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05.
TenarisHydril
11.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
13.
15.
33.
Technical Recommendations
Pipe Identification
Handling and Care of Pipes and Connections
51. Running and Thread Lock Compounds Application
85. Make-up Acceptance Criteria
131. Chrome Running Guidelines
137. FGL and CB Options
143. Dopeless Running Guidelines
35.
45.
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NOTE: Find the table for Group 1 and Group 2 connections
on the flap at the end of this manual.
TenarisHydril
Worldwide Support
TenarisHydril premium connections are supplied and
supported by Tenaris, a leading manufacturer and
supplier of steel pipes and integrated tubular services
to the worlds energy industry.
REPAIR SHOPS
A broad international network of licensed threading
facilities provides services for TenarisHydril products.
Please check our website to find the nearest authorized
repair shop.
TenarisHydril
RUNNING MANUAL
Field Services
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RUNNING MANUAL
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RUNNING MANUAL
TenarisHydril
General
Guidelines
Quick Start
Running Guidelines
Connection preparation
Follow the recommendations for applying running
and thread lock compounds with great care to ensure
optimum connection performance.
Install handling plugs on integral connections each
time the pipe is moved to or from the rig floor.
Alignment
1. Check that the traveling block and rotary hole are
aligned.
2. Check that the centerlines of the suspended pin are
over the box, and adjust if necessary.
SECTION.
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REFER TO THE STABBING DETAIL IN THE RUNNING SECTION.
Rotation speeds
1. Spin in at 15 RPM or slower.
2. For final make-up, use low gear. Do not exceed 5 RPM.
RUNNING MANUAL
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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TenarisHydril
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Torque application
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Dopeless technology
1. General Guidelines apply to our Dopeless
technology except for cleaning, visual inspection and
running and thread lock compound application.
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REFER TO THE DOPELESS RUNNING GUIDELINES.
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Running and
Handling Guidelines
Pre-running
1. Locate and confirm availability of all necessary
accessories and tools on location, such as: pup joints,
crossovers, float equipment, stabbing guides, handling/
lifting plugs, single-joint elevators, thread compound, etc.
2. Verify interchangeability with size, weight and
connection type.
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REFER TO THE PREMIUM CONNECTIONS CATALOGUE
Drifting
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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LENGTH
diameter
inch
mm
inch
mm
152
d - 1/8
d - 3.18
9 5/8 to 13 3/8
12
305
d - 5/32
d - 3.97
12
305
d - 3/16
d - 4.76
2 7/8and smaller
42
1,067
d - 3/32
d - 2.38
3 1/2and larger
42
1,067
d - 1/8
d - 3.18
Tubing
Cleaning
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Inspecting
1. Only Tenaris plants and authorized repair facilities
make genuine TenarisHydril connections, identified by
the stencil on the pipe body. Most genuine threads
also have a low stress roller mark on the pin and box
connections. In case of doubt, contact your local
Tenaris representative.
2. Place pipes so that the joints can be rolled 360
degrees to facilitate complete cleaning and inspection.
3. Inspect all connections for damage, such as
out-of-round, handling damage, thread damage,
dents, mashed areas, rust and scaling. Seal areas must
be free of longitudinal or transverse cuts, scratches,
corrosion pitting, rust and scaling. Segregate and label
properly all pipes with suspected connection damage.
Further evaluation and hand repair must be
performed by a Tenaris field service specialist.
RUNNING MANUAL
TenarisHydril
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Connection preparation
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PRE-RUNNING
Running compound
application.
Running
EQUIPMENT / SERVICE TOOLS
1. Use slip-type elevators for integral and special
clearance coupled connections. Do not set elevators
on the upset or connection area.
2. Collar-type elevators may be used with coupled
connections.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Handling
1. Handle all pipes with adequate thread protectors
in place.
2. If pipes are to be left on the rack for an extended
period of time prior to running, apply a suitable
compound to the thread and seal areas. Verify
manufacturers specifications before use as running
compounds do not normally have corrosion protection
properties. In doubt, use storage compound. Place
dry, clean and damage-free thread protectors on all
connections.
3. Re-inspect connections if there is any accidental
mishandling.
4. Before rolling or hoisting integral connection joints,
install a handling plug in the box end and ensure
pin-end protectors are in place. Boxes that will not
accept a handling plug should be set aside.
