleaf attributes:
Measure the seal diameter in twelve (12) places around the seal circumference (three places in
each of the four quadrants of ½ the circumference) documenting same. After the measurements
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are taken, pick a start point and compare three adjacent measurements. If those readings are
within the acceptable tolerance, start at the next measurement and work in one direction
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comparing the next three measurements for acceptability (overlapping measurements). Continue
in this manner until all measurements around the entire circumference have been compared. If
none of the measurements compared exceed the maximum seal diameter deviation, the
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connection is acceptable. If the maximum deviation is met in any of the three measurements
compared, additional measurements shall be taken in this area and compared in the same
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manner. If measurements taken during the additional inspection do not exceed the maximum
deviation, the connection is acceptable.
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 Maximum deviation for acceptable product is 0.05 mm or 0.002”. Measurements in excess

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of the maximum deviation shall be cause for rejection.

 Measurements at maximum deviation (0.05 mm or 0.002”) shall require that additional
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measurements be taken in the specific area of the maximum deviation. If measurements

taken during the additional inspection do not exceed the maximum deviation, the
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connection is acceptable.
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 Measurements that are less than maximum deviation of 0.05 mm or 0.002” are acceptable.
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5-4 In-chuck check

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To verify the set-up of the equipment at the start of the production, in-chuck thread
diameter and seal ovality check shall be performed on the first ten connections of any order.
All measurements shall be within the tolerance of the VAM® Services gauging procedure.
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If not, the equipment shall be re-set up and in-chuck checks repeated.

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5-5 Calibration of equipment
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5.5.1 Non API gauges and API gauges
Non API gauges (micrometers, dial, vernier, calipers) and API 5B gauges (lead gauge,
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taper gauge, thread depth gauge, any other API gauge used in VAM® connection inspection)
must be calibrated, and maximum period between calibrations shall not exceed four (4) months.
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For all gauges, an up-to-date document must exist, showing clearly:
- the identification of the gauge (serial number or internal number ).
- the name of the lab, if the recalibration is subcontracted.
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- the name of the technician who carried out the recalibration.

- last calibration date.
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- next calibration date.

- the identification of the known standard used and its traceability to National Standard.
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5.5.2 VAM® gauges

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Recertification shall be done as per TSLI 540 requirements, except the frequency of
recertification of the setting blocks of the 2 points measurements system which is after a year of
use.
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6- BURRS
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The deburring operations shall be performed in accordance with the TSLI 350 “Deburring
of VAM® Connections” latest revision.
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7- FIRE MARKS

Fire mark requirements are defined in TSLI 347 latest revision and the applicable
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manufacturing note.
When necessary, licensee shall contact VAM® Services on the subject.
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8- TRACEABILITY
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- Traceability of the product to heat number shall be maintained throughout all the
operations.
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- After threading, pipe (or coupling) identification and end threaded identification shall be
maintained (paint or ink marking only), i.e. end specific thread attributes shall be maintained.
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- Identification using vibrograving on both pipes and couplings is acceptable.

- For specific grades (as defined in API 5CT or API 5CRA), the unique identification shall
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be maintained after heat treatment.

- Tracking documents listing all checks carried out shall be stored for each identified pipe
and coupling. This shall include:
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 receiving inspection,
 gauging,
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 SEA tests,
 surface treatment (kind of treatment, inspection),
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 make up (torque turn, shouldering torque, and final acceptance),
 drift control
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- If the identifying marks are removed or cut off, new identifying marks shall be reapplied
assuring traceability is never lost.
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- If traceability is lost, the product shall be segregated and rejected.
- Each tracking document, except for gauging log-sheets, will be delivered to the
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ExxonMobil representative as a part of the final set of documents.

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9- SEA
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SEA shall be performed in accordance with the ExxonMobil procedures:

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- EMDQP-INS-212, “SEA, MPI and Full Body Inspection System Prove-Up”

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- EMDQP-INS-213, “Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Inspection”.

