Heavy Weight Drill Pipe With Welded Joints NS 1 A4 Watermarked

Quality and Inspection Requirements for New and Refurbished Drilling and Well Completion Equipment
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03.30.80.1110
THIS SPECIFICATION HAS SUPERSEDED THE OLD REVISION ON 1st SEPTEMBER 2013.
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NS-1™ Number: NS 03.30.80.1110
Revision Date: November 2012
Equipment Name: HEAVY WEIGHT DRILL PIPE WITH WELDED TOOL JOINTS
Manufacturer: GENERAL
Model/Type: PROPRIETARY
Material Group: LOW ALLOY STEEL
Service: NON-SOUR
Rev Date Description Change Note

02 07/93 SCOPE: ADDED NOTE 1). SUPP. REQ.: REWROTE
PARA 6. SUB-SPEC. 90.3: REV. GENERAL REVISIONS
– ADDED ISO 10407. SCOPE: ADDED TEST TO
NOTE 3.
03 02/95 SUPPL. REQ: ADDED PARAS 1.1E & 1.1F, REVISED
WELD IMPACT VALUES PARA 4.2.2.C, PARA 6
HARDFACING REWRITTEN. APPENDICES 4 & 5 ARE
NEW. SUB-SPEC 90.3 REVISED.
04 11/04 FORMAT CHANGE-NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR
HARDFACING ADDED ALONG WITH TOOL JOINT
BREAK-IN AND ELECTRONIC TAGGING.
05 06/07 MINOR ADJUSTMENT
06 11/12 INCLUDE SUB SPEC 143.1 COLD ROLLING OF
CONNECTIONS IN MATRIX; REMOVE ISO 10407;
REPLACE API SPEC 5D WITH ISO 10424-1, REPLACE
API SPEC 7 WITH ISO 10424-2 (API Spec 7-2);
ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO MECHANICAL
TEST REQUIREMENTS; REPLACE HARDFACING
WITH HARDBANDING.
Photocopying or reproducing this page in any way constitutes as infringement of the license agreement
for the continued supply of the NS-1™ Service
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SCOPE
This GENERAL NS-1™ specifies the minimum quality and inspection requirements to be applied in the manufac-
ture of PROPRIETARY HEAVY WEIGHT DRILL PIPE WITH WELDED TOOL JOINTS.
It applies to:
• All operating temperatures

• Non-sour service conditions
• All sizes of proprietary welded HWDP
The equipment shall be in conformance with the requirements of the relevant sections of API Spec 7-1 (ISO
10424-1), and API Spec 7-2 (ISO 10424-2), supplemented by the requirements of this NS-1™ specification. If
in conflict, the requirements of this NS-™ shall prevail. Design verification, approval and other design related
parameters are specifically excluded from this NS-1™.
NOTES TO PURCHASER
Hardbanding
This specification addresses requirements for hardbanding of drill pipe. Since hardbanding is an optional re-
quirement this specification need only be applied when specifically requested by the principal. Correct selection
and application of hardbanding is critical, as protection against casing wear is of prime importance.
The costs of repairing worn casing are always high. Severe casing wear can lead to an almost completed well
being abandoned. Uncontrolled application procedures of hardbandings can also drastically affect the mechanical
properties of tool joints.
Casing wear can be minimised by:
i. Specifying smoothness criteria for hardbanding

ii. Choice of mud composition, solids content, type of solids, lubricant content
iii. Design for low lateral forces through a gentle well path (avoiding dog) legs, i.e. minimise tool
joint/casing contact force
Condition i. above is covered in the Supplementary Requirements of this specification under ‘Hardfbanding’.
Conditions ii. and iii. above should be addressed by the Drilling Engineer and Manufacturer taking into con-
sideration the service conditions which the equipment will encounter.
Under certain conditions, abrasive hardfacing can cause severe casing wear. Hardbandings approved under this
specification are done so on the basis that they will produce low casing-wear rates as well as protecting the tool
joint from excessive wear.
Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays & Tungsten Carbide Overlays

This specification covers two principal hardbanding types:
Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays

These materials are hard alloys containing no tungsten carbide particles. In general the wear-resistant alloy over-
lays are preferred to the tungsten carbide overlays. This is because the possibility of severe casing-wear caused by
abrasion of exposed tungsten carbide particles standing proud is eliminated.
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Note: Alloy hardbandings that crack on application are not recommended for use on centre wear pads. This
is because the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) in this reduced section could penetrate to the ID.
Tungsten Carbide Overlays

These consist of tungsten carbide granules in a steel matrix. Either a one layer or a two layer system is used.
The "two layer" hardbandings are formed by depositing on top of the existing "one layer" a second layer of steel
weld metal containing no tungsten carbide. The second layer provides the benefit that it can be ground smooth,
without too much difficulty, to minimise the casing-wear problems associated with the tungsten carbide overlays,
however, once it has been worn away, abrasive tungsten carbide is once more exposed and may cause casing wear.
Proud Tungsten Carbide overlays are not recommended as these can result in significant casing wear. It is
recommended that only smooth flush overlays be considered in this instance.
Hardbanding requirements as detailed in this specification are based on the results of research conducted by
Koninklijke/Shell E&P Laboratorium; reference IADC/SPE 14761 paper, BP Exploration; reference DrillString
Hardbanding BPX Drilling DCB specification – Part 1 and the Maurer Engineering DEA-42.
NS-1™ Approved Hardbanding
Technical reviews of hardbanding products are performed by Fearnley Procter Group against the requirements
of NS-1™ NS.03.30.00.1110. The reports comment on the application procedure, casing wear test results, in-
spection and acceptance/rejection criteria of the hardbanding on the drill pipe tool joints. Each report is then
forwarded to selected members of the NS-1™ Technical Sub-Committee for their comment.
Comments gathered by the NS-1™ Technical Sub-Committee are submitted to the applicant for
review and action (if necessary). Once any outstanding actions have been completed, the full
report, including details of all actions and comments proposed by the NS-1™ Technical Sub-
Committee and client, are submitted to the NS-1™ Review Panel for final approval. The product will then be
listed as an NS-1™ Approved hardbanding product for drill pipe tool joints.
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for the complete and up to date NS-1™ approved hardbanding list or contact Fearnley Procter Group direct for
more information.
If you wish to submit your hardbanding or any other product or procedure for NS-1™ approval, please con-
tact Fearnley Procter Group direct.
Note: Suppliers should present NS-1™ certification when declaring NS-1™ approval of their product/procedure.This
certification should also be accompanied by a cover note specifying the extent of approval. For example whether
approval is granted to overlays of hardbandings or purely for application to new tool joints.
If in any doubt, contact Fearnley Procter Group direct.
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Internal Coating
Internal coating of drill pipe is optional to this specification, however the short-term cost of internally coating
is generally outweighed by the many long-term benefits. Proper internal coating of drill pipe prevents corrosion
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of the bore. The corrosion pits which result are stress concentrators and are excellent for crack initiation from
which crack propagation can be rapid (depending on the material toughness). Stress concentrators such as these
drastically reduce fatigue strength and therefore the overall life of the component.
As an added benefit, the internal coating also improves drill string hydraulics.
Electronic Tagging
This specification includes general guidelines for the use and installation of R.F.I.D. (Radio Frequency Identification
Devices) into drill pipe.
Where electronic tagging is required for traceability and tracking of drill pipe, it should be specified as a re-
quirement in the Purchase Order with installation to be performed at the time of manufacture.
Tool Joint Break-In

