Running Manual

These guidelines indicate acceptance and

rejection criteria to be used when making
up TenarisHydril connections at the well site.
Should you have any questions, please
contact your local field services contact
(running.assistance@tenaris.com).

Connections nomenclature
TenarisHydril Premium connections are divided
into three types: Blue Series, Wedge Series 500
and Legacy Series. For clarity, our premium
connections series are organized in the
following manner:

CONNECTIONS
Group 1

Group 2

Blue

Wedge Series 500

Blue Near Flush

MACII

Blue Thermal Liner

SLX

MS

PH4, PH6 and CS

3SB
HW
PJD
ER

The use of a torque-turn Monitoring System

is not necessary for Group 2 connections.
If torque-turn equipment is used, verify
calibration dates on load cells.
Unless clearly stated, torque values published in
TenarisHydril Data Sheets are for make-up with
a running compound having a friction
factor of 1. Use of other compounds may result
in higher or lower torque values.

Group 1 Connections
Recommended make-up equipment

Time measurements

Time measurement is useful but not necessary

for monitoring the make-up of TenarisHydril
premium connections.
Dump valve recommendations
1. Check the dump valve opening time before
the first make-up.
2. Test the dump valve by applying
the torque-turm system to the pipe body.

3. Fix or replace the dump valve if the real

make-up torque does not match the optimum
make-up torque.
Friction Factor correction

MAKE-UP ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The use of a torque-turn monitoring system is

highly recommended for Group 1 connections.

1. Use

a turn transducer device independent of

the power tongs.
2. Perform a test to ensure that one turn of the
transducer device indicates one turn on the graph.
3. Use a turn transducer that can deliver
preferably 1000 pulses per turn for an accurate
reading.

For all Group I connections, torque values

should be adjusted by multiplying by the
corresponding friction factor. This applies
for running compound and for thread lock
compound as well.

RUNNING MANUAL

Turn measurement Recommendations

TenarisHydril

IDM code: GDL00264/0

Make-up Acceptance Criteria

Torque monitoring system

__

The following data should be loaded into

the computer:

(1) The initial recommended value for the reference

torque is 5% of the optimum torque.

. Reference torque
. Minimum shoulder torque
. Maximum shoulder torque
. Minimum make-up torque
. Optimum make-up torque
. Maximum make-up torque
. Calibration value of the load cell
. Dump valve sensitivity
. Turn transducer sensitivity

While running, the reference torque can be

(1)

adjusted to display at least the last two turns.

(2) Look up values on the connection data sheets:
www.tenaris.com/tenarishydril

(2)

For TenarisHydril Dopeless CONNECTIONS torque

(2,3)

values, please consult the Tenaris Field Service Group.

(3)

SHOULDER TORQUE

(3) Optimum torque is the same as target torque.

Shoulder torque parameters are given as

a percentage of Optimum Torque as follows:

Minimum Shoulder Torque

Maximum Shoulder Torque

(% Optimum Torque)

(% Optimum Torque)

Blue / Blue Thermal Liner

15

85

Blue Near Flush (2)

10

85

3SB (1)

80

HW (1)

80

MS (1)

10

75

MS XT/XC (1)

10

75

PJD

15

75

ER (1)

15

75

(1) For special clearance option, torque values are different to those used in regular connections.
Please refer to the connections Data sheet, or contact Tenaris office.
(2) For shoulder torque values above maximum limit and up to 90% of optimum torque, the make up can be accepted provided a Delta torque higher than
5% is obtained.
Delta torque= (Final torque - Shoulder torque)*100/Optimum torque

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Make-up acceptance criteria

Make-up curves shown throughout this Section

are schematic. Some variations may be observed
in real make-up graphs.
For a correct interpretation of make-up graphs,
it is important to consider the behavior exhibited
by the joints that were previously run into hole.
Any graph reflecting anomallies should be
investigated (i.e., back out and inspect joint).

