Drillstring Inspection Standard

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Table 5: Requirements for Drill Pipe Inspection Reporting

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Requirements for Drill Pipe Inspection Reporting

Traceability: The permanently assigned identification number unique to each individual component
Classification: The final classification of all pieces inspected, including any repair conducted
Markings: The type, colour, and location of the classification identification markings which have been
applied to each piece
Identification: The pipe OD, ID, grade, weight, length, thread type, MIU length, Hardbanding type and
application i.e. flush/proud Internal Plastic coating condition. Manufacturer (when possible) and
identification number
Defects: The location and severity of all defects. Identify defects using terms described in API Bulletin
5T1, ISO 10407-2
Personnel: The name, job classification(s), and certification of all Inspection Company personnel
performing inspections at the work location
Responsibility: The signature of the designated Inspection Company representative who is responsible
for the service provided
Work Order: The customer purchase order number, work order number, or shop job number(s)
Location: The name of the drilling rig and well site or pipe yard location where the inspection work was
performed
Date: The date of inspection work
Agency Standard Operating Procedure(s): The types of calibration standards and methods used
Specification: Standard used to qualify equipment e.g. NS-2™
Thread Compound: Details of the thread compound used to protect the threads on completion of the
inspection

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