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ROTARY
EQUIPMENT
CARE &
MAINTENANCE
HANDBOOK
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
Number Topic Number
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Continued)
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INTRODUCTION
Holland
Houston
Montrose
Singapore
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The care and maintenance of rotary
equipment
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SECTION I
KELLYS AND KELLY BUSHINGS
Proper handling of kellys The 5-1/4 inch hex kelly is the most popular size
kelly in use today. Due to its strength, small OD
The width of the driving surface on the kelly is
directly proportional to the amount of clearance tool joint on the pin end and large bore for better
between the kelly and the kelly bushing rollers. The hydraulics, it is also one of the hardest kellys to
tighter the clearance, the wider the driving surface maintain. The kelly measures 5-1/4 inches (133
will be. mm) across the flats and only 6 inches (152 mm)
across the corners. The kelly is almost round to
A few facts about kellys and the causes of wear will start with and must be run in a good kelly bushing
give better insight to the importance of kelly (Figure 2).
bushing maintenance.
*SQUARE * HEX
2-1/2 In. 3.0 In.
3.0 In. 3-1/2 In.
3-1/2 In. 4-1/4 In.
4-1/4 In. 5-1/4 In.
5-1/4 In. 6.0 In.
Kelly Sizes
Figure 1
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.013 to 0.06 In. Wear pattern width is determined by:
(0,33 to 1,5 mm)
WEDGE
1. Kelly size.
2. Total clearance between kelly and rollers.
3. Roller to kelly contact angle.
.187 In.
5-1/4 In. + 1/32 -0) 1-1/4 In. (32mm) (5 mm)
(133 mm + 0,8 -0)
8° 37’
MAX CONTACT
.013 to 0.06 In. ANGLE USES
(0,25 to 1,5 mm) ALMOST
ALL THE
RADIUS
WEDGE
WIDE WEAR
PATTERN
SMALL FLAT
CONTACT SURFACE
ANGLE
Kelly Inspection
Figure 4 Figure 6
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HIGH
CONTACT
ANGLE
NO FLAT
SURFACE
REDUCED
WIDTH
INCREASED FLAT
SURFACT
Deformed Kelly
CONTACT
ANGLE NO Figure 10
CURVATURE
The kelly in Figure 10 has been deformed by drive
forces received from the rollers. The greater the
clearance between the rollers and the kelly, the
smaller the available drive surface will be.
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Figure 11 shows the kelly driving edge being Therefore, the kelly bushing must be taken out of
measured. The older driving surface measured 1- service and thoroughly inspected for wear.
1/4 inches (32 mm). Before this kelly was taken out
of service, however, the area was reduced to 1/2
inch (12,7 mm) due to excessive clearance
between the kelly and the rollers.
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A kelly may be unusable for three reasons:
1. It is bent.
2. Metal fatique.
3. The corners of the drive surfaces are worn.
Unusable Kelly
Figure 16
1. Bent kellys
If a kelly has become bent (Figure 16), is
should be straighetened to avoid high bending Kelly Re-Milling
stresses and early fatique damage. Figure 18
If a 5-1/4 inch hex kelly has not turned through The weakest section of a kelly is the lower pin
the bushing due to wear, it can be milled down connection. As shown in the chart (Figure 19),
1/8 inch (3,2 mm) on each flat and cleaned up. a 5-1/4 inch hex kelly, bore will have an increased
This kelly would then be referred to as a 5 inch diameter of 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 inches (82 to 89 mm).
special hex kelly. This weakens the pin section slightly
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Some dos and don’ts on Kellys:
Do’s:
Care of kellys
Here are some tips on handling kellys to get
maximum life from them.
Kelly in Rathole
Figure 22
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Description of kelly drive
bushings
The kelly drive bushing engages the master
bushing in the rotary (either square drive or pin
drive). As the rotary turns, the kelly drive bushing
turns with it, to drive the kelly. At the same time, as
the kelly worksdown, the rollers in the bushing
allow the kelly free movement and keep it centered
in the rotary bore.
APPROX
3 In.
(76 mm)
150 lb
(68 kg)
HEAVIER
JOURNAL AREA
HDS HDP
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All too often when this occurs, rig personnel will not
take the time to remove the nut from the stud and
replace the stud in the body with proper torque.
Instead, the nut is left on the stud and assembled
as a bolt. The stud becomes tight in the nut and the
nut torques down a little more on the stud, causing
the stud to back out in even less time. As a result
the top becomes loose, the viselike grip on the
roller pins is no longer effective and the roller pins
can rotate a small amount in the hournal area,
wearing pin and journal, creating slack in the
bushing. In addition, the eccentric design of the
pins allows the rollers to rotate away from the kelly,
causing excessive clearance between kelly and
rollers.
STUD
RETAINING HDP 4KRP
PIN
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A significant improvement to the thrust washer has By changing roller sizes, one bushing can handle
been the O-rings on both the OD and the ID that several kelly sizes. Other features are a
prevent mud and grit from entering the bearing selfcentering stabbing skirt, roller bearings or
area and also retain grease. Keeping the bearing optional fibre sleeve bearings. The Varco HDP
surfaces clean in this manner results in much series kelly bushing is widely recognized as the
longer bearing life. drilling industry standard.
THRUST
LOCK PIN WASHERS ROLLER PIN The Varco 27 HDP roller kelly bushing is used with
Varco pin drive master bushings for 23, 26, 27-1/2,
37-1/2, and 49-1/2 inch rotary tables. The 27 HDP
has 3-5/16 inch (84 mm) diameter drive pins on a
25-3/4 inch (654 mm) diameter pin center and will
accommodate kelly sizes from 3 to 6 inches hex or
square. This heavy duty kelly drive bushing is
designed for high torque, high speed conditions.
