TenarisHydril Blue Dopeless 3.0 User manual

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RUNNING MANUAL
TenarisHydril CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Connection
IDM Code GDL37132/3 / December 2022
TenarisHydril
Blue®Dopeless®
3.0/3.1 Connection
Scope
These guidelines apply specifically to the use of
TenarisHydril Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 connections.
This document should be used in conjunction with
the TenarisHydril Running Manual, which is the main
document applicable to the running of all TenarisHydril
Premium Connections. Tenaris Field Service
Representatives can modify these guidelines when
circumstances dictate. Implementation will only occur
if the Representative deems the modification to be
non-detrimental to product integrity. All modifications
need to be clearly explained and agreed with the
client representative prior to implementation and fully
documented in the running report.
References
.FTD29356 - Premium Connection Approved Thread
Compounds
.GDL31457 - Recommended guidelines for the field
inspection of TenarisHydril connections.
Equipment, Material & Documents
1. Identify the product involved including the version of
Dope-free technology and all accessories connections.
2. Latest version of the specific Product Data Sheet
can be obtained from Tenaris web site. In case this
is unavailable, request the data sheet from the local

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Technical Sales Representative or contact-tenarishydril@
tenaris.com. Dopeless®3.0/3.1 technology does not
require the use of thread compounds.
3. The use of a torque-turn computer monitoring
system is strongly recommended to be used to make
up TenarisHydril Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 connections.
4. In case assemblies in the job demands the use
of thread compound verify the appropriate thread
compound is available in accordance with FTD29356.
Pre-Running
1. Never move or handle pipe without the correct
thread protectors securely in place.
2. Ensure connections are clean and free of all debris
and / or contaminants, cleaning methods employed
should conform to the recommendations contained
within the TenarisHydril running Manual.
3. Verify all pipe and accessories have genuine
TenarisHydril manufactured connections.
4. Visually inspect thread and seal areas prior to
running, ensuring no damage is evident.
5. Check condition of both pin and box coating
ensuring no peel off or degradation has occurred.
6. Verify the compatibility of the TenarisHydril Blue®
Dopeless®3.0/3.1 pipe with accessories such as cement
heads, safety valves, cross overs, etc.
7. Connection weight interchange compatibility is
indicated in the data sheet.
8. Verify material grade of all accessories ensuring
compatibility with main string.

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CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Connection
Blue®Dopeless® 3.0/3.1 Conguration
5 TPI ≤ 5 ½"
4 TPI > 5 ½"
SEAL
DopE pockEt
torquE ShouLDEr

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TenarisHydril CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Connection
Inspection
1. Inspection criteria for all TenarisHydril connections
is as outlined in the Field Service Operative Guideline
GDL31457.
2. Pay particular attention to seal areas.
3. Ensure the pin nose has no tears, gouges or raised
metal.
4. Ensure the pin and box torque shoulders have no
dents, tears or raised material which could interfere
with correct assembly.
5. Repair of Dopeless®3.0/3.1 in the field is limited to
Field Services Representative or full refurbishment at
Qualified Dopeless®facilities.
Thread Compound Application
1. The application of thread compound is not required
to assemble connections with Dopeless®3.0/3.1
technology.

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Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Technology
1. TenarisHydril Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 connections
do not require the application of thread compound
for make-up.
2. If for whatever reason thread compound has
to be applied to TenarisHydril Blue®Dopeless®
3.0/3.1 connections, whether both pin and box
are Dopeless®3.0/3.1 or when mixing a standard
connection with Dopeless®3.0/3.1, apply thread
compound as indicated below.
.Apply a very thin coating of thread compound on
all pin threads, seal and pin nose.
.Apply a thin layer of thread compound to the box
seal.
3. Use the following instructions for mixed
assemblies:

