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RUNNING MANUAL
TenarisHydril
CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES
T
enarisHydril EasyDock™ Connection
15.
Check the number of ARK(s) of each connection;
one or two as per customer specification.
16.
Verify material grade of any pups or accessories are
compatible with main string.
17.
Pay particular attention and note the type of
connector on each item.
18.
EasyDock™ is interchangeable within same OD.
When connectors with different wall thickness are
combined there may be a step in the bore.
Inspection
1.
Check box and pin connections for mashes 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 for
the field inspection of TenarisHydril connections”
3.
Ensure the pin and box shoulders have no dents,
tears or raised material which could interfere with
correct assembly.
4.
Ensure there are no gouges or raised material on the
alignment guide areas.
5.
Check O-ring groove has no dents, mashes or
gouges which would preclude correct installation of
the ring.
6.
Check O–ring has no abrasions, cuts or tears, if
found replace with a new ring ensuring it is correctly
seated.
7.
Check function of Anti Rotation Keys (ARK) to
ensure ease of use whilst RIH.
