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OCTG Connections

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OCTG Connections
Oilfield tubulars require a method of joining individual lengths
together.

Transportation limitations, handling on location, and rig capacity

for running or pulling tubulars dictate that in order to install a
string that is thousands of feet in length hundreds of connections
must be made at the location.

Unfortunately every connection is effectively a potential leak

path.

So the ability of threaded connections to support string

loads and not leak cannot be over estimated.

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Service Loads
Internal Pressure – Pipes are subjected to
high internal pressures during:
 Drilling operations, loss of circulation
 Encountering high pressure formations
 Well Control events, tubing failures
 Production flow
 High pressure fraq’s or well stimulations
 Pumping cement or green cement tests

External Pressure – External pressure loads

can be encountered during:
 Drilling – Evacuated casing
 Annular leaks from internal strings
 Formation Pressures
 Cementing
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Service Loads - Tension

Tension loads can occur when:
 Running tubulars due to string weight
 Over pull for landing the string
 Pulling pipe
 Stuck strings
 Ballooning during high pressure fracturing
 Contraction when well is shut in

The effects of tension loads on connections must

be taken into consideration, particularly for
connections weaker than the pipe body.

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Service Loads – Compression

Compression loads can loads occur when:
 Running tubulars due to
 Buoyancy or stuck pipe
 Setting down hole tools
 Stuck pipe or tight spots
 Compaction due to subsidence
 String lengthening due to thermal expansion during
production
 Negative ballooning due to high external pressure

The effects of compression loads on connections

must also be taken into consideration, due to
effects on sealing

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Performance Calculations
Internal Pressure – Equation 10
f ymn  Pipe Yield Strength

PiYAPI  2 f ymn (k wall t ) / D  t  Pipe Wall Thickness
D  Pipe Diameter
k wall  Factor for API Min Wall (0.875)

Example 7” 35# Q-125 (nominal wall 0.498” wt)

PiYAPI  2 125,000  0.875  0.498  7  15,562 psi

Pipe Body Yield Strength - Equation 11
f ymn  Pipe Yield Strength
FYAPI  f ymn Ap 
Ap  Area of Pipe, Ap    4 D 2  d 2 
D  Pipe Diameter
d  Pipe inside diameter

Example 7” 35# Q-125 (nominal wall 0.498” wt)

FYAPI  125,000 10.1725  1,271,558lbs
1,271,558  1000  1,272kip
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Performance Calculations
External (Collapse) Pressure
Collapse pressure is determined by one of four equations:
• Yield Strength Collapse – Uses pipe yield strength.
• Plastic Collapse – Based on physical tests.
• Transition Collapse – Based on physical tests.
• Elastic Collapse – Based on elastic instability of steel and
Young’s Modulus (independent of material yield strength).

The equation to be used is based on the D/t ratio of the pipe body.

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Performance Calculations
API Collapse is divided into 4 categories based on D/t ratio.
Yield Plastic
Collapse Pressure

Collapse Transition
Collapse Elastic
Collapse
PYp = 2fymn[(D/t) - 1]/[(D/t)2] (theoretical formula)
Collapse

PP = fymn[Ac/(D/t) - Bc] - Cc (empirical formula)

PT = fymn[Fc/(D/t) - Gc] (empirical formula)

Reach the yield point
before collapse PE = 46.95x106/[(D/t)(D/t – 1)2]

Collapse with elastic property

Independent of YS

Collapse between plastic

Collapse with and elastic property
plastic property fyms： SMYS
A,B,C,F,G： Polynomial of fyms

D/t
Smaller OD Larger OD
Thicker WT Thinner WT
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Performance Calculations
Example 7” 35# Q-125 (nominal wall 0.498” wt)
D  7"
t  0.498"
f ymn  125,000 psi
D / t  14.056

Looking through tables 5, 6, 7 and 8 in API 5C3 section 8, you will see that this
D/t ratio for 7” 35# Q125 material falls under plastic collapse in table 6.

