Drill Pipe Inspection Coverage

Method Attribute Evaluation

Connection Physical damage, Sealing integrity, Thread profile, Erosion.

Tool Joint Physical damage. Hardbanding condition
VISUAL
Tube Body Overall general condition
Internal coating Overall general condition
MAGNETIC PARTICLE Connection* Transverse cracks
(Wet Visible/Fluorescent) Tool joint & upset/slip area* Transverse & longitudinal flaws
Tube body For OD variations
Connection Shoulder, Seal, C’bore & Bevel diameter
DIMENSIONAL
Tool joint OD, Tong space
Hardbanding OD

Electromagnetic 1 (TDS) Tube body Scanning for transverse & three dimensional flaws

Tube body Average wall thickness

Ultrasonic Testing
Upset /slip area* Scanning for transverse & three dimensional flaws

Mandatory requirements
• Optional services at request of client

The above services shall be applied where no instruction or procedure has been identified by the client
Acceptance criteria shall be API RP7G-2 (ISO 10407) unless otherwise agreed
Proprietary connections which are not identified in the above specification, manufacturers guidelines shall be used, where available
Actual dimensional data from connection shall verified and only recorded where attributes have been found out with acceptable parameters
 SPIRAL / HWDP Inspection Coverage

Method Attribute Evaluation

Connection Physical damage, Sealing integrity, Thread profile, Erosion.

Tool Joint Physical damage. Hardbanding condition
VISUAL
Tube Body Overall general condition
Internal coating, if applicable Overall general condition
Connection Transverse cracks
MAGNETIC PARTICLE
Tool joint & upset/slip area Transverse & longitudinal flaws
(Wet Fluorescent)
Centre wear pads Transverse & longitudinal flaws
Tube body
Connection Shoulder, Seal, C’bore /Bevel diameter, Boreback, SRG, etc.
DIMENSIONAL
Tool joint OD, Tong space
Hardbanding OD

The above services shall be applied where no instruction or procedure has been identified by the client
Acceptance criteria shall be API RP7G-2 (ISO 10407) unless otherwise agreed
Proprietary connections which are not identified in the above specification, manufacturers guidelines shall be used, where available
Actual dimensional data from connection shall verified and only recorded where attributes have been found out with acceptable parameters
 Drill Collar Inspection Coverage

Method Attribute Evaluation

Connection Physical damage, Sealing integrity, Thread profile, Erosion.

Tool Joint Physical damage. Hardbanding condition
VISUAL
Tube Body Overall general condition
ID Overall general condition
MAGNETIC PARTICLE Connection Transverse cracks
(Wet Visible/Fluorescent) Elevator groove, if applicable Transverse cracks
Connection Shoulder, Seal, C’bore & Bevel diameter
Tool joint OD, Tong space
DIMENSIONAL
Elevator & Slip recesses OD, height, radius
Hardbanding OD

The above services shall be applied where no instruction or procedure has been identified by the client
Acceptance criteria shall be API RP7G-2 (ISO 10407) unless otherwise agreed
Proprietary connections which are not identified in the above specification, manufacturers guidelines shall be used, where available
Actual dimensional data from connection shall verified and only recorded where attributes have been found out with acceptable parameters
 Sub Inspection Coverage

Type A (Straight OD) Type B (Reduced OD) Type C (LHT)

(Subs may come in any combination: Box x Box, Pin x Pin or Box x Pin)

Method Attribute Evaluation

Connection Physical damage, Sealing integrity, Thread profile, Erosion.

VISUAL Tool Joint Physical damage
OD / ID Overall general condition
MAGNETIC PARTICLE
Connection Transverse cracks
(Wet Fluorescent)
Connection Shoulder, Seal, C’bore & Bevel diameter
DIMENSIONAL
Tool joint OD, Tong space

The above services shall be applied where no instruction or procedure has been identified by the client
Acceptance criteria shall be API RP7G-2 (ISO 10407) unless otherwise agreed
Proprietary connections which are not identified in the above specification, manufacturers guidelines shall be used, where available
Actual dimensional data from connection shall verified and only recorded where attributes have been found out with acceptable parameters
 Sub Inspection Coverage
(String, Near-bit, Integral, Sleeve or Welded blade)

Method Attribute Evaluation

Connection Physical damage, Sealing integrity, Thread profile, Erosion.