5. Special care should be taken with CRA and sour
service materials to avoid pipe surface damage.
Stabbing
1. Do not remove the pin thread protector until
the pin is hanging in the derrick and the joint is
ready to stab to prevent damage from accidental
mishandling.
2. For integral connections, remove the handling plug
when the box end is suspended in the rotary table.
3. Clean and re-inspect the connections if in doubt.
Check centerlines of the suspended pin over the box,
and adjust if necessary (Fig. 1).
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YES
NO
1. ALIGNMENT
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Make-up
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NOTE: WHEN THREAD LOCKING, MAKE-UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
USING LOW RPM IN LOW GEAR, AND CHECK FINAL MAKE-UP POSITION.
RUNNING MANUAL
TenarisHydril
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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90
90
load cell
close as practical
short as practical
MAKE-UP
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TenarisHydril
RUNNING MANUAL
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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RUNNING MANUAL
Lowering
TenarisHydril
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Pulling
BREAK-OUT
1. A weight compensator should be used to avoid
thread damage.
2. Use power tongs in low gear to break out
connections.
3. Do not hammer on connections to assist breakout as
this may damage the pipe or connections.
4. During breakout and spinout, the pipe must
be vertical and allowed to spin freely, which may
necessitate slacking off or unlatching elevators.
5. To break out a Group 1 coupled connection, the
back-up tongs must be set on the mill side of the
coupling, leaving the field side free to disengage (Fig. 1).
For Group 2 coupled connections, placing the back-up
tongs on the pipe body below the coupling will extend
connection life. Coupling turn should not occur due to
the higher buck on torque applied to the mill end.
If gripping the coupling cannot be avoided, use a full
wraparound back-up tong and grip the coupling
as close to the pipe end as possible. The back-ups must
be released as soon as the field end is disengaged,
and re-set on the pipe body for spin out completion
if necessary.
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POWER TONG
FIELD
SIDE
MILL
SIDE
BACK UP TONG
1. BREAK OUT
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Technical
Recommendations
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Pipe identification
Pipe manufacturers apply color bands to pipe body
and couplings to help identify different steel grades
from a distance.
In addition to color bands, the stencils on the pipe
body and couplings provide information on the
tubular product and its manufacturing process
(e.g., dimensions, material, threaded connection, test
pressure, if seamless or welded, manufacturing mill,
heat number, etc).
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Note: Color bands may also be applied according
to customer specifications. The tables given below do not
apply to these cases.
H40 (*)
J55 tubing
J55 casing
K55
N80 1
2 nd.
Black
Bright
Green
Bright
Green
White
Bright
Green
Red
Bands
1 st.
2 nd.
3 rd.
Black
Bright
Green
Bright
Green
Bright
Green
Bright
Green
Red
Pipe identification
Bands
1 st.
COLOR CODE
RUNNING MANUAL
Body
PIPE BODY
TenarisHydril
STEEL
GRADES
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STEEL
GRADES
COUPLING (**)
Body
PIPE BODY
Bands
1 st.
N80 Q
Red
Green
L80 1
Red
Brown
L80 13Cr
Silver
C90 1
2 nd.
Bands
1 st.
2 nd.
3 rd.
Red
Bright
Green
Red
Brown
Yellow
Red
Brown
Yellow
Purple
Purple
C90 2
Purple
Yellow
Purple
Yellow
T95 1
Silver
Silver
T95 2
Silver
Yellow
Silver
Yellow
R95
Brown
Brown
P110
White
White
C110
White
Brown
Brown
White
Brown
Brown
Q125 1
Orange
Orange
Q125 2
Orange Yellow
Orange Yellow
Q125 3
Orange Green
Orange Green
Q125 4
Orange Brown
Orange Brown
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COLOR CODE
2 nd.
Bands
1 st.
2 nd.
3 rd.
TN 80S
Pink
Blue
Blue
Pink
TN 90S
Pink
Purple
Purple
Pink
TN 95S
Pink
Orange Sky
Blue
Orange Sky
Blue
Pink
TN 80SS
Brown
Blue
Blue
Brown
TN 90SS
Brown
Purple
Purple
Brown
TN 95SS
Brown
Orange Sky
Blue
Orange Sky
Blue
Brown
TN 100SS
Brown
Silver
Silver
Brown
TN 110SS
Brown
Pink
Yellow
Pink
Yellow
Brown
TN 125SS
Brown
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Brown
TN 80HC
White
Blue
Blue
White
TN 95HC
White
Orange Sky
Blue
Orange Sky
Blue
White
TN 110HC
White
Pink
Yellow
Pink
Yellow
White
TN 125HC
White
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
White
TN 140HC
White
Brown
Brown
White
Pipe identification
Bands
1 st.
