FMC Fluid Control

FMC Technologies Inc.

2825 West Washington
Stephenville, Texas 76401
(817) 968-2181

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ENGINEERING BULLETIN Number 102C, Rev. 9

March 2006 Page 1 of 9

FIELD MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION GUIDELINE

FMC-CHIKSAN® AND WECO® PRODUCTS USED IN
OILFIELD TEMPORARY PIPING APPLICATIONS

Caution:
As with all piping products, the service applications of FMC-Chiksan® and Weco® products
vary widely. Given the variable service conditions, the expected service life of oilfield temporary
piping can vary widely as well. In order to maximize the safe useful life of Chiksan® and
Weco® products, the end user must institute appropriate inspection procedures with due
consideration of all service conditions.

Scope:
This ENGINEERING BULLETIN describes some of the inspections and routine maintenance
currently instituted by some end users of Chiksan® and Weco® products used in oilfield
temporary piping applications. This bulletin does not include all inspections (non-destructive
and destructive) which may be appropriate at regular intervals in certain operating
environments. Each end user must evaluate and develop their own inspection and
maintenance program for the specific service conditions encountered and to fit with other
operating procedures. The program should include written supporting safety procedures for
the performed inspections, particularly pressure testing.

Specific FMC product operating and maintenance bulletins outline procedures for repacking,
greasing, care and handling, installation consideration, etc. The product maintenance and
operating instructions also detail the product description, product features, the working
pressure/temperature ratings, cautions and warnings, and other important information. These
instructions must be carefully followed. Consult factory for special applications, such as
applications with higher operating parameters than previously encountered or applications
involving external loadings not previously evaluated or any new applications with operating
parameters not clearly within the stated operating parameters of the product.
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1.0 Operational Maintenance and Inspections With Each Use

1.1 Cleaning - all fluid bores should be thoroughly flushed of working fluids and all
exterior surfaces should be cleaned after each use. All Weco® threads should
be cleaned with solvent containing a rust preventative.

1.2 Greasing - all components (swivel joints, plug valves, etc.) should be greased in
accordance with operating and maintenance instructions for that product using
the recommended grease. Operate each freshly greased piece of equipment.
Plug valves should operate smoothly and swivel joints should rotate smoothly as
described in the operating and maintenance bulletins.

1.3 Visual - visually examine Weco® female sub and nut threads for corrosion and
wear. Visually inspect Weco® packings and packing faces, Weco® wing union
hammer lugs, and detachable nut retainer ring and segments. Visually inspect
Chiksan® ball retainer plugs and retainer ring.

WARNING: If a ball retainer plug is missing, disassemble the

swivel joint and count the number of balls in each race to be
certain that exactly the correct number are installed. Incorrect
number may cause binding or excessive wear and reduced
pressure or structural capacity.

Visually inspect exteriors of all products for wear, impact damage, cracks or
other types of damage.

1.4 Sealability - some determination of seal integrity of the various components

should be made with each use. A hydrostatic pressure test, not to exceed the
maximum allowable working pressure, may be appropriate in many instances.

2.0 Scheduled Maintenance and Inspections At Each Scheduled Inspection Interval

The interval at which scheduled inspection should occur depends on several factors,
such as:

o the quality of the operational maintenance and inspection as described above.

o the frequency of equipment use.
o service conditions - working pressure, flow rates, temperatures encountered, etc.
o historical service life and maintenance for the equipment in use.

Once every six months is a commonly used inspection interval schedule for Chiksan®
and Weco® products used in oilfield temporary piping applications. However, this
service interval is specifically dependant upon the service factors listed above.

2.1 All operational maintenance and inspections as described in Section 1.0 should
be performed.

2.2 Hydrostatic Pressure Test - Chiksan® and Weco® equipment should be

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pressure tested to their full rated working pressure. Note: pressure testing
above full working pressure is not recommended and all pressure testing
must be performed in accordance with a user's approved pressure testing
safety procedure.
2.3 Erosive Wear - the wall thickness of pressure piping components must be
checked for erosion. Ultrasonic thickness gages are effective for this
measurement and the measured thickness must be compared with the
recommended minimum thickness for specific product. The rate of wear must be
analyzed to insure that the minimum wall thickness will not be violated prior to
the next scheduled inspection.
2.4 Record Keeping - products should be marked indicating pressure and erosion
tests. Keeping maintenance logs is a valuable planning tool for packing
replacement scheduling, rebuild planning and gaging erosion rates.

