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03.38.10.1110
NS-1™ Number: NS 03.38.10.1110
Revision Date: January 2013
Equipment Name: DRILL COLLARS
Manufacturer: GENERAL
Model/Type: TYPICAL VARIOUS
Material Group: LOW ALLOY STEEL
Service: NON-SOUR

Rev Date Description Change Note

01 08/92 SUPPLEM. REQ.’S, PART 4, RENUMBERED
APPLICABLE PARA’S AND ADDED TITLES
02 01/95 REF. SUPPLEMENTARY REQ. PARA 2; ADDED 3
NEW SUB-PARA’S ON COLD WORK ’CW’ STAMP,
BENCHMARK & NOTE. PARA 2 & 4.4 REPLACED API
RP 7G WITH ISO 10407, ADDED ELEVATOR RECESS
03 11/04 FORMAT CHANGE
04 06/07 MINOR HEADER AND FRONT PAGE ADJUSTMENT
05 01/13 INTERNAL REVIEW

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SCOPE
This GENERAL NS-1™ specifies the minimum quality and inspection requirements applied to wrought Low Alloy
Steel Drill Collars, covering the following types:

1. Cylindrical (slick) drill collars

2. Cylindrical (slick) drill collar pup joints
3. Drill collars with slip recess
4. Spiral drill collars
5. Spiral drill collar pup joints

It applies to:

• All operating temperatures

• Non-SOUR service conditions
• All drill collar sizes

This equipment shall conform to the requirements of API Spec.7-1 (ISO 10407-1), API Spec 7-2 (ISO 10407-2)
and the requirements of this NS-1™. If in conflict the requirements of this NS-1™ shall prevail.

Design verification, approval and other design related parameters are specifically excluded from this NS-1™.

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are supplementary to and shall be applied in conjunction with the quality subspecifi-
cations called out in the matrix of this NS-™1 Specification.

1. WELDING

No fabrication or repair welding shall be performed.

2. THREADED CONNECTIONS AND RECESSES

2.1 The thread roots of all API rotary connections NC38 and larger shall be cold rolled after final
machining.

2.2 All API rotary pin connections NC38 and larger, shall be provided with a stress relief groove to API
Spec. 7-2 latest revision.

2.3 All box connections NC38 and larger shall be provided with a stress relief feature which may be either
external or internal (e.g. API style, Drilco style, ’bore-back’).

2.4 All stress relief features and radii of the upper shoulders of the slip and elevator recesses shall be cold
worked after final machining. All connections which have been cold worked shall be marked by
stamping the connection with a circle enclosing the letters ’CW’ as specified in API Spec. 7-2 latest
revision.

2.5 All new rotary connections shall be provided with a benchmark (this does not apply to pin
connections having a stress relief groove) in accordance with the requirements of ISO 10407-2, latest
revision as a minimum. The preferred form of the benchmark is an indicator which provides a 360°
reference around the connection. This type of benchmark is superior to the API one, in that it reveals
not only the extent of refacing but also how perpendicular the refaced seal is to the pipe’s axis.

Note: Various manufacturers can provide the preferred 360° benchmark form. The purchaser should confirm this
with the supplier prior to manufacture.

3. MATERIAL TESTING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 10.1 & Sub-Spec. 10.4)
3.1 Chemical Analysis
Chemical analysis shall be carried out on a heat basis, demonstrating conformance to the
manufacturer’s applicable material specification for all elements tabulated.

3.2 Tensile Testing

Tensile testing to ASTM A370 shall as a minimum, establish yield strength, tensile strength,
elongation and reduction in area on a heat/heat treatment lot basis.

Test specimens shall be taken from a location as per API Spec. 7-1.

3.3 Impact Testing

The Charpy ’V’ notch energy level shall be 42 joules (31 ft.lbf.) minimum average of three test
specimens tested at room temperature. No individual value shall be less than 32 joules (24 ft.lbf.).

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Three longitudinal impact test specimens per heat/heat treatment lot of material shall be taken from
at least one (1) inch below the O.D. surface of the material.

3.4 Hardness Testing

Through thickness hardness verification shall be carried out on the wrought material, applying the
sampling basis indicated below. Measurements shall be taken at room temperature on a radial cross
section as indicated in Appendix 1.

Pre-heat treated bar stock or mechanical tubing shall have a test specimen taken at least one radius
from the end of each bar/tube.

When drill collars are rough machined (O.D. and I.D.) prior to final heat treatment, hardness tests
shall be carried out on a heat/heat treatment lot basis using a test sample of similar O.D. and I.D.
dimensions (taken at a location of max. wall thickness of a rough machined body). The length of the
test sample shall be at least equal to the sample O.D. the cross section specimen shall be taken at
mid length.