COLOR CODE
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Body
PIPE BODY
TenarisHydril
STEEL
GRADES
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STEEL
GRADES
COUPLING
Body
Bands
1 st.
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PIPE BODY
2 nd.
COLOR CODE
Bands
1 st.
2 nd.
3 rd.
P110-IC
P110-ICY
White
White
Q125-IC
Q125-ICY
Orange
Orange
TN 80HS
Silver
Blue
Blue
TN 95HS
Silver
Orange Sky
Blue
Orange Sky
Blue
Silver
TN 100HS
Silver
Silver
Silver
TN 110HS
Silver
Pink
Yellow
Pink
Yellow
Silver
TN 135DW
Sky
Blue
Blue
Brown
Blue
Brown
Sky
Blue
TN 140DW
Sky
Blue
Brown
Brown
Sky
Blue
TN 150DW
Sky
Blue
Red
Red
Red
Red
Sky
Blue
TN 55CS
Green
Pink
Pink
Green
TN 70CS
Green
Sky
Blue
Sky
Blue
Green
TN 75CS
Green
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Green
TN 80Cr3
Green
Blue
Blue
Green
TN 95Cr3
Green
Orange Sky
Blue
Silver
Orange Sky
Blue
Green
COUPLING
2 nd.
Bands
1 st.
2 nd.
3 rd.
TN 110Cr3
Green
Pink
Yellow
Pink
Yellow
Green
TN 55LT
Violet
Pink
Pink
Violet
TN 80LT
Violet
Blue
Blue
Violet
TN 95LT
Violet
Orange Sky
Blue
Orange Sky
Blue
Violet
TN 110LT
Violet
Pink
Yellow
Pink
Yellow
Violet
TN 125LT
Violet
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Violet
TN 35HD (*)
Pink
Pink
Yellow
TN 45HD (*)
Yellow
Blue
Yellow
TN 60HD (*)
Pink
Yellow
TN 70HD (*)
Sky
Blue
Yellow
TN 55TH
Red
Pink
Pink
Red
TN 80TH
Red
Blue
Blue
Red
TN 80Cr13
Gray
Red
Gray
Red
TN 85Cr13
Gray
Purple
Gray
Purple
Pipe identification
Bands
1 st.
COLOR CODE
RUNNING MANUAL
Body
PIPE BODY
TenarisHydril
STEEL
GRADES
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STEEL
GRADES
COUPLING
Body
Bands
1 st.
2 nd.
COLOR CODE
Bands
1 st.
2 nd.
3 rd.
TN 95Cr13
Gray
Brown
TN 95Cr13M
Light
Brown
Orange Sky
Blue
Orange Sky
Blue
Light
Brown
Pink
Pink
Light
Brown
TN 110Cr13M Light
Brown
Yellow
Gray
Yellow
Brown
Orange Sky
Blue
Orange Sky
Blue
Bright
Green
TN 110Cr13S Bright
Pink
Yellow
Pink
Yellow
Bright
Green
TN 125Cr13S Bright
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Bright
Green
TN 95Cr13S
Bright
Green
Green
Green
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PIPE BODY
5CT: API
specification
Q1
53.5: Mass designation
P: Grade
S: Seamless
TSD
TAT: TenarisAlgoma
7/2
8/1: 2008
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8/1 9 5/8 53.5 P S P9200 BC DA8.500 (Customers brand) HNXXXX 0765 14,32 MADE IN CANADA
Pipe identification
8/1
. Manufacturer
. Manufacturing
. specification
monogram
. API
Date of manufacture
. OD
. Mass designation
. Grade
. Process of manufacture
. Hydrostatic test pressure
. Thread type
. Drift diameter if
drift
. alternative
Customer brand
. Heat number
. Pipe number
. Length (mts)
TAT
Pipe Stencil
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Hard stamp
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TTM
TenarisTamsa
API specification
0124: API licence number
4/1: 2004 Q1
SF: Special end-finish
53.5: Mass designation
P: Grade
S: Seamless
TSH MS: Thread type
TTM:
0124
SF
5CT:
TTM
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Hard stamp/stencil
coupling
Pipe Stencil
. Manufacturer
. Manufacturing
. specification
monogram
. API
Date of manufacture
. Special end-finish
. OD
. Mass designation
. Grade
. Process of manufacture
. Hydrostatic test pressure
. Drift diameter
alternative drift
. ifThread
. Customertypebrand / PO
. number
number
. Heat
Pipe number
. Length (mts)
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Siderca Argentina
Tenaris SD
TSD
SIAT VA ARGENTINA
Tenaris VA
TVA
CONFAB BRAZIL
Tenaris CF
TCF
Tenaris TC
TTC
Tamsa Mexico
Tenaris TM
TTM
Algoma Canada
Tenaris AT
TAT
PRUDENTIAL CANADA
Tenaris PS
TPS
CONROE USA
Tenaris CR
TCR
HICKMAN USA
Tenaris HK
THK
COUNCE USA
Tenaris CN
TCN
Dalmine Italy
Tenaris DL
TDL
Silcotub Romania
Tenaris SL
TSL
NKTubes Japan
Tenaris NKKtubes
TNK
SPIJ indonesia
Tenaris SPIJ
TIJ
Pipe identification
HARD STAMP
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Production unit
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44
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Pipe handling
