LEOPARD GENERAL

INFORMATION PACKAGE

3 18/07/02 FINAL

2 12/06/02 DRAFT I PACE S RENNIE J GALLAGHER

Rev Date Description Originated By Checked By Approved By

This document is for reference information only. When running connectors obtain specific up-to-date running
procedures from Oil States Industries Offshore Running Department.

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 CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................3

2.0 CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION ............................................................................4

2.1 Design Features:......................................................................................4
2.2 Make-Up...................................................................................................5
2.3 Visual Indication of Make-Up...................................................................5
2.4 Anti-Rotation ............................................................................................5
2.5 Interchangeable .......................................................................................5
2.6 Breakout ...................................................................................................5
2.7 Reusability................................................................................................5
2.8 Handling ...................................................................................................5
2.9 Protectors.................................................................................................5
2.10 Seals ........................................................................................................5
3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICAT ION............................................................................6

4.0 MAKE-UP & BREAK OUT PROCEDURE ..........................................................7

4.1 Equipment ................................................................................................7
4.2 Preparation on Pipe Deck........................................................................7
4.3 Make-up Procedure .................................................................................7
4.4 Break Out Procedure ...............................................................................9
5.0 TYPICAL OFFSHORE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING
THREADED CONNECTORS.............................................................................13
5.1 Equipment Required ..............................................................................13
5.2 Preparation Before Installation ..............................................................13
5.3 Installation Procedure ............................................................................13
6.0 TESTING SUMMARY ........................................................................................18
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................18
6.2 30" Leopard SD Connector Tests..........................................................18

FIGURE 1-1 LEOPARD SD CONNECTOR..................................................................3

FIGURE 2-1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY............................................................................4
FIGURE 4-1 SINGLE O-RING DESIGN......................................................................10
FIGURE 4-2 DOUBLE O-RING DESIGN....................................................................10
FIGURE 4-3 STABBING ..............................................................................................11
FIGURE 4-4 INITIAL MAKE UP WITHOUT PRE-LOAD.............................................11
FIGURE 4-5 MAKE UP WITH PRE-LOAD ..................................................................12
FIGURE 4-6 ANTI-ROTATION TABS .........................................................................12
FIGURE 5-1 INSTALLAT ION SEQUENCE.................................................................15
FIGURE 5-2 INSTALLAT ION SEQUENCE.................................................................15
FIGURE 5-3 INSTALLAT ION SEQUENCE.................................................................15
FIGURE 5-4 INSTALLAT ION SEQUENCE.................................................................16
FIGURE 5-5 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE.................................................................16
FIGURE 5-6 INSTALLAT ION SEQUENCE.................................................................16
FIGURE 5-7 JOINT TALLY..........................................................................................17

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 FIGURE 1-1 LEOPARD SD CONNECTOR

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Leopard connector is a driveable fast make-up threaded connector for the
offshore oilfield market. The Leopard connector makes up in less than one turn
and has a built in anti-rotation facility.

The Leopard SD connector is a two-piece weld on connector, which incorporates

a twin start fast make-up thread-form. The connector is available in a number of
variants including driveable, external flush and twin seal. The connector is
reusable a number of times and has an integral anti-rotation device which,
coupled with the connectors unique optimised geometry, ensures excellent make-
up and anti back off or drive on characteristics.

Full Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Fatigue Analysis have been conducted on
this connector. Summaries of the results are available if further detailed
information is required.

Leopard connectors have been sold worldwide and they are currently in use in
semi-submersible, platform and jack-up applications. A full up to date users list
can be provided on request.

The SD connector was subjected to a comprehensive range of full scale testing

including torque, pressure, bend and combined loading.

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 2.0 CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

2.1 Design Features:

The Leopard connector has been designed to:

Make-up in less than one turn

Give fast trouble free assembly
Provide visual proof of make-up
Have integral anti-rotation devices
Provide high strength capabilities compatible with conductor pipe
Interchange between 1.0" and 1.5" wall thickness pipe
Enable reuse
Driveable
Eliminate cross threading

FIGURE 2-1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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 2.2 Make-Up

Having a unique double start thread on a large cone angle with stabbing guides,
the connector can be stabbed at a high angle. When stabbed, the box swallows
approximately 90% of the pin length. Full make-up is less than one turn and can
be performed using rig tongs. The Leopard connector can be run pin up or box
up and is normally run pin up during piling applications.