All hardness test results taken on a single cross section shall be within a range of 6 HRC points, with
no single value below 30 HRC (285 BHN). The absolute values shall meet the manufacturer’s
material specification.

4. DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 90.1)
4.1 Drill Collar Bore Concentricity
When boring of the drill collar bar is carried out from both ends, the match point shall be located
and checked for eccentricity by means of ultrasonic examination carried out to the manufacturer’s
documented procedures. The circumference of the drill collar shall be inspected at the step location.

The variation in wall thickness across the step shall not exceed 1.6 mm (1/16"). Steps within the
above acceptance criteria shall be dressed to a smooth finish.

The bore at each end shall be concentric with the centreline, eccentricity shall not exceed 1.6 mm
(1/16").

4.2 Drill Collar Straightness

Drill collar straightness shall be in accordance with API Spec. 7-1. Deflections of up to 10 mm in
2500 mm (1/2" in 10’) may be corrected by cold pressed straightening with stress relieving at
manufacturer’s option.

Deflections of over 10 mm in 2500 mm (1/2" in 10’) shall be corrected by press straightening at

540°C to 570° C (1000°F to 1050°F) followed by stress relieving at the same temperature.

4.3 Spiral Grooves

Spiral grooving, when applicable, shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification,
however, the loss of mass due to spiral grooving shall not be more than 4% of the mass of a
cylindrical (slick) drill collar.

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4.4 Slip and Elevator Recess

The location and dimensions of the slip and elevator recesses shall be as specified in ISO 10407,
latest revision.

5. FUNCTIONAL TESTING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 130.1)
Functional testing shall be carried out to the manufacturer’s specifications but shall include as a minimum, a drift
test of the bore of each drill collar as per API Spec. 7-1.

6. MARKING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 20.3)
6.1 In addition to the marking requirements of API Spec. 7-1, each drill collar shall be provided with a
recess located on the O.D. two feet (2 ft) below the rotary box connection.

6.2 The recess shall be stamped in accordance with the requirements of Sub- Spec. 20.3.

6.3 Size of the recess shall be in accordance with API Spec. 7-1.

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MATRIX
Equipment Name: Drill Collars
Specification: 03.38.10.1110
Manufacturer: General
Model/Type: Various
Material Group: Low Alloy Steel
Service: Non-Sour

D.C. Cylindrical (Slick)

Class: B, C, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.2.2 Material Certificates – Assembly Certificate
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One
Hundred Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard –
Relevant Indications
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.5.1.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Technique – Applied Techniques/Conditions
50.5.2.3 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Required Extent – One Hundred Percent
50.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Acceptance Standard – Acceptable Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
130.1 Functional Testing – General
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General
170.1 Boxing/Packing/Marking – General
180.1.3 Quality Documentation for Non-Welded Products

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D.C. Pup Joint Cylindrical

Class: B, C, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.2.2 Material Certificates – Assembly Certificate
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One
Hundred Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard –
Relevant Indications
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.5.1.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Technique – Applied Techniques/Conditions
50.5.2.3 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Required Extent – One Hundred Percent
50.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Acceptance Standard – Acceptable Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
130.1 Functional Testing – General
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General
170.1 Boxing/Packing/Marking – General
180.1.3 Quality Documentation for Non-Welded Products

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D.C. with Slip Recess

Class: B, C, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.2.2 Material Certificates – Assembly Certificate
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One
Hundred Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard –
Relevant Indications
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.5.1.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Technique – Applied Techniques/Conditions
50.5.2.3 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Required Extent – One Hundred Percent
50.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Acceptance Standard – Acceptable Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
130.1 Functional Testing – General
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General
170.1 Boxing/Packing/Marking – General
180.1.3 Quality Documentation for Non-Welded Products

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D.C. Spiral Grooved

Class: B, C, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.2.2 Material Certificates – Assembly Certificate
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One
Hundred Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard –
Relevant Indications
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.5.1.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Technique – Applied Techniques/Conditions
50.5.2.3 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Required Extent – One Hundred Percent
50.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Acceptance Standard – Acceptable Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
130.1 Functional Testing – General
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General
170.1 Boxing/Packing/Marking – General
180.1.3 Quality Documentation for Non-Welded Products

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D.C. Pup Joint Spiral Grooved

Class: B, C, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.2.2 Material Certificates – Assembly Certificate
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One
Hundred Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard –
Relevant Indications
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.5.1.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Technique – Applied Techniques/Conditions
50.5.2.3 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Required Extent – One Hundred Percent
50.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Acceptance Standard – Acceptable Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
130.1 Functional Testing – General
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General
170.1 Boxing/Packing/Marking – General
180.1.3 Quality Documentation for Non-Welded Products

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Appendices

Appendix 1

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