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46
EL = TL - MUL
MAKE-UP
LOSS (MUL)
1. MEASURING
Pipe measuring
Protectors
1. Stack protectors on a clean, dry surface as they are
removed and ensure they are not contaminated by
debris, corrosive fluids or water.
2. If debris or fluid contaminate the protectors, they
should be thoroughly cleaned and dried prior to
re-installation on the connections (Fig. 2).
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46 cm
2. HANDLING
Cleaning
!
RUNNING MANUAL
TenarisHydril
Surplus pipe
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Pulled pipe
1. Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of all
pipes pulled from the hole after running using a highpressure wash-down gun and fresh water. Dry the clean
connections and completely coat with the appropriate
storage compound. Install clean, dry protectors before
transportation to an inspection facility.
2. Clean thoroughly any connections which have come
into contact with completion fluid.
3. When the pulled pipe is racked back in stands to be
re-run later:
3.1. Thoroughly clean connections and the inside and
outside of the pipe body with high-pressure water jets
and allow to drain as much as possible.
3.2. Dry pin connections on the bottom of the stands
and apply running compound.
3.3. Install open (driftable) pin end protectors to allow
water to drain. Alternatively, regular protectors with a
hole drilled in the bottom can be used. Use composite
thread pin protectors for heavy pipe as plastic
protectors may split/break due to the weight.
3.4. The excess compound must be removed after the
stand is picked up before running again.
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TenarisHydril
51
pin
CONNECTION PROFILE
Main features.
52
Thread Form
Torque Shoulder
box
Blue
Running compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
53
Blue
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound only to the
first two-thirds of the pin
threads near the pipe end,
excluding the seal area.
A uniform coat should be
applied all round (360).
Do not apply thread
lock compound on
either seal or pin nose.
BOX
Apply running compound
all round the internal seal
of the box (360). Do not
fill dope pocket.
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RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
55
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound only to
the first two-thirds
of the pin threads
near the pipe end.
A uniform coat
should be applied
all round (360).
BOX
Do not apply any
compound.
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PIN
BOX
Apply running
compound to internal
and external seals.
TenarisHydril
RUNNING MANUAL
Apply running
compound to threads,
seals and pin nose.
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PIN
Apply thread lock
compound to the first
half of each threaded
section close to the pin
end. Apply running
compound to the
external seal.
BOX
Apply a thin even coat
of running compound
to the internal seal at
the back of the box.
58
ER
Running compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
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ER
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound only to
the first two-thirds
of the pin threads
near the pipe end.
A uniform coat
should be applied
all round (360).
BOX
Do not apply any
compound.
60
TenarisXP Buttress
Running compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
61
TenarisXP Buttress
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound only to
the first two-thirds
of the pin threads
near the pipe end.
A uniform coat
should be applied
all round (360).
BOX
Do not apply any
compound.
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TenarisHydril
Wedge 533TM
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
63
PIN
Apply a thin, even coat
of running compound
(thread form should be
visible) to the entire pin
thread and seal areas.
BOX
Apply a very thin layer
of running compound
to thread and seals.
