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Sub-Spec 023 – Tenaris DSTJ, WT™

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Effectivity Date: 01/03/2013
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DSTJ™ Connections
Tenaris DSTJ is a modified API Rotary connection and is compatible with the equivalent API connection.
The internal torque shoulder allows an increase in torsional yield properties, consequently DSTJ connections
with large ID and small OD combinations still provide high torque capacity.
Note: These procedures for field inspection must be read in conjunction with the Tenaris “Field inspection
recommended procedure for DSTJ tool joint” latest edition.

Visual Inspection
Visual inspection shall be performed in accordance with Sub-Spec 003 with the following additions:
Secondary Shoulder Damage – The DSTJ connection’s internal shoulder is not a sealing face but shall also
be checked for raised metal, mechanical damage or any imperfection that could prevent proper make-up.

Dimensional Measurements
DSTJ connections shall be measured in accordance with Sub-Spec 003 and include the following dimensional
checks:

1. Box Length – The box depth shall be checked using a depth micrometer for the correct measurement be-
tween the primary shoulder and the secondary shoulder, and shall be recorded on the inspection report.

2. Pin Length – The pin length shall be checked using a depth micrometer or vernier for the correct
measurement between the primary shoulder and the secondary shoulder, and shall be recorded on the
inspection report.

3. The following details the acceptance/rejection criteria for DSTJ™ connections on drill string compo-
nents and shall be used in conjunction with the requirements detailed for the specific equipment and
Table 25.

Only where there is conflict with connection dimensions, shall the manufacturer’s requirements take prece-
dence.
(a) Galled/Pitted Seal Face and Mechanical Shoulders – Any galling or pitting of the seal face (exter-
nal shoulder) that exceeds 0.79 mm (1/32 inch) in depth or occupies 25% of the seal width at any
given location is cause for rejection. Secondary mechanical shoulders with any galling or damage
to the seal face that could interfere with make up shall be cause for rejection.

(b) Shoulders that are not flat around the circumference and across their width are cause for rejection.

(c) Refacing of damaged shoulders is acceptable provided that the pin and box benchmarks allow for
refacing.

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(d) Galled, Pitted Surfaces – Threads surfaces shall be free from galling, pitting or any imperfections
that appear to exceed 0.79 mm (1/32 inch) in depth or 0.79 mm (1/32 inch) in diameter, that
penetrate below the thread root, or that occupy more than 40 mm (1 1/2 inches) in length along
the thread helix.

(e) The pin flat area should be free from pitting that exceeds 0.79 mm (1/32 inch) in depth or any
damage that would inhibit make-up. The box counterbore should also be free from any damage
that would inhibit make-up torque.br>
(f) Pin & Box Connection Lengths – The distance from the primary sealing shoulder to the secondary
make-up/torque shoulders shall be as per the dimensions stated in Table 25. Dimensions outwith
those stated are cause for rejection.

(g) Excessively Refaced Shoulders – Connection shoulders that have been refaced more than 1.59
mm (1/16 inch) cumulatively are cause for rejection. If existing benchmarks indicate that the
shoulders have been refaced beyond the maximum, the connection shall be rejected.

(h) Pin Internal Diameter – The ID of the pin connection shall not exceed the dimensions specified
in the maufacturers data sheet and shall be free from imperfections that exceed 1.59 mm (1/16
inch) in depth or 3.18 mm (1/8 inch) in diameter.

Tenaris Wedge Thread™ Connections

Unlike conventional shouldering tool joints, the Wedge Thread creates a seal in the tapered thread of the
small step rather than on the external shoulder. Because the threads create the seal, damage to the pin ex-
ternal shoulder or box face does not require re-facing or rejection of the joint. Typical running and handling
damage to the Wedge Thread™ can be field repaired. Damage to the pin face, pin external shoulder, box
face, and box internal shoulder can be hand dressed to remove any protrusions that would interfere with
make-up of the mating threads. Shoulders should not be re-faced.