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Performance Calculations
Ac  Empirical constant in historical API collapse formula (49)
Bc  Empirical constant in historical API collapse formula (50)
C c  Empirical constant in historical API collapse formula (51)
Fc  Empirical constant in historical API collapse formula (52)
G c  Empirical constant in historical API collapse formula (53)
f ymn  Pipe Yield Strength

Ac  2 .8762  0 .10679  10  5 f ymn  0 .21301  10 10 f ymn  0 .53132  10 16 f ymn

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 
Ac  2 .8762  0 .10679  10 5
 
 125 ,000  0 .21301  10 6
125 ,000   0.53132  10 125 ,000   3.239
2 16 3

Bc  0 .026233  0 .50609  10  6 f ymn

 
Bc  0 .026233  0 .50609  10  6  125 ,000  0 .0895

C c   465 .93  0 .030867 f ymn  0 .10483  10  7 f ymn  0 .36989  10 13 f ymn

2 3


C c   465 .93  0 .030867  125 ,000   0 .10483  10 7
 125 ,000   0.36989  10  125 ,000   3301
2 13 3


Fc  46 .95  10 6 3 Bc / Ac  / 2  Bc / Ac  / f ymn 3 Bc / Ac  / 2  Bc / Ac   Bc / Ac  1  3 Bc / Ac  / 2  Bc / Ac 
3 2

Fc  46 .95  10  3  0 .0895 / 3 .239  / 2  0 .0895 / 3 .239  / 125 ,000 3  0 .0895 / 3 .239  / 2  0 .0895 / 3 .239   0 .0895 / 3 .239 
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 1  30 .0895 / 3 .239  / 2  0 .0895 / 3 .239  }  2 .106

2

G c  Fc Bc / Ac
G c  2 .106  0 .0895 / 3 .239  0 .0582
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Performance Calculations
API collapse Pressure

Plastic collapse pressure equation 37

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Service Loads - Triaxial

In a given string of pipe, the string and the connections are
subjected to three types of stresses depending on the loads and
location in the string
r Hoop Stress
 Radial Stress
Internal and external pressure loads

 Axial Stress Tension, compression and bending

These three dimensional (triaxial) stresses can be plotted as a Von

Mises Ellipse (VME) and compared to the pipe body.

This triaxial loading is the basis for connection testing and

qualification

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Von Mises Ellipse (VME)

Pipe Body VME Test Load Points

95% Test Load

Quadrant 2 Quadrant 1
Internal Pressure + Compression Internal Pressure + Tension

Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4
External Pressure + Compression External Pressure + Tension

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Definition of Connections
Category Feature
Non- Thread seal connection API
Premuim connections

Semi- Thread seal connection Hunting Boss

Premium with some extra GeoConn
features

Premium Connection with JFEBEAR

metal to metal Seal JFELION
VAM-TOP
VAM21
Tenaris Blue
Hydril 500

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Types of Connections

• API connections
– Threaded and coupled only – Limits on joint strength which
may be less than pipe body yield strength.
– Thread seal – Helical path sealed by lubricant is not
guaranteed to be gas tight
– No ratings for compression loads
– Eight round (8rd) has lower joint strength on casing sizes
but for upset (EUE) has joint strength equal to pipe body
– Buttress has higher joint strength than 8rd but lower
sealability
– API connections have higher stress levels compared to
shouldered premium joint (PJ) connections. This can lead
to thread galling and/or coupling failures under even mild
sour environments

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Types of Connections

• Premium connections
– Threaded and coupled – Normally equal to pipe body YS
– Integral flush or semi-flush for greater clearance
– Metal seals for gas tightness
– Torque shoulder adds seal energy and reduces hoop
stresses
– High bending and high compression up to pipe body
– Availability of dope elimination option
– High torque options
– Computer controlled make-up

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API vs. Premium Joints

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Types of Connections
• American Petroleum Institute (API) specifies Connections for Oil & Gas
industries. API connections are utilized world wide.
Designation Thread form TPI Taper
STC (Short thread & coupled ) 8 Round thread 8 1 /16
Casing LTC (Long thread & coupled ) 8 Round thread 8 1 /16
4 ½”～
20” BTC (Buttress thread & coupled ) ≤ 13 3/8” Buttress thread 5 1 /16
BTC (Buttress thread & coupled ) ≥ 16” Buttress thread 5 1/12
Tubing NUE (Non-upset end) 10 Round thread 10 1 /16
～4 ½” EUE (Upset end) 8 Round thread 8 1 /16
LTC CPLG L = 9.0"
STC CPLG L = 7.25"