TenarisHydril
Wedge 533TM
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BOX
Apply running compound
to the metal seal area and
the last threads at the
back of the box.
RUNNING MANUAL
PIN
Wedge 533TM
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Wedge 625
Running compound application
Carbon steel grades
PIN
Apply a thin, even coat
of running compound
(thread form should be
visible) to the entire pin
thread and seal areas.
BOX
Do not apply running
compound.
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Wedge 625
Running compound application
High chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
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Wedge 625
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound to the larger
(wider) step of the pin
thread do NOT apply
thread lock compound
to the seal area.
BOX
Apply running
compound to the metal
seal area and the full
smaller (narrower) step
of the box threads.
68
MS
Running compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
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MS
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound only to the
first two-thirds of the
pin threads near the
pipe end, excluding the
seal area. A uniform
coat should be applied
all round (360). Do
not apply thread lock
compound on either
seal or pin nose.
BOX
Apply running
compound
to the internal seal
of the box.
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3SB
Running compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
71
3SB
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound only to the
first two-thirds of the
pin threads near the
pipe end, excluding the
seal area. A uniform
coat should be applied
all round (360). Do
not apply thread lock
compound on either
seal or pin nose.
BOX
Apply running
compound
to the internal seal
of the box.
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HW
Running compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
73
HW
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound only to the
first two-thirds of the
pin threads near the
pipe end, excluding the
seal area. A uniform
coat should be applied
all round (360). Do
not apply thread lock
compound on either
seal or pin nose.
BOX
Apply running
compound
to the internal seal
of the box.
74
PJD
Running compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
75
SLX
Running compound application
Carbon steel
PIN
Apply a thin, even coat
of running compound
(thread form should be
visible) to the entire pin
thread and seal areas.
BOX
Do not apply running
compound.
76
SLX
Running compound application
High chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
77
SLX
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
PIN
Apply thread lock
compound to the large
step of the pin thread
only.
BOX
Apply running
compound on the
smallest step of
the box threads
and seal.
78
MACII
Running compound application
Carbon seel
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
79
MACII
Running compound application
High chrome materials
PIN
Apply a thin, even coat
of running compound
(thread form should be
visible) to the entire pin
thread and seal areas
BOX
Apply a very thin layer
of running compound to
thread and seals.
80
MACII
Thread lock compound application
Carbon steel and high chrome materials
RUNNING MANUAL
BOX
TenarisHydril
PIN
81
PIN
Apply a thin, even coat
of running compound
(thread form should be
visible) to the entire pin
thread and seal areas.
BOX
Do not apply running
compound.
TenarisHydril
PH4TM
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BOX
RUNNING MANUAL
PIN
PH4TM
TenarisHydril
TenarisHydril
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Make-up
Acceptance Criteria
These guidelines indicate the acceptance and rejection
criteria to be used when making up TenarisHydril
connections at the well site. The same criteria apply
for any specific TenarisHydril connection either in
the regular or in the Dopeless version.
Highly recommended: Use of a torque vs. turn
monitoring system for Group 1 connections.
different from the pipe on which they are being made up,
torque values may vary from those published. In these
situations please contact fieldservices@tenaris.com
or follow the advise of the onsite Tenaris field service
specialists.
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Group 1 Connections
TURN MEASUREMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Use a turn transducer device independent from the
power tongs.
2. Perform a test to ensure that one turn of the
transducer device indicates one turn on the graph.
3. Use a turn transducer that can deliver preferably
1,000 pulses per turn for an accurate reading.
TIME MEASUREMENT
Time measurement is useful but not necessary for
monitoring the make-up of TenarisHydril premium
connections.
DUMP VALVE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Check the dump valve opening time before the first
make-up.
2. Test the dump valve by applying the torque vs. turn
system to the pipe body.
3. If the final torque reading does not meet the target,
fix or replace the dump valve.