BEARING O-RING
SEALS
ROLLER
Thrust Washers and Seals
Figure 29
Like the rest of the rotary equipment, the kelly drive
bushing has a very long service life (approximately
8 years). Due to this long life, maintenance is often
neglected, and premature failure results.
The Varco HDP pin drive roller kelly bushing HDS Kelly Bushing
(Figure 30) is designed for the most rugged, high Figure 31
torque, high speed drilling conditions in the world.
Its roller assembly provides an efficient driving the Varco 20 HDP roller kelly bushing is used with
mechanism that maintains good driving edges on Varco pin drive master bushings for 20-1/2, 21, and
the kelly and allows proper feed of the kelly without 22 inch rotary tables. The 20 HDP has 2-1/2 inch
binding. (63,5 mm) diameter drive pins on a 23 inch (584
mm) diameter pin center. It uses the same rollers,
roller assemblies and wiper assemblies as the 27
HDP.
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Varco MD Series Kelly Bushings Varco 4KR Series Kelly Bushings
Varco’s MD kelly drive bushing is used for shallow The Varco 4KRVS and 4KRBM kelly bushings,
and medium depth drilling operations. Available (Figure 33), are square drive units used with Varco
either as pin drive (MDP) or square drive (MDS) it MSS or API square drive master bushings. Both of
will accommodate 3, 3-1/2, and 4-1/4 inch hex these units will accomodat square and hexagonal
kellys and 2-1/2, 3-1/2, and 4-1/4 inch square kellys by changing roller sizes.
kellys.
MDP 4KRBM
4KRVS
MDS
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g. Lift top half of bushing and reinstall roller
assemblies.
h. Lower the top half the kelly bushing, aligning it
with the locating pin.
i. Instal lockwashers and nuts, then tighten
alternately until secure.
j. Apply multipurpose, water resistant grease to
the roller pin grease fitting before putting the
kelly drive bushing into service
Operation
a. Lower kelly bushing into the master bushing
(Figure 36). The skirt will follow the taper down
into the throat of the master bushing. The
floating ring (HDP and MDP bushing) will seat in
Kelly Bushing Installation the upper portion of the master bushing,
Figure 34 centering the kelly bushing.
Note
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Operation (cont.)
Note
Maintenance
a. Tighten holddown nuts weekly (Figure 36).
b. Grease roller assembly daily at four fittings. Typical Pin drive Kelly Bushing
c. Grease stabbing skirt for ease of stabbing.* Figure 38
d. Replace drive pins when bottom taper is too
worn to aid in stabbing.
e. Replace the drive hole bushing in master
bushing when worn to an egg shape.
f. replace API drilling bowl when wear in throat
area exceeds 10-7/8 inches (276 mm). Proper
throat size is necessary for good stabbin.
g. Between the top and bottom body halves there
should be 1/8 inch (3,2 mm) clearance; if there
is none, worn journals are indicated and the
kelly bushing should be replaced.
SLEEVE BEARING
V-ROLLER
OPTIONAL
ROLLER
BEARING
FLAT ROLLER
ROLLER PIN
THRUST WASHER
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d. Check rollers and assemblies for wear.
5-1/4 in. MAXIMUM e. Check the body for wear.
KELLY DRIVING
SURFACE The amount of driving suface on the kelly is
1-1/4 in inversely proportional to the amount of slack
(32 mm) present between the roller and the face of the kelly.
If, for example, there is only 1/16 inch (1,6 mm)
clearance between the roller and the kelly, the
driving surface of the kelly will be wide and with the
driving forces spread over this wide area, wear will
be minimal. However, if this roller-to-kelly
dimension were 1/4 inch (6,3 mm), the driving
NEW KELLY surface would then be considerably reduced and
NEW ROLLERS the concentrated force of the rotary would begin to
roll the corners of the kelly over (see Figure 3).
WORN KELLY
WORN ROLLER
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ROLLER ASSY TOP NUTS ROLLER ASSY
UPPER LOWER
1/16 in. (1,6 mm) BODY
BODY
HALF HALF
PRY BAR
MAXIMUM ROLLER
WEAR WITH
1/8 In. (3,2 mm)
HEX KELLY ROLLER PIN
CLEARANCE
BETWEEN TOP AND
BOTTOM BODY HALVES
1/8 in. (3,2 mm) Before inspecting a kelly bushing with a split body
for wear, make sure the top nuts are tight. To
prevent excessive wear, the nuts (Figure 43)
should be checked weekly to make sure they are
tight (Figure 44).
MAXIMUM ROLLER
WEAR WITH
SQUARE KELLY
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Varco kelly bushings have 1/8 inch (3,2 mm)
clearance between the top and bottom body halves
(in new condition). When the top nuts are tight, this
provides a vise-like grip on the roller pins. To check
wear in roller assemblies, place a bar under the
roller and pry the rollers up. The assembly should
not move upward over 1/32 inch (0,79mm). While
checking for roller movement, be sure there is no
movement of the roller pin itself by watching the
end of the pin. If there is m ovement of the roller
pin, the kelly bushing body has journal wear. If
there is more than 1/32 inch (0,79 mm) movement
of rollers, but the pin itself does not move, then the
roller bearings should be replaced and the pin
inspected for wear.
New Roller Assembly
KELLY PRY BAR Figure 46
ROLLER PIN
THRUST WASHER
W
NE
O-RING
LOCK PIN
O-RING MISSING
RN
WO
DEEP WEAR PATTERN
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MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
MEASUREMENT
Bearing Cage Inspection
Figure 48
Outside Journal Measurement
Check the bearing cage by taking one end in each Figure 50
hand and trying to twist the ends in opposite
directions. If there is any movement, the bearing
needs to be replaced. If bearings are checked Here, the outside dimension of the body journals is
every three months or every rig move and replaced being measured. The pencil points out where the
when the bearing cage has movement, before new measurement is and shows that there is
failure occurs, maximum life can be obtained from approximately 1/16 inch (1,6 mm) wear indicated.
the kelly and kelly bushing. The exact original measurement is 16-15/16 inches
(430 mm).