SEA may be done before any surface treatment or after zinc phosphating.
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SEA after manganese phosphating is not authorized without acceptance of a waiver from
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ExxonMobil.
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10- PHOSPHATING
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General requirements about phosphating are mentioned in the TSLI 381 latest revision.
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10.1.1 Visual inspection

The visual inspection is compulsory on 100 % of the connection after the Mn or Zn
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phosphating.
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10.1.2 Process qualification

Licensee shall have an internal procedure detailing for each bath the chemicals and the
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parameters used to control the process, as well as the tolerance and the frequency for each
parameter.
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For qualification purpose, each licensee shall send its procedure(s), weight test result, and
micrographic exam result to VAM® Services for review and approval.
This procedure shall detail:
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- The bend test (ref. Bend test)

- The layer weight check (ref. Coupon test)
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- A micrographic exam of a product treated according to the process described in the

procedure in order to determine the thickness of the coating. The thickness must be greater
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than 2 µm for zinc and greater than 5 µm for manganese.

In the case of any change taking place in the qualified process, a re-qualification of the
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new process is mandatory.

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10.1.3 Process control
Minimum frequency of weight test is at beginning of EMTSLI order, and any time that
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process control reveals a problem.
Both bending test and weight check shall be done:
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- At the beginning of the order
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- At the end of the order
- Once per shift
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- At any time process controls are found to be out of tolerance.

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Coupons test:
Weight of the layer shall be performed by means of coupon test. The coupon should weigh
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less than 300 g and present a surface above 100 cm² (15.5 sq.in). If coupons are from different
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metals, correlation shall be demonstrated between the different type grades of coupons and the
parts to be processed.
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Weight check shall be done as follow:

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1 - coupon shall be phosphated in accordance with process controls (licensee’s

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procedure)
2 - phosphated coupon will be immersed in alcohol and dryed.
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3 - coupon will be weighed with a scale having a 1/1000 g precision.

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4 - phosphating layer shall be eliminated by immersing the coupon in a stripping solution.

Stripping agents must be validated to not affect the weight of the coupons.
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5 - coupon is immersed in alcohol then dried.

6 – coupon is weighed again.
7 – coating weight is calculated and compared to TSLI 381 requirement.
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Bend test:
1- use a Q panel or any bendable coupon
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2- clean coupon like thread (standard cleaning instructions)

3- immerse coupon in the phosphate bath per the coating instructions for pipe ends
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4- remove the test coupon from the phosphate bath

5- bend the coupon 180° in the middle
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Criteria: No peeling or cracking of the phosphate coating layer is permitted on the external
area of the coupon.
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Remark: When P 110 or Q 125 couplings are phosphate coated, they shall receive a bake-
out treatment in accordance with Mil-P-16232C. The bake-out shall consist of either 8 hours at 210
- 225°F or 128 hours at room temperature (18°C /65°F min.).
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11- MILL MAKE-UP
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Requirements of the TSLI 440 are applicable for making-up.

12- PIPES AND COUPLINGS OILING

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1- If threaded pipe is to be staged or put on standby for greater than two hours and less than 24
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hours , both ends must be :

- Cleaned, dried, oiled and covered by ExxonMobil approved protectors.

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Oils that are approved for this purpose are:

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- Exxon ELZ 678

- Parcolac 11 85 HF which is water repellent
- Dairust A and D
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- Diverseal
- WD 40
- Matsumoto Kan Sekiyu, treated oil n°1
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- Anticorrit
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- Or cleaned, dried, doped with ExxonMobil approved storage compound Kendex (or other
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ExxonMobil approved compound) and covered with ExxonMobil approved protectors for pipes and
stored in such a way that the storage compound is not contaminated for couplings.
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2- If the threaded pipe has to stay more than 24 hours before next operation or if oil is used and
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the stand by extends beyond the forecasted 24 hours, the oil has to be removed and the
connection has to be cleaned and dried. Then the threads must be doped with ExxonMobil
approved storage compound Kendex and covered with ExxonMobil approved protectors for
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pipes and stored in such a way that the storage compound is not contaminated for couplings.

