Well Services QHSE Standard 23 Guideline 06: Wellhead Connections Inspection and Test

Well Services QHSE Standard
23 Guideline 06: Wellhead

Connections Inspection and Test
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1-i WS S23 G06: Wellhead Connections / Inspection and Test 1-i
1 Inspection and Test

1.1 General information ____________________________________________ 1-1
1.2 Annual inspection requirements _______________________________ 1-1
1.2.1 Visual inspection _____________________________________________ 1-1
1.2.2 Wall thickness inspection _____________________________________ 1-2
1.2.3 Union inspection _____________________________________________ 1-4
1.2.4 Casing, tubing, or drill pipe thread inspection __________________ 1-7

1.2.5 Pressure test ________________________________________________ 1-7
1.2.6 Documentation ______________________________________________ 1-7
1.2.7 Banding _____________________________________________________ 1-8
1.2.8 Painting _____________________________________________________ 1-8
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1-1 WS S23 G06: Wellhead Connections / Inspection and Test 1-1
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S23G06 applies to wellhead connections including casing swages. This guideline

does not cover quick couplings for cement heads, which are covered in S23G05.
1.1 General information

Minimum requirements:
• Each component must be identified with a unique serial number that will
remain with the equipment until it is removed from service.
• Each piece must be inspected as per this guideline, at least once every
twelve (12) months unless otherwise required on a more frequent basis.
• The results of the inspection must be documented. The documentation
(either a paper copy or electronic copy) must be kept on file at the operating
location for one year or until the next inspection.
• Remove from service and destroy any wellhead adapters made by screwing
a union half onto a line pipe nipple of any sort.
• Remove from service and destroy any double-drilled flanges.
• Any piece not meeting the requirements of this guideline must be taken out
of service and repaired or destroyed.
1.2 Annual inspection requirements
1.2.1 Visual inspection

• Ensure that the component was manufactured by an approved supplier
according to the current version of Well Services QHSE Standard 05:
Wellsite Operations, InTouch documentation ID# 3313681, or that an
exemption approved by Well Services headquarters is in place.
• Ensure that the component has not been welded for any reason.
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• Ensure the flange is identified by serial number, manufacturer ID and working

pressure. For any wellhead connections without a flange, ensure that the
connection has a band with a serial number or that the serial number is
stamped on the body of the component where it is readily visible and cannot
be easily damaged during make up.
• Inspect the internal bore of the connection for erosion or corrosion. If the
connection shows any signs of erosion or corrosion, remove the connection
from service and destroy it or return to the manufacturer for inspection.

• Carefully inspect any flange seal rings areas. If the seal area is pitted,
remove the connection from service and destroy it.
• Check for cracks in the root of the 1502/1002 (4-in) acme thread or any
other damages to this thread. If there are any concerns, perform an MPI
of the union.
• Inspect the outside of the component for surface damage such as dents,
gouges, or unusual flat spots. In case of concern, request input from the
manufacturer as to the possibility of repair.
• Check for cracks in the 90-degree angle on the back side of the male hub. If
there are any concerns, perform an MPI of the union.
• Remove the seal rubber and check its condition and the condition of the
sealing face. Replace any seal rings that show damage of any kind. If the
sealing face is pitted or otherwise damaged, remove the component from
service and destroy it.
• Without grinding them, check to see if the hammer lugs on the wing nut can
be dressed and still remain within acceptable limits. See Figure 1-3, part A.
1.2.2 Wall thickness inspection

1. Verify that the ultrasonic tester is current on its annual calibration and that it
has been calibrated at least once that day by following the manufacturer’s
procedure.
2. If required for the specific ultrasonic thickness tester, remove paint, grease,
rust and other materials from the area to be tested.
3. Measure the wall thickness at the designated areas and in any other areas
indicated during the visual inspection. Check the wall thickness in several
places around the circumference marked by an X.
4. Compare the results of the wall thickness tests to the minimum wall thickness
for the components as shown in Table 1-1.
5. Remove from service and destroy any components that show a wall thickness
equal to or less than the minimum wall thickness.
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6. Any cement head manifolds with NPT threaded connections that fail the
wall thickness inspection shall not be repaired and shall be replaced with
integral manifolds.
Figure 1-1: Circulating-head cap and swage wall thickness test points.
Table 1-1: Treating Component Wear Limits
Minimum Wall Thickness: Inches (mm)

Extra-High
Type of Component Size Conventional
Pressure
2.875-in 0.202 (5.13) 0.388 (9.86)
3.5-in 0.442 (11.23)
4.5-in 0.280 (7.11) 0.918 (23.32)
5.5-in 0.280 (7.11) 1.019 (12.83)
7-in 0.408 (10.36) 0.925 (123.49)
7.625-in 0.505 (12.83) 0.377 (9.58)
IRI Circulating-Head Cap 8.625-in 0.627 (15.93)

9.625-in 0.425 (10.79) 0.502 (12.75)
10.75-in 0.450 (11.43) 0.990 (25.15)
11.75-in 0.396 (10.06) 0.972 (24.69)
13.375-in 0.450 (11.43) 0.700 (17.78)
16-in 0.402 (10.21)
18.625-in 0.677 (17.20) 0.505 (12.83)
20-in 0.375 (9.52) 0.498 (12.65)
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Minimum Wall Thickness: Inches (mm)

Extra-High
Type of Component Size Conventional
Pressure
2.375-in 0.200 (5.08)
2.875-in 0.230 (5.84)
3.5-in 0.250 (6.35)
4.5-in 0.290 (7.37)

5.5-in 0.400 (10.16)
7-in 0.500 (12.70)
7.625-in 0.400 (10.16)
IRI Swage 8.625-in 0.450 (11.43)

