BASIC DRILL STRING STANDARDS OBJECTIVES Understand the basic principles of engineering mechanics that are involved in Drill String Standards and Drilling Tubular Failures. Identify the various types and grades of drillpipe used on Transocean rigs, and know how to determine the operating limits for each. Demonstrate a knowledge of the following : drillpipe Ranges,Grades and Terminology. API and Numbered Connections. Tool Joint Upsets. Pipe Identification. Drilling Tubular Function. Fatigue Failures. Tension and Torsion Failures.
Basic Principles drillpipe RANGES drillpipe comes in three ranges or lengths:
Range
API length (ft)
1
18 -22
2
27 - 32
3
38 - 45
GRADES The grade of a pipe is commonly given by its minimum yield strength expressed in units of 1,000 pounds per square inch. Grade D-55 has a minimum yield strength of 55,000 lb..../in2 Grade E-75 has a minimum yield strength of 75,000 lb..../in2 Grade X-95 has a minimum yield strength of 95,000 lb..../in2 Grade G-105 has a minimum yield strength of 105,000 lb..../in2 Grade S-135 has a minimum yield strength of 135,000 lb..../in2 Tensile strength of new pipe is the minimum yield strength x cross sectional area of pipe body
5” OD S-135 19.5 lbs..../ft has a cross section area of 5.2746 in2. 135,000 x 5.2746 = 712071 lbs.. 5.2746 in2
drillpipe TERMINOLOGY Example 5” OD E grade IEU NC50 drillpipe
Nominal Size 5”OD
Nominal Weight Nominal Weight 19.5 lb..../ft
Approximate Weight.
PIN
Approximate Weight 20.89 lb..../ft
BOX
API AND THE NUMBERED CONNECTION (NC) Some Examples of NC interchange NC 26 - 23/8 IF or 27/8 SH
NC 31 - 27/8 IF or 31/2 SH NC 38 - 31/2 IF, 31/2 WO or 41/2 SH NC 40 - 4 FH NC 46 - 4 IF, 41/2 XH or 4 WO 41/2 IF
NC50
5 XH 41/2 WO
Flat Crest .065”
V Thread Form
.038”
Round Root
Designated as V-0.038R and mates with the V-0.065 thread form.
TOOL JOINTS AND UPSETS THE PIPE BODY IS OF SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION
EXTERNAL UPSET ( EU )
INTERNAL UPSET ( IU )
INTERNAL-EXTERNAL UPSET ( IEU )
Pins usually have 350 tapered shoulders
PIN
Boxes usually have 180 tapered shoulders
BOX
IDENTIFICATION
TONG AREA
HARDFACING
TONG AREA 1. TOOL JOINT MANUFACTURERS SYMBOL. 2. MONTH WELDED. G 6 95 B E SAMPLE MARKINGS AT BASE OF PIN.
3. YEAR WELDED. 4. PIPE MANUFACTURERS SYMBOL. 5. drillpipe GRADE.
IDENTIFICATION STANDARD WEIGHT GRADE X95 drillpipe
STANDARD WEIGHT GRADE S135 drillpipe
HEAVY WEIGHT GRADE E75 drillpipe
SLOT ONE GROOVE
STANDARD WEIGHT GRADE G105 drillpipe
NO MARKINGS
THREE GROOVES
GROOVE
TWO GROOVES
STANDARD WEIGHT GRADE E75 drillpipe
ONE WIDE GROOVE
HEAVY WEIGHT GRADE G105 drillpipe
SLOT
HEAVY WEIGHT HIGH STRENGTH drillpipe
SLOT
GROOVE
STANDARD WEIGHT HIGH STRENGTH drillpipe
DRILLING TUBULAR CLASSIFICATION AND CONDITION Tool Joint Condition Bands
Classification bands for drillpipe and tool joints
Stencil marking for permanent classification. One punch mark = Premium Class Two punch marks = Class 2 Three punch marks = Class 3 * Colour bands on the pipe are for presentation purposes only and do not represent a class or condition.
DRILLING TUBULAR FUNCTIONS The Drill String (1) Transmits rotary torque to the bit. (2) Provides a conduit for circulating fluid to reach the bit.
The BHA (1) Prevents buckling the drillpipe by keeping it in tension. (2) Allows weight to be applied to the bit. (3) Help stability of the bit. (4) Minimise directional control problems.