Note: These procedures for field inspection must be read in conjunction with the “Tenaris
Wedge Thread™ Field Handbook” Latest Edition. Only where there is conflict with connection
dimensions, shall the manufacturer’s requirements take precedence.

Visual Inspection
Visual inspection shall be performed in accordance with Sub-Spec 003 with the following additions:

1. Out of Roundness – Both pin and box connections should be visually examined to detect any that are
out-of-round.

2. Shoulder Gap – This connection is designed with a wear indicator gap between the box face and the
external shoulder of the pin. This gap eliminates the reaction surface found in the torque shoulder of
conventional tool joints. After extended use, wear in the connection will permit additional travel of
the pin into the box.

3. Box Swell – Box connections should be examined for evidence of swelling. If there is indication of box
swelling, there are two locations to be measured, the counterbore diameter at the face of the box and
the counterbore diameter immediately behind the large step thread.

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Dimensional Measurements
Dimensional Measurements – Dimensional measurements shall be performed in accordance with Sub-Spec
003.
1. Field Repair – The thread surface can be dressed with a file or hand grinder and then wiped clean.
The thread flanks, roots, and crests should have a relatively even surface.

(a) Galled, Pitted Thread Surfaces – Thread roots and thread flanks shall be free from pits that
exceed 1.59 mm (1 /16 inch) in depth or 3.18 mm (1/8 inch) in diameter or occupy more than 38.1
mm (1 1/2 inches) in length along the thread axis.

(b) Galling that wipes out threads or that cannot be dressed will prevent proper thread engagement
and is cause for rejection. Any damage to the threaded areas that raises metal above the orig-
inal surface will interfere with full engagement of pin and box and must be dressed with a file
or soft wheel hand grinder with the thread flanks, roots and crests having a relatively even surface.

(c) Thread Roots shall be free from corrosion pits that exceed 1.59 mm (1 /16 inch) in depth or 3.18
mm (1/8 inch) in diameter or occupy more than 38.1 mm (1 1/2 inches) in thread length along any
thread helix.

(d) Box OD Swell – Any indications of box swell or out of roundness shall be checked by measurement
of the counterbore diameter at the face of the box connection, D1, and the counterbore diameter
immediately behind the large step thread, D2 as shown in figure below. Dimensions outwith those
stated in Table 24 are cause for rejection.

(e) Box Counterbore Diameter – The box counterbore diameters shall not exceed the dimensions
specified in Table 24.

(f) Out of Roundness – Outside diameter swell of the box more than 0.79 mm (1 /32 inch) over nominal
(for that tool joint) or of the counterbore diameter (excluding any inside bevel) over manufactur-
ing tolerances is cause for rejection. Table 23 of this standard summarises acceptable dimensions
for drill pipe tool joints.

(g) Pin Internal Diameter – The ID of the pin connection shall not exceed the dimensions specified
in Table 23 and shall be free from imperfections that exceed 1.59 mm (1 /16 inch) in depth or 3.18
mm (1/8 inch) in diameter.

(h) Shoulder Gap – When the shoulder gap reaches 0.040 (1 mm) the tool joint shall be rejected.

2. With the exception of the WT14S, any Tenaris WT™ connection that does not have the wear indicator
gap ring machined onto the pin external shoulder shall be identified as Limited Service, consideration

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for its use can be found in that Spec.

(a) Stress Reduction Groove – With the exception of the WT14S, Tenaris WT™ connections that do
not have the stress reduction groove machined in the thread roots as shown below shall be rejected.

MATRIX
Title Description
Sub-Spec 003 Visual and Dimensional Inspections
Table 23 Dimensional Requirements for Tenaris WT™ Connections
Table 24 Dimensional Requirements for Maximum Counterbore Diameter – Tenaris
Table 25 Dimensional Requirements for DSTJ™ Connections
Limited Service

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