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INCREASED REDUCED To index the kelly, remove the top nuts on the
DRIVE ANGLE DRIVE bushing, lift the top and remove the roller
SURFACE assemblies. Turn the kelly in the bushing 1/6 of a
turn so that the two corners which were against the
ROLLED
flat rollers are now in the V of the other rollers.
OVER
Longer roller assembly life can be achieved by
EDGE
turning the roller assemblies 180 degrees in the
bushing body, each time the kelly is indexed. Lower
the top and tighten the nuts alternately until it is
secure, using a hammer wrench.
WELDMENT
DRIVE PIN WASHER
CHISEL
REDUCED INCREASED
DRIVE DRIVE
ANGLE SURFACE
DRIVE PIN
WITH KELLY
INDEXED 1/6
Drive pin repair
TURN ROLLED
OVER EDGE
After several years of service, the lower taper of the
ALL ROLLER ASSEMBLIES
WILL BE
drive pins on the kelly bushing will be worn down to
ARE ROTATED 180° WITHIN
DRESSED IN
the top of the taper. The following steps should be
THE BUSHING TO PRESENT
’’VEE’’ OF
followed to replace the drive pins:
NEW DRIVE SURFACES.
ROLLER
Indexed Kelly a. Freeze new drive pins.
Figure 51 b. Remove weld on top of the washer next to the
top of the drive pin in the bushing.
Indexing a kelly c. Use a chisel to drive the washer up from the
flange of the kelly bushing.
Figure 51 shows the difference in the condition of d. Drive the pin down and out with a sledge
the corners of the kelly. The corners that are hammer.
against the flat rollers are rolled over more than the e. After old pins are removed, clean the rust and
corners that are in the V of the other two rollers. burrs from the inside of the taper in the bushing.
f. Turn the kelly bushing upside down and preheat
What has happened is that the driving action of the the area around the hole 400-450° F (204.4-
bushing has forced the corner against both sides of 232.2° C).
the V-roller. This action has dressed the rolled over g. Take the pins one at a time from the freezer and
metal back down. drive them into the bushing until they seat
completely.
If a procedure called indexing the kelly is followed, h. Turn the kelly bushing over and place the drive
the maximum possible life of the kelly can be pin washer over the extended end of the pin and
extended 30-40 percent if the kelly is indexed after weld it in place. Fill the recessed area of the
every rig move when the kelly bushing is broken washer around the drive pin with weld.
down or once every three months, whichever
comes first.
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Kelly bushings with drive pin locks these conditions, have two drive pins equipped with
special locks. These locks must be manually
When using a motion compensator on a floating operated to lock the drive pins into the master
operation, the kelly bushing must be locked to the bushing drive holes.
master bushing to prevent the kelly bushing from
being pulled out of the drive holes in adverse
conditions. Kelly bushings ordered especially for
KELLY BUSHING
LOCKING HANDLE
LOCK RECESS
BOWL
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SECTION II
MASTER BUSHINGS AND SLIPS
Proper handling of master A related principle applies with slips and master
bushings and slips bushings that are suspending pipe in the rotary.
The slip is the wedge. The hook load is the axial
One of the most expensive pieces of equipment on
force or vertical load. However, when splitting a
the rig is the drill pipe. Not only is it expensive, but
log, the two halves of the log are not restrained
it is in very short supply. Typically, worn master
from outside forces as in the case of slips and pipe
bushings and slips are discovered when inserts are
in a master bushing. The slips’ job is not to actually
wearing out much more rapidly than usual or when
do work - it simply supports a static load. Due to
a drill pipe inspection reveals crushed or
the fact that the master bushing is restraining the
bottlenecked pipe. This is a needless waste of
outward force, the weakest component becomes
valuable material - a regular program of rotary
the drill pipe.
equipment inspection could have spotted the
problem in plenty of time to make corrections,
without damaging the drill pipe.
AXIAL
FORCE
TRANSVERSE FORCE
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One question is very important: How is this force
distributed along the length of the slip inset contact
area? the hook load or axial force starts at zero at
the top and increases to a maximum at the toe of
the slip. The transverse load or crushing force
begins with a minimum at the top, increasing to a
maximum in the center, then decreasing to a
minimum again at the toe.
HOOK CRUSHING
LOAD PRESSURE
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transferred tot he top of the master bushing by the thru 13-3/8 inches. The solid outer body takes all
use of pins. The taper was then brought to the top transverse loads and provides proper backing for
of the master bushing, providing an additional 4 the split insert bowls, allowing the rotary table to
inches (102 mm), or almost 50 percent increase in rotate freely, unimpaired by transverse loads. As
slip support (Figure 60). This increased the taper with all Varco master bushings, the MSS has a 500
length to 12-3/4 inches (324 mm) as opposed to 8- ton rated load capacity.
13/16 inches (224 mm) in the standard square
drive master bushing. With the use of Varco extended bowls and the
Varco SDXL extra long slip, maximum protection is
attained for proper and safe handling of drill pipe
CONVENTIONAL LONG
ROTARY SLIPS EXTRA LONG
ROTARY SLIPS
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Master bushing installation bushings. MDSP bushings are available for 17-1/2
and 20-1/2 inch rotary tables. If the rotary table
a. Inspect the top side of the rotary table master bore has over 3/16 in. (5 mm) wear, however, it
bushing bore and the drive square or drive lug must be re-built or a solid bushing must be used.
slots for peened-over edges. Chamfer as
required to allow master bushing to enter the
rotary table freely. Clean and grease the inside
surface of the square of the rotary table.