7.656

STC LTC
STC CPLG LTC CPLG
center center

CPLG L = 10.0"

BTC EUE

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Joint Strength of 8 Round Threads

- Joint Strength is a very important factor for well design
- Joint Strength of 8 round threads is lower than Pipe Body Yield (PBY)
- Larger sizes have relatively lower joint strength than PBY

Table. Joint Strength of API LTC, STC

API Joint Strength
( kips )
Size Thread Grade
Pipe Body Joint strength
Yield Strength Fracture Pull-out / Body Yield
Strength Strength

4.5" x 11.6# LTC K55 183.5 211.8 179.7 0.98

7" x 26# LTC K55 415.0 541.3 401.0 0.97
9.625" x 40# LTC K55 629.6 840.7 561.2 0.89
13.375" x 61# STC K55 961.3 1,309.5 632.9 0.66

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Joint Strength of BTC Thread

Joint Strength of BTC is higher than Pipe Body Yield (PBY), but
some large size such as 13-3/8” and larger have lower Joint Strength
(JS) than Pipe Body Yield (PBY)

Table. Joint Strength of API BTC

API Joint Strength
Pipe body (kips) Joint strength
Size Thread Grade
Yield Strength Pin Coupling / Body Yield
Strength Strength
9.625" x 47# BTC L80 1,086 1,122 1,670 1.03
13.375" x 72# BTC K55 962 1,170 2,293 1.22
13.375" x 72# BTC L80 1,399 1,389 2,293 0.99
18.625" 87.5# BTC J55 1,367 1,328 3,574 0.97

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Calculation of Joint Strength

Round thread takes the lower value from the following equations

Ajp Cross section on Pin Last

engaged thread
D Pipe OD
L Engaged thread length
Yp Yield strength
Up Ultimate Tensile strength
Most of the cases failures are Jump Out
LTC LTC LTC LTC LTC LTC STC
OD in 4 1/2 4 1/2 7 7 9 5/8 9 5/8 13 3/8
Weight lbs/ft 11.6 11.6 26 26 47 47 61
WT in 0.25 0.25 0.36 1.36 0.47 1.47 0.43
Grade K55 L80 K55 L80 K55 L80 L80
Cplg OD in 5.000 5.000 7.875 7.875 10.625 10.625 14.375
Fracture kips 212 212 541 541 1,032 1,032 1,309
Pull-out kips 180 223 401 511 689 893 839
Yield kips 183 267 415 604 746 1,085 1,398
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Calculation of Joint Strength

Buttress thread takes whichever lower value of following equations

Cplg critical

Most cases Pin thread strength is lower ,

but Special clearance coupling may have Pin critical
lower coupling strength

OD in 4 1/2 4 1/2 7 7 9 5/8 9 5/8 13 3/8 13 3/8

Weight lbs/ft 11.6 11.6 26 26 47 47 68 68
WT in 0.25 0.25 0.36 1.36 0.47 1.47 0.43 0.43
Grade K55 L80 K55 L80 K55 L80 K55 L80
Cplg OD in 5.000 5.000 7.875 7.875 10.625 10.625 14.250 14.250
Fracture kips 277 291 592 641 999 1,122 1,300 1,545
Pull-out kips 409 409 1,073 1,073 1,670 1,670 2,040 2,040
Yield kips 184 267 415 604 746 1,086 1,069 1,556
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Leak Resistance of API Connections

Factors that affect leak resistance of thread seal connections
a) Thread compound (Dope )
Dope trapped in the thread gap has quite high sealability against
fluid, but limited to gas pressure

b) Thread interference
・Make up distance from hand tight to power tight
・Machining tolerance of thread pitch diameter
Hand Tight
Coupling
Pin

1. Too low interference

Make-up distance → Leakage

2. Too high interference

Thread Interference → High hoop stress on Cplg
Power Tight
or Deformation of Pin

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Leak Resistance of API Connections

When pin is made up to box, thread interference induces contact pressure on
the flanks of threads and dope trapped in the gap provides leak resistance
against internal pressure
＜8 round thread＞
Both of load and stabbing flanks contact and thread interference simply
energize contact pressure on both flanks
＜Buttress thread＞
Pin tooth moves in the groove of box thread and high contact pressure cannot
be energized
Thread form and Flank angle Height
Thread Pros Cons
engagement (deg. ) (in)