The reduction in cost of ‘breaking-in’ new tool joints was outlined in the SPE Paper 19961 “Options to Increase
Drillstring reliability and Decrease Tool Joint Break-In Cost” which was presented at the 1990 IADC/SPE Drilling
Conference.
The break-in of new tool joints reduces the likelihood of service damage to the connection including galling
and downhole make-up, which can lead to drill stem failures.
Carrying out the break-in process at the tool joint manufacturing facility eliminates rig handling time & cost
as well as ensuring that the process is performed in a controlled environment.
Tool joint ‘break-in’ is a requirement for NS-1™ manufacturing compliance.
Data Sheets
The use of data sheets to summarise detailed requirements is strongly recommended. The use of such data sheets
by customers and suppliers has greatly helped to eliminate any confusion as to what is required and what is being
supplied. A suitable sample is provided in Appendix 8.
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are supplementary to and shall be applied in conjunction with the quality subspecifi-
cations called out in the matrix of this NS-1™ Specification.
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 All pin connections NC38 and larger shall be provided with a stress relief groove to API Spec. 7-2,
latest revision.
1.2 All box connections NC38 and larger shall be provided with a stress relief feature which may be either
external or internal (e.g. API style, Drilco style, ’bore-back’).
1.3 The thread roots of all connections NC38 and larger, including proprietary rotary shouldered
connections, shall be cold rolled after final machining.
1.4 All stress relief features shall be cold worked after final machining.
1.5 All connections which have been cold-rolled, shall be marked by stamping the connection with a
circle enclosing the letters ’CW’ as specified in ISO 10424-2 latest revision.
1.6 All new rotary connections shall be provided with a benchmark (this does not apply to pin
connections having a stress relief groove) in accordance with the requirements of ISO 10424-2 as a
minimum. Except that the preferred form of the benchmark is an indicator which provides a 360°
reference around the connection. This type of benchmark is superior to the API one, in that it reveals
not only the extent of refacing but also how perpendicular the refaced seal is to the pipe’s axis.
Note: Various manufacturers can provide the preferred 360° benchmark form. The purchaser should
check this with the supplier prior to manufacture.
1.7 Heavy weight drill pipe shall have a milled circular recess as specified in Appendix 2, provided for
marking purposes.
1.8 The thread connections shall be protected with pressed steel thread protectors.
2. BASE MATERIAL TESTING
2.1 Chemical Analysis (Ref. Sub-Spec. 10.1 & Sub-Spec. 10.4)

Chemical analysis of drill pipe and tool joint materials shall be carried out on a heat basis
demonstrating conformance to the manufacturer’s applicable material specifications for all the
elements tabulated.
2.2 Tool Joint Grain Size

Grain size shall be determined on a heat lot basis.
Grain size shall comply with the requirements of ASTM E112, grain size 5 or finer.
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2.3 Tensile testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 10.1 & Sub-Spec. 10.4)

Tensile testing of HWDP and tool joint materials shall be carried out on a heat/heat treatment lot
basis in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A370, 0.2% offset method, using 0.5 inch round
bar specimens. HWDP test specimens shall be taken from the projected mid wall section of the pipe
body. Tool joint test specimens shall be taken from just below the OD surface on the box and just
above the ID surface on the pin. If pins and boxes are of a single heat/heat treatment lot, the pin
test shall suffice. The tests shall as a minimum establish the tensile strength, yield strength and
elongation. Test results shall meet the manufacturer’s specifications and ISO 10424-1.
2.4 Impact testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 150.1)

Impact testing of HWDP and tool joint material shall be carried out. The Charpy ’V’ notch energy
level shall be 42 Joules (31 ft.lbf.) minimum average of three test specimens tested at 20°C. No
individual value shall be less than 32 Joules (24 ft.lbf.).
Three longitudinal impact test specimens per heat/heat treatment lot of material shall be taken from
at least one (1) inch below the O.D. surface of the material.
2.5 Hardness testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 70.1)

Through thickness hardness verification shall be carried out on the wrought material, applying the
sampling basis indicated below. Measurements shall be taken at room temperature on a radial cross
section as specified in Appendix 1.
• Previously heat treated HWDP and tool joint raw materials (solid bar, bored bar or mechanical
tubing) shall have a test specimen taken at least one (1) radius from the end of each
pipe/bar/tube/blank.
• When HWDP and tool joint bodies are rough machined prior to final heat treatment, hardness
tests shall be carried out on a heat treatment lot basis using a test sample of similar OD and ID
dimensions (taken at a location of max. wall thickness of a rough machined body). The length of
the test sample shall be at least equal to the sample OD. The cross section specimen for hardness
survey shall be taken at mid length of the test sample.
• For Tool joints, hardness test results taken on a single cross section shall be within a range of 6
HRC points, with no single value below 30 HRC (285 BHN). The absolute values shall meet the
manufacturer’s material specification.
• For tubes, the manufacture shall document the minimum yield strength and ultimate tensile
strength. The hardness shall correlate to the ultimate tensile strength and all results on a single
cross section shall be within a range of 56HBW.
3. PIPE BODY INSPECTION
3.1 Ultrasonic Examination