The MDSP Split, Pin Drive Master Bushings give Bowl Lock
superior load handling capability because they Figure 62
provede 50% more slip support than square drive
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Varco 37-1/2 and 49-1/2 Hinged Pin Drive
Master Bushing (MPCH)
MPCH
Casing Bushings
Figure 64
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Maintenance Inspection
Inspection is the most important aspect of
1. When changing insert bowls, check top preventive maintenance. Inspection consists of
diameter of bushing bore and insert bowl seat observing, measuring, and testing.
for burrs and peened-over edges; file or grind
flush as required. This procedure will ensure
GRIPPING AREA PIPE IS
easy installation and proper fit.
OF SLIPS BOTTLENECKED
ISGREATLY REDUCED
2. Clean the inside taper of the drilling bowls of
any abrasive material. This will cut down the
rapid wear on both slip backs and taper. It will
also provide easy handling of slips and keep
them from sticking in the bushing.
WORN
4. Lubricate the back of the drilling bowl each time
ROTARY
it is removed from the hull. This will prevent the REDUCED BACKUP
TABLE
bowls and slips from sticking and reduce master AREA CAUSES WEAR
bushing ID wear. AND CRUSHING IN SLIPS UNDER THESE
BACKS OF SLIPS. CONDITIONS ARE
5. Replace lock assembly when it ceases to READILY DEFORMED
function.
Rotary Equipment Wear Points
Figure 66
6. Replace the API drilling bowls when throat
measurement exceeds 10-7/8 inches (276 mm) Figure 66 shows typical conditions that can affect
on extended API bowls. slip support:
7. Replace API drilling bowls when a straight edge a. There is wear in the ID of the rotary table which
held against taper indicates wear from the tool gives insufficient support for the master bushing
joint in the tapered section of the bowls itself.
8. When the backs of the rotary slips and the taper b. The OD of the master bushing is worn.
of the bowls become rough, both of these
surfaces must be polished by using emery cloth c. There is excessive wear in the taper and the
on the backs of the slips or a flexible, fine throat ID.
sandpaper disk. Keeping these surfaces
polished will help prevent sticking. These wear conditions affect the function of the
slips themselves:
9. Hinge Pins (MPCH Only)
a. The reduced backup area for the slip causes
a. The stationary hinge pin (without bail) has one wear and crushing in the backs of the slips.
lube fitting located at top center. This pin should
be greased daily. b. The gripping area of the slips on the pipe is
greatly reduced.
b. The removable hinge pin (with bail) should be
cleaned up and greased each time it is taken c. Slips used under these conditions are easily
out. It has a lube fitting located at top center. deformed. Drill pipe damage is likely to occur.
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For accurate results, use a hook load of at least
100,000 pounds (45,360 kg):
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Slip Test Paper Poor Contact (Top only)
Figure 73
Removing Slips If there is not full contact, the test should be run
Figure 71 again with new slips. If the second test results in
full contact, discard the slips because they are
worn, crushed or otherwise distorted. Cut off the
d. After the slips have been set, hold them firmly toes of discarded slips so they cannot be
around the pipe as it is raised. they should be refurbished and used again. If the results of the
removed carefully to prevent damage to the second test indicate top contact only, the master
paper. brushing and/or bowls are worn and should be
inspected for replacement.
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WORN TOTARY
TABLE BORE
Solid Body Master Bushings
Figure 77
Worn Rotary Table Bore A second and less expensive solution would be to
New Standard API Split Master Bushing replace the split master bushing with a solid
Rotary Table Wear master bushing which does not depend on the
Figure 75 rotary bore for support. The solid master bushing
will contain the complete load of the string (and has
The increased gap at the bottom, between the a capacity of 500 tons).
master bushing halves, and the lack of slip support
shown in Figure 75, is not caused by wear in the
master bushing, but by wear in the ID of the rotary
table.
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Figure 80 shows a solid master bushing that has
NEW WORN been sent in for repair. The first thing that can be
noticed is that the bowls are together at the top and
open at the bottom. This condition means there is
wear on the back of the bowls and inside of the
outer hull.
10-1/8 in.
(257 mm)
NEW
10-5/8 in
22 in. (559 mm) NEW
(270 mm)
MAX. 22-3/16 in. (563 mm) WORN
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ID of the outer hull were in good condition, the slips
would still have good support and proper contact
with the drill pipe. Even though there would not be
damage to drill pipe, deformities in the drill collar
would still occur.
HARD
BANDING 12-3/4 in. NEW WORN
(324 mm)
NEW
INCORRECT REDUCED
10-5/8 in.
TAPER CUT BY BACK UP
(270 mm) WORN
TOOL JOINT
0.032 in.
(0.81 mm)
MAX
Comparison
of New and Worn Hinged Master Bushing
New and Worn Pin Drive Bushings Figure 85
Figure 84
In recent years, due to the introduction of larger
Pin-Drive Solid Master Bushing Inspection rotaries, a new hinged 37-1/2 inch master bushing
has come into the market. The throat and outer hull
Figure 84 compares new and worn conditions for a wear measurements are the same as for the
pin drive master bushing and the effects on slip extended bowl. A new wear zone must be
support. The API specification for the throat considered - the hinge pin. Maximum suggested
measurement is 10-1/8 inches (257 mm). However, wear is .032 inch (0,8 mm). Beyond this point,
the maximum allowable wear has increased to 10- conditions similar to wear in the ID of the rotary on
7/8 inch (276 mm) limit is to avoid damage to drill a split square drive master bushing will exist,
collar slips which were designed for the shorter allowing the bushing halves to separate and reduce
taper of the square drive master bushing. Notice slip back-up area. Use bar at the hinged section to
that the toe of the slip has pulled aqay from the drill move the bushing back and forth, to determine
pipe. This is due to the combination of wear in the wear. maximum movement should not exceed 1/16
throat area and the outer hull. If the inch (1,6 mm).
