Sop Iii-200 R00

VOLUME III USED DRILL PIPE
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

(Company Confidential)
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Magnetic Particle Inspection
MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION

FOR USED DRILL PIPE INSPECTION
NOTE: This document is considered COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL and is not to be distributed

in whole or in part outside the Company, without the express, written consent of the
undersigned authority.
PROCEDURE APPROVAL: ___________________________ DATE: _____________

Vice President Inspection & Coating Product Line
PROCEDURE APPROVAL: ___________________________ DATE: ______________

Director Quality & Technical Services
Copyright 2005 Tuboscope, P.O. Box 808, Houston, Texas 77001

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INTRODUCTION
The intent of this document is to serve as an operation guide for Magnetic Particle Inspection
of Used Drill Pipe, BHA and related components. Accuracy in adherence to these minimum
requirements for preparation and operation to detect flaws will provide for optimum
performance and ease of operation. Utilization of this document will require a thorough
understanding of the content by the user.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
Scope............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.1 Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type I - Residual
Technique
.............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.2 Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type II - Residual
Technique
.............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.3 Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type I - Active
Technique ........................................................................................................5
1.2.4 Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type II - Active
Technique ........................................................................................................5
1.2.5 Dry Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection - Active Technique ...........5
1.2.6 Wet Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection - Active Technique...........5
1.2.7 Wet Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection Residual Technique......5
1.2.8 Dry Magnetic Particle Inspection of Upsets After EMI....................................... 6
Personnel Requirements.............................................................................................................. 6
Equipment Requirements............................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Magnetizing Equipment...................................................................................................... 6
3.2 D.C. Coils ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 A.C. Coil ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.5 Magnetic Particle Field Indicators ...................................................................................... 7
3.6 Light Sources...................................................................................................................... 7
3.8 Wet Magnetic Particles ...................................................................................................... 7
3.8.2 Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particles..................................................................... 8
3.8.3 Suspension Medium ............................................................................................. 8
3.8.4 Concentration ....................................................................................................... 8
3.8.5 Water Break Test.................................................................................................. 9
3.8.6 Particle Contamination ......................................................................................... 9
3.8.7 Suspension Contamination .................................................................................. 9
3.9 Dry Magnetic Particles ....................................................................................................... 9
3.11 Equipment Calibration...................................................................................................... 10
Surface Preparation.................................................................................................................... 10
Material Identification ............................................................................................................11
Tool Joint Magnetic Field Induction ......................................................................................11
6.1 Tool Joint Magnetic Field Induction - Residual ...........................................................11
6.2 Tool Joint Magnetic Field Induction - Active................................................................12
Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type I - Residual ......................... 13
7.1 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 13
7.3 Inspection of Pin Threads ................................................................................................ 13
7.4 Inspection of Box OD ....................................................................................................... 14
Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type II - Residual ........................ 14
Wet Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type I - Active .................................................. 15

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10.0 Wet Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type II - Active ................................................. 17
10.1 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 17
10.2 Inspection of Pin Threads ................................................................................................ 17
11.0 Dry Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection Active Technique ................................ 18
11.1 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 18
11.2 A.C. Yoke Inspection Procedure...................................................................................... 18
11.3 Coil Inspection Procedure ................................................................................................ 19
12.0 Wet Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection Active Technique................................ 19
13.0 Wet Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection - Residual Technique ............................ 20
14.0 Dry Magnetic Particle Inspection of Upsets After EMI............................................................. 21
15.0 Evaluation of Imperfections22
16.0 Acceptance Criteria .................................................................................................................... 22
17.0 Post Inspection Procedures ....................................................................................................... 22

1.0
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SCOPE
1.1
This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for magnetic particle

inspection of drill pipe rotary shouldered connections (RSC), tool joints, upsets
and slip/critical areas. The purpose is to locate fatigue cracking in the roots of
the threads, upsets and slip/critical areas and heat check cracking, in tool joints.
1.2
Specifically, this procedure covers the following inspection techniques. Only