Ultrasonic examination of the pipe body in conformance with API Spec 7-1 shall be carried out either
after ID machining (prior to OD machining) or in the final machined condition. In addition, the pipe
body shall be examined for transverse imperfections based on a 10% notch. Calibration shall be by
machined notches on the inside surface as well as on the outside surface.
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3.2 Magnetic Particle Inspection

Magnetic particle inspection shall be carried out in accordance with Sub-Specs 40.1, 40.4.1.2 &
40.4.3.5 in the following areas:
• On the central upset prior to hardfacing

• In areas that cannot be examined by UT
• On end surfaces prepared for friction welding
In addition to the acceptance criteria of Sub-Spec 40.4.3.5, the maximum permitted relevant
indications in weld preparation areas shall be 1.6mm (1/16").
3.3 Pipe Bore
• Alignment
If boring of the pipe body is carried out from both ends, the match point shall be located and
checked for eccentricity by means of ultrasonic examination carried out to the manufacturer’s
documented procedures. The circumference of the pipe body shall be inspected at the step location.
The step shall be located at a point below the centre wear pad.
The variation in wall thickness across the step shall not exceed 1.6 mm (1/16 inch). Steps within the
above acceptance criteria shall be dressed to blend with the bore and provide a smooth transition.
• Concentricity
The bore at each end shall be concentric with the centreline to within 1.6 mm (1/16 inch).
4. WELDING
4.1 Method
The tool joints shall be welded to the drill pipe body by the inertia or friction welding method in
accordance with a documented WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) for which, a PQR
(Procedure Qualification Record) shall be available.
The WPS and PQR shall meet the requirements of ASME IX.
After welding, the weld displacement horns shall be completely removed both externally and
internally. The surfaces in the fusion zone shall blend smoothly with the parent material.
4.2 Welding Qualification Testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 30.3)
4.2.1 In addition to the qualification testing as specified in sub-spec 30.3, the above tests shall be repeated
on one (1) out of every batch of one hundred (100) consecutive production welds or 1 out of every
batch of consecutive production welds being less than one hundred (100). If any test fails, two (2)
additional welds shall be selected at random from the affected production lot for retests. If a retest
fails, the whole production lot shall be rejected.
Note: The word ‘batch’ defines material fully representative of the heat/cast/lot of the production
run.
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4.2.2 Acceptance criteria. (Ref. Sub-Spec. 30.3)
a. Side Bend tests

No cracks shall be allowed. There shall be no signs of separation at the fusion line on either the root
or the face. Slight tearing of the edges of the specimen, less than 6.4mm (1/4") shall not be cause
for rejection.
b. Tensile tests
Test results shall demonstrate that the yield capacity of the weld and heat affected zones exceed the
HWDP capacity by at least ten percent (10%). Failure shall be located away from the fusion line.
Note : The term “yield capacity” represents the amount of pure axial loading to yield, calculated by
multiplying yield strength of the weld by the cross sectional area at the weld. Due to the larger cross
section of the weld, it allows the weld area to have reduced yield strength.
c. Impact tests
Average impact energy level at room temperature shall be 42 Joules (31 ft.lbf.) minimum, with no
single value below 32 Joules (24 ft.lbf.).
d. Hardness tests
A maximum Vickers hardness of 392 HV – 10kg load (40 HRC) shall be permitted.
Note: Measurement of local hardness variations in the weld zone is considered more accurate using
Vickers rather than Rockwell method, due to the much smaller impression diameter that is produced
using the Vickers method.
4.3 Post Welding Tests (Ref. Sub-Spec. 40.1 & 50.1
4.3.1 Magnetic particle examination and ultrasonic examination of the weld area shall be carried out after
machining and final heat treatment as indicated on the matrix.
4.3.2 There shall be no indications of planar defects.
4.3.3 Where weld surface hardness tests are performed using Leeb type testers, to verify consistency of
heat treatment, the hardness tester shall be calibrated and used in accordance with the requirements
of ASTM A 956.
5. DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND LENGTHS