9.625-in 0.500 (12.70)
10.75-in 0.370 (9.40)
11.75-in 0.400 (10.16)
12.75-in 0.260 (6.60)
13.375-in 0.460 (11.68)
16-in 0.320 (8.13)
18.625-in 0.380 (9.65)
20-in 0.410 (10.41)
1.2.3 Union inspection

1. Verify that all go/no-go gauges are current on their calibrations.
2. Thoroughly clean all parts of the union.
3. Clearly identify that the wing is made by FMC or SPM. If not and no
exemption approved by Well Services HQ is in place, remove from service
and destroy the wing.
4. If the wing is 2-in and is marked “TEST” instead of “CWP,” remove the wing
and destroy it.
5. Grind the hammer lugs on the wing to match Figure 1-3 (p. 1-6), part B, and
measure L; if any lug matches Figure 1-3, part C, or has L equal to or less
than Lm (see Table 1-2 (p. 1-6)), remove the wing and destroy it.
6. Screw gauge #1 into the wing until it is hand-tight.
7. Backing out gauge #1 while pulling on it, count the number of turns until it
releases from the wing; if gauge #1 turns more than 1 turn before releasing,
remove the wing and destroy it.
8. Slide gauge #2 into the wing; if it enters the wing completely, remove the
wing and destroy it.
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9. Dismantle the wing completely.

10. If the wing is an FR design, ensure that the segments and male hub are also
the FR design. Do not use gauges #5 or 6 to inspect FR parts.
11. Using gauge #5, check in three places around the circumference of the male
hub that the hook does not fit; if the hook does fit with the gauge level with the
hub, remove the section of the component with the male hub and destroy it.
12. Slide each of the segments through gauge #5 to ensure that there is no
visible clearance on surfaces A or B; if there is any clearance, destroy the
segment.
Figure 1-2: Inspecting the segment using gauge #5.
13. Measure the surface B of all three segments, ensuring that they are the
same height; any differences in heights must be investigated to ensure that
FMC or SPM segments are being used in the respective unions.
14. Screw gauge #3 onto the thread until it is hand-tight.
15. Backing out gauge #3 while pulling on it, count the number of turns until it
releases from the thread; if gauge #3 turns more than 1 turn before releasing,
remove the section of the component with the thread and destroy it.
16. Slide gauge #4 onto the thread; if it slides over the thread to the mark on the
gauge, remove the section of the component with the thread and destroy it.
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Figure 1-3: Grinding guide for wing nut lugs.
Table 1-2: Minimum Wing Nut Height
Lm
Component Minimum lug height to wing
I.D. in inches
1.5-in 1502 1.6
2-in 1502 1.5
2-in 2002 1.75
3-in 1502 1.75
3-in 2002 2.25
3-in 2202 2.25
4-in 1002 1.75
4-in 1502 2.25
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1.2.4 Casing, tubing, or drill pipe thread inspection

Perform inspection of threads by a qualified third party thread inspection
company. Thread inspection should be consistent with local industry practice
and as a minimum consist of MPI inspection and checking for thread wear or
damage. A documented certificate of inspection is required.
1.2.5 Pressure test

Pressure testing single piece components that cannot be easily connected to the
test apparatus is not a requirement of this guideline.
If pressure testing is required by the client or the component can be connected to

the test apparatus, use the following procedure for the pressure testing.
1. Reassemble the component correctly.

2. In a pressure test bay or other protected environment, fill the component with
water and pressure test it to +/-2.5% of its rated working pressure for, at
least 3 minutes.
3. If there are no leaks and the pressure drops off no more than 2.5% of its
rated working pressure within the 3 minutes, the component has passed
the inspection.
4. If the pressure decreases from the initial test pressure and stabilizes, the
pressure can be increased one time to reach the rated working pressure.
5. If there are visible leaks or the pressure drops off more than 2.5% of its rated
working pressure within the 3 minutes, release the pressure and return the
component for repair and retesting.
1.2.6 Documentation
Documentation must conform to the requirements stated in section 23.8.6 of
Standard 23.
Potential Severity: Catastrophic

Potential Loss: Assets, Personnel, Process, Reputation
Hazard Category: Pressure
NEVER weld on treating equipment.
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1.2.7 Banding
Identification banding must conform to the requirements stated in section 23.8.7
of Standard 23.
1.2.8 Painting
Paint the treating equipment according to the requirements stated in section
23.8.8 of Standard 23.
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1 Inspection and Test

1.2.4 Casing, tubing, or drill pipe thread inspection __________________ 1-7

1 Inspection and Test IPC, PPC,

S23G06 applies to wellhead connections including casing swages. This guideline

1.1 General information

1.2 Annual inspection requirements

1.2.1 Visual inspection

• Ensure the ﬂange is identiﬁed by serial number, manufacturer ID and working

from service and destroy it or return to the manufacturer for inspection.

1.2.2 Wall thickness inspection

Table 1-1: Treating Component Wear Limits

Minimum Wall Thickness: Inches (mm)

IRI Circulating-Head Cap 8.625-in 0.627 (15.93)

Minimum Wall Thickness: Inches (mm)

4.5-in 0.290 (7.37)

IRI Swage 8.625-in 0.450 (11.43)

1.2.3 Union inspection

9. Dismantle the wing completely.

Figure 1-2: Inspecting the segment using gauge #5.

Figure 1-3: Grinding guide for wing nut lugs.

Table 1-2: Minimum Wing Nut Height

1.2.4 Casing, tubing, or drill pipe thread inspection

1.2.5 Pressure test

If pressure testing is required by the client or the component can be connected to

1. Reassemble the component correctly.

Potential Severity: Catastrophic

NEVER weld on treating equipment.

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