1.2.8 is mandatory by Tuboscope policy. All other techniques in this procedure
are invoked when specified by the customer, DS-1 or NS-2.
1.2.1
Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type I Residual Technique For detection of transverse service-induced cracks
in the pin threads only, utilizing the wet fluorescent method and
longitudinal cracking on the OD surface of the box only, using dry
magnetic particles. See 7.0.
1.2.2
Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type II Residual Technique - For detection of transverse service-induced cracks
in the pin and box threads, using wet magnetic particles. See 8.0.
1.2.3
Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type I - Active

Technique For detection of transverse service-induced cracks in the pin
threads only, utilizing the wet fluorescent method and longitudinal cracking
on the OD surface of the box only, using dry magnetic particles. See 9.0.
1.2.4
Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type II - Active

Technique - For detection of transverse service-induced cracks in the pin
and box threads, using wet magnetic particles. See 10.0.
1.2.5
Dry Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection - Active Technique For detection of transverse service-induced cracks in the slip/critical areas
of the tube body, using dry magnetic particles and a residual magnetic
field. See 11.0.
1.2.6
Wet Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection - Active Technique

For detection of transverse service-induced cracks in the slip/critical areas
of the tube body, using wet magnetic particles and an active magnetic
field. See 12.0.
1.2.7
Wet Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection Residual Technique

For detection of transverse service-induced cracks in the slip/critical
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areas of the tube body, using wet magnetic particles and a residual
magnetic field. See 13.0.
1.2.8
2.0
Dry Magnetic Particle Inspection of Upsets After EMI - For detection of

transverse service-induced cracks in the upset areas of the tube body,
using dry magnetic particles. See 14.0.
1.3
Tuboscope document is the controlling document whenever any other like kind
prior-dated Tuboscope inspection procedures are in conflict.
1.4
The latest revision of the following documents were used as references for
establishing this procedure:
1.4.1
API Specification 7 - Rotary Drill Stem Elements.
1.4.2
API Recommended Practice 7G - Drill Stem Design and Operating

Limits.
1.4.3
A.S.T.M. E 709 - Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination.
1.4.4
A.S.T.M. E 1444 - Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination.
1.4.5
Standard DS-1 - Drill Stem Design and Inspection.
1.4.6
NS-2 North Sea Drillstring Inspection Standard.
1.4.7
SOP III-001 - General Requirements.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel performing the inspection techniques outlined in this procedure shall be
certified in Magnetic Particle Testing in accordance with 4.0 of SOP III-001.
3.0
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Magnetizing Equipment
3.1.1
Any one (1) of the following types of direct current (DC) magnetizing
equipment listed below may be utilized at the discretion of the
Tuboscope location.
a. Battery Bank Pulse Magnetizing System.
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b. Rectified AC Magnetizing System.

c. Capacitor Discharge (CD) Magnetizing System.
3.2
D.C. Coils
3.2.1
A 500-turn SONOSCOPE buggy coil (or equivalent) shall be used to

induce a longitudinal field.
3.2.2
A 165-turn drill collar mag coil may be used instead of the SONOSCOPE
coil.
3.2.3
A coil made from welding cable may also be used instead of the
SONOSCOPE coil. The conductor cable shall be tied or taped to keep
the turns close together. The insulation shall be inspected each shift
and maintained to prevent arcing to the material being examined.
3.2.4
For pre-manufactured coils, the number of turns shall be permanently

marked on the exterior of the coil body.
3.3
AC Coil. The number of turns shall be permanently marked on the exterior of

the coil body.
3.4
An electromagnetic A.C. yoke with adjustable legs shall be used for material with
an outside diameter of five (5) inches (127 mm) or less. Fixed leg yokes may be
used on material with an outside diameter of 5-1/2 inches (140 mm) and larger.
3.5
Magnetic Particle Field Indicators. A mechanical magnetometer or Hall-effect

electronic gauss meter shall be used to verify the adequacy of magnetization.
3.5.1
The magnetometer shall have a range of " 50.0 gauss (5,0 millitesla).
3.6
Light Sources. Overhead lighting, black light (UV-A) sources, hand held white
light fixtures and light meters shall meet the requirements in 9.2 and 9.3 in SOP
III-001.
3.7
For mobile work, a black light cape, capable of blocking out visible light to the
levels required in 9.2 of SOP III-001.
3.8
Wet Magnetic Particles. Mix particles and the suspension medium according to
the manufacturers recommendations.