TORQUE

Main features of the torque vs. turn graph

Typical graph profile

Shouldering Section

Delta Turns
Value

MAX. MAKE-UP TORQUE

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MIN. MAKE-UP TORQUE

MAX. SHOULDER TORQUE
Delta Torque
Value

Thread & Seal Interference Section

The graph pattern will indicate at

least the following:
The shoulder torque value will
be within the specified shoulder
torque range.

Automatic shouldering torque

determination on each graph
should show a value close to
that determined visually.

Shoulder Torque Value

Top Turns
MIN. SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE

acceptance criteria

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Shoulder Torque OK

Acceptable curve

This result will be achieved if

the recommended guidelines
for running and thread lock
compound application are
followed.

RUNNING MANUAL

group 1 connections torque vs. turn

MAKE-UP ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

TURNS

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

TenarisHydril

TORQUE

IDM code: GDL00264/0

Group 1 Connections
Graph interpretation

Acceptable curve

TORQUE

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

This result will be achieved if

the recommended guidelines
for running and thread lock
compound application are
followed.

MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Shoulder Torque
MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

Acceptable curve with

TORQUE

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

slight oscillations

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

Slight oscillations in the

thread interference section
are allowed.

MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Shoulder Torque OK
MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

TORQUE

hump effect not exceeding

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

the maximum shoulder limit

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Hump Effect
MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

Acceptable curve with

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

..
..
..

Possible causes
Running compound excess
Dirt between threads
Decanted running compound
Running compound not
homogenized
High friction running compound
Running compound
contamination

Recommendations
In this case it is recommended to
break out the first two connections
to verify that the hump effect is
produced by an excess of running
compound thus ensuring no
damage has been caused.

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Make-up acceptance criteria

group 1 connections torque vs. turn
rejection criteria

TORQUE
IDM code: GDL00264/0

Non-acceptable curve

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

with high final torque

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Shoulder Torque

..
..
.

Possible causes
Over torque
Load cell problem
Dump valve problem
Tong operator error
Inertia high RPM

..

Possible effects
Too much stress
Galling on thread and/or seal

.
.

Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if possible)
If the results from the inspection
are acceptable, re-apply running
compound and make-up again.

..
.
.
.

Possible effects
Connection leak
Poor energization
Back-off

..
.
..

Possible effects
No drift after make-up
Pin plastic deformation
Special clearance box plastic
deformation
Tools could not pass
Connection could fail due to:

Tension

Compression

Collapse

Burst

Recommendations
Reject pin and box joints

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

Non-acceptable curve

TORQUE

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

with low final torque

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Shoulder Torque

..
..
.

Possible causes
Torque interruption
Load cell problem
Dump valve problem
Tong operator error
Back-up slip + dump delay

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if possible).
If the results from the inspection
are acceptable, re-apply running
compound and make-up again.

REFERENCE TORQUE

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

..
..
..
.

Possible causes
Over torque
Wrong box and/or pin grade
Load cell problem
Dump valve problem
Tong operator error
Low friction running compound
Running compound
contamination

..
..

MAKE-UP ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

yielded connection

RUNNING MANUAL

Non-acceptable curve with

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

TenarisHydril

TORQUE

TURNS

Non-Acceptable curve with

TORQUE

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

hump effect exceeding

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

the maximum shoulder limit

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

..
..
..

REFERENCE TORQUE

Possible causes
Running compound excess
Dirt between threads
Decanted running compound
Running compound not
homogenized
High friction running compound
Running compound
contamination

..
..
.

Possible effects
Thread damage
Seal damage
Shoulder damage
Connection leak

.
.
.

Possible effects
Leakage due to connection pre-load

TURNS

Non-Acceptable curve with

TORQUE

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

high shoulder torque

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
High Shoulder torque

MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

..
.
..
.