3.0 Rebuilding and Replacement

Chiksan® and Weco® products failing to meet inspection criteria must be replaced or
rebuilt. The Operating and Maintenance Instructions for specific products detail
rebuild procedures and detail some of the conditions which would render a product not
rebuildable.

FMC's Integrated Services offers equipment rebuilding services and can be consulted
regarding Chiksan® and Weco® rebuild criteria.
3.1 Sealability - leaks present a dangerous condition and must be corrected. Small
leaks can wash out packings, wash out threads or cut seats. Packing
replacement and rebuilding, whether performed on scheduled basis or as
required, must include thorough examination of sealing surfaces and redressing
as required.

WARNING: If any leakage is detected from FMC products, take

them from service immediately to prevent potential damage or
personal injury.
Follow product operating and maintenance bulletin procedures or consult FMC
Rebuild Service.
3.2 Deformations - products exhibiting significant deformations due to handling or
use must be carefully evaluated. Wing nuts with ears deformed to the extent that
hammer blows can no longer be made tangential or deformations which would
otherwise preclude solid makeup must be replaced.

3.3 Erosion - wall thickness measurements must be compared with minimum

allowable thickness for the specific product. Equipment with wall thickness
below the minimum allowable must be removed from service.
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Table 4.1 Minimum Eroded Wall Thickness for Various Swivel Joints
in Bend and Straight Areas (Not in Swivel Areas)

Nominal Size Model MinimumThickness

1" LS10, LS15, LSG10 0.178"

1-1/2" LS10, LS15 0.243"

2" LS10, LS15, LSG10 0.309"

LS20, LSG15 0.386"

3" HP(602) 0.292"

LS7, LS10 0.299"
TS10, TSi10 0.280"
LS15, LSG10 0.434"
TS15, TSi15 0.403”
LS20, LSG15 0.721"
TSi20 0.662"

4" FS4 (4000 CWP) 0.310"

HP6 0.381"
HPX, 0.419"
LS10 0.390"
LSG10, XHTL, HPTL 0.562"
TSi10 0.359”
Tsi15 0.517”

Minimum thickness in outer arc of bend and straight areas.

For swivel areas see Table 4.2; For male sub ends see Table 4.3
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Table 4.2 Minimum Eroded Wall Thickness Under Male Ball Race
For Various Swivel Joint Models

Min Eroded Wall

At Bottom Between
Size/Model of Race Races

1" LS10, LS15 0.104" 0.214"

1" LSG10* 0.075" 0.220"
1-1/2" LS10, LS15 0.145" 0.255"
2" LS10, LS15 0.188" 0.348"
2” LSG10* 0.142” 0.308”
2" LS20 * 0.259" 0.419"
2” LSG15* 0.221” 0.387”
3" HP 602 0.212" 0.452"
3" LS7, LS10 0.176” 0.346"
3" LS15 0.271" 0.441"
3" LSG10* 0.205" 0.445"
3" LS20 0.476" 0.816"
3" LSG15* 0.395" 0.765"
3" TS10, TS15, Tsi10, TSi15 0.268" **
3” TSi20 0.430" **
4" FS4 0.176" 0.416"
4” HP6 0.231" **
4" HPX 0.306" 0.606"
4" LS10 0.224" 0.524"
4" XHTL 0.346" 0.646"
4" LSG10* 0.255" 0.585"
4” TSi10 0.211” **
4” TSi15 0.312” **
* Minimum eroded condition at the bottom of the race is with the snap-in raceways removed
on LSG products.
** The design of the 3"/4” Triplestep and 4” HP6 are such that taking wall thickness
measurements between the races is not practical.
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Table 4.3 Minimum Eroded Wall Thickness for Detachable Wing Union
behind Male Sub

These wall thicknesses apply to a broad range of Chiksan and Weco products, including:
swivel joints, plug valves, integral pup joints, check valves, pressure relief valves, wye's,
laterals, tees, crosses and elbows.