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3.8.1
The particles shall fluoresce greenish-yellow under black light.
3.8.2
Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particles.

a. For water baths, Magnaflux 20B or Mi-Glow #810 (or equivalent)
particles shall be used. Smoother test surfaces (machined) require a
greater percent of wetting agent than rough test surfaces.
b. For Petroleum Distillate (solvent)/Oil Baths. Magnaflux 14A or MiGlow #800 (or equivalent) particles shall be used.
c. The bath concentration shall be in the range of 0.1 to 0.4 mL of
particles per 100 mL of bath, using a 100 mL centrifuge tube (with a
1 mL stem and 0.05 mL divisions).
3.8.3
Suspension Medium. The suspension medium for wet fluorescent

particle baths shall be a light petroleum distillate (solvent) with low
natural fluorescence or water with conditioning agents. Diesel or
gasoline shall not be used. Mix particles and the suspension medium
according to the manufacturers recommendation.
a. Water baths shall be prepared from materials (magnetic particles,
wetting agent, corrosion inhibitor, defoamer, etc.) based on the
manufacturer's recommendations.
3.8.4
Concentration. Check the concentration as follows:

a. The inside surfaces of the centrifuge tube shall be cleaned and
rinsed prior to each use.
b. Non-circulating baths shall be agitated frequently and prior to a
settling test.
c. For recirculating systems, the suspension should be run a minimum of
30 minutes before taking the sample.
d. Run the solution through the system to bleed off any old solution or
dried particles.
e. Fill the centrifuge tube to the 100 mL line.

f.
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Let the solution sit undisturbed in an area free from vibration and
magnetism for the applicable dwell times:
For water based suspensions, 30 minutes.

For petroleum distillate based suspensions, 60 minutes.
g. Add particles or carrier fluid as necessary to achieve the proper

concentration.
h. The bath concentration results shall be documented.
i.
3.8.5
The settling test shall be repeated after any additions of particles or

liquid and at the beginning and ending of each inspection shift. All
pieces inspected between an acceptable check and an unacceptable
check shall be re-inspected after the bath has been corrected.
Water Break Test. Water baths shall be tested for proper conditioning
by performing a water break test. A Water Break Test shall be
performed, as described below, after each new bath is mixed:
a. After covering the surface of the material to be inspected with the
conditioned vehicle, note the appearance of the surface after the
vehicle flow has been stopped. If a continuous film forms over the
entire part, sufficient wetting agent is present. If the film of
suspension breaks, exposing bare surface, insufficient wetting agent
is present or the part is not adequately clean.
3.8.6
Particle Contamination. Examine the graduated portion of the centrifuge

tube with a black light. If the test shows particle contamination that
fluoresces or settles in an amount greater than 30% of the settled
magnetic particles, the bath shall be changed.
3.8.7
Suspension Contamination. The suspension vehicle above the

precipitate shall be examined with a black light for fluorescence.
NOTE: For mobile inspections, the test shall be completed at the end of each job or
shift, if the inspection job lasts the entire shift.
3.9
Dry Magnetic Particles. The particles shall provide high contrast with the
surface being examined. Use of re-cycled dry particles is prohibited.