High leak Prone to

8 Round 30/30 0.071
resistance jump out

High jump
Buttress Low leak
3/10 0.062 out
resisatnce
strength

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Hoop Stress on Coupling

One of feature on API connection is that make up distance
= thread interference is same for all sizes ( from 5" to 13.375" )
Thread interference

This causes the following problems ;

- Small sizes have high hoop stress
- Large sizes do not have enough MU Distance

leak resistance
Hand tight

Power tight

Hoop Stress of API BTC Contact Pressure of API BTC

4.5"
4.5"
120,000 16,000 5.5"
5.5"
7"
7" 14,000
100,000 9.625"
9.625"
13.375"
Contact Pressure ( psi )

13.375" 12,000
Hoop stress ( psi )

80,000
10,000

60,000 8,000

6,000
40,000
4,000
20,000
2,000

0 0
0.000 1.000 2.000 3.000 4.000 5.000 0.000 1.000 2.000 3.000 4.000 5.000
Dist from cplg face ( inch ) Dist from cplg face ( inch )

These analysis were done with elastic model to show the difference clearly.
BTC were made up to the base of triangle mark
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Comparison of API v’s Premium Joint

Internal torque shoulder for
controlled make-up position Gas tight metal-to-
Hydraulic seal using and low hoop stress metal radial seal
thread compound
Non-streamlined
(Limited gas sealing)
internal profile

Negative load flank angle threads Streamlined internal

for tension > PBYS, High angle profile, reduced
stab flank for ease of running turbulence, better flow

API connection Premium Joint

Structure Thread only Thread, Seal, Shoulder

Seal mechanism Thread and Lubricant Seal individual from thread
Application Oil ・Oil （High temp. and/or High pressure well）
・Gas
Feature ・Standard product (Commodity) ・Individual development by each mill
・Interchangeability even among ・No interchangeability among PJs provided by
different mill’s product different mills

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API 8rd Connections

API 8rd connections are made up in the field using torque measuring and hopefully
torque control

Torque values for 8rd connections can be obtained from API 5C1 or from
manufacturers or tong companies

API 8rd optimum torques are roughly equal to 1% of the connection joint strength
OD Weight Grade 8rd LTC Jt. Optimum Torque
Strength
5½ 20.00 P110 548 Kips 5470 ft-lbs
7 29.00 P110 797 Kips 7970 ft-lbs
7 5/8 39.00 P110 1066 Kips 10,660 ft-lbs
9 5/8 53.50 P110 1422 Kips 14,220 ft-lbs

Optimum make up position for 8rd connections is to cover the “last scratch” or
make up to the L4 position from API 5B (next slide). This can be accomplished by
making up 3 turns past hand tight (4 ½” – 7”) or 3 ½ turns past hand tight (7 5/8”
and larger except for 9 5/8” and 10 ¾” P110 grade which should be 4 turns past
hand tight)
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API 8rd Connections

Optimum make-up position for 8rd

(API 5B)
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API BTC Connections

API BTC connections are made up in the field by position relative to
the make-up triangle on the pin end, table 9 API 5B.

API RP 5C1:
“4.4.1.b For buttress thread casing connections in sizes 4 1/2
through 13 3/8 OD, makeup torque values should be
determined by carefully noting the torque required to make up
each of several connections to the base of the triangle; then
using the torque value thus established, make up the balance
of the pipe of that particular weight and grade in the string.”

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API Connections
In General, API connections are used more for surface casing,
intermediate casing, and for tubing where pressures are lower.

API connections are readily available and can be repaired or get

accessories machined locally/globally.

