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CRA Tubulars and Well Integrity Technical Symposium

September 25, 2017

Conventional Completion Operations

& Technologies

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Agenda

CRA Handling Best Practices

• OCTG Guidelines

Conventional CRA Handling Equipment

• Technical Considerations

• Tubular Handling

• Connection Make-Up

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VAM Running Procedures

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VAM Running Procedures

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Prevent Iron Transfer

• All Cr & CRA tubulars require storage and handling as ‘Non-ferrous’

• Long-term contact with Carbon Steel under storage conditions is an invitation for localized corrosion as ferrous

contact can lead to galvanic corrosion

• Lifting subs are designed for running Cr or CRA pipe to ensure there is no ferrous contact

Prevent Surface Damage

• Installation of bump-rings is recommended during storage of CRA tubulars to prevent ‘heavy handling’ which

can lead to localized work hardening

• Use clean low-marking dies on slips, elevators and tongs

• Jaws must be non-ferrous and leave no die penetration greater than 0.3mm (0.012in) in depth

REF: VAM Book - April 2016 Edition






• Take all precautions to prevent aggressive contact with carbon steel

• Use pick-up/lay-down equipment with a rubber or soft-coated travelling basket

• Do not use steel wire slings as these may affect pipe performance during service

• Use equipment with non-ferrous low marking dies for best results


• Special care should be taken with CRA Materials to avoid pipe surface damage

• Use slip type elevators with long slip body to distribute string load, fine tooth and curved face slip inserts to

minimise tooth marks, slip-gripping surface which uniformly match pipe OD

• Maximum allowable Penetration depth on ‘Chrome’ Tubulars (9% to13% Cr content) = 0.012”

• Maximum allowable Penetration depth on ‘CRA’ Tubulars (>13% Cr) = 0.009”

REF: Tenaris Running Manual - Nov 2016 Edition

Tenaris Running Procedures

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JFE Running Procedures

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• Handle joints one at a time using nylon slings

• Ensure pipe racks and pick-up/lay-down equipment is sufficiently padded to prevent unnecessary contact

between joints and other steel components


• Avoid joints contacting each other to prevent local surface hardened spots which may lead to corrosion

• Low stress dies or other “non-marking systems” in tongs, elevators and slips are the preferred method

• Avoid damage which may result in residual stress to effected area

• Do not use pipe or couplings showing sharp edged slip or tong marks

• Do not compress or deform pipe in the slips

REF: JFE Running Guidelines – JFE Website




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Technical Considerations

• Collar Load Elevators (NOV BX, SDE, etc.)

• Coupling Face Load Ratings

• Special Clearance & Bevelled Couplings

• Reduced Compressive Strength of Cold Worked Tubulars

• Risk of Iron Transfer

• Slip-Type Elevators & Spiders (Varco, Frank’s, BX-S, etc.)

• Reduced Penetration

• Risk of Slippage

• Slip-Crush


Elevators & Spiders

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• Slip-Crush


Elevators & Spiders

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• Slip-Crush


Elevators & Spiders

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80ksi x 3.399in = 272klbs













• Slip-Crush


Elevators & Spiders

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Reduced Penetration(RP) Insert

Conventional Non-Directional

Inserts










• Slip-Crush


Elevators & Spiders

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Reduced Penetration(RP) Insert

Conventional Non-Directional

Inserts

BX-S Slip-Crush Examples

Load Rating: 350Tons

Size Range: 2 3/8” to 7 5/8”

5.5” VAM L80 Cr13 20# 0.361” WT

Tensile Yield Strength, 466klbs (233 Tons)

Max Load on Coupling Face 272klbs (136 Tons)

100% WT – 132 tons (110 tons w/ 1.2 S.F.)

87.5% WT – 116 tons (97 tons w/ 1.2 S.F.)

5.5” Hydril L80.13Cr 17# 0.304” WT

Tensile Yield Strength, 397klbs (198.5 Tons)

100% WT – 112 tons (94 tons w/ 1.2 S.F.)

87.5% WT – 99 tons (83 tons w/ 1.2 S.F.)

6.625” Hydril L80.13Cr 24# 0.352” WT

Tensile Yield Strength, 555klbs (277.5 Tons)

100% WT – 142 tons (119 tons w/ 1.2 S.F.)

87.5% WT – 125 tons (105 tons w/ 1.2 S.F.)










• Slip-Crush


Elevators & Spiders

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To use the BX-S to its 350Ton rating you need to be

running 7 5/8” 55.3# (0.75” WT), 110ksi min yield pipe.




Power Tongs

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• Power Tongs



• Radial Loading from Tong Jaws


• Hydraulic Back-Up Tongs (HBT)



• Radial Loading from HBT Jaws





Conclusions

✓ Follow OCTG supplier procedures at ALL times to minimize risks to Tubing Integrity

✓ Ensure OCTG procedures are followed during all tubing handling processes from Mill to Well

✓ OCTG procedures are the minimum recommended requirements

“We ask that you take as much care with the product after delivery as we have put into its design and

supply. This instruction book outlines the procedures that we recommend you to adopt in order to

get complete satisfaction with these VAM® products.” Ref. VAM Book April 2016 Edition

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For additional information, please contact:

Dougal Brown

European Region Technical Manager

[email protected]

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