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Group 1 Connections
Torque vs. turn MONITORING SYSTEM
The following torque parameters should be loaded into
the computer:
. Reference torque
. Minimum shoulder torque
. Maximum shoulder torque
. Minimum make-up torque
. Optimum/target make-up torque
. Maximum make-up torque
(1)
(2)
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Group 1 Connections
TORQUE PARAMETERS
Torque parameters for regular connections can be
obtained from the connection Data Sheet and Torque
Tables, available online from our website. As a
reference, the following table expresses torque shoulder
parameters as a percentage of optimum torque:
SHOULDER
TORQUE
Minimum
Maximum
Shoulder Torque Shoulder Torque
(% Optimum Torque) (% Optimum Torque)
Blue /
Blue Thermal Liner
15
85
10
85
3SB (1)
80
HW (1)
80
MS (1)
10
75
MS XT/XC (1)
10
75
PJD
15
75
ER (1)
15
80
NOTES:
(1) For the special clearance option, torque values can be
different to those used in regular connections.
(2) In the case of Blue NearFlush, for shoulder torque values
above maximum limit and up to 90% of optimum torque, the
make up can be accepted provided a Delta torque higher
than 5% is obtained. fieldservices@tenaris.com for advice.
Delta torque= (Final torque - Shoulder torque)*100/Optimum
torque
Group 1 Connections
Graph interpretation
Torque vs. turn make-up graphs are useful to evaluate
if a joint is correctly made-up. Torque-time graphs are
not suitable for this.
The make-up curves shown throughout this section
are schematic and for illustration purposes only. Some
variations may be observed in real make-up graphs.
For a correct interpretation of make-up graphs, it is
important to consider the behavior exhibited by the
joints that were previously run into hole.
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89
TORQUE
Shouldering Section
MAX. MAKE-UP TORQUE
Delta Turns
Value
Delta Torque
Value
90
TORQUE
Shoulder Torque OK
MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Acceptable curve
RUNNING MANUAL
acceptable curves.
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application to achieve
91
TORQUE
Shoulder Torque
MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Acceptable curve
92
TORQUE
Shoulder Torque OK
MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
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allowed.
93
TORQUE
Hump Effect
MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Recommendations
homogenized
compound
been caused.
Running compound
contamination
94
TORQUE
Shoulder Torque
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
Possible effects
Too much stress
Galling on thread and/or seal
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible)
If the results from the
inspection are acceptable,
re-apply running compound
and make-up again.
Over torque
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
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TORQUE
Shoulder Torque
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Torque interruption
Load cell problem
Dump valve problem
.
.
.
Possible effects
Connection leak
Poor energization
Back-off
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
inspection are acceptable,
re-apply running compound
and make-up again.
96
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
No drift after make-up
Pin plastic deformation
Special clearance box plastic
deformation
Tools could not pass
.
.
.
.
Running compound
contamination
Compression
Tension
Collapse
Burst
Recommendations
Reject pin and box joints
Over torque
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
97
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Running compound excess
Recommendations
Break out the first two
homogenized
compound.
compound
Running compound
contamination
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
Thread damage
Seal damage
Shoulder damage
Connection leak
98
compound guidelines.
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the inspection
Possible effects
Leakage due to connection
pre-load
make-up again.
Wrong torque
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
.
99
TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Wrong torque
Wrong running compound
(low friction)
Running compound
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
contamination
.
.
Possible effects
Back-off
High localized stress
100
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Misalignment
Damaged threads
Dirty threads
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
Leak
Galling
Back-off
Jump-out
Wrong torque
Incorrect running compound
amount
Incorrect running compound
Load cell problem
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
inspection are acceptable,
re-apply running compound
and make-up again.
Cross threads
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
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.
.
.
101
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Cross-threads
Dings or cut threads
Galled threads
Threads with burs
Threads with razor edges
.
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
Severe thread damages
Thread galling
Connection leak
Connection back-off
Connection jump-out
Running compound
contamination
Spider or slip turns during
make-up
Back-up tong dies slip during
make-up
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
Mechanical interference of
102
TORQUE
MINIMUM
SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
Spider movement
Possible effects
Pipe body damage
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
.
103
Group 2 Connections
The primary make-up criterion for Group 2 connections
is to achieve target torque.
Check correct make-up final position of the connection
using the following visual aids:
Wedge Series 500 AND WEDGE SERIES 600
104
W625
repaired.
after make-up.
visible.
When the gap is closed,
it is an indication that the
connection is worn, and both
pin and box should be marked
and sent to be re-cut.
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TSH W533
105
Legacy Series
MacII
106
SLX
RUNNING MANUAL
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107
TENARISXP SERIES
TXP BUTTRESS
108
Group 2 Connections
TORQUE FACTOR CORRECTION
When using running compound, apply the following
recommendations:
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109
Group 2 Connections
Graph interpretation
Although the use of a torque monitoring system is
not required for Group 2 connections, in those cases
where torque vs. turn make-up graphs are available,
the following illustrations are provided for reference
purposes to aid with interpretation.