2.3 Visual Indication of Make-Up

When the connector is fully made up, the box end alignment skirt aligns with the
pin shoulder. In addition the connector is marked with both stabbing and full
torque indicators to enable trouble free assembly.

2.4 Anti-Rotation

The Leopard pin has four anti-rotation slots into which a section of the box
alignment skirt can be sheared. After make-up the anti-rotation device can be
enabled using a manual tool or Hilti gun. This will then allow the joint to transmit
torque without rotation between pin and box.

2.5 Interchangeable

The unique design of the connector can accommodate 1.0" & 1.5" wall thickness
pipe, thus creating flexibility and offering the potential to reduce costs by
eliminating the requirement to purchase unique cross-overs.

2.6 Breakout

The anti-rotation tab if used must be opened out or sheared to enable the
connector to be backed off using rig tongs.

2.7 Reusability

The multiple anti-rotation lock capability can be reused up to 4 times.

2.8 Handling

The connector is normally supplied with an integral elevator shoulder that enables
the use of a standard side door elevator.

2.9 Protectors

The Leopard connector is fitted with rubber and steel reinforced open-ended
protectors to avoid damage during transit and storage.

2.10 Seals

The Leopard connector is fitted with either a single or twin o-ring seal depending
on the application.

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 3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICAT ION

The Leopard SD connector is produced in a range of sizes and configurations, both internally and externally flush, to suit various
applications, pipe wall thickness and pipe grade. Leopard S is manufactured from 60ksi yield material and Leopard SD (Driveable) is
manufactured from 80ksi yield material.

Material Nominal OD Pipe Wall Connector Connector Tensile yield Bending yield Internal yield Compression
Leopard Type Yield Thickness OD ID Pressure Rating
ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm x106 lbf MN x106 lbf.ft MN.m psi MPa x106 lbf MN
S 60 18.625 473 0.435 11.1 20.4 518 17.6 447 1.4 6.2 0.52 0.7 2300 15.9 1.2 5.3
S 60 18.625 473 0.5 12.7 20.4 518 17.6 447 1.6 7.1 0.59 0.8 2750 19.0 1.2 5.3
S 60 20 508 0.438 11.1 21.5 546 18.7 475 1.5 6.7 0.60 0.8 2250 15.5 1.3 5.8
S 60 20 508 0.5 12.7 21.5 546 18.7 475 1.7 7.6 0.68 0.9 2450 16.9 1.3 5.8
S 60 20 508 0.625 15.9 21.5 546 18.7 475 1.7 7.6 0.83 1.1 3000 20.7 1.3 5.8
SD 80 20 508 0.625 15.9 21.5 546 18.7 475 2.5 11.1 0.97 1.3 3500 24.1 1.8 8.0
S 60 20 508 1.0 25.4 22.3 566 18.0 457 2.8 12.5 1.2 1.6 5000 34.5 1.6 7.1
SD 80 20 508 1.0 25.4 22.3 566 18.0 457 3.7 16.5 1.5 2.0 5000 34.5 2.1 9.3
S 60 24 610 1.0 25.4 26.3 668 22.0 559 3.3 14.7 1.7 2.3 3750 25.9 1.9 8.5
SD 80 24 610 1.0 25.4 26.3 668 22.0 559 4.3 19.1 2.0 2.7 4000 27.6 2.6 11.6
S 60 26 660 0.75 19.1 28.0 711 23.9 606 3.1 13.8 1.6 2.2 2750 19.0 2.1 9.3
SD 80 26 660 0.75 19.1 28.0 711 23.9 606 3.6 16.0 1.8 2.4 3000 20.7 2.8 12.5
S 60 26 660 1.0 25.4 28.0 711 23.9 606 4.1 18.2 2.1 2.9 3500 24.1 2.3 10.2
SD 80 26 660 1.0 25.4 28.0 711 23.9 606 4.7 20.9 2.4 3.3 4000 27.6 2.8 12.5
S 60 30 762 1.0 25.4 31.8 806 27.5 698 4.1 18.2 2.8 3.8 3000 20.7 2.4 10.7
SD 80 30 762 1.0 25.4 31.8 806 27.5 698 5.5 24.5 3.2 4.3 3500 24.1 3.2 14.2
S 80 30 762 1.5 38.1 31.8 806 27.0 685 5.5 24.5 3.9 5.3 4500 31.0 5.2 23.1
SD 100 30 762 1.5 38.1 31.8 806 27.0 685 6.9 30.7 4.3 5.8 5000 34.5 6.5 28.9
S 60 36 914 1.0 25.4 37.8 960 33.5 851 4.9 21.8 4.1 5.6 2750 19.0 2.9 12.9
SD 80 36 914 1.0 25.4 37.8 960 33.5 851 6.6 29.4 4.7 6.4 3000 20.7 3.8 16.9
S 80 36 914 1.5 38.1 37.8 960 33.0 838 6.6 29.4 5.8 7.9 3800 26.2 6.2 27.6
SD 100 36 914 1.5 38.1 37.8 960 33.0 838 8.3 36.9 6.3 8.5 4000 27.6 7.8 34.7