API connections are machined with wider tolerance ranges than

premium joint connections so actual performances are more
variable

In many cases, API connections have lower performance properties

for tension and internal pressure than the pipe body

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Premium Connections

Semi-Flush (SF) Flush (F)

Threaded and Coupled (T&C)
Stronger in tension and Lowest in tension and
Strongest in tension and
compression, Requires Compression, Requires least
Compression. Requires larger
less hole size, No couplings hole size, No couplings
hole size, Mill make-up of couplings,
required, Stress relieving Required, Stress relieving may
Collar elevators for lifting joints
Required, Special running be required, Special running tools
No stress relieve
tools (lift subs) (lift subs)
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Selection Criteria for Premium Joints

Premium connections are normally selected based on the
application and acceptable risks
Production casing and tubing
 Production tubing in gas wells with high internal pressure
and or critical fluids (H2S, CO2)
Metal seals provide positive gas sealing
 Streamlined or flush ID reduces turbulence (corrosion,
energy loss)
Production casing
 Must act as full back to production tubing in case of
tubing failure. Connections and materials must be able
to withstand tubing pressures and fluids
Casing and tubing for horizontal wells
Must be able to accommodate high bending angles (dog
legs)
Risk tolerance
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Factors to Consider for Premium Joints

•Application
 Tubing
 Intermediate casing
 Production casing
 Liner/tieback
• Well Type
 Exploratory or
Development
• String length (weight)
• Hole Clearance
• Environment (sour,
sweet, etc)
• Special loads
 Torque
 Compression
 Bending
• Cost
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Parts of a Premium Joint

Thread area
SLIGHT DAMAGE MAY BE
REPAIRABLE

Metal to Metal seals

NO REPAIR OR DAMAGE
PERMITED

Torque shoulders
SLIGHT DAMAGE MAY BE
REPAIRABLE

ANY REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE MADE BY TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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Semi-flush Premium Joint

Two or One thread External metal seal
sections for external pressure
Box is expanded only
and stress relieved

Center torque shoulder

Internal metal seal
for internal pressure Pin is slightly swaged
only

Pipe body internal and external pressure rating

Good clearance
Joint strength ~70% to 80%

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Flush Premium Joint

External metal seal External torque shoulder

for external
pressure only

Internal metal
Single thread section
seal for internal
pressure only
Pipe body internal and external pressure rating
Best clearance
Joint strength ~60% to 65%
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API Connections Premium Connections

8rd Buttress T&C Semi-Flush Flush
T&C YES YES YES NO NO
SEAL THREAD THREAD METAL METAL METAL
GAS TIGHT NO NO YES YES YES
TORQUE SHOULDER NO NO YES YES YES
SPECIAL CLEARANCE NO NO YES N/A N/A
INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE BODY PIPE BODY PIPE BODY PIPE BODY PIPE BODY
EXTERNAL PRESSURE NO RATING NO RATING PIPE BODY PIPE BODY PIPE BODY
COMPRESSION RATING NO NO YES YES YES
BENDING RATING NO NO YES YES YES
HIGH TORQUE NO NO YES YES YES
CONTROLLED HOOP STRESS NO NO YES YES YES
DOPE FREE OPTION NO NO YES YES YES
TORQUE TURN RECOMMENDED NO NO YES YES YES

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API vs. PREMIUM CONNECTIONS

Flush Semi-flush
API 8rd API BTC T&C Premium
Premium premium
Initial Cost

Gas sealing

Tension

External pressure

Bending

High Torque

Hoop stress level

Compression

Clearance

Least attractive Most attractive

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Advantages of Premium Joints

1) Gas leak resistance

・In case of API connection (thread seal), dope trapped in the thread
gap acts as sealant against liquid such as water or oil
・But, gas has much smaller molecules than liquid, and easily
penetrate through trapped dope and cause leakage.
・To shut the gas pressure, metal to metal seal provided in Premium
Joint is required

2) Low hoop stress due to low thread interference

・Ordinary Premium Joint has thread interference half of API
connection because seal function at thread is not needed
・As result, low thread interference provides low hoop stress and
low risk of SSC.

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Fatigue Testing Premium Connections

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Fatigue Testing
FATIGUE PERFORMANCE S-N CURVE (STRESS v’s Number of Cycles
The general procedure involves.
1.Make-up the samples to the specified torque.
2.Label the strain gage locations and measure the
wall and outer diameter at each strain gage
location.
3.Fill the sample with water and install the strain
gages to monitor the fatigue strains.
4.Load the sample in the fatigue test machine.
5.Apply internal pressure.
6.Zero the strain gages.
7.Adjust the rpm of the test machine to achieve
the desired strain range.
8.Cycle until the sample leaks.
9.Mark the location of the leak and remove the
sample from the machine.
10.Break out the connector and MPI the pins to
locate cracks.