Standard Sour Gas

Figure Service Service
Nominal Size Number Minimum Minimum

1" 1502 0.228" 0.171"

1 1/2" 1502 0.325" 0.244"

2" 602 0.131" 0.248"

1002 0.212" 0.191"
1502 0.316" 0.283"
2002 0.396" ----
2202 ---- 0.364"

3" 602 0.196" 0.411"

1002 0.332" 0.314"
1502 0.474" 0.407"
2002 0.821" ----
2202 ---- 0.754"

4" 602 (All except 4” HP6) 0.313" 0.502"

602 (4” HP6, only) 0.452" -----
1002 0.422" 0.349"
1502 (All except 4” XHTL) 0.592” 0.534”
1502 (4” XHTL, only) 0.648” -----
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Table 4.4 Minimum Eroded Wall Thickness for Pup Joints

in Tubular Area Between Sub Ends

Non-Pressure Seal Thread Pup Joints:

Standard Sour Gas
Figure Service Service
Nominal Size Number Minimum Minimum

1" (1.375” OD) 1502 0.153" 0.126"

1” (1.315” OD) 1502 0.146” 0.120”

1-1/2" 1502 0.222" 0.182"

2" 602 0.114" 0.136"

1002 0.184" ----
1502 0.246" 0.217"

3" 602 0.168" 0.200"

1002 0.270" 0.246"
1502 0.361" 0.319"

4" 602 0.200" 0.256"

1002 0.323" 0.315"
1502 0.499” 0.409”

Integral Pup Joints and Swivel Joint Hose Straight Pieces:

Standard Sour Gas
Figure Service Service
Nominal Size Number Minimum Minimum

1" 1502 0.212" 0.175"

1 1/2" 1502 0.289" 0.238"

2" (3.0" OD) 602 0.159" 0.189"

1002 0.255" ----
1502 0.364" 0.300"

2" (2.75" OD) 602 0.146" 0.173"

1002 0.233" ----
1502 0.332" 0.274"

2" (2.5" OD) 602 0.134" 0.159"

1002 0.215" ----
1502 0.306" 0.252"

2" (2.38" OD) 602 0.115" 0.136"

1002 0.184" ----
1502 0.246" 0.217"
2002 0.366" ----
2202 ---- 0.336"
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Table 4.4 Minimum Eroded Wall Thickness for Pup Joints

in Tubular Area Between Sub Ends (Continued)

Integral Pup Joints and Swivel Joint Hose Straight Pieces (Continued):

Standard Sour Gas

Figure Service Service
Nominal Size Number Minimum Minimum

3" (4.12" OD) 602 0.219" 0.259"

1002 0.350" 0.319"
1502 0.500" 0.412"

3" (3.75" OD) 602 0.193" 0.252"

1002 0.309" 0.263"
1502 0.442" 0.341"

3" (3.50" OD) 602 0.179" 0.220"

1002 0.287" 0.271"
1502 0.378" 0.350"

3” (5.41” OD) 2002 0.824" ----

2202 ---- .757"

3” (5.25” OD) 2002 0.736" ----

2202 ---- .674"

4” (5.00” OD) 602 0.240” 0.285”

1002 0.386” 0.350”

4” (5.25” OD) 1502 0.578” 0.475”

Fabricated Pup Joints:

Standard Sour Gas
Figure Service Service
Nominal Size Number Minimum Minimum

2" 2002 0.348" ---

2" 2202 --- 0.336"

3" 2002 0.783" ---

3" 2202 --- 0.757"
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Line Pipe Thread Swivel Joint Hose Tubing:

Standard
Figure Pressure Service
Nominal Size Number Rating Minimum

1" 602 6,000 0.146"

1502 10,000 0.107"

1-1/2" 602 6,000 0.096"

1502 10,000 0.155"

2" 602 6,000 0.114"

1502 10,000 0.184"

3" 602 6,000 0.156"

1502 7,500 0.207"