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 4.0 MAKE-UP & BREAK OUT PROCEDURE

This document is for reference information only. When running connectors obtain
specific up-to-date running procedures from Oil States Industries Offshore
Running Department

4.1 Equipment
Item No. off Description

1. 2 off Manual Casing Tongs

2. 1 off Side Door Elevator
3. 1 off Casing Slips and Safety Clamp
4. 1 off Hilti Gun c/w Cutting Head & Cartridges

4.2 Preparation on Pipe Deck

1. Layout all joints on pipe deck with pin end nearest vee door.
2. Remove protectors. Clean all joints and check "O" rings are fitted in
pin components Figure 4-1 & Figure 4-2.
3. Replace protectors.
4. Rig up casing tongs on rig floor with top tong attached to cat-head line
on draw work.
5. Just prior to running, remove protectors.

4.3 Make-up Procedure

1. Layout all joints on pipe deck with pin end facing vee door.
2. Remove pin and box protectors.
3. Clean pin and box connectors with high-pressure washer or brush with
degreasing agent (eg Rig Wash).
4. Dry connectors.
5. Visually inspect connectors for damage, paying particular attention to
seal areas.
6. Clearly mark any damaged joints with red paint and lay to one side.
7. Check installation of "O" ring Figure 4-1 and refit protectors to all joints
prior to running.
8. Crayon mark weld seam /thread start on pin end and box end of
connectors Figure 4-3.
9. Refit box and pin protectors.
10. Rig up rig tong/power tong on rig floor.
11. Pick up shoe joint using deck crane and position pin end in vee door.
12. Remove pin protector and attach side door elevator as close to lifting
shoulder as possible.

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 13. Hoist joint into derrick.
14. Lower joint through rotary. Set in slips and attach safety clamp.
15. Remove side door elevator.
16. Re-fit pin protector to pin end in rotary. Pick up joint no. 2 as detailed
in steps 11-13.
17. Remove pin protector from joint in rotary and box protector from joint
no. 2.
18. Inspect pin and box connectors and give final clean. Before make up
(making sure "O" ring is correctly seated in pin connection) Figure 4-1
lightly coat pin connection with a non-metallic dope.
19. Stab pin and box connectors ensuring crayon marks on welds seams/
thread starts are offset aligned Figure 4-3.

If dual seal connector is used, ensure that vent port on box is clear.
20. Attach back up and make up tongs around pipe.
21. Rotate the connector to the make up without preload condition such
that the weld seams and the thread starts are aligned. Figure 4-4.
22. Apply full make up torque, which is typically 45,000 ftlbs for a 30
Leopard. Connector should be fully made up within one full turn.

The Driller is to be instructed to maintain the weight of the joint being

made up on the blocks.
23. Ensure connector is fully made up by checking that the guide marks
on the pin and box are aligned after torquing Figure 4-5. If indicators
are not aligned at full make up torque, torque may be increased as
required to the limits for the connector as set out in the full work
instruction. If indicators are still not aligned, the connector must be
broken out and inspected for damage.