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Fatigue Testing
Enhancing Fatigue Life Through Shot Peening

Peening causes a thin layer of the surface to be placed in uniform compression. This
compressively stressed surface counteracts tensile stresses and effectively enhances fatigue
life.
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Fatigue Testing
FATIGUE PERFORMANCE S-N CURVE (STRESS v’s Number of Cycles)

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Fatigue Testing
Most failures occur in the imperfect threaded area of the pin connection as can be
seen in the photo below.

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Fatigue Testing
THROUGH WALL CRACK AT TONG MARKS OF PIN

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Connection Qualification Testing

MTS Houston Texas

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History of Industry Test Protocol and JFE’s PJ

JFE has been providing own PJ corresponding to the latest test protocol
The latest connection test protocol is API 5C5 4th Edition - published in 2017

JFELIONTM
2-3/8”〜 14”
Market in 2012 2017
JFETIGERTM
7”〜 9-7/8” 2011
Market in 2011 API 5C5 2017

ISO13679: FDIS2011
JFEBEARTM 2009
2-3/8”〜 9-5/8”
Market in 1999 ISO13679: DIS2009
ISO13679: 2002
1999 Petroleum and natural gas industries – Procedures
for testing casing and tubing connections
FOXTM 1984 EXXON MOBIL (2001)
2-3/8”〜 13-3/8” Connection Evaluation Program
Market in 1984
NAM TEO/3 (1991)
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History of Industry Test Protocol and JFE’s PJ

Chamber
Pipe for external pressure
Coupling Equivalent to
Internal 100% PBYS
Tension/
Compression Pressure

Q2 Q1
Compression Tension
Q3 Q4

End cap for connecting API

External
sample with Test frame Hydraulic jack for bending
Test frame Collapse
Pressure
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Three Type of Test Series in ISO 13679

Each test series prescribed in ISO13679 has different combined load condition
to be applied to specimens
Internal 95％ VME
Pressure

Q2 Q1
Compression Tension

Q3 Q4
API Collapse External
Pressure

Test Series A Test Series B Test Series C

Internal+External Pressure Internal Pressure Internal Pressure
Tension+Compression Tension+Compression Tension
Bend Thermal Cycles

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Comparison Between ISO 13679 & API 5C5

Test Series A (TS-A) : Test Series B (TS-B) : Test Series C (TS-C) :
Tension/Compression + Tension/Compression + Tension + Internal Pressure +
Internal/External Pressure Internal Pressure + Bending Thermal Cycle
Internal Pressure Internal Pressure Internal Pressure

Compression Tension Compression Tension Compression Tension

External Pressure External Pressure External Pressure

Properties in Test Series Applied tests Cross section area

Protocol VME
TS‐A TS‐B TS‐C for each sample for axial load
ISO13679: A or B or Calculated with
95% Ambient Ambient
2002 A→C or B→C Min. WT
Almost Calculated with
Ambient Ambient
API 5C5: 90%/ Equal Avg. WT
& & B→C→A
2017 95% → about 5% increase
Elevated Elevated
of axial load
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Comparison Between ISO 13679 & API 5C5

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Internal/External Pressure [ksi]

(1) Size 5-1/2"×26#

10
YS SMYS 110 ksi
5
ISO13679：2002 AYS 110 ksi
0 ISO13679：FDIS2011
API 5C5：2017
WT Specified 0.476"
-5
Min. *) 0.452"
-10
Avg. 0.476"
-15
(3) (2) *) Min. WT is set as follows
-20
-1000 -500 0 500 1000 Min. WT = Specified WT×0.95
Axial Tensile/Compressive Load [klbf]
Key Load Points
(1) High risk of leakage with internal pressure
(2) High risk of leakage with external pressure
(3) High plastic deformation around seal area

Visit number at key point Axial
Protocol Pressure
(1) (2) (3) Load
ISO13679:2002 5 3 3 Base Base
API 5C5:2017 17 6 11 Equivalent Equivalent

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JFELIONTM Test Status Chart
JFE completed the Product-line on JFELION to both ISO:2002 and FDIS2011
connection test protocol in 2016

0.18 Completed on ISO:2002 + FDIS2011

74.2#
Completed on FDIS2011
0.16
110.4# Completed on ISO:2002
0.14 14.3# 61.4#
23.7#
Complete on ExxonMobil
91.8#
0.12 18.9# 74.6#
0.10 26.0#
t/O.D.