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Pin Drive Master Bushing with Worn I.D. Bowl with Maximum Throat Wear
Figure 86 Figure 88
REDUCED SLIP BACKUP
Figure 86 shows a pin drive master bushing that
has been sent in for repair. As With the square
drive bushing, the obvious problem is that the 9 in.
bowls are together at the top and open at the (229 mm)
WORN
bottom. 12-3/4 in.
(324 mm) HARD
NEW BANDING
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Inspecting the hull shows there is no measurable Drive hole bushing replacement
wear in the ID of the upper portion. However, wear
can easily be seen at the point where the hull After a period of time, the drive holes in the MSPC
extends below the bowls. and MPCH master bushing will become deformed
and the bushings in these holes will need
With the drill pipe tight against one side of the replacement.
table, the hard band area of the box will hit the
taper 4 inches (101,6 mm) above the throat. the a. Place new drive hole bushings in a freezer.
hard band will grind the bowl and cut a second
taper. b. Cut the worn bushing top to bottom with a torch
in two places about 180° apart. Drive out the
pieces from the mud drain hole.
TO REPLACE
DRIVE HOLE BUSHING:
TORCH CUT 2 PLACES
180° APART AND DRIVE
OUT FROM DRAIN HOLE
Drive Hole
Bushing Removal
Figure 93
c. Clean out the drive holes, remove any rust and
Measuring Wear in Hull lower ID deburr the top edge.
Figure 91
In Figure 91 lower ID wear is being measured, and d. Preheat the master bushing body around the
the reruslt is 19-3/16 inches (487 mm) or 3/16 inch drive hole bushing area to 400-450° F(204.4-
(5 mm) of wear, which is the recommended 232.2° C).
maximum allowable wear.
DRIVE IN BUSHING
UNTIL FIRMLY SEATED
Drive Hole
Bushing Replacement
Figure 94
SQUARE
11 in. DRIVE
(279 mm) MASTER
BUSHING SDXL
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Varco DCS Drill Collar Slips
VARCO NO. 3 BOWL Varco DCS slips provide superior holding power
under all conditions. Each segment, manufactured
from a rugged drop forging, has an extra long back
to give maximum support to the circular button
gripping elements. Full wrap-around design
compensates for irregularities in wear. Circular
16-1/2 in. buttons hold against load from all directions to
(419 mm) assure positive holding and slip setting. Drill collar
slips are flat on top to accommodate the MP
Clamp.
SLIP
HANDLE
SEGMENT
DCS-Multi-Segment Drill Collar Slips
CENTER
CENTER
Figure 102
HANDLE- RETAINING RETAINING
INTERMEDIATE COTTER SCREW
HANDLE
LEFT HANDLE
HANDLE PIN RIGHT
W/COTTER PIN
& WASHER HANDLE
PIN
SLIP SEGMENT
LEFT SLIP
SEGMENT HINGE PIN
HINGE PIN RIGHT CIRCULAR
W/COTTER PIN BUTTONS
HANDLE-
L&R
SDXL
RETAINING RING
BODY
SEGMENT
Rotary Slip Set Parts
Figure 101
DCS-Multi-Segment Drill Collar Slips Parts
Figure 103
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HANDLE-
L&R
HANDLE
INTERMEDIATE BODY
SEGMENT
CMS-XL
CP-S
CMS-XL-Casing Slips
Figure 105 CP-S-Conductor Pipe Slips
Figure 108
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Multipurpose safety clamp HANDLE SCREW PIN BUSHING
SCREW
The MP Multipurpose Safety Clamp provides safe SCREW PIN
handling of all typesof flush joint pipe, liners and
drill collars during makeup, breakout and setting
SIDE
through the rotary table. The MP Clamp can be
THRUST BARS
adapted to act as an elevator shoulder whenever
the necessity arises, or fitted with lifting eyes to WASHER
LINK
handle large diameter pipe. This provides a
convenient and safe method of handling surface MAKEUP
pipe, drilling risers and other types of large NUT
diameter tubular products during installation. The
MP Clamp can also be inverted and fitted with LINK PIN
holddown lugs for use in all types of snubbing
operations. Interchangeable handles, lifting eyes, LATCH LINK
and holddown lugs are forged and heat-treated Safety Clamp parts
steel for maximum durability and long life. Figure 111
See also page 87.
Slip inserts
Varco rotary slips, drill collar and casing slips are
uniquely designed to provide even distribution of
load on pipe. Varco inserts fall midway between the
two extremes of high ratio and low ratio in pounds
per linear inch of contact. The rotary slip insert
gripping dies have a 0.01 inch (.25 mm) wide flat
on the top of each tooth. This flat will peen, rather
than cut, the metal of the pipe, which reduces
potential stress risers.
Multi-Purpose Safety Clamp
Figure 109 Varco Gripping Dies Last Longer. After machining,
the gripping dies must pass a rigorous inspection,
then they are heat treated and brought to a
hardness of 58062 Rockwell C., to ensure
CASE longevity.
MP Complete With
Case and Wrench
DIE CARRIER
GRIP DIE
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The industry has had many accidents caused by Proper use of Rotary Slips
slips being set on moving pipe. The drill pipe must
be stopped completely before the slips are set on
the pipe. The driller should look at the weight
indicator to see that he is holding the full load. If the
bit should hit a ledge which supports part of the
weight of the string, when the elevator is removed
the pipe could be jarred free and the full shock load
dumped on the slips. When the shock load hits the
slips, the drill string acts like a rubber band. A Pipe too large
Pipe too small
15,000 foot (4572 m) string of 4-1/2 inch drill pipe EXCESSIVE
can stretch approximately 38 feet (11 m). The RIBS RIBS STRESS
string will start to bounce and could cause the slips CRACKED CRACKED PLACES
to be thrown out of the rotary table; then the pipe ON SLIP
will be dropped in the hole. If the pipe does not go DEFORMED BODY AND
in the hole and the slips do hold, another problem INSERTS
could occur; the drill pipe is could be permanently
deformed and cracked just below the slips,
resulting in wash-outs.
