Quality and Inspection Requirements for New and Refurbished Drilling and Well Completion Equipment

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10.37.00.2111
NS-1™ Number: NS 10.37.00.2111
Revision Date: June 2007
Equipment Name: SIDE POCKET MANDRELS ROUND AND OVAL WELDED ASSEMBLIES
Manufacturer: GENERAL
Model/Type: INTEGRAL FORGED AND WELDED SWAGE ENDS
Material Group: MEDIUM ALLOY STEEL
Service: SOUR
Rev Date Description Change Note
01 07/92 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENT 3.2 ADDED
02 11/94 REVISIONS: SCOPE PAGE – ADDED ISO UNITS, PLUS
COSMETIC TEXT CHANGES. SUPPLEMENTARY
REQ: SECTION 2, REFORMATTED. SECTION 4.2, 5.1
& 5.3 TEST PRESSURE FORMULA, DRIFT SIZES &
TORQUE UNITS REVISED IN ACC. ISO 11960 & ISO
UNITS.
03 04/04 COSMETIC CHANGES, “NACE” REFERENCES
CHANGED TO “SOUR” AND NATIONAL STANDARD
SPECIFIC SECTION REFERENCES REMOVED TO
AVOID QUOTING OUTDATED/REVISED SECTION
NUMBERS.
04 06/07 MINOR HEADER AND FRONT PAGE ADJUSTMENT

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SCOPE
This GENERAL NS-1™ specification specifies the minimum quality and inspection requirements applied to wrought
Medium Alloy Steel Side Pocket Mandrels, Round and Oval Welded Assemblies, Types – Integral Forged and
Welded Swage Ends.

It applies to:

• Sour service conditions, employing Medium alloy steel (e.g. 9Cr to 13Cr).
• All sizes and Rated Working Pressure of 20.7 MPa (3,000 psi) through 103.4 MPa (15,000 psi) inclusive.

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 Sub-
specifications of this NS-1™ specification:

1. WELDING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 30.1)

In addition to the testing requirements of ASME Section IX Article I, the weld Procedure Qualification Record
(PQR) shall include hardness testing as defined in Welding Requirements section as detailed in API Specification
16A.

Repair by welding is restricted to weld defects only.

2. MATERIAL TESTING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 10.1 & Sub-Spec. 10.4)

2.1 Chemical Analysis

Chemical analysis shall be carried out on a heat basis, demonstrating conformance to the
manufacturer’s applicable material specification for all elements contained therein.

2.2 Mechanical Testing

Mechanical testing to ASTM A370 shall, as a minimum, establish yield strength, tensile strength,
elongation and reduction in area on a heat basis, representative of any heat treatment that may have
been applied.

3. HARDNESS TESTING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 70.1)

3.1 Hardness Tests

Hardness tests shall be carried out on each finished part, and each pressure containing weld, and shall
meet the requirements of NACE MR0175.

3.2 Pre-Qualifying Hardness Testing

Finished parts which are inaccessible in the final heat treat condition may be "Pre-Qualified" using
test samples. The properties exhibited by the test samples shall represent the final heat treatment
properties of the production parts they qualify.

A single sample may be used to represent the hardness properties of the part(s) produced from the
same heat provided it satisfies the following requirements:

1. The sample may only qualify parts produced from the same heat.
2. The sample shall be representative in size and shape as the production part(s) it qualifies.
3. The sample shall be heat treated to the same heat treatment specification and in production
oven(s) clearly representative of the oven(s) that will be used for the finished parts.
4. Following heat treatment the sample shall be hardness tested and shall meet the requirements of
SOUR MR0175. Test results shall be recorded and made available on request.

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ONLY individually qualified heats may be used in manufacture.

4. HYDROSTATIC TESTING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 100.2)

Internal hydrostatic testing shall be carried out in three steps:

1. An initial pressure holding period of not less than three minutes.

2. Reduction of the pressure to zero.
3. A second pressure holding period of not less than five minutes.

The timing of the holding periods shall not start until the test pressure has stabilized, the equipment and measuring
devices have been isolated from the pressure source and the external surfaces of the Mandrel thoroughly dried.

There shall be no visible leakage or reduction in indicated pressure.

4.1 Collapse Pressure Testing

Collapse pressure testing shall be performed on "Oval Type" Mandrels. Five percent (5%) of the
order quantity with a minimum of one (1) mandrel per order shall be tested.