79.3#(SC75) 131#
38.0#
0.08 9.2#
20# 85.3#(SC84)
6.4# 57.4#
0.06 29#
(SC82) 53.5# 88.2#
100#
12.6# 60.7# 72#
0.04 17.0# 43.5#
23.0# 68.0#
0.02 JFELION
Product line
0.00
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Size(inch)

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JFE Premium Connections Lineup

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JFEBEAR™ Connection Perfromance

・The performance level targeted for JFEBEAR:
・ISO13679 CAL4 2002
・Compression condition : 80% rating
・The applied size of JFEBEAR:
・Size : 2 3/8” 〜 9-5/8”
Internal
100％ VME Connection performance
Compression Pressure
Rating 80% With high sealablity
Tensile 100%
Tension
Efficiency
Compression 80%
Rating
Tension rating 100%
Internal Yield Same as Pipe
API Compression rating Pressure
Collapse Body
External
Pressure Collapse Same as Pipe
JFEBEAR 80%
pressure Body
JFEBEARTM connection rating envelope
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JFEBEAR™ Design Features

Thread form DESIGN ADVANTAGE

-5° • -5° Negative Load Flank • Superior bending capability
Angle on Threads due to hook threads

25°
• 25° Angle for Thread • Excellent stabbing performance
Stabbing Flank due to high stabbing flank angle

• Reduced Gap between • High compression rating and

Stabbing Flanks on the galling resistance due to
Pipe and Coupling Thread optimum gap between pin and
box stabbing flanks

• Contour metal to metal • Galling resistance due to

3°

15° seal between Pin and point seal type

3°
3°
Seal geometry Coupling
2 3/8”, 2 7/8” 8TPI
3 ½”, 4” 6TPI
4 ½” and above 5 TPI
Taper 1:16

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JFETIGER™

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JFE Premium Connections Lineup

・The performance level targeted for JFETIGER:
・ISO13679 CAL4 2002 and DIS2009
・Compression condition : 95% rating
・The applied size of JFETIGER :
・Size : 7”〜9-7/8”

Internal
100％ VME
Compression Pressure Connection performance
Rating 95% With high sealablity
Tensile 100%
Tension Efficiency
Compression 95%
Rating
Tension rating 100% Internal Yield Same as Pipe
API Compression rating
Collapse
Pressure Body
External JFEBEAR 80%
Pressure Collapse Same as Pipe
JFETIGER 95%
pressure Body
JFETIGERTM connection rating envelope
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JFETIGER™ Design Features

Thread form
DESIGN ADVANTAGE
-5°
• Reduced Gap between • High Compression Rating
Stabbing Flanks on the of 95% Test Load
Pipe and Coupling Envelope
25° Thread

• Negative Load Flank • Gas Tight Sealing under

Angle on Threads Bending Load

• 25° Angle for Thread • Quick Make Up

Stabbing Flank

• Radial Metal to Metal • Tight Seal System

Seal between Pin and against Pressure
Coupling
17°
3°
• Excellently Improved • Highly Accomplished
Seal geometry Plating Technology Anti-Galling
Performance

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JFELION™

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JFELION™ Connection Performance

・The performance level targeted for JFELION:
・ISO13679 CAL4 2002, FDIS2011 and API 5C5
・Compression condition : 100% rating
・The applied size of JFELION :
・Size : 2-3/8”〜14”

Internal Connection performance
Pressure 100％ VME With high sealablity
Compression
Rating 100% Tensile  100%
Efficiency
Compression Tension
Compression  100%
Rating
Compression rating Internal Yield  Same as Pipe 
JFEBEAR 80% Pressure Body
API Collapse
External JFETIGER 95% Collapse  Same as Pipe 
Pressure JFELION 100% pressure Body

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JFELION™ Connection Performance

