• Tubing

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    Description

    New oilfield tubulars are never perfect which is why a thorough inspection program is essential to optimize tubing performance and extend the life of your tubing string. Our proven inspection techniques identify manufacturing defects that can cause failures and downtime.

    • Seams and overlaps
    • Rolled-in slugs and pits
    • Longitudinal cracks
    • Transverse cracks
    • Thin wall / eccentricity
    • Hardness Variations

    Inspection of new tubing is performed in Tuboscope facilities around the world

    Tuboscope Equipment Utilized:
    TruScan™     - a full body UT system measuring wall and defects at multiple orientations
    Truscope AS – single pass, full body UT and EMI inspection
    Truscope – a full body UT system measuring wall and detecting defects at multiple orientations
    Amalog – detects longitudinal defects such as laps, seams, gouges…
    Sonoscope - detects transverse defects and 3 dimensional defects such as pitting and holes
    Wall Data – per joint spreadsheet providing min, max, average wall values
    Wall Profile – per joint spreadsheet providing min, max, average wall values at selected segments along the length of the pipe
    Wall Mapping – complete recording of all wall values
    Laser OD Measuring – outside diameter measurement system
    OD Measuring/ Wall Mapping – wall, OD, ID, volumetric value, estimated weight per foot, ovality

    Regular inspection of used tubing is crucial to reduce downtime and manage production costs. On-site or in a Tuboscope facility, our used tubing inspection programs help you identify pipe that is fit-for-service, and pinpoint potential service-induced defects that can cause failures.

    Common defects found in used tubing:

    • Corrosion pitting
    • Rod wear
    • Erosion
    • Mechanical damage
    • Thread and coupling damage

    Inspection of used tubing can be performed in the field or in a Tuboscope facility.

    Tuboscope Equipment Utilized:
    Amalog (EMI)– detects longitudinal defects such as laps, seams, gouges…
    Sonoscope (EMI)- detects transverse defects and 3 dimensional defects such as pitting and holes
    Full Length Drift (FLD) – detecting mashes, dents, incorrect weight
    WellChek™ - combination of EMI, Isolog and eddy current inspection that detects internal and external defects.

    Quick size changeover and recalibration process

    • Records exact defect and joint location in the well
    • Real time usable information
    • On-site inspection eliminates need for trucking to inspection facilities
    • Immediate re-use of good tubing

    Defect Detection:

    • Corrosion pitting
    • Rod wear
    • Wall loss
    • Cracks
    • Erosion
    • Splits
    • Cuts
    • Holes
    • 3-Dimensional transverse defects

    Tubing Sizes

    • 2 3/8”
    • 2 7/8”
    • 3 1/2”

    Associated Tubing Services

    • Laser Tally
    • Hydrostatic / Pressure Testing
    • Gator Hawk External Leak Detection Thread Test
    • NORM (Natural Occurring Radioactive Material) Testing
    • Saltwater / Chloride Testing & Remediation
    • Cleaning
    • Coupling Inspection, Removal and Replacement
    • Bucking Services
    • Hardness Testing
    • Rig Prep, Well Return
    • Pipe Maintenance and Storage
    • Tubular Packaging Services (Bolstering, Bundling, Pre-Slinging and Palletizing)
    • Transportation in Select Areas
    • Buy / Sell Programs in Select Areas

    Please contact your local Tuboscope representative for information about these services in your area.

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