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03.38.82.1110
NS-1™ Number: NS 03.38.82.1110
Revision Date: January 2013
Equipment Name: INTEGRAL BLADE STABILISERS AND REPLACEABLE BLADE STABILISERS
Manufacturer: GENERAL
Model/Type: VARIOUS
Material Group: LOW ALLOY STEEL
Service: NON-SOUR

Rev Date Description Change Note

00 03/90 REPLACES NS-1’s – AA 03.38.81.0110 REV. 00-85 – LO
03.38.82.0110 REV. 00-85
01 01/95 REF. SUPPLEMENTARY REQ. PARA 2; ADDED 3
NEW SUB-PARA’S ON COLD WORK ’CW’ STAMP,
BENCHMARK & NOTE. GENERAL: REPLACED API
RP 7G WITH ISO 10407
02 06/04 FORMAT CHANGE
03 06/07 MINOR HEADER AND FRONT PAGE ADJUSTMENT
04 01/13 INTERNAL REVIEW

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SCOPE
This GENERAL NS-1™ specifies the minimum quality and inspection requirements applied to wrought Low Alloy
Steel Stabilisers.

It applies to:

• 2 types of manufactured stabilisers:

– Integral blade
– Replaceable blade.

• All operating temperatures

• Non-SOUR service conditions
• All ’Hole’ and ’Drill Collar’ sizes

When ordering spare parts or sub-assemblies, the applicable quality requirements shall be those specified for the
components supplemented by the relevant requirements called out for the complete assembly.

The equipment shall be in conformance with the requirements of the relevant sections of API Spec.7-1, API
Spec 7-2 and ISO 10407 and the requirements of this NS-1™. If in conflict the requirements of this NS-1™ shall
prevail.

Design verification, approval and other design related parameters are specifically excluded from this NS-1™.

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are supplementary to, and shall be applied in conjunction with, the Quality Sub-
Specifications of this NS-1™:

1. WELDING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 30.1, Sub-Spec. 60.2 & Sub-Spec. 60.3)

1.1 Fabrication welding shall be limited to the welds joining the blades to the stabiliser body only.

1.2 Repair by welding is restricted to weld defects, and hardfacing only.

1.3 All welding and welding repair to be performed to the requirements of ASME IX.

2. THREADED CONNECTIONS

2.1 All pin connections NC38 and larger shall be provided with a stress relief groove to API Spec. 7-2,
latest revision.

2.2 All box connections NC38 and larger shall be provided with a stress relief feature which may be either
external or internal (e.g. API style, Drilco style, ’bore-back’).

2.3 The thread roots of all connections NC38 and larger shall be cold rolled after final machining.

2.4 All stress relief features shall be cold worked after final machining.

2.5 All connections which have been cold-rolled, shall be marked by stamping the connection with a
circle enclosing the letters ’CW’ as specified in API Spec. 7-2 latest revision.

2.6 All new rotary connections shall be provided with a benchmark (this does not apply to pin
connections having a stress relief groove) in accordance with the requirements of ISO 10407 as a
minimum. Except that the preferred form of the benchmark is an indicator which provides a 360°
reference around the connection. This type of benchmark is superior to the API one, in that it reveals
not only the extent of refacing but also how perpendicular the refaced seal is to the pipe’s axis.

Note: Various manufacturers can provide the preferred 360° benchmark form. The purchaser should
check this with the supplier prior to manufacture.

3. MATERIAL TESTING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 10.1 & Sub-Spec. 10.4)

3.1 Chemical Analysis

Chemical analysis shall be carried out on a heat basis demonstrating conformance to the
manufacturer’s applicable material specification for all elements tabulated.

3.2 Tensile Testing

Tensile testing to ASTM A370 shall as a minimum, establish yield strength, tensile strength,
elongation and reduction in area on a heat/heat treatment lot basis.

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Test specimens for the body and mandrel material (refer items 1 and 2 on the matrix) shall be taken
from a location representative of the pin connection as shown in Appendix 2.

3.3 Impact Testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 150.1)

The Charpy ’V’ notch energy level shall be 42 joules (31 ft.lbf.) minimum average of three test
specimens tested at room temperature. No individual value shall be less than 32 joules (24 ft.lbf.).

Qualification Test Coupon Sampling

a. Wrought Material – Three longitudinal impact test specimens per heat/heat treatment lot of
material shall be taken from approximately one inch below the O.D. surface of the material.

b. Castings – Castings shall be qualified on a heat/heat treatment lot basis. A sufficient number of
integral keel block test coupons shall be made to fulfil this requirement.

The dimensions of test coupons shall be established such that the physical test results realistically
reflect the properties of the parts they qualify. Test coupons shall comply with the requirements of
ASTM A703 / A703M –S26.