3.9.1
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The mixture of dry magnetic particles shall consist of particle sizes with a
minimum of 75 percent by weight being finer than 100 ASTM sieve size
and a minimum of 15 percent by weight being finer than 325 ASTM sieve
size. The mixture shall not contain undesirable fillers such as moisture,
dirt, sand, etc.
a. Each Tuboscope location shall maintain the particle size certificate
on file for verification by customers or customer representatives.
3.9.2
Dry particles used from open containers shall be verified, by touch

(clump free), as moisture free prior to use.
3.9.3
For application of dry magnetic particles onto outside surfaces (and

inside surfaces when practical), dispensers shall provide a light dusting
action.
3.10 A small magnifying mirror for assistance in inspecting the roots of the threads in
the box connection. A flat mirror may be used if a magnifying mirror is not
available.
3.11 Equipment Calibration. Equipment calibration/verification shall be in accordance
with 9.1 of SOP III-001.
3.11.1 Magnetizing source ammeters and Hall-effect electronic gauss meters
shall be calibrated after any repairs and whenever an erratic response is
indicated and at the frequency specified in Table 9.1 in SOP III-001.
3.11.2 Mechanical magnetometers shall have their accuracy verified when
repaired and whenever the zero position deviates more than " one (1)
division and at the frequency specified in Table 9.1 in SOP III-001.
3.11.3 AC Yokes shall be verified when repaired and at the frequency specified
in Table 9.1 in SOP III-001.
4.0
SURFACE PREPARATION
4.1
Thread protectors shall be removed and cleaned (if required) in accordance with
13.0 of SOP III-001.
4.2
Thread compound, grease, dirt and other hard foreign deposits, except
manufacturer applied thread coatings (phosphate), shall be removed from
surfaces to be inspected.
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5.0
4.3
Final cleaning of thread roots should be performed using a soft wheel made
from fibreboard < 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Care shall be exercised when using the
wheel not to remove any metal from the thread form.
4.4
If the outside surface of the tool joints are to be dry magnetic particle inspected,
the area from the upset to the shoulder shall be cleaned in accordance with 14.0
of SOP III-001.
4.5
When Critical and Slip Areas are to be dry magnetic particle inspected, the
areas identified in Figure 3.3, in SOP III-001, shall be cleaned in accordance
with 14.0 of SOP III-001.
4.6
Surfaces to be inspected with dry magnetic particles shall be completely dry.
MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Material identification shall be in accordance with 11.0 of SOP III-001.
6.0
TOOL JOINT MAGNETIC FIELD INDUCTION

6.1
Longitudinal Magnetic Field Induction - Residual

6.1.1
Each connection shall be magnetized with a longitudinal magnetic field

using one (1) of the magnetizing sources described in 3.1 and a coil
configuration which meets the requirements of 3.2.
6.1.2
Place the coil over the threads to the edge of the tool joint pin (and/or box,
as applicable) torque shoulder.
6.1.3
The amp-turns of the coil shall be adjusted to provide a residual field of >
30 gauss (3 millitesla) everywhere around the end of the connection,
when measured with a mechanical magnetometer touching the end face
of the connection or > 110 gauss (11 millitesla), when measured with a
Hall-effect electronic gauss meter probe touching the end face.
6.1.4
At the drill pipe buggy desk (or mag power supply), place MAG switch in
the ON position.
6.1.5
Turn MAG switch to OFF position and remove the coil.
6.1.6
Additionally, during magnetization of the pin ends, ensure that the coil
polarity is reversed on each length that is energized. To originate the
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maximum residual field the coil must be reversed on each length by

alternating the north and south field with a south to north field. If the coil
direction is not reversed, the residual field may become weak or the length
could be reduced by the adjacent length.
6.1.7
During and after magnetization with a coil, each end shall be positioned
no closer than 1 foot (31 cm) to another piece of ferromagnetic material,
until inspection of the magnetized area has been completed.
6.1.8
The magnetization levels achieved in 6.1.4 shall be verified:

a. On the first five (5) pieces of the same material description to assure
the maximum current value is achieved and
b. A minimum of once every 50 ends magnetized and on the last piece
of the same material description.
6.1.9
6.2
All pieces magnetized between an acceptable check and an

unacceptable check, as described in 6.1.8, shall be re-magnetized prior
to inspection.
Longitudinal Magnetic Field Induction - Active