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TenarisHydril CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Connection
Standard Dopeless® Technology Dopeless® 3.0 Technology
Box
Apply the higher torque
value of Standard/
Dopeless®3.0 Technology
Reduce by 20% the lower torque
value between Dopeless®/
Dopeless® 3.0 Technology
Dopeless® 3.0 Technology
torques
Apply the higher torque
value of Standard/
Dopeless®Technology
Dopeless® Technology
torques
Increase by 20% the higher torque
value between Dopeless®/
Dopeless® 3.0 Technology
STANDARD
Standard
Apply the lower torque
value of Standard/
Dopeless®Technology
Apply the higher torque
value of Standard/
Dopeless®3.0 Technology
DOPELESS®TECHNOLOGY
PIN
DOPELESS®3.0 TECHNOLOGY
OD < 7"
TABLE 1.a. Mixed assemblies Make up torques for OD < 7". Standard torques refer to torque for standard version of the product affected by friction factor. NOTE: For this OD range, Dopeless® 3.1 variant is currently not available.

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CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Connection
Standard Dopeless® Technology Dopeless®3.0
Technology Dopeless®3.1 Technology
Box
TABLE 1.b. Mixed assemblies Make up torques for OD ≥ 7". Standard torques refer to torque for standard version of the product affected by friction factor.
In any case involving a standard (with dope) connection, running compound shall be applied according to the instructions mentioned above.
Apply the higher torque
value of Standard/
Dopeless®3.0 Technology
Apply the lower torque
value of Dopeless®/
Dopeless® 3.0 Technology
Dopeless® 3.0 Technology
torques
Apply the higher torque
value of Dopeless®3.0/
Dopeless® 3.1 Technologies
Apply the higher torque
value of Standard/
Dopeless®3.1 Technology
Apply the lower torque
value of Dopeless®/
Dopeless® 3.1 Technologies
Apply the lower torque
value of Dopeless® 3.0/
Dopeless® 3.1 Technologies
Dopeless® 3.1 Technology
torques
Apply the higher torque
value of Standard/
Dopeless®Technology
Dopeless® Technology
torques
Apply the higher torque
value of Dopeless®/
Dopeless® 3.0 Technology
Apply the higher torque
value of Standard/
Dopeless® 3.1 Technology
STANDARD
Standard torques
Apply the lower torque value
of Standard/
Dopeless®Technology
Apply the lower torque value
of Standard/
Dopeless®3.0 Technology
Apply the higher torque value
of Standard/
Dopeless®3.1 Technology
DOPELESS®TECHNOLOGY
PIN
DOPELESS®3.0 TECHNOLOGY DOPELESS®3.1 TECHNOLOGY
OD ≥ 7"

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TenarisHydril CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Connection
Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Technology
Thread Lock
1. Ideally when running a Tenarishydril Blue®
Dopeless®3.0/3.1 string the connections to be thread
locked should be the non Dopeless®variant with
the connections cleaned of thread compound and
completely dried.
2. When thread locking Dopeless®3.0/3.1 connections
remove the Dopeless®3.0/3.1 coating from the threads
on the pin connection where the thread lock is to be
applied.
3. Use a hand or rotary brass wire wheel to remove
the Dopeless®3.0/3.1 coating from the pin threads,
ensuring no contact is made with the seal.
4. Leave the Dopeless®3.0/3.1 coating on
the pin seal, torque shoulder and threads where no
thread lock is to be applied.
5. Dopeless®3.0/3.1 boxes should be washed with hot
water then dried prior to thread locking.
6. Thread lock should be applied to 50% of the pin
threads immediately behind the seal area, as per the
diagram below.
7. Apply optimum torque from standard variant of the
connection, affected by thread lock manufacturers
indicated friction factor.
8. The application of thread dope is not required.

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Torque Application
1. The use of computer make up analysis equipment is
strongly recommended when assembling TenarisHydril
Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 connections.
2. Computer equipment should have the capability of
displaying torque turn graph profiles.
3. The use of torque time prevents accurate graph
interpretation of connection assembly.
4. Check calibration certificates of the torque gauge
and computer equipment.
5. Shoulder points for TenarisHydril Blue®Dopeless®
3.0/3.1.
.Minimum 15% of optimum torque.
.Maximum 85% of optimum torque.
6. Reference torque should initially be set at 5% of
optimum torque.
7. The dump valve should be set at optimum torque,
verify correct operation on the pipe body prior to first
make up.
8. Set the computer turns to 2 initially then adjust as
necessary to attain good graph depiction.
9. Refer to the TenarisHydril running manual, make up
acceptance section for further explanation.
10. The computer make up profile for TenarisHydril
Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 should be similar to the ones
below.