VISUAL Tool Joint Physical damage. Hardbanding condition
OD / ID Overall general condition
MAGNETIC PARTICLE Connection Transverse cracks
(Wet Fluorescent) Bladed areas Transverse & longitudinal flaws
Connection Shoulder, Seal, C’bore & Bevel diameter
DIMENSIONAL Mandrel body OD, Tong space & Neck length
Hard-facing General condition

The above services shall be applied where no instruction or procedure has been identified by the client
Acceptance criteria shall be API RP7G-2 (ISO 10407) unless otherwise agreed
Proprietary connections which are not identified in the above specification, manufacturers guidelines shall be used, where available
Actual dimensional data from connection shall verified and only recorded where attributes have been found out with acceptable parameters
 Drill Pipe Inspection Coverage

Method Attribute Evaluation

Connection Physical damage, Sealing integrity, Thread profile, Erosion.

Tool Joint Physical damage. Hardbanding condition
VISUAL
Tube Body Overall general condition
Internal coating Overall general condition
MAGNETIC PARTICLE Connection* Transverse cracks
(Wet Fluorescent) Tool joint & upset/slip area* Transverse & longitudinal flaws
Tube body For OD variations
Connection Shoulder, Seal, C’bore & Bevel diameter
DIMENSIONAL
Tool joint OD, Tong space
Hardbanding OD

Electromagnetic 1 (TDS) Tube body Scanning for transverse & three dimensional flaws

Tube body Average wall thickness

Ultrasonic Testing
Upset /slip area* Scanning for transverse & three dimensional flaws

Mandatory requirements
• Optional services at request of client

The above services shall be applied where no instruction or procedure has been identified by the client
Acceptance criteria shall be API RP7G-2 (ISO 10407) unless otherwise agreed
Proprietary connections which are not identified in the above specification, manufacturers guidelines shall be used, where available
Actual dimensional data from connection shall verified and only recorded where attributes have been found out with acceptable parameters
 Drill Pipe Inspection Coverage

Method Attribute Evaluation

Connection Physical damage, Sealing integrity, Thread profile, Erosion.

Tool Joint Physical damage. Hardbanding condition
VISUAL
Tube Body Overall general condition
Internal coating Overall general condition
MAGNETIC PARTICLE Connection* Transverse cracks
(Wet Visible/Fluorescent) Tool joint & upset/slip area* Transverse & longitudinal flaws
Tube body For OD variations
Connection Shoulder, Seal, C’bore & Bevel diameter
DIMENSIONAL
Tool joint OD, Tong space
Hardbanding OD

Electromagnetic 1 (TDS) Tube body Scanning for transverse & three dimensional flaws

Tube body Average wall thickness

Ultrasonic Testing
Upset /slip area* Scanning for transverse & three dimensional flaws

Mandatory requirements
• Optional services at request of client

The above services shall be applied where no instruction or procedure has been identified by the client
Acceptance criteria shall be API RP7G-2 (ISO 10407) unless otherwise agreed
Proprietary connections which are not identified in the above specification, manufacturers guidelines shall be used, where available
Actual dimensional data from connection shall verified and only recorded where attributes have been found out with acceptable parameters
 Drill Pipe Inspection Coverage

Method Attribute Evaluation

Connection Physical damage, Sealing integrity, Thread profile, Erosion.

Tool Joint Physical damage. Hardbanding condition
VISUAL
Tube Body Overall general condition
Internal coating Overall general condition
MAGNETIC PARTICLE Connection* Transverse cracks
(Wet Visible/Fluorescent) Tool joint & upset/slip area* Transverse & longitudinal flaws
Tube body For OD variations
Connection Shoulder, Seal, C’bore & Bevel diameter
DIMENSIONAL
Tool joint OD, Tong space
Hardbanding OD

Electromagnetic 1 (TDS) Tube body Scanning for transverse & three dimensional flaws

Tube body Average wall thickness

Ultrasonic Testing
Upset /slip area* Scanning for transverse & three dimensional flaws

Mandatory requirements
• Optional services at request of client

The above services shall be applied where no instruction or procedure has been identified by the client
Acceptance criteria shall be API RP7G-2 (ISO 10407) unless otherwise agreed
Proprietary connections which are not identified in the above specification, manufacturers guidelines shall be used, where available
Actual dimensional data from connection shall verified and only recorded where attributes have been found out with acceptable parameters