6.2.1
Each connection shall be magnetized with a longitudinal magnetic field

using one (1) of the magnetizing sources described in 3.1 and a coil
configuration which meets the requirements of 3.2.
6.2.2
Place the coil over the shoulder of the tool joint pin (and/or box, as
applicable).
6.2.3
Energize the coil and simultaneously apply magnetic particle solution to

the thread area and observe the particle mobility. Adjust the
magnetizing current to produce a field as high as possible without the
particles being prematurely pulled out of suspension. Turn OFF the
current. Particle mobility should continue for at least 6 seconds.
NOTE: Excessive ampere-turns may cause a lack of mobility of fluorescent

particles on the thread surface. This impairs in two (2) ways; the particles may
create a background that makes detection of cracks more difficult and the lack of
particles in the fluid may reduce the intensity of the indications.

7.0
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6.2.4
Additionally, during magnetization of the pin ends, ensure that the coil
polarity is reversed on each length that is energized. To originate the
maximum residual field the coil must be reversed on each length by
alternating the north and south field with a south to north field. If the coil
direction is not reversed, the residual field may become weak or the length
could be reduced by the adjacent length.
6.2.5
During and after magnetization with a coil, each end shall be positioned
no closer than 1 foot (31 cm) to another piece of ferromagnetic material,
until inspection of the magnetized area has been completed.
WET FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE TOOL JOINT INSPECTION, TYPE I

RESIDUAL TECHNIQUE (DRY MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF BOX OD)
Magnetic Particle Inspection of Tool Joints, Type I, is performed to detect transverse
service-induced cracks in the pin threads only, utilizing the wet fluorescent method and
longitudinal cracking on the OD surface of the box only, using dry magnetic particles.
Threads and shoulders are visually examined for identifiable damage in accordance with
5.5.1 and 5.5.2 in SOP III-100.
7.1
Cleaning
7.1.1
Pin threads, shoulders and the box OD must be cleaned to perform the
magnetic particle inspection in accordance with 4.0.
7.1.2
Burrs and rough spots should be smoothed with a soft grinding wheel.
7.2
Induce a longitudinal magnetic field in the pin tool joint in accordance with 6.1.
7.3
Inspection of Pin Threads.

7.3.1
Position cape cover over person and surface to be inspected. Hold the
black light 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) from the surface to be inspected
and direct the black light at the surface.
NOTE: For inplant inspections, capes are not required if black light booths are used.
NOTE: Ultraviolet absorbing eyeglasses shall be worn to prevent unnecessary
exposure of the eye to ultraviolet radiation. Eyeglasses which are photochromic
(darken with increased light exposure) or that are permanently dark (sunglasses) are
prohibited.

7.4
7.5
8.0
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7.3.2
Vigorously agitate the magnetic particle solution and apply the solution
with low velocity, uniformly over the applicable surfaces of the
connection.
7.3.3
Particular attention shall be paid to the area of the last engaged thread
on each connection. The material shall either be rolled or rotated a
minimum of 1-1/4 revolutions.
7.3.4
Any fatigue cracks noted in the connection are cause for rejection.
7.3.5
If an indication is questionable, the area should be re-cleaned or buffed

with a nonmetallic and nonabrasive buffing wheel and re-inspected.
Inspection of Box OD
7.4.1
Apply the electromagnetic yoke such that the handle is oriented at 90 to

the longitudinal axis of the tool joint.
7.4.2
As the yoke is moved over the outside surface of the box tool joint,
sprinkle a fine cloud of dry powder on the tool joint surface between the
yoke legs. The pipe shall be rolled or rotated a minimum 1-1/4 turns.
7.4.3
Inspect the entire outside surface of the box tool joints, except areas of
hard banding. Overlap the legs of the yoke 50% to ensure complete
coverage of the surface.
7.4.4
Any cracks noted in the tool joint are cause for rejection.
Upon completion of the inspection remove all magnetic particle inspection

materials from the inspected surfaces.
WET MAGNETIC PARTICLE TOOL JOINT INSPECTION, TYPE II - RESIDUAL