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TenarisHydril CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES Blue®Dopeless®3.0/3.1 Connection
11. If different weight or grade of Blue®Dopeless®
3.0/3.1 connections are to be mixed apply the lower of
the indicated make up torques.
12. When assembling TenarisHydril Blue®Dopeless®3.0
or Dopeless®3.1 connections the torques applied must
be taken from the data sheet corresponding to the
correct Dopeless®variant.
13. When mixing connections of different variants
(standard, Dopeless®or Dopeless®3.0/3.1) apply
the torque values indicated in table 1 (1.a or 1.b as
applicable).
TORQUE * 1000 ft-lbs
MAX. 18220
0
0
4.4
8.8
13.1
17.5
0.25 0.50 0.74 0.99 TURNS
MIN. 14900
MIN. SHL 2484
OPT 16560
MAX. SHL 14076
TORQUE * 1000 ft-lbs
MAX. 25800
MAX. SHL 19920
OPT 23440
0
0
6.4
12.8
19.2
25.6
0.34 0.68 1.02 1.36 TURNS
MIN. 21110
MIN. SHL 3520

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14. When assembling Dopeless®3.0/3.1 connections
with thread lock, apply the torque values indicated in
table 1 (1.a or 1.b as applicable) and apply the thread
lock manufacturer’s recommended friction factor.
15. If dope has to be applied on an assembly where
both pin and box are Dopeless®3.0/3.1 technology,
utilize standard torques affected by friction factor.
Running
1. The use of a stabbing guide is strongly
recommended.
2. The use of a weight compensator is strongly
recommended for chrome, large OD or heavy pipe.
3. To avoid cross threading, stab pipe in a smooth
controlled fashion ensuring the pipe is vertical
when doing so, continue to support and stabilise the
pipe throughout the stabbing and make up
operation.
4. Upon commencement of initial rotation use low
RPM (5 RPM or below) in order to ensure the pipe has
not cross threaded during stabbing.
5. If cross threading is evident, immediately reverse
rotate the pipe, completely disassemble, clean and
inspect both connections.
6. Maximum assembly speeds are indicated in the table
2. These are applicable for running in singles with a
tong or CRT and assuming ideal conditions.

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7. Conditions may dictate lower assembly speeds than
the maximums indicated. High winds or excessive pipe
movement among other variables will necessitate a
lower RPM to be used.
8. Walk chrome pipe all the way in to hand tight, then
apply tong only for final make up.
Pulling
1. Automatic stabbing system or stabber is highly
recommended to maintain the pipe in a vertical
position.
2. The use of a stabbing guide is recommended to
assist in centralising the pin to prevent hang up.
3. A weight compensator is strongly recommended for
chrome, large OD and heavy pipe.
4. Apply the back-up tong jaw on the lower part, over
the mill end, of the coupling.
5. Apply power tong in low rpm (3-5 RPM) to break
the connection, ensuring the pipe is stabilised during
the break and spin out process.
6. Do not exceed 15 RPM during spin out.
7. Walk chrome pipe all the way out by hand after
initial break.
Carbon
Steel
3 1/2" - 4"
Above 4"
15
30
5
5
TSH BLUE
DOPELESS®3.0/3.1
OD SPIN
IN RPM
FINAL
M/U RPM

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8. Visual inspection is recommended to classify the
thread condition.
9. Rejected connections should be clearly marked
and segregated for further investigation.
10. Do not apply storage compound to Dopeless®
3.0/3.1 connections.
11. Apply clean dry thread protectors on clean and
dry connections.
12. For long term storage of Dopeless®3.0/3.1
connections, refurbishment by qualified personnel
is recommended.
13. Ensure Dopeless®3.0/3.1 protectors with seal
rings correctly in place are installed.