OVERSTRESSED OR
’’STRETCHED’’PIPE
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Cleaning and Lubrication
Maintenance
LOCK ASSY
Surfaces that Require Dressing
Figure 118
RETAING PIN
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GREATLY Webs and toes of slips can develop cracks from
REDUCED SLIP BACKS excessive wear or from use in a badly worn
GRIPPING WORN & BENT bushing. If cracks are present, destroy the slips and
AREA remove them from the site. If cracked slips are kept
in service, parts could break off and fall into the
hole.
SLIP SEGMENT
1/8 - 3/16 in. (3-5 mm)
Checking Slip Segments MAX. CREARANCE
Figure 120
Placing a straight edge against the backs and
inside face of the slips will indicate if they are bent
or worn. A good slip back is straight, smooth, and
well greased.
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PS-15 and PS-16
Spring Slip Assemblies
Another Varco Innovation to improve Efficiency
and Reduce Crew Fatigue.
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Summary
Properly maintained master bushing and rotary
slips can prevent premature damage to drill pipe.
Normal maintenance is frequently forgotten
because of the durability of Varco BJ. equipment.
Many times the first inkling of a problem is when an
inspection reveals damaged drill pipe. Knowing the
maximum limits of master bushing wear and what
to look for when inspecting rotary slips can go a
long way toward preventing drill pipe damage in the
slip area.
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SECTION III
TECHNICAL DATA
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Technical Data Technical Data
Table of Contents Table of Tables
Page Table Page
Subject Number Number Title Number
Metric Conversion Factors ................................... 49 TD-1. Measurement of a New Square Kelly ....... 50
Abbreviations Commonly Used............................ 49 TD-2. Square Kelly end Connections ................. 50
Kellys ................................................................... 50 TD-3. Measurement of a New Hex Kelly ............ 51
Kelly Bushings ..................................................... 52 TD-4. Hex Kelly end Connections ...................... 51
Master Bushings .................................................. 64 TD-5 HDP and HDS Kelly Bushing Parts........... 54
Rotary Slips ......................................................... 76 TD-6. HDP and HDS Roller Assy ....................... 57
TD-7. HDP and HDS Rollers Only ...................... 57
Drill Collar Slips ................................................... 81 TD-8. 4KRVS Roller Assy .................................. 57
CMS-XL Casing Slips ........................................... 84 TD-9. 4KRVS Roller Only................................... 58
CP-S Conductor Pipe Slips .................................. 85 TD-10. 4KRBM Roller Assy ................................. 58
Multi-Purpose Safety Clamp ................................ 86 TD-11. 4KRS and 4KRP Kelly Bushing Parts ....... 59
PS-15 Spring Slip ................................................ 89 TD-12. 4KRVS and4KRP Roller Assy................... 60
Appendix.............................................................. 90 TD-13. MDS and MDP Kelly Bushing Parts ......... 62
TD-14. Rotary Table Dimensions ......................... 64
TD-15. Insert Bowl Dimensions........................... 64
Technical Data TD-16.
TD-17.
Master Bushing Dimensions....................
MSS Master Bushing Parts......................
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67
List of Figures TD-18. MSS Master Bushing
Ordering Information ............................... 68
TD-19. MSPC Master Bushing Parts ................... 69
Figure Page TD-20. MSPC Ordering Information .................... 70
Number Title Number TD-21. MPCH Master Bushing Parts ................... 72
TD-22. MPCH Ordering Information .................... 72
TD-1. Square Kelly............................................. 50 TD-23. Master Bushings and Insert Bowls .......... 73
TD-2. Hex Kelly.................................................. 51 TD-24. Casing Bushings and Insert Bowls........... 75
TD-3. 20 HDP Roller Kelly Bushing ................... 52 TD-25. Hinged Casing Spiders and Insert Bowls . 75
TD-4. 27 HDP Roller Kelly Bushing ................... 53 TD-26. SDS Rotary Slips Ordering Information... 76
TD-5. HDS Roller Kelly Bushing ........................ 53 TD-27. SDS Rotary Slips Parts............................ 76
TD-6. Roller Assembles and Part....................... 56 TD-28. SDML Rotary Slips Ordering Information 77
TD-7. MDP Roller Kelly Bushing........................ 61 TD-29. 3-1/2 and 4-1/2 Inch SDML Parts............ 78
TD-8. MDS Roller Kelly Bushing........................ 61 TD-30. 5 and 5-1/2 Inch SDML Parts .................. 78
TD-9. API Rotary Table Openings ...................... 64 TD-31. SDXL Rotary Slips Ordering Information. 79
TD-10. API Insert Bowls ...................................... 64 TD-32. 3-1/2 and 4-1/2 Inch SDXL Parts............. 80
TD-11. Master Bushing Dimensions.................... 65 TD-33. 5 and 5-1/2 Inch SDXL Parts ................... 80
TD-12. MSS Master Bushings ............................. 67 TD-34. DCS-S Drill Collar Slips Parts .................. 82
TD-13. MSPC Master Bushings ........................... 69 TD-35. DCS-R Drill Collar Slips Parts .................. 82
TD-14. MPCH Master Bushings........................... 71 TD-36. DCS-L Drill Collar Slips Parts................... 82
TD-15. SDS Rotary Slips ..................................... 76 TD-37. DCS Ordering Information ....................... 83
TD-16. SDML Rotary Slips .................................. 77 TD-38. Circular Buttons for Drill Collar Slips ....... 83
TD-17. SDXL Rotary Slips ................................... 79 TD-39. CMS-XL Casing Slips
TD-18. DCS Drill Collar Slips ............................... 81 Ordering Information ............................... 84
TD-19. CMS-XL Casing Slips............................... 84 TD-40. CMS-XL Casing Slips Parts ..................... 84
TD-20 CP-S Conductor Pipe Slips ...................... 85 TD-41. CP-S Ordering Information ...................... 85
TD-21. MP Safety Clamp ..................................... 86 TD-42. Circular Buttons for Casing and
TD-22. MP Safety Clamp Parts ............................ 87 Conductor Pipe Slips ............................... 85
TD-23. MP Safety Clamp ..................................... 88 TD-43. MP Safety Clamp Ordering Information ... 86
TD-24. Spring Slip............................................... 89 TD-44. MP Safety Clamp Parts ............................ 87
TD-25. Galling ..................................................... 91 TD-45. PS-15 Ordering Information .................... 89
TD-26. Pipe Cup Failure....................................... 92
TD-27. Pipe Flat Failure ....................................... 92
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48
METRIC CONVERSIONS
Metric conversions thruout this handbook conform
to the Systeme Internationale (SI) metric
equivalents.