TECHNIQUE
Magnetic Particle Inspection of Tool Joints, Type II, is performed to detect transverse
service-induced cracks in the pin and box threads, using wet magnetic particles.
5.5.1 and 5.5.2 in SOP III-100.
8.1
Pin and box threads, shoulders and the box OD must be cleaned to perform the

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8.2
8.3
Induce a longitudinal magnetic field in the pin tool joint in accordance with 6.1.
8.4
Position cape cover over person and surface to be inspected. Hold the black light
4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) from the surface to be inspected and direct the black
light at the surface.
prohibited.
8.5
The wet magnetic particle solution shall be applied with low velocity flowing
uniformly over the applicable surfaces of the connection.
8.6
Particular attention shall be paid to the area of the last engaged thread on each
connection. The material shall either be rolled or rotated a minimum of 1-1/4
revolutions.
8.7
8.8
If an indication is questionable, the area may be re-cleaned or buffed with a

nonmetallic and nonabrasive buffing wheel and re-inspected.
8.9
Repeat 8.2 and 8.3 for the Box tool joints.

8.9.1
A small magnifying mirror shall be used to inspect the roots of the box
threads.
8.10 Upon completion of the inspection remove all magnetic particle inspection
9.0
WET FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE TOOL JOINT INSPECTION, TYPE I

ACTIVE TECHNIQUE (DRY MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF BOX OD)
Magnetic Particle Inspection of Tool Joints, Type I, is performed to detect transverse
service-induced cracks in the pin threads only, utilizing the wet fluorescent method and
longitudinal cracking on the OD surface of the box only, using dry magnetic particles.

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5.5.1 and 5.5.2 in SOP III-100.

9.1
Pin threads, shoulders and the box OD must be cleaned to perform the magnetic
particle inspection in accordance with 4.0.
9.2
9.3
Position cape cover over person and surface to be inspected. Hold the black light
prohibited.
9.4
Energize the coil and simultaneously apply magnetic particle solution to the
thread area. Periodically, vigorously agitate the magnetic particle solution and
apply the solution with low velocity, uniformly over the applicable surfaces of the
connection.
9.5
Turn OFF the magnetizing current.
9.6
Inspect entire threaded area. Particular attention shall be paid to the area of the
last engaged thread on each connection. The material shall either be rolled or
rotated a minimum of 1-1/4 revolutions.
9.7
9.8
If an indication is questionable, the area should be re-cleaned or buffed with a

9.9
Inspection of Box OD. Repeat 7.4 for longitudinal cracking on the OD surface of
the box.

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10.0 WET FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE TOOL JOINT INSPECTION, TYPE II

ACTIVE TECHNIQUE
Magnetic Particle Inspection of Tool Joints, Type II, is performed to detect transverse
service-induced cracks in the pin and box threads, using wet magnetic particles.
5.5.1 and 5.5.2 in SOP III-100.
10.1 Cleaning
9.1.1
Pin threads, shoulders and the box OD must be cleaned to perform the
9.1.2
10.2 Inspection of Pin Threads

10.2.1 Position the cape cover over person and surface to be inspected. Hold the
black light 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) from the surface to be inspected
and direct the black light at the surface.
prohibited.
10.2.2 Energize the coil and simultaneously apply magnetic particle solution to
the thread area. Periodically, vigorously agitate the magnetic particle
solution and apply the solution with low velocity, uniformly over the
applicable surfaces of the connection.
10.2.3 Turn OFF the magnetizing current.
10.2.4 Inspect entire threaded area. Particular attention shall be paid to the
area of the last engaged thread on each connection. The material shall
either be rolled or rotated a minimum of 1-1/4 revolutions.
10.2.5 Any fatigue cracks noted in the connection are cause for rejection.