By design, Group 2 connections do not have
requirements for shoulder torques.
Most torque monitoring systems in the industry require
the introduction of shoulder torque parameters to
operate. Program any appropriate values for these
parameters in the computer.
110
TORQUE
YIELD TORQUE
Safety
Margin
OPERATING TORQUE
Allowed
down-hole
torque range
Recommended
surface power
tong range
REFERENCE TORQUE
RUNNING MANUAL
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TURNS
111
TORQUE
TARGET TORQUE
MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Acceptable curve
112
TORQUE
TARGET TORQUE
MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
RUNNING MANUAL
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allowed.
113
TORQUE
TARGET TORQUE
MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Running compound excess
Recommendations
homogenized
compound
Running compound
been caused.
contamination
114
TORQUE
TARGET TORQUE
MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Recommendations
Break out the first two
homogenized
compound.
compound
Running compound
contamination
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
Thread damage
Seal damage
compound guidelines.
Possible causes
RUNNING MANUAL
.
.
.
.
.
.
Connection leak
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Shoulder damage
115
TORQUE
TARGET TORQUE
MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Non-Acceptable curve
with abnormal thread
interference
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Cross-threads
Dings or cut threads
Galled threads
Threads with burs
Threads with razor edges
.
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
Severe thread damages
Thread galling
Connection leak
Connection back-off
Connection jump-out
Running compound
contamination
Spider or slip turns during
make-up
Back-up tong dies slip during
make-up
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
Mechanical interference of
116
TORQUE
TARGET TORQUE
MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
Spider movement
Possible effects
Pipe body damage
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
.
117
TORQUE
Shoulder
REFERENCE
TORQUE
TURNS
118
TORQUE
Shoulder
RUNNING MANUAL
Acceptable curve
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TURNS
REFERENCE TORQUE
119
TORQUE
Shoulder
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Acceptable curve
120
TORQUE
Shoulder
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
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RUNNING MANUAL
are allowed.
121
TORQUE
Hump Effect
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Recommendations
homogenized
compound
been caused.
Running compound
contamination
122
TORQUE
Shoulder
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
Possible effects
Too much stress
Galling on thread and/or seal
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible)
If the results from the
inspection are acceptable,
re-apply running compound
and make-up again.
Over torque
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
123
TORQUE
Shoulder
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Torque interruption
Load cell problem
Dump valve problem
.
.
.
Possible effects
Connection leak
Poor energization
Back-off
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
inspection are acceptable,
re-apply running compound
and make-up again.
124
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
No drift after make-up
Pin plastic deformation
Special clearance box plastic
deformation
Tools could not pass
.
.
.
.
Running compound
contamination
Compression
Tension
Collapse
Burst
Recommendations
Reject pin and box joints
Over torque
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
125
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Running compound excess
Recommendations
Break out the first two
homogenized
compound.
compound
Running compound
contamination
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
Thread damage
Seal damage
Shoulder damage
Connection leak
126
compound guidelines.
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Misalignment
Damaged threads
Dirty threads
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
Leak
Galling
Back-off
Jump-out
Wrong torque
Incorrect running compound
amount
Incorrect running compound
Load cell problem
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
inspection are acceptable,
re-apply running compound
and make-up again.
Cross threads
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
127
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Possible causes
Cross-threads
Dings or cut threads
Galled threads
Threads with burs
Threads with razor edges
.
.
.
.
.
Possible effects
Severe thread damages
Thread galling
Connection leak
Connection back-off
Connection jump-out
Running compound
contamination
Spider or slip turns during
make-up
Back-up tong dies slip during
make-up
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
Mechanical interference of
128
TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE
TURNS
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if
possible).
If the results from the
Spider movement
Possible effects
Pipe body damage
RUNNING MANUAL
Possible causes
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.
.
.
.
.
.
129
130
Chrome Running
Guidelines
These guidelines have been written to ensure optimum
performance when running chrome pipes high Cr
alloyed (with a chrome content greater than 9%)
and Ni based alloys which have higher thread galling
tendencies than standard carbon grade pipe.
Follow all the procedures in the General Guidelines
section of this Manual when running chrome pipe and
use these Chrome Running Guidelines as a complement.