Dimensions, weights and lengths shall be verified as specified in API Spec 5D, latest revision with the provision
that specific dimensions, weights and lengths shall conform to the manufacturer’s specifications.
6. HARDBANDING
This specification is applicable to the hardbanding of NEW Heavy Weight Drill Pipe only. Applicators should be
aware that the heat generated during the pre-heat and welding stages could result in damage to previously applied
plastic coating. It is therefore recommended that such coatings be applied AFTER hardbanding operations and
NOT before.
Any applicators applying a hardbanding product approved to Fearnley Procter NS-1™ shall, as a minimum, be
certified by the hardbanding manufacturer and, as an additional option, independently certified by Fearnley Procter
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NS Accreditation & Standards.
Proud hardbanding in compliance with the requirements of NS-2™ is preferred. With proud hardband appli-
cations, transitions to parent tool joint shall be rounded without sharp edges and of a similar hardness (HRC)
value to the hardband surface.
6.1 Welding Qualification

Hardbanding shall be performed in accordance with a pre-determined Welding Procedure
Specifications (WPS), qualified and documented by a Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
accompanied by a Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ). This process is designed to ensure that
a degree of consistency – which can be problematic in highly repeatable procedures such as these –
of weld can be achieved, through the use of documented procedures.
The WPS and PQR shall meet the requirements of ASME IX.
The WPS shall describe all the essential, non-essential and supplementary essential variables and
controls applicable to the special process.
The PQR shall record all essential and supplementary essential (when required) variables of the weld
procedure used for the qualification test(s). Both the WPS and PQR shall be maintained as records
and shall be made available to the principal on request. Suppliers shall demonstrate that hardbanding
shall only be applied by qualified welders/welding operators. A separate WPQ shall be generated for
each welder, who shall be required to undertake periodic re-qualification. All WPQs thus generated
shall be maintained as permanent records available for examination by the purchaser when required.
Suppliers shall provide a documented chemical analysis for each batch of welding wire. This
information shall be maintained as permanent records available for examination by the purchaser as
required.
6.2 Welding Process

The welding process should achieve complete fusion between the tool joint parent material and the
applied hardbanding. Poor bonding can result in spalling during service. The chemical analysis of the
welding wire and the attainment of the correct pre-heat prior to welding are the key factors affecting
the required quality of the finished hardband.
A carefully selected preheat temperature is required when hardbanding. Preheating the tool joint aids
bonding with the hardfacing as well as controlling the rate of cooling immediately after application.
Too cool a preheat temperature will result in the formation of martensite in the tool joint. Too hot a
preheat temperature will cause rapid aging of the tool joint. After completion of the hardfacing, the
hardbanded area shall be slowly cooled. In adverse ambient temperatures and conditions, the use of
closed-ended canisters or thermally insulated blankets may be employed.
The hardbanding weld beads shall be applied circumferentially and concentric with the OD of the
tool joint and a concentric taper band shall be applied on the 18° elevator shoulder. The weld beads
shall form a continuous band of a specified width.
The hardbanding should achieve an as-welded surface with no high weld crowns or severe ridges on
each individual weld bead and no severe valleys between adjacent weld beads. The hardbanding on
the tool joint OD shall blend smoothly with the hardfacing on the elevator shoulder such that the
overall axial length of the hardfacing is continuous.
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The overlap between adjacent weld beads when welding should be between 1/8" (3.2mm) and 1/4"
(6.4mm).
Note: The practice of attaching an earthing electrode to the threaded connection during the welding
process is to be avoided as it may cause arcing and subsequent damage to the threads. Any earthing
electrode should be attached to the external pipe surface.
6.3 Hardbanding Options Ranked in Order of Preference
Cased Hole:
First: Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays, applied "PROUD" and smooth.