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10.2.6 If an indication is questionable, the area should be re-cleaned or buffed

10.3 Repeat 10.2 for the Box tool joints.
10.3.1 A small magnifying mirror shall be used to inspect the roots of the box
threads.
11.0 DRY MAGNETIC PARTICLE SLIP/CRITICAL AREA INSPECTION ACTIVE
TECHNIQUE
Magnetic Particle Inspection of the slip/critical areas of the tube body, to detect
transverse service-induced cracks using dry magnetic particles and an A.C. Yoke which
meets the requirements of 3.4, an A.C, Coil which meets the requirements of 3.3 or a
D.C. Coil which meets the requirements of 3.2.
11.1 Cleaning. The inspection area shall be free of scale, oil or other foreign materials
and dry.
11.2 A.C. Yoke Inspection Procedure
11.2.1 Apply the electromagnetic yoke such that the handle is oriented at 90 to
the transverse axis of the pipe.
11.2.2 As the yoke is moved through the slip area, sprinkle a fine cloud of dry
powder on the pipe surface between the yoke legs. The pipe shall be
rolled or rotated a minimum 1-1/4 turns. Overlap the legs of the yoke
50% to ensure complete coverage of the surface. The Slip areas
defined in 3.3 in SOP III-001 shall be inspected.
11.2.4 Repeat 11.2.2 and 11.2.3 for the critical area on the opposite end of the
tube, for the distance defined in 3.3 in SOP III-001.

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11.3 Coil Inspection Procedure

11.3.1 Slide the Coil over the tool joint and position it at the end of the tool joint
taper.
11.3.2 Adjust the amp-turns of the coil to provide at least 500 amp-turns per
inch of connection O.D.
NOTE: Excessive ampere-turns (NI) can produce furring of dry magnetic
particles on the outside surface that can conceal indications.
11.3.3 Energize the coil and simultaneously sprinkle a fine cloud of dry powder
on the pipe surface, under the coil. The pipe shall be rolled or rotated a
minimum 1-1/4 turns. The Slip areas defined in 3.3 in SOP III-001 shall
be inspected.
11.3.5 Repeat 11.3.3 and 11.3.4 for the critical area on the opposite end of the
tube, for the distance defined in 3.3 in SOP III-001.
11.4 Any suspect crack indications shall be investigated in accordance with 9.0 in SOP
III-002.
12.0 WET MAGNETIC PARTICLE SLIP/CRITICAL AREA INSPECTION ACTIVE
TECHIQUE
transverse service-induced cracks using wet magnetic particles and an A.C, Coil which
meets the requirements of 3.3 or a D.C. Coil which meets the requirements of 3.2.
12.1 Surfaces to be inspected must be clean and free of oil, rust, scale and other
foreign materials.
12.2 Slide the A.C. or D.C. Coil over the tool joint and position it at the end of the tool
joint taper.

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12.3 Adjust the amp-turns of the coil to provide at least 500 amp-turns per inch of
connection O.D.
NOTE: Excessive ampere-turns (NI) can produce lack of mobility of fluorescent
particles on the outside surface that can conceal indications.
12.4 Position the cape cover over person and surface to be inspected. Hold black light
prohibited.
12.5 Vigorously agitate the magnetic particle solution.
12.6 Energize the coil and simultaneously apply the solution with low velocity,
uniformly on the pipe surface, under the coil. The pipe shall be rolled or rotated a
minimum 1-1/4 turns. The Slip areas defined in 3.3 in SOP III-001 shall be
inspected.
12.7 If an indication is questionable, the area should be re-cleaned or buffed with a
12.8 Repeat 12.6 and 12.7 for the critical area on the opposite end of the tube, for the
distance defined in 3.3 in SOP III-001.
III-002.
13.0 WET MAGNETIC PARTICLE SLIP/CRITICAL AREA INSPECTION RESIDUAL
TECHNIQUE
transverse service-induced cracks using the wet magnetic particle method.