DESIGN ADVANTAGE

Negative Load Flank Superior Sealability

-5°
Angle on Threads under Bending Load

Perpendicular Stabbing High Compression

Flank Angle on Thread Resistance
15°
and Shoulder Angle

Optimized Contact
Thread form Pressure Distribution Stable Sealability
on Seal Area by against Axial Movement
Complex Formed Seal

Excellently Improved Extremely Lowered

Plating Technology Anti-Galling Tendency

Widely Contacted Area

→ Stable Sealbility
High
Galling Tendency

10°(CSG)
Contact Pressure

Decreasing Peak Pressure

4.7°(CSG) → Lower Galling Tendency
Seal geometry JFELION Optimized
Conventional
Low

Contact Pressure

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JFELION™ HW

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JFELION™ HW Design Features

Thread form
ADVANTAGE

• Negative Load Flank Angle

-2°

・Superior Seal-ability
on Threads
under bending load
• 15°Angle for Thread
Stabbing Flank ・High Compression
15°

resistance
• Thread crests and roots
parallel to pipe axis ・Specifically designed
for heavy wall casing
• Thread taper based on pipe
thickness (1:6, 1:8)
・ Superior Seal-ability
with Ideal contact
pressure distribution
• Multi Radii Seal shape
3.0°

・Tight seal system for

10°

• Radial metal to metal seal large OD and High

between Pin and Coupling Grade
4.7°

Seal
geometry
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Selection Guidance JFELION™ HW

JFE will recommend appropriate JFELION HW according to the requirement of
casing design and external pressure from customers
0.18
■ : LION HW6
0.16
◆ : LION HW8
0.14

0.12 JFELION HW6

0.10
t/D

0.08 JFELION HW8

0.06

0.04

0.02 Standard JFELION Product-line (1/16 Thread Taper)

0.00
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Size OD, inch
This selection guidance is information purpose only, please contact JFETC
JFE connection design will be optimized due to the casing and application
requirements

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JFE Premium Joints Overview

Comp.
Design and Concept Target
Rating
Good Stabbing and
High Compression Performance Long Seal Area
Robust Seal Design against Compressive Deformation

Radial Seal ISO13679

15deg (FDIS2011) 100%
2 3/8" ~ 14" 10deg CAL IV
Negative Angle
High Compression
Performance

Long Seal Area

Radial Seal
ISO13679
Negative Angle Easy Stabbing (DIS2009) 95%
7" ~ 10" CAL IV
17deg

Negative Angle Easy Stabbing

ISO13679
-5deg 25deg
Point Seal latest(2002)
≦7": CAL IV
80%
2‐3/8”〜9‐5/8”
9 5/8":CAL II

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Clear-Run™ Technology

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CLEAR-RUNTM

+ =

High Anti-Corrosion Environment Friendly Advanced 'Dope-Free'

& & &
Anti-Galling Performance Clean Compound High Performance
Plating Technology Technology Tubular System

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CLEAR-RUNTM
Conventional API Dope CLEAR-RUNTM

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Feature / Advantage of CLEAR-RUNTM

FEATURE ADVANTAGE
Free from Formation &
Contamination on Well-Bore
Low Usage Amount
Free from Slip Hazard &
Enable Safer Work Space

Clear Appearance Enable to Inspect w/o Removing

Compound
→ Accomplish Highly Efficient
Applicable for Running
Storage and Make Up
& Reduce Manual Handling
Supplied "Make-Up State" Significantly
→ Achieve High Performance
and Safer Running

Environmentally Friendly Greatly Reduce the Risk of

Yellow Rated Compound Residual Environment Impact
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Benefit for our customer

JFE premium joints with CLEAR-RUN:
No thread compound to pollute well or environment
Rig ready – no need to clean and re-dope
Excellent make-up characteristics
Safe working environment
One solution for storage and running
Can inspect connections without cleaning
Increase torque capacity vs. API mod

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www.jfetc.com

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CDS Generator

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CDS Generator

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Connection Data Sheet

Size, weight,
grade, coupling
type and FF Material Yield Strength

Connection Dimensions

Colour code for

selected grade

Pipe Dimensions and Performances

Example torque Connection Performances

turn graph

Field Make-up Torque

Selected Bevel
is displayed

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Technical Documents

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Technical Documents

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Field Service Handbook

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