3.4 Hardness Testing (Ref. Sub-Spec. 70.1)

The hardness of the body and mandrel material shall be measured at room temperature on a radial
cross section at the locations shown in Appendix 1.

Pre-heat treated bar stock or mechanical tubing shall have a test specimen taken at least one radius
from the end of the bar/tube.

When material is rough machined (O.D. and I.D.) prior to final heat treatment, hardness tests shall
be carried out on a heat/heat treatment lot basis using a test sample of similar O.D. and I.D.
dimensions (taken at a location of max. wall thickness of a rough machined part). The length of the
test sample shall be at least equal to the sample O.D., the cross section specimen shall be taken at
mid length.

All hardness test results taken on a single cross section shall be within a range of 6 HRC points, with
no single value below 30 HRC (285 BHN). The absolute values shall meet the manufacturer’s
material specification.

After welding and final heat-treatment the hardness of the weld and HAZ shall not be lower than the
minimum specified hardness figures, or higher than the maximum specified hardness figures of the
base material.

4. DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 90.1)

4.1 The projected O.D. of the sleeve blades shall be verified and shall conform to the manufacturers
dimensions and tolerances.

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5. MARKING
(Ref. Sub-Spec. 20.3)

5.1 Each stabiliser assembly shall be provided with a marking recess located on the O.D. of the main
body member one foot (1 ft.) below the rotary box connection.

5.2 One recess shall be stamped in accordance with the requirements of API Spec. 7-1, latest revision
and Sub-Spec 20.3.

5.3 The size of the recesses shall be in accordance with API Spec. 7-1, latest revision.

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MATRIX
Equipment Name Integral Blade Stabilisers & Replaceable Blade Stabilisers
Specification 03.38.82.1110
Manufacturer General
Model/Type Various
Material Group Low Alloy
Service Non-Sour

Integral Blade Stabilisers Consisting of:

Integral Body Class: B, C, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One Hundred
Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard – Relevant
Indications
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.5.1.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Technique – Applied Techniques/Conditions
50.5.2.3 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Required Extent – One Hundred Percent
50.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Acceptance Standard – Acceptable Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

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Replaceable Blade Stabilisers Consisting of:

Mandrel Class: B, C, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel

Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One Hundred
Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard – Relevant
Indications
50.1 Detection and Acceptance of Sub-Surface Imperfections – General
50.5.1.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Technique – Applied Techniques/Conditions
50.5.2.3 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Required Extent – One Hundred Percent
50.5.3.2 Ultrasonic Examination (UT) of Forgings/Mech. Tubing/ Barstock (Non-Austenitic Steels) –
Acceptance Standard – Acceptable Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

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Sleeve Blade
Class: B, C, D Material: Cast Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
30.1 Welding Qualifications – General
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.2.1.3 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Castings – Technique – Wet Fluorescent Method
40.2.2.3 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Castings – Required Extent – One Hundred Percent
40.2.3.3 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Castings – Acceptance Standard – Maximum Permitted
Relevant Linear/Rounded/All Indication
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One Hundred
Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard – Relevant
Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
60.2 Disposition of Defects – Repair by Weld
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

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Sleeve Blade
Class: B, C, D Material: Wrought Low Alloy Steel
Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.4 Type B Material Test Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
20.4 Traceability – Heat/Heat Treatment Lot Traceability
40.1 NDE Surface, General
40.4.1.3 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing and Barstock – Technique – MT
Tech. Wet Fluor. Forg.
40.4.2.3 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing and Barstock – Required Extent –
One Hundred Percent
40.4.3.6 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) of Forgings, Mech. Tubing and Barstock – Acceptance
Standard – Maximum Permitted Relevant Indications
40.6.1.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Technique – Wet Fluorescent
Method
40.6.2.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Required Extent – One Hundred
Percent
40.6.3.3 Magnetic Particle and Visual Examination (MT + VE) of Threads – Acceptance Standard – Relevant
Indications
60.1 Disposition of Defects – Surface Dressing
70.1 Hardness Testing – General
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
90.2 Dimensional Inspection – Threads
150.1 Impact Testing – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

Blade Hardfacing Types Inserts

Class: C, D Material: Tungsten Carbide
Number Title
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

Hardfacing
Class: – Material: Tungsten Carbide
Number Title
30.1 Welding Qualifications – General
60.3 Disposition of Defects – Repair of Weld Defects
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General

Complete Assembly (When Applicable)

Number Title
10.1 Material Certificates – General
10.2.2 Material Certificates – Assembly Certificate
20.3 Traceability – Serialization Traceability
90.1 Dimensional Inspection – General
160.1 Non-Conformity Procedure – General
170.1 Boxing/Packing/Marking – General
180.1.2 Documentation Package – Quality Documentation – Full

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Appendices

Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

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