4.2 Test Pressures

The hydrostatic test pressure shall be calculated by applying a fibre stress value of at least 80% of
the specified minimum yield strength.

Where the test pressure is limited by the threaded end connections, it shall be calculated using the
following formula:

P = (2 . f . Yp . t) / D

Where:
P = hydrostatic test pressure, in (MPa)
f = a factor of 0.8 of specified minimum yield strength
Yp = specified yield strength for the pipe body (MPa)
t = nominal design wall thickness adjacent to thread connection (mm)
D = nominal outside diameter of the connecting thread (mm)

As a minimum, the hydrostatic test pressure shall not be less than the equipment rated working
pressure.

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5. FUNCTIONAL TESTING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 130.1)

Functional testing shall be carried out to the manufacturer’s specification but shall include the following steps as
a minimum:
5.1 Drift Testing

Each mandrel shall be externally drifted using a full length cylindrical sleeve of a suitable drift
diameter, or alternatively overall straightness/O.D. measurements shall be carried out to verify
conformance to design requirements.

Each mandrel shall be internally drifted using a cylindrical drift bar that exceeds the length of the
mandrel. Drift bar diameter shall be as specified in ISO 11960, unless otherwise specified in the
purchase order.

Each mandrel valve pocket shall be drifted using either a dummy valve designed for drifting
(combined with Hydro-testing) or a separate pocket drift bar.

A gauge cutter shall be passed through each mandrel with the mandrel in horizontal position and the
pocket in the lowest position. No "hold- ups" are accepted.
5.2 Valve Installation Test

A (dummy) valve installation and retrieval test shall be carried out on each mandrel using the
appropriate setting and retrieval tools (i.e. identical to those used in service). This test shall be
carried out with the mandrel in the horizontal plane and the valve pocket in the top position.

5.3 Torque Testing Welded Orientation Sleeves

Torque testing to a minimum of 1,360 N.m (1,000 ft.lbf) shall be carried out on welded orientation
sleeves (i.e. not required on integral sleeves). The torque loading shall be applied for a minimum of
15 seconds. Any movement shall be cause for rejection. Where possible the sleeve weld(s) shall be
visually checked for cracks following this test. Detection of any cracks shall be cause for rejection.

The above functional tests shall be carried out after all hydro-testing has been completed.

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MATRIX
Equipment Name: Side Pocket Mandrels Round and Oval Welded Assembly
Specification: 10.37.00.2111
Manufacturer: General
Model/Type: Various
Material Group: Medium Alloy
Service: Sour

Body Members
Class: A, B, D Material: Wrought Medium Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.2 Traceability – Heat Traceability
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

Internals (Excluding Valve)

Class: C, D Material: Wrought Medium Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.2 Traceability – Heat Traceability
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

Full Penetration Welds

Class: A, E
Number Title
30.1 Welding Qualifications – General
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.13.1 Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Technique
40.13.2.3 Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Required Extent -One Hundred
Percent
40.13.3 Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Acceptance Standard
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.3.1 Radiographic (RT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Technique
50.3.2.3 Radiographic (RT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Required Extent – One Hundred
Percent
50.3.3 Radiographic (RT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Acceptance Standard
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
60.3 Disposition of Defects – Repair of Weld Defects
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General –

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Fillet/Spot Welds
Class: E
Number Title
30.1 Welding Qualifications – General
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.13.1 Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Technique
40.13.2.3 Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Required Extent -One Hundred
Percent
40.13.3 Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Visual (VE) Examination of Welds – Acceptance Standard
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
60.3 Disposition of Defects – Repair of Weld Defects
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

Complete Assembly
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.2.2 Material Certificates – Assembly Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.10.1 Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing & Barstock – Technique
40.10.2.3 Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing & Barstock – Required Extent –
One Hundred Percent
40.10.3.5 Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing & Barstock – Acceptance Standard
– Maximum Permitted Relevant Indication
40.12.1 Liquid Penetrant and Visual Examination (PT + VE) of Threads – Technique
40.12.2.3 Liquid Penetrant and Visual Examination (PT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent -One Hundred
Percent
40.12.3.2 Liquid Penetrant and Visual Examination (PT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard -Relevant
Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
100.2 Hydrostatic Testing – General
130.1 Functional Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General
170.1 Boxing/Packing/Marking – General
170.2 Boxing/Packing/Marking – Critical Service (H2 S, CO2 , Low Temperature)
180.1.2 Documentation Package – Quality Documentation – Full

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