ABBREVIATIONS
°C - Celsius or Centigrade
dia. - diameter
°F - Fahrenheit
ft - foot or feet
hex - hexagon or hexagonal
ID - inside diameter
in. - inch(es)
kg - kilogram(s)
lb - pound(s)
m - metre(s)
mm - millimetre(s)
no. - number
OD - outside diameter
oz - ounce(s)
P/N - part number
qty. - quantity
sq - square
w/ - with
wt - weight
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Kellys
Kellys are manufactured with one of two basic configurations - square or hexagonal. The size of a kelly is
determined by the distance across the drive flats (See Figure TD-1 and TD-2).
API kellys are manufactured in two standard lengths: (1) 40 feet (12.2 metres) overall with a 37 foot (12
metres) working space or (2) 54 feet (16.5 metres) overall with a 51 foot (15.5 metres) working space.
Square Kelly
50
Hex Kelly
51
Roller kelly bushings
52
HDS Heavy duty square drive roller kelly
bushing.
Figure TD-5
53
Table TD-5 Parts List for Varco Type 20 HDP, and 27 HDP, HDS, Roller Kelly Bushings
(Continued)
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(Continued)
Table TD-5 Varco Tyype HDS and HDP Roller Kelly Bushings
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Roller assemblies and parts
HDP & HDS
4KRBM
BEARING 1312
BEARING 5218
V-ROLLER V-ROLLER
FLAT ROLLER FLAT
SLEEVE BEARING 1326 ROLLER
OPTIONAL
THRUST WASHER 3618 THRUST WASHER 2912
W/O-RINGS & LOCK PIN ROLLER PIN
2910
ROLLER PIN 3609
4KRVS
SLEEVE
BEARING 1422
OPTIONAL
V-ROLLER
FLAT ROLLER
BEARING 1412
V-ROLLER
FLAT ROLLER
1312
1210 1208 1311
1605 1313
or 1505
50924 1316
1506
Roller Assemblies and Parts for Heavy Duty Roller Kelly Bushings
Figure TD-6
56
57
58
59
Table TD-12 4 KRS 20-4KRP and 27-4KRP, Complete Roller Assemblies
* Note: Rollers, Bearings and Wipers for Varco HDP, HDS, 4KRS and 4 KRP Kelly Drive Bushings
are interchangeable
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17 and 20-MDP Medium Duty MDS Medium Duty Square Drive
Figure TD-7 Figure TD-8
MDP-Dimensional data
61
Table TD-13 Varco Type MDS, 17 MDP, and 20 MDP Roller Kelly Bushings Parts List
(Continued)
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(Continued)
Table TD-13 Varco Type MDS, 17 MDP, and 20 MDP Roller Kelly Bushings Parts List
* Recommended Spares include two wiper rubbers for each size kelly for bushings with wiper assemblies.
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Master bushings
64
MDSP
PIN DRIVE
MSS MSPC
SQUARE PIN
DRIVE DRIVE
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Table TD-16 Varco Rotary Table Master Bushings
*API STANDARD
VARCO SOLID
**17-3/16 inch (437 mm)
** 20-1/8 inch (511 mm)
** 27-3/8 inch (695 mm)
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For 20-1/2 in. Tables For 27-1/2 in. Tables
17-1/2 thru 27-1/2 MSS Solid Body Square Drive Master Bushings
Figure TD-12
Note: * No locking device is used for the insert bowl of these two sizes.
When ordering or requesting quotation, please specify make, size and type of rotary table.
Note: ** Special API extended insert bowl for round trips only.
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Table TD-18 17-1/2 thru 27-1/2 Solid Body Square Drive Master Bushing (MSS) Ordering Information
68
For 23, 26 and 27-1/2 In. tables - For 20-1/2, 21, and 22-1/2 in. tables-
Shown with API extended insert bowl no. 3 Shown less insert bowls.
Uses Varco 27 HDP or 27 KRP Kelly Bushings Uses Varco 20 HDP and 20 4KRP Kelly
20-1/2 thru 27-1/2 MSPC Solid Body Pin Drive Master Bushings
Figure TD-13
(Continued)
69
(Continued)
Note: Split Pin Drive Master Bushing for 27-1/2 In. Rotary Tables
available on Special order only... P/N 5429
(Continued)
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(Continued)
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Table TD-21 MPCH Parts List
Note: When ordering or requesting quotation, please specify size, make and model of rotary table.
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Table TD-23 Master Bushings and Insert Bowls
Al Dimensions in Inches
(Continued)
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(continued)
Al l Dimensions in Inches
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Table TD-24 Casin Bushings and Insert Bowls
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Rotary slips
API BOWL
SQUARE
11 in.
