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RUNNING MANUAL

TenarisHydril

CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES

    

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enarisHydril EasyDock™ Connection

IDM Code GDL37413/0 / Mar

ch 2020

TenarisHydril 

EasyDock™ 

Connection

Scope

These guidelines apply only to the specific case of 
TenarisHydril EasyDock™ connectors This document 
should be used in conjunction with the TenarisHydril 
Running Manual, which is the main document 
applicable for running all TenarisHydril Premium 
Connections..

Tenaris Field Service Representatives can modify the 
application of the recommendations on these guidelines 
when circumstances dictate. Implementation will only 
occur if the representative deems the modification to be 
non-detrimental to product integrity. All modifications 
being explained and agreed with the client representative 
prior to implementation and fully documented in the 
running report.. 

References

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GDL00337 TenarisHydril Running Manual.

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API Recommended Practice 5C1.

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API Specification 5L.

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FTD29356 Premium Connection Approved Thread 
Compounds 

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GDL31457 Recommended guidelines for the field 
inspection of TenarisHydril connections.

Summary of Contents for EasyDock

Page 1: ...naris Field Service Representatives can modify the application of the recommendations on these guidelines when circumstances dictate Implementation will only occur if the representative deems the modi...

Page 2: ...et to the local Technical Sales representative or contact tenarishydril tenaris com 4 Verify the compatibility of the EasyDock connector with accessories such as pup joints etc 5 Ensure accessories su...

Page 3: ...re cleaned and free of all debris and or contaminants cleaning methods employed should conform to the recommendations contained within the TenarisHydril running manual 8 Visually inspect threads and s...

Page 4: ...or out of round large OD connections can be susceptible to handling damage such as mashes dents or ovality 2 Visually inspect all connectors as per Tenaris document GDL31457 Recommended guidelines fo...

Page 5: ...20 CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES TenarisHydril EasyDock Connection 8 It is advisable to use an anti corrosion spray on the ARKs to prevent seizure whilst in storage 9 Alternatively a storage...

Page 6: ...L TenarisHydril CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES TenarisHydril EasyDock Connection EXTERNAL SHOULDER WELD CORD WELD CORD ALIGNMENT GUIDES ALIGNMENT GUIDES THREE THREAD STARTS ELASTOMERIC SEAL IN...

Page 7: ...56 Premium Connection Approved Thread Compounds 4 Always use a new unopened pail of thread compound ensuring it is completely homogenised prior to use 5 PIN END Apply a thin even coat of running compo...

Page 8: ...o the sealing area where the ELS is located 4 Apply an even coat of running compound to the box internal and external torque shoulders and seal surface area 5 Apply the thread lock manufacturers indic...

Page 9: ...DL00337 are applicable 5 Shoulder point should be clearly observed on the torque turn graph Note that quite different profiles can be obtained by changing the turn span of the graph The second and thi...

Page 10: ...low controlled safe stabbing 4 The use of a weight compensator is recommended 5 Stab pipe in a smooth controlled fashion ensuring elevators are slackened off from connector 6 Ensure pipe is stabilised...

Page 11: ...sembled scribe a longitudinal line across both connectors as visual reference 14 If a situation arises where an O ring and or ARK s requires replacing do so away from well bore Anti Rotation Key ARK F...

Page 12: ...a hexagonal key 8 Correct and incorrect methods of setting un setting the ARK are indicated in the following diagrams Setting 90 45 45 9 The use of a chisel and hammer to unset the ARK is required 10...

Page 13: ...ensure the ARK s are in the set position and completely cover with storage grease to prevent corrosion to both the ARK and the ARK slot 15 TenarisHydril EasyDock protectors are in two parts the threa...

Page 14: ...nsure all ARK s are deactivated 7 It is possible to break out the connection with the ARK s installed however the break out torques will be significantly higher than normal 8 Back up tong if used shou...

Page 15: ...rs securely Tenaris has produced this manual for general information only While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this publication Tenaris does not...

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