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13.1 Surfaces to be inspected must be clean and free of oil, rust, scale and other
foreign materials.
13.2 Place the drill pipe coil over the slip area.
13.3 Adjust the amp-turns of the coil to provide at least 800 amp-turns per inch of
connection O.D. Remove coil turn OFF current.
13.3.1 For the SONOSCOPE buggy coil, activate the coil to 15 amps.
13.4 Position the cape cover over person and surface to be inspected. Hold black light
prohibited.
13.5 Vigorously agitate the magnetic particle solution and apply the solution with low
velocity, uniformly over the slip area.
13.6 If an indication is questionable, the area should be re-cleaned or buffed with a
III-002.
13.8 Repeat 13.2 through 13.2.7 for critical area on the opposite end of the tube.
14.0 DRY MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF UPSETS AFTER EMI
After completion of an EMI (buggy or automated full length EMI) inspection it is
mandatory to inspect the upset runout area, using the residual field and dry magnetic
particles.
14.1 The inspection area shall be free of scale, oil or other foreign materials and dry.

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14.2 Sprinkle a fine cloud of dry powder on the pipe upset surfaces, covering the area of
tube not inspected by the EMI unit, up to the tool joint. The pipe shall be rolled or
rotated a minimum 1-1/4 turns.
14.3 Repeat 14.2 for the upset on the opposite end of the tube.
III-002.
15.0 EVALUATION OF IMPERFECTIONS
All indications shall be evaluated in accordance with 9.0 in SOP III-002.
16.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Imperfections shall be evaluated in accordance with the requirements of the
applicable Table 7.2.3 - 1 through 7.2.3 18 in SOP III-002, unless specified
otherwise by the customer.
17.0 POST INSPECTION PROCEDURES
The applicable requirements of Sections 15.0 and 18.0 in SOP III-001 shall be
followed when the last inspection service is completed on each piece.

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VOLUME III USED DRILL PIPE

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Magnetic Particle Inspection

MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: This document is considered COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL and is not to be distributed

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Magnetic Particle Inspection

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Magnetic Particle Inspection

This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for magnetic particle

Specifically, this procedure covers the following inspection techniques. Only

Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type I - Active

Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Tool Joint Inspection, Type II - Active

Wet Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection - Active Technique

Wet Magnetic Particle Slip/Critical Area Inspection Residual Technique

VOLUME III USED DRILL PIPE

Magnetic Particle Inspection

Dry Magnetic Particle Inspection of Upsets After EMI - For detection of

API Specification 7 - Rotary Drill Stem Elements.

API Recommended Practice 7G - Drill Stem Design and Operating

A.S.T.M. E 709 - Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination.

A.S.T.M. E 1444 - Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination.

Standard DS-1 - Drill Stem Design and Inspection.

NS-2 North Sea Drillstring Inspection Standard.

SOP III-001 - General Requirements.

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Magnetic Particle Inspection

b. Rectified AC Magnetizing System.

A 500-turn SONOSCOPE buggy coil (or equivalent) shall be used to

For pre-manufactured coils, the number of turns shall be permanently

AC Coil. The number of turns shall be permanently marked on the exterior of

Magnetic Particle Field Indicators. A mechanical magnetometer or Hall-effect

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Magnetic Particle Inspection

The particles shall fluoresce greenish-yellow under black light.

Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particles.

Suspension Medium. The suspension medium for wet fluorescent

Concentration. Check the concentration as follows:

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Magnetic Particle Inspection

For water based suspensions, 30 minutes.

g. Add particles or carrier fluid as necessary to achieve the proper

The settling test shall be repeated after any additions of particles or

Particle Contamination. Examine the graduated portion of the centrifuge

Suspension Contamination. The suspension vehicle above the

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Magnetic Particle Inspection

Dry particles used from open containers shall be verified, by touch

For application of dry magnetic particles onto outside surfaces (and

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