FOR REFERENCE ONLY

Drill Pipe Performance Characteristics © Pipe Size and Weight: 3-1/2" 13.30 EU
Pipe Grade: S-135
Range: 2
Tool Joint: 4.750 X 2.563 XT39
Pipe

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OD (in) 3.500 3.353 Torsional strength (ft-lbs) 33,400 25,900
Wall thickness (in) 0.368 0.294 Tensile strength (lbs) 488,800 381,900
ID (in) 2.764 2.764
Calculated plain end weight (lbs/ft) 12.297 9.606 80% Torsional strength (ft-lbs) 26,700 20,700
Note: Premium properties are calculated based on uniform OD and wall thickness.

Cross sectional area pipe body (in²) 3.621 2.829 Pressure capacity (psi) 24,840 23,708
Cross sectional area OD (in²) 9.621 8.829 Collapse capacity (psi) 25,404 21,626
Cross sectional area ID (in²) 6.000 6.000
Section modulus (in³) 2.572 1.991
Polar section modulus (in³) 5.144 3.982

Tool Joint (120000psi material Yield Strength) Drill pipe assembly with Grant Prideco
XT39 OD (in) 4.750 XT39 eXtreme™ Torque Connection
ID (in) 2.563

Pin tong length (in) 10.0 Adjusted weight (lbs/ft) 14.90

Box tong length (in) 15.0 Approximate length (ft) 31.62

Torsional Strength (ft-lbs) 33,200 Fluid displacement (gal/ft) 0.228

Max Recommended Make-up Torque (ft-lbs) 19,900 Fluid capacity (gal/ft) 0.309
Min Recommended Make-up Torque (ft-lbs) 10,100
Drift size (in) 2.438
Balance OD (in) 4.992
Tensile strength (lbs) 729,700
Tool joint/Drill pipe torsional ratio (New pipe) 0.99
Tool joint/Drill pipe torsional ratio (Prem pipe) 1.28
Min OD for premium class (in) 4.344

Minimum make-up is based on shoulder separation caused by bending.

Brian Christen 4/19/2002
 Torque Tension Curve: 3-1/2" 13.30 EU S-135 Premium Class Drill Pipe with
4.750 X 2.563 XT39 eXtreme™ Torque Tool Joint. Curve Based on Calculation
Method in API RP7G. Safety Factor =1.0
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 4.750 X 2.563 XT39 Tool Joint Wear

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4.75 4.63 4.50 4.38 4.25 4.13 4.00
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Tool Joint OD (in) 2.563 in ID XT39

80% 3-1/2" 13.30 EU S-135 Prem Pipe
Max Recommended Make-up Torque

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