Second: Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays, applied "FLUSH" and smooth.
The choice of hardfacing type should be based upon the circumstances related to each application.
• Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays

A range of casing friendly hardfacing alloys have been reviewed and qualified by Fearnley Procter
Group and the NS-1 Technical Review Committee and are listed on the Fearnley Procter Group
website and within NS-1. Alternative alloy overlays can be offered for approval by the principal.
6.4 Locations and Weld Groove Dimensions

Hardbanding shall be applied to both the pin and box tool joints as well as the central upset wear
area in the locations and in accordance with the weld groove dimensions specified in Appendix 3.
6.5 Inspection
Inspection of the hardbanding shall include the dimensional and surface non-destructive examination
(NDE) as specified herein.
6.5.1 Finished Dimensional Inspection

The finished dimensions of the hardbanding shall comply with the tolerances specified in Appendix 4.
All hardbanding surfaces shall comply with the following smoothness criteria:
• The entire surface area of hardbanding shall be ground or machined concentric with and normal
to the principle tool joint and central upset axis to produce a surface finish of less than or equal
to 125 microns CLA (Calculated Linear Average) and shall be verified with a surface roughness
standard.
• The complete hardbanding surfaces shall be even (i.e. constant diameter) and smooth. Overlaps,
ridges, protrusions or undulations are not permitted. The only exception are the small
"depressions" between the individual welded bands, these are acceptable as long as they are no
more than 1/8" (3.2mm) wide or 1/16" (1.6mm) deep, refer to Appendix 4.
• The leading edge intersection between the hardbanding of the tool joint OD and the start of the
taper and the central upsets and the start of the taper shall be smooth and rounded off.
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6.5.2 Surface NDE

A 10% wet magnetic particle inspection (MT) of the production run shall be carried out for the
surrounding parent metal 25 mm (1 inch) either side of the hardbanded area. A production run is
defined as uninterrupted production for a single shift.
A 100% visual inspection shall be performed on finished hardbanding.
MT inspection shall be performed in accordance with sub spec 40.4.1.2 or 40.4.1.3.
6.6 Acceptance/Rejection Criteria of NS-1™ Approved Hardbandings (Ref. Sub-Spec. 90.3)
7. INTERNAL COATING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 141.1). If the purchase order calls for internal coating, the requirements of Sub-spec. 141.1 shall
apply; otherwise this Sub-spec may be disregarded.
8. RFID ELECTRONIC TAGGING

(Ref. Sub-Spec. 20.5). This specification addresses the minimum operational requirements, quality control and
procedures in place to ensure a quality installation of an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). If the purchase
order calls for electronic tagging, the requirements of Sub-Spec. 20.5 shall apply.
A suitable Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID), which has undergone successful, documented, field
trials, should be used. It shall provide a reliable, repeatable, unique identity response when interrogated by an
appropriate reading device. The device shall be located in a hole or recess in the tapered shoulder of the pin tool
joint -this being the point on the exterior of the drill pipe least subject to wear and mechanical damage. See
Appendix 6 for location details.
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MATRIX
Equipment Name: Heavy Weight Drill Pipe with Welded Tool Joints
Specification: 03.30.80.1110
Manufacturer: General
Model/Type: Various
Material Group: Low Alloy
Service: Non-Sour
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Drill Pipe – API Spec 5DP

Class B, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.4.1.2 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing and Barstock – Technique – Wet
Method
40.4.3.5 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing and Barstock – Acceptance
Standard – Maximum Permitted Relevant Linear/Rounded/All Indications
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General
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Tool Joints – API Spec 7

Class B, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
40.4.1.3 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing and Barstock – Technique – MT
Tech. Wet Fluor. Forg
Standard – Maximum Permitted Relevant Indications
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One
Hundred Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard –
Relevant Indications
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
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Tool Joints – API Spec 5DP

Class B,D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
Tech. Wet Fluor. Forg.
Standard – Maximum Permitted Relevant Indications
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One
Hundred Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard –
Relevant Indications
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
Inertia/Friction Weld: Tool Joint/Drill Pipe Body