If dual seal connector is used, wipe any excess dope from connector
OD and fit plug into vent port on box.
24. In applications such as tie backs, platform or driving Anti-rotation tabs
are fired in using a Hilti Gun or manual activation device Figure 4-6:-

For drill and cement Min 1 off left and right tabs
For hammering Min 2 off left and right tabs
25. Once make up is complete pick up weight with block. Remove slips
and safety collar. Lower through rotary to make up height. (Pin
approximately 1m above rotary table).

MAKE UP IS COMPLETE
Notes:

During hammer operations the use of a guide funnel in rotary is

recommended.

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 4.4 Break Out Procedure
1. If the anti-rotation tabs have been activated these can prised out using
a pinch bar. Alternatively back out torque can be applied to shear the
tab.
2. During any breakout operation back up tong must be used whether
above or below rotary.
3. Apply a break out torque equivalent to the make up torque + 10%.
4. Lift Joints free.
5. Clean Box/Pin and apply grease.
6. Fit Protectors.

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 FIGURE 4-1 SINGLE O-RING DESIGN

FIGURE 4-2 DOUBLE O-RING DESIGN

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 FIGURE 4-3 STABBING

FIGURE 4-4 INITIAL MAKE UP WITHOUT PRE-LOAD

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 FIGURE 4-5 MAKE UP WITH PRE-LOAD

FIGURE 4-6 ANTI-ROTATION TABS

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 5.0 TYPICAL OFFSHORE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING
THREADED CONNECTORS

5.1 Equipment Required

1. 1 off side door elevator (SDE).

2. 1 off casing bowl
3. 1 off set of slips
4. 1 off safety clamp.
5. 1 off set rig tongs.

5.2 Preparation Before Installation

1. Ensure all joints are laid out on pipe rack with the pin ends nearest the
vee door.
2. Remove all protectors.
3. Thoroughly clean and inspect connectors and "O" rings for damage.
Replace seals, if necessary.
4. Measure and tally conductor Figure 5-7.
5. Refit protectors.
6. Attach slings (or bales) to blocks.
7. Attach elevator to slings.

5.3 Installation Procedure

1. Pick up joint no. 1 with deck crane and position in vee door
Figure 5-1.
2. Attach SDE to joint Figure 5-2.
3. Pick up joint no. 1 using draw-works and deck crane Figure 5-3.
4. When in the vertical position release the deck crane slings.
5. Lower joint no. 1 through rotary table and set in the slips Figure 5-4.

Note:
During step 5 joint, no. 2 should be positioned in the vee door.
6. Attach SDE to joint no. 2 Figure 5-5.
7. Repeat steps 3 and 4.
8. Lower joint no. 2 to make-up level Figure 5-6
9. Remove pin protector from joint no 1.
Note:
At this point ensure both connectors are clean and free from any
debris, and the seals are correctly fitted.
10. Make up connector referring to Oil States Connector work instruction
for the size of connector being installed as sizes and specifications
may vary.

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 11. Pick up joints.
12. Lower joints through rotary table and set in slips.
13. Repeat as before until all joints have been installed.

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 FIGURE 5-1 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

FIGURE 5-2 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

FIGURE 5-3 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

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 FIGURE 5-4 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

FIGURE 5-5 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

FIGURE 5-6 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

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 FIGURE 5-7 JOINT TALLY

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 6.0 TESTING SUMMARY

6.1 Introduction

The Leopard SD connector has been subjected to a variety of full-scale tests. All
the tests were witnessed by Lloyds Register of Shipping and were carried out on
30" connectors.

6.2 30" Leopard SD Connector Tests

The following tests have been undertaken:-

a) Internal Pressure 1500 psi held for 60 minutes with "O" ring
fitted.

b) Bend with Internal Pressure Bend to 3200 lbf.ft with 50 psi internal
pressure and held for 15 minutes.
c) Assembly/breakout trials to establish the breakout torque with anti-
rotation tabs engaged.

The pressure and bend testing were witnessed by Lloyds.

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