Possible causes
Wrong torque
Wrong running compound
Running compound
contamination
Presence of storage compound
Load cell problem
High thread interference

Recommendations
Break out the first two connections
when this effect appears and
check if it is caused by an excess
in the amount of applied running
compound. In this case, reduce
the amount for the next make-up,
applying the same distribution
as indicated in the running
compound guidelines.

Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if possible).
If the results from the inspection
are acceptable, re-apply running
compound increasing the amount
respecting the recommended
distribution and make-up again.

REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

TORQUE

low shoulder torque

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Low Shoulder torque
REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

Non-Acceptable curve with

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

..
.
..
..

Possible causes
Wrong torque
Wrong running compound
(low friction)
Running compound
contamination
Presence of storage compound
Other friction reducer
Load cell problem
Low thread interference

..
.
.

Possible effects
Back-off
High localized stress
Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if possible).
If the results from the inspection
are acceptable, re-apply running
compound decreasing the amount
of it respecting the recommended
distribution and make-up again.

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Make-up acceptance criteria

Non-Acceptable curve with

TORQUE

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

non-defined torque shoulder

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

IDM code: GDL00264/0

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MAXIMUM MAKE UP TORQUE

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

REFERENCE TORQUE

..
..
..
..

Possible causes
Cross threads
Misalignment
Damaged threads
Dirty threads
Wrong torque
Incorrect running compound
amount
Incorrect running compound
Load cell problem

..
..
.
.

Possible effects
Leak
Galling
Back-off
Jump-out

..
..
.

Possible effects
Severe thread damages
Thread galling
Connection leak
Connection back-off
Connection jump-out

.
.

Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if possible).
If the results from the inspection
are acceptable, re-apply running
compound and make-up again.

.
.
.
.

Possible effects
Pipe body damage

Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if possible).
If the results from the inspection
are acceptable, re-apply running
compound and make-up again.

REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

Possible causes
Cross-threads
Dings or cut threads
Galled threads
Threads with burs
Threads with razor edges
Running compound
contamination
Spider or slip turns during
make-up
Back-up tong dies slip during
make-up
Mechanical interference of pipes
during rotation

Non-Acceptable curve with

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

excessive jaw slips

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

..
..
..

MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

Dies Slipping on Pipe Body

MINIMUM
SHOULDER TORQUE
REFERENCE TORQUE

TURNS

Possible causes
Jaw dies poor grip
Dirty or worn tong dies
Dirty or worn slips dies
Dirty or worn spider dies
Spider movement
Not enough string weight for
proper slips grip

Recommendations
Break out, clean and perform
visual inspection (drift if possible).
If the results from the inspection
are acceptable, re-apply running
compound and make-up again.
Minor jaw slip can be accepted.

RUNNING MANUAL

MINIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

..
..
..
.
.
.

TenarisHydril

TORQUE

abnormal thread interference

OPTIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MINIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE
MAXIMUM SHOULDER TORQUE

TORQUE

Non-Acceptable curve with

MAXIMUM MAKE-UP TORQUE

MAKE-UP ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

TURNS

Group 2 Connections
The primary make-up criteria for Group 2
connections is the attainment of target torque.
As a secondary visual aid the following guide
is applicable:

Wedge Series 500

Friction factor correction

When running compound

is employed it is recommended
not to apply any friction factor
correction, regardless of
the recommendations made
by compound's manufacturer.
Use TenarisHydril published
make-up torque.
For thread lock compounds apply
the following recommendations:

Variants 521, 561, 563, 551 and 553

These connections have a makeup band stencilled round the

circumference of the pin OD.
The face of the coupling should
be within the range of the band.

.
.

If the face of the coupling ends

pass the maximum limits of the
band, mark the pin and coupling
and set both aside.

Variants 533 and 503

These connections have a wear

indicator gap between the pin and
box shoulders after make-up. This
gap should always be visible.

Wedge Series 500: Torque

applied should be 15-20% over
target torque regardless of the
recommendations made by thread
lock compound