The change of the actual duration can be accepted for a particular type of oil provided tests
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are obtained using a safety factor of 3 (e.g. 9 days in test allow leaving the thread bare for 3 days).
Test shall be documented.
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3- When the threaded pipe or coupling is re-entering the process line, the oil or the storage
compound has to be removed from the thread and the connection has to be cleaned and dried.
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13- SPECIAL HANDLING

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Special care and handling procedures shall be applied for handling and transportation to
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ExxonMobil's order at the stage of plain end pipe, coupling stock, threaded pipe and coupling.
This specification, which determines rules to be observed, is applicable:
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- Only after threading for the grades J55, K55, N80 and P110.
- Before and after threading for all the other grades of steel.
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13-1 Handling
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The following requirement shall be fulfilled in plant handling:

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Pipe shall be handled in a manner that does not result in cold working (movement of
material), damage on thread and seal and bending of the material.
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For CRA materials, refer to TSLI 331 for CRA handling requirements.
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13-2 Transportation
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The following requirements shall be applied outside the plant:
- Threaded pipe shall be transported with ExxonMobil qualified protectors on the
connection.
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- Pipe and coupling transportation shall be done in accordance with the licensee’s Quality
Procedures consistent with ExxonMobil requirements EMDQP-PRE-201, “Handling, Storage
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and Shipping of OCTG”.

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13-3 Storage
- Product will be stored outside in sills at a minimum of 18" off the ground. Product stored
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over paved areas must be a minimum of 4" off the ground, provided adequate drainage exists.
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- Maximum rack height is 10' above the sill.

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- Maximum spacing of sills is 25' for casing and 18' for tubing.
- Successive tiers of pipe shall be separated by hard wood or plastic stripping. Their
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spacing must be the same as the spacing of the sills and they should be in line with the sills.
Storage requirements may be adapted to local situation. Licensees shall ask to VAM®
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Services for deviation about the storage. Until VAM® Services grant a written waiver, licensee
shall comply with the above requirements.
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14- PROTECTOR AND COMPOUND

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14-1 Protectors
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The protectors are ExxonMobil approved protectors (closed end - non liftable), according to
the following table.
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Protectors suppliers Restrictions and comments

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Drill Tec STP, ESP Tubing only up to and including 4 1/2"

Drill Tec ESP, ESP-S Casing sizes only
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Molding Specialists Tubing sizes only

Western Protek new model identified by 2 letters and
1 number in slot bar area
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TGT Tubing and casing

Vallourec Oil and Gas Mexico Official qualification by ExxonMobil in
process
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Protectors supplied by other companies shall be approved by ExxonMobil per EMDQP-PRE-

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202, “OCTG Thread Protection Requirements” and their suppliers shall be listed in TSLI 501.

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14-2 Storage compound
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Storage compound will be ExxonMobil approved storage compound: Kendex OCTG Orange.
Other type of compound may be used provided it is approved by ExxonMobil.
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14-3 Make-up compound

Make-up compound to apply shall be BOL 72733.

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Other type of compound may be used provided it is approved by ExxonMobil and compliant
with the TSLI 441.
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15- MARKING
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Stencilling is preferred for ExxonMobil orders, however vibrograving or vibroetching are

acceptable.
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Marking shall mention the type of connection and the date of threading. Two formats are
accepted by ExxonMobil, as shown below.
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- YY Qx (YY= last two figures of the year; Qx = quarter of the year), example: 17 Q2 means
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Q2 of year 2017
- YY MM (YY = last two figures of the year; MM = month of the year), example: 17 02 means
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February 2017
Each VAM® thread machined by a repair or accessory licensee shall be identified by
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stencilling or vibroetching the licensee VAM® logo.

Position of the logo is explained into the TSLI 470.
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