DRILLING TUBULAR FATIGUE FAILURES drillpipe
Drill Collars
Near Slip Damage, Mashes or Dents
Near Internal Upsets Near Last Engaged Thread Roots
DRILLING TUBULAR FATIGUE FAILURES HOW FATIGUE HAPPENS
Compression
Tension
Pipe Bends Due To Hole Shape
Pipe Buckles Due To Excessive Weight Being Applied
Collars Buckle When Weight Is Applied To Bit
DRILLING TUBULAR TYPES OF FATIGUE FAILURES SLIP CUTS, MASHES AND DENTS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE
Notch in pipe focuses and accelerates fatigue
Fatigue crack starts at bottom of notch
Crack propagates through pipe until failure occurs
DRILLING TUBULAR TYPES OF FATIGUE FAILURES INTERNAL UPSETS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE
100 Box End
80
%
60 40 Pin End
20 0 0
8
16 24 32 40 Distance From Box and Pin Ends (Inches)
48
DRILLING TUBULAR TYPES OF FATIGUE FAILURES BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTION FAILURE SOLUTION Stress Relief Groove on Pin Bare back on Box
PROBLEM Stress Concentrator Areas
Cold Rolling Thread Roots
DRILLING TUBULAR TYPES OF FATIGUE FAILURES BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLY STIFFNESS RATIO 8” OD x 3” ID
5” OD x 3” ID
Selecting the correct combination of pipe sizes reduce stress levels.
Abrupt changes in OD and ID of collars.
9” OD x 3” ID
9” OD x 3” ID
For routine drilling or very low failure rate experience, keep (SR) below 5.5 For severe drilling or significant failure rate experience, keep (SR) below 3.5
EXCESSIVE TORQUE CAUSES PIN TO BE SCREWED INTO BOX UNTIL IT FAILS IN TENSION.
PIPE IS LITERALLY TORN APART WHEN PULL EXCEEDS LOAD CAPACITY. Simultaneous Torsion Reduces The drillpipe Tube Tensile Capacity
TENSION FAILURE
TORSION FAILURE
DRILLING TUBULAR FAILURE CONNECTION WASHOUTS Leak at Seal Area
Helical Pathways in Thread Root.
DRILLING TUBULAR FAILURE COLLAPSE AND BURST PRESSURE EXTERNAL PRESSURE
EXTERNAL LOAD EXCEEDS TUBE YIELD STRENGTH AND PIPE COLLAPSES
INTERNAL PRESSURE
INTERNAL LOAD EXCEEDS TUBE YIELD STRENGTH AND PIPE SPLITS
MECHANICAL FAILURES MUD JARS
MOTORS
BITS
HOLE OPENERS
IBOP’s
SAFETY VALVES
OTHERS
MWD TOOLS SHOCK SUBS
UNDER REAMERS
DRILLING TUBULAR FAILURE EXCESSIVE TORQUE
SPLIT/BELLED BOX PIN STRETCH EXCESSIVE TORQUE
EXCESSIVE TORQUE
Split
Belled Thread Profile Gauge
Box Stretched Threads
Box
DRILLING TUBULAR CORROSION ACIDS: Corrode metal by lowering the pH and dissolving protective films.
DISOLVED SALTS: Chlorides, Carbonates and Sulphates increase electrical conductivity of the drilling fluids. This increases electrochemical reactions and may result in higher corrosion rates.
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE: Is weaker and less corrosive than Carbonic Acid when dissolved in water. However a more significant problem is the effect known as Hydrogen Embrittlement or Sulphide Stress Cracking.
OXYGEN: Causes rusting and pitting leading to washouts, twistoff’s and fatigue failure.
CARBON DIOXIDE: When dissolved in water forms a weak solution of Carbonic Acid that corrodes steel in the same manner as other acids. When present with Oxygen corrosion rate is higher than the individual corrosion rates.
DRILLING COMPONENT FAILURES WELDING
Hole Openers
Underreamers
Welded Blade Stabilisers Rebuilt Tool Joints
SOME OF THE BAD PRACTICES THAT PEOPLE GET UP TO
Using Wrong Thread Protectors
Using Rotary To Make-up or Breakout
Not Spacing Pipe On Deck Correctly
Picking Pipe Up By Hooking Ends
Removing Thread Protectors Early
Using One Tong Instead Of Two For Make-up or Breakout Setting Slips Before Pipe Movement Stops
No Visual Inspection And Correct Doping Before Making-up
Riding Slips On Pipe
Incorrect Stabbing (Hitting Shoulder or Rolling Pin Into Box)
Jacking Pipe With Tools Not Designed For Job ie.(Stilson)
DRILLING TUBULAR FAILURE PREVENTION BALANCING AREAS THAT ARE WITHIN OUR CONTROL Very Low
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