Guidelines
EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
1. Use pick-up/lay-down equipment with a rubber or
soft-coated traveling basket.
2. Metal-to-metal contact is not acceptable: Cover
any V door, catwalk, stanchions and ferrous steel areas
and use nylon slings where appropriate to protect the
chrome pipe from aggressive contact.
Use a Teflon or plastic coated drift for best results.
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131
.
.
.
132
RUNNING
1. Check for traveling block and rotary hole alignment:
if these are badly misaligned, they must be adjusted.
Most chrome connection make-up problems such as
galling and high shoulders are caused by poor alignment.
2. Use a weight compensator to help with hand makeup for best results.
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133
134
PULLING
RUNNING MANUAL
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136
FGL and CB
Options
These guidelines only apply to the connections listed
in the table below with the Corrosion Barrier (CB)
or Fiber Glass Lining (FGL) options.
Compatibility
The compatibility of connections with CB or FGL
options with standard connection is described in the
table below.
CONNECTIONS
No
No
TSH MS-FGL
No
TSH MS-CB
No
TSH W563-CB
Yes
TSH W553-CB
Yes
TSH W533-CB
Yes
TSH PH4-CB
Yes
TSH PH6-CB
Yes
TSH CS-CB
Yes
TSH PJD-CB
Yes
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NOTE: PLEASE SEND ALL QUERIES TO THE TENARIS LICENSEE SUPPORT
GROUP (LICENSEES@OILFIELD.TENARIS.COM).
Accesories
1. Accessories for FGL or CB options are specially
designed by Tenaris. This means that standard
connections accessories must on no account be used.
RUNNING MANUAL
TSH Blue-CB
TenarisHydril
TSH Blue-FGL
Compatible with
standard OPTION
137
Drifting
1. Use a non-metallic drift or a drift coated with plastic
or Teflon in order to avoid damages.
2. For FGL option, the connection drift is different to
that of a standard connection, due to pipe internal
coating. Check that the drift mandrel OD complies
with the Product Data Sheet, or with customers
specifications (if the required drift is smaller than the
one in the Data Sheet).
Field Repair
1. Never run a pipe with a damaged coating or a
damaged fiber glass lining (FGL coating).
2. Any damage to the coating or lining must be
repaired either by the coating company or by certified
personnel of a third-party company. In the meantime
the joint must be segregated and clearly identified.
138
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139
1. seal ring
flange
pin
CB ring
box
3. TSH W533-CB
140
8.2. Place the collapsed seal ring into the seal ring
groove and release it (Fig. 3).
8.3. Manually push the seal ring into place, pressing
all around the edge of the ring. You can use a
non-metallic instrument like a wooden hammer
handle to nudge it into place.
8.4. Make sure the seal ring is properly inserted in the
groove. The seal ring must be in contact with the
ID of the coupling all the way round and should
not stick out at any point. If in doubt, use a straight
edge to check whether it is properly aligned.
9. If you cannot install the seal ring, check the size
of the ring, as this could be the problem.
1. Before stabbing the pin end in, make sure the seal
ring is still in place.
2. If corrections need to be made, do them manually.
Do not use pliers or any other objects to adjust the seal
ring as it could fall into the pipe column.
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Stabbing
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142
Dopeless
Technology Running
Guidelines
These guidelines apply only to TenarisHydril
connections with Dopeless technology and should be
used in conjunction with the relevant section of this
manual as indicated.
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Cleaning
1. Remove pin and box protectors, setting them aside
in a clean place. Clean the protectors with a rag or
non-metallic bristle brush and fresh water. Dry them
with a clean rag or compressed air.
2. If connections are contaminated (dirt, mud, oil,
brine, etc.) wipe them with clean rags. If connections
are heavily contaminated they may be cleaned with
soap and water. Thereafter, the connections must be
dried with clean rags or compressed air.
144
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145
. 2.ForBOX:
Dopeless
.
.
.
.
146
2. BREAK-OUT
RUNNING MANUAL
1. BREAK-OUT
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147
3. Dopeless Protectors
CONNECTIONS
GROUP 1
Blue
Blue Near Flush
Blue Thermal Liner
MS
3SB
HW
PJD
ER
GROUP 2
Wedge Series 500
Wedge 625
MACII
SLX
PH6, PH4 and CS
TenarisXP Buttress
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