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RUNNING MANUAL
TenarisHydril
CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES
T
enarisHydril EasyDock™ Connection
Running
1.
Alignment is critical for all pipe running operations,
with large OD being even more so. Ensure travelling
block / top drive is aligned with the rotary.
2.
A misalignment of 20% of the connector OD is
excessive and must be corrected.
3.
A stabbing guide is highly recommended to allow
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 during stabbing and make
up, this is especially important in windy conditions and
if running on a floating installation.
7.
Once stabbed and stabilised the make-up should be
conducted in a single continuous operation without
starts and stops until optimum torque is attained.
TORQUE
0
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
TURNS
Graph window set at 0.3 turn.
