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JFELION RUNNING
MANUAL
September 2022
PREFACE ....................................................................................................... 1
1 PREPARATIONS BEFORE RUNNING ..................................................... 1
1.1 Handle Pipes Carefully ............................................................... 1
1.2 Racking Pipe .............................................................................. 1
1.3 Segregate Unusable Pipe........................................................... 1
1.4 Clean and Inspect Connections .................................................. 1
1.5 Make-up Loss ............................................................................. 2
2 THREAD PROTECTORS ......................................................................... 2
2.1 Always Protect Threads and Seals ............................................. 2
2.2 Protector Selection ..................................................................... 2
3 RUNNING ................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Check Torque Values ................................................................. 3
3.2 Place Pipe on Racks .................................................................. 3
3.3 Handling Pipes ........................................................................... 3
3.4 Coupling Threads and Seals ..................................................... 4
3.5 Make-up Acceptance and Rejection .......................................... 4
3.6 Lowering Tubing String............................................................... 5
4. BREAK-OUT AND LAY DOWN PROCEDURES ......................................... 6
4.1 Pulling of Pipe ............................................................................ 6
4.2 Rotation of Connection ............................................................... 6
5. RE-RUNNING JFELION CONNECTIONS ................................................ 6
6. STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................... 7
6.1 Removing Tubular Goods........................................................... 7
6.2 Inspect Tubulars Periodically ...................................................... 7
6.4 Out Door Storage ....................................................................... 7
6.5 Warning Plate in case of High Chrome Tubular ......................... 7
6.6 Storage Following Pulling (Short Term or Long Term) ............... 7
7. HIGH CHROME STEEL SPECIAL HANDLING
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................ 8
8. HIGH CHROME STEEL RUNNING PROCEDURES ................................ 8
8.1 Running of High Chrome Steel JFELION Connections .............. 8
9. HIGH CHROME STEEL RE-RUNNING .................................................... 8
10. SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION FOR SOUR SERVICE
(H2S) ......................................................................................................... 9
10.1 Hard Spots .................................................................................... 9
10.2 Avoid Damage .............................................................................. 9
PREFACE
The JFELION connection has been developed and patented by JFE STEEL
CORPORATION.
2 THREAD PROTECTORS
2.1 Protector Application
♦ Ensure approved thread protectors are installed on all connections
at the mill and storage facility.
♦ Use only clean and undamaged protectors.
♦ Use only clean non-contaminated thread or storage compound
applied thinly and evenly over entire machined surface.
♦ Install protectors to hand tight position.
♦ Insert suitable torque bar in the grooves provided and tighten.
Note: Do not over tighten the protector.
2.2 Protector Selection
(Refer to JFELION-TP-N-101)
♦ Approved protectors may be of metal reinforced or molded plastic
construction.
♦ A minimum of 3/4" (19mm) is recommended between the bottom of
the torque bar groove and the position of the pin seal when the
protector is fully tightened.
♦ Protectors should be manufactured to allow an even thickness of
thread compound to cover threads and seal when in the fully
made-up position.
♦ Protectors should be manufactured for optimum performance in a
temperature range of -40°F to +110°F (-40°C to +45°C).
♦ Protectors shall be manufactured in accordance to API 5CT
Annex I
3 RUNNING
3.1 Torque Values
♦ ALWAYS check the JFETC web site for the latest make-up torque
values Note: Recommended maximum calibration interval for all
Make up equipment should be no more than 6 months.
Waiting
Note: When torque values that is higher than standard ones (ex.
Maximum torque with sealability values) are used, care shall be
taken to avoid crushing the pipe body.
6. STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 Removing Tubular Goods
♦ Particularly for High Chrome Tubular, where possible, remove the
tubular goods from their export packing IMMEDIATELY upon
receipt and store them indoors in a dry atmosphere.
6.2 Inspect Tubulars Periodically
♦ Inspect the tubular periodically, i.e., every one to three months
depending on atmospheric conditions. Routine inspection should
include:
O.D. check for discoloring or pitting
I.D. check for discoloring or pitting
♦ Remove thread protectors and check condition of connections and
storage compound.
♦ Replace connection storage compound as required. Apply evenly
onto the connection.
♦ For longer periods (1 week to 4 weeks), the same applies with the
exception that water soluble corrosion inhibitor for Brine Solutions
should be sprayed on O.D. & I.D. of pipe after drainage is complete.
Note: One such product is named: Aqua-Cure 690 and is supplied
by Oil Center Research.
♦ For longer term storage greater than 1 month, it is recommended
to follow the same process with the exception that external pipe
coating, namely clear varnish and internal pipe coating, namely
mineral oil should be applied.
Figure 2 and Figure 3 are examples of shoulder torque that is too high.
Possible causes:
・ Friction factor of dope is too high.
・ Dope is contaminated.
・ Pipe is not straight.
・ Pin or box stand-off is outside of tolerance range.
・ The surface treatment for pin or box is outside of tolerance
range.
Fix:
(1) Break out if delta torque is less than minimum delta torque
value, clean and inspect the connection.
(2) Re-make up, if no galling is observed.
Figure 3 Example of an unacceptable make up graph (No Clear Shoulder Torque Case)
Figure 4 and Figure 5 are example graphs of acceptable and unacceptable make
ups due to yield or slip.
Possible causes:
・ Friction factor of thread compound is too low.
・ Contaminated thread compound.
・ Incorrect or faulty load cell
・ Improper cleaning
・ Faulty make up equipment.
Action:
(1) If delta turn is higher than 0.1turn, check the shape of make up
graph. Graph after shouldering is still linear without inclining, it’s
acceptable.
(2) If make up graph with more than 0.1 delta turn shows inclining
after shouldering, break out, clean and inspect for deformation
of the torque shoulder. If yielding (deformation) has occurred
reject both Pin and Box connection.
(3) Calibrate or change load cell, re-check system set up.
(4) Use the appropriate capacity load cell.
(5) Check that the thread compound is not contaminated.
Possible causes:
・ Jaw of power tong is worn.
・ Adherent dirt on jaw or pipe.
Fix:
(1) Clean or replace jaw.
Figure 6 Example of an acceptable make up graph (Slipping before shouldering). Dropped torque
returns to previous slope and the linearity is established
The examples of acceptable and unacceptable make ups due to dope hump are
shown from Figure to Figure .
Possible causes:
・ Excessive dope quantity.
Figure 8 Example of an acceptable make up graph (Shoulder torque and maximum torque value
of the dope hump are below the Max. shoulder torque)
Figure 9 Example of an acceptable make up graph (Shoulder torque and maximum torque value
of the dope hump are below the Max. shoulder torque. Dope hump extends into shoulder torque
line but it is below the maximum shoulder torque value.)
Figure 10 Example of an unacceptable make up graph (The peak torque value of the dope hump
is above the Max. shoulder torque, shoulder point is not located in the hump and before Maximum
shoulder torque.)
Figure 7 Example of an unacceptable make up graph (The peak torque value of the dope hump is
above the Max. shoulder torque)
If the hump occurs and stops before shouldering and its peak is lower than
the shoulder torque, and the shoulder torque could be read correctly, then the
make-up is considered acceptable.