DRIVE
(279 mm)
MASTER
BUSHING
76
VARCO
NO. 3 BOWL API BOWL
77
Table TD-29 3-1/2 and 4-1/2-in. SDML Parts List
78
VARCO NO. 3 BOWL
16-1/2 in.
(419 mm)
79
Table TD-32 4-1/2 and 5 in. SDXL Parts List
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Drill collar slips
HANDLE-
RETAINING COTTER RETAINING SCREW
INTERMEDIATE
HANDLE PIN
HINGE PIN
CIRCULAR BUTTONS
HANDLE-L&R
BODY SEGMENT
81
Table TD-34 DCS-S Drill Collar Slip Parts List
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Table TD-37 DCS Ordering Information
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Casing slips
HANDLE-
L&R
HANDLE-
INTERMADIATE BODY
SEGMENT
13-1/2 in.
HANDLE (343 mm)
PIN
RETAINING
SCREW CIRCULAR
CMS-XL HINGE PIN BUTTONS
CMS-XL Casing Slips Parts
CMS-XL Casing Slip
Figure TD- 19 CMS-XL Casing Slips Grip Length
Table TD-39 CMS-XL Ordering Information
84
CP-S Conductor Pipe Slip
Figure TD-20
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CASE
MP Complete With
Case and Wrench
DIE CARRIER
GRIP DIE
HAMMER
WRENCH
ROLL
SPRING
PIN
Multipurpose Carrier With Gripping
Safety Clamp Die Parts Disassembled
LINK ASSEMBLY
Carrier With Gripping
Die Assembled in Link
MP-Multipurpose Safety Clamp
Figure TD-21
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SCREW PIN BUSHING
HANDLE SCREW
SCREW PIN
SIDE
BARS
THRUST
LINK
WASHER
MAKEUP
NUT
LINK PIN
LATCH LINK
Safety Clamp Parts
Figure TD-22
Table TD-44 MP Ordering Information
AR = As Required
Opt = Optional
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Pipe Handle
Latch jaw
All movement
restriction dowel
Remove the dowel
pins must be clear
pin of the latch jaw
of the locating
shoulders on the
Adjustment
connecting links
Link Handle
Link part number 3307 Handle part number 3305
Total clearance “A” 0.04 Total clearance “A” 0.04
Pin dia. New Max. 0.872 Pin dia. New pin 0.872
Bore dia. New Max. 0.895 Bore dia. New max. 0.895
Bore dia Worn max. 0,905 Bore dia. Worn max. 0,905
Insert carrier
Latch
Link part number 3307
Total clearance “A” 0.04
Pin dia. New Max. 0.872
Bore dia. New Max. 0.895
Bore dia Worn max. 0,905 Insert Maximum clearance “B”
insert carrier/insert: 0.04”
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Spring slip assemblies
SLIPS SET
19 in.
(483 mm)
11 in.
(279 mm)
GRIP
LENGTH
16-1/2 in.
(533 mm)
SLIP
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Appendix
Cleaning and Lubrication 3. When applying line pull, do not jerk the
(thread Compounds) tongs.
Stabbing and spinning The Drill Stem 1. Inspect threads and shoulder for any
damage.
DO NOT ALLOW THE ENDS OF THE PIN TO 2. Clean and Lubricate as indicated above.
STRIKE THE BOX SHOULDERS. THE
SHOULDER MUST NOT BE NICKED OR 3. Walk in or slowly rotate joints together.
OTHERWISE DAMAGED. Before spinning the pipe,
make sure connections are in alignment. Do not 4. Makeup to recommended torque.
rotate the pipe too fast, especially when wobbling
or binding occurs. 5. Breakout and slowly spin out.
Extra care is necessary when a power-operated
spinner is used.
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Breaking and Spinning-out Hole Deviations
The Drill Stem
Directional wells or doglegs caused by hole angle
When breaking out the joint, use both tongs (when or direction change, often contribute to drill pipe
tongs are used). fatigue. If doglegs are present, it is a good practice
Always follow these steps: to string ream the dogleg area. The portion of the
string immediately above the drill collars is most
1. Do not let the end of the pipe strike the box likely to suffer fatigue failure. These joints should be
shoulder. marked, inspected more frequently, and moved up
the hole each trip. A shallow dogleg in a deep hole
2. Come out of the hole on a different break can cause as much damage as a severe dogleg,
each trip so that every connection con be due to the high tension load at the top of the drill
periodically broken and its condition and string.
torque checked.
Drill Stem Tests
3. When standing the pipe back, be sure the
set back area is clean where the pin will When emptying the pipe, the bottom joints are
rest. subject to collapse from the pressure of the drilling
fluid. Consult an expert or the API/ADC tables for
Limitations on The Drill Stem maximum external pressures. When using plastic
coated pipe, limit testing to as brief a period as
possible to minimize errosion damage to the
Cautions coating. DO NOT TEST IN H2S ENVIRONMENTS
WITHOUT EXPERT ADVICE.
1. Most drill pipe failures are a result of
fatigue. Drill pipe should be routinely Troubleshooting The Drill Stem
inspected for fatigue cracks.
(Remember, damaged pins or boxes mean two
2. Notches from stamps, grooves, tong joints of pipe must be removed.)
marks, junk cuts, etc. on the drill pipe will
accelerate fatigue and failure. A. DRY OR MUDDY CONNECTION-(no
lubricant when broken out)- is positive
3. Remove damaged pipe from the drill string indication of damaged shoulders which will
immediately. result in a washout.
4. Never guess at makeup torque, pipe grade, B. GALLED SHOULDER. Galls 180° apart are
size, weight or tool joint type. LOOK IT UP! indications of insufficient makeup torque
resulting in wobble and thread section
failure.
Corrosion
91
C. GRAY RING ON OUTSIDE OF
SHOULDERS is indication of insufficient
makeup torque.
92
Notes
93
Notes
94
Notes
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