Number Title
30.3 Welding Qualifications – Performance Qualification of Friction/Inertia Weld
40.2 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Castings
40.7.1.3 Magnetic Particle (MT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.7.2.3 Magnetic Particle (MT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Required Extent –
One Hundred Percent
40.7.3.2 Magnetic Particle (MT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Acceptance Standard –
Friction/Inertia Welds
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.11.1 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Friction/Inertia Welds – Technique
50.11.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Friction/Inertia Welds – Required Extent
50.11.3 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Friction/Inertia Welds – Acceptance Standard
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Hard Facing Central Upset

Number Title
90.3 Dimensional Inspection – Recommended types Tool Joint Hardfacing, Dimensional Inspection &
Acceptable Standards
Hard Facing Tool Joints

Number Title
90.3 Dimensional Inspection – Recommended types Tool Joint Hardfacing, Dimensional Inspection &
Acceptable Standards
Heat Affected Base Material Adjacent to Hardfacing

Number Title
Tech. Wet Fluor. Forg.
40.4.2.3 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing and Barstock – Required Extent –
One Hundred Percent
Standard – Maximum Permitted Relevant Linear/Rounded/All Indications
Complete Assembly
Number Title
10.2.2 Material Certificates – Assembly Certificate
141.1 Internal Coating and Inspection Specification for Drill Pipe – General
170.1 Boxing/Packing/Marking – General
180.1.2 Documentation Package – Quality Documentation – Full
1. Extent of examination is defined in Supplementary Requirements, Para 3.2
2. Ref. SupplementaryRequirements
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Appendices
Appendix 1
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Appendix 2
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Appendix 3
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Appendix 4
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Appendix 5
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Appendix 6
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What equipment does this specification cover?

Quality and Inspection Requirements for New and Refurbished Drilling and Well Completion Equipment

Rev Date Description Change Note

• All operating temperatures

Casing wear can be minimised by:

i. Specifying smoothness criteria for hardbanding

Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays & Tungsten Carbide Overlays

Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays

Tungsten Carbide Overlays

NS-1™ Approved Hardbanding

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Tool Joint Break-In

Tool joint ‘break-in’ is a requirement for NS-1™ manufacturing compliance.

2. BASE MATERIAL TESTING

2.1 Chemical Analysis (Ref. Sub-Spec. 10.1 & Sub-Spec. 10.4)

2.2 Tool Joint Grain Size

2.3 Tensile testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 10.1 & Sub-Spec. 10.4)

2.4 Impact testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 150.1)

2.5 Hardness testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 70.1)

3. PIPE BODY INSPECTION

3.1 Ultrasonic Examination

3.2 Magnetic Particle Inspection

• On the central upset prior to hardfacing

3.3 Pipe Bore

4.2 Welding Qualification Testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 30.3)

4.2.2 Acceptance criteria. (Ref. Sub-Spec. 30.3)

a. Side Bend tests

4.3 Post Welding Tests (Ref. Sub-Spec. 40.1 & 50.1

4.3.2 There shall be no indications of planar defects.

5. DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND LENGTHS

NS Accreditation & Standards.

6.1 Welding Qualification

6.2 Welding Process

6.3 Hardbanding Options Ranked in Order of Preference

First: Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays, applied "PROUD" and smooth.

• Wear-Resistant Alloy Overlays

6.4 Locations and Weld Groove Dimensions

6.5.1 Finished Dimensional Inspection

6.5.2 Surface NDE

A 100% visual inspection shall be performed on finished hardbanding.

MT inspection shall be performed in accordance with sub spec 40.4.1.2 or 40.4.1.3.

6.6 Acceptance/Rejection Criteria of NS-1™ Approved Hardbandings (Ref. Sub-Spec. 90.3)

8. RFID ELECTRONIC TAGGING

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Drill Pipe – API Spec 5DP

Tool Joints – API Spec 7

Tool Joints – API Spec 5DP

Inertia/Friction Weld: Tool Joint/Drill Pipe Body

Hard Facing Central Upset

Hard Facing Tool Joints

Heat Affected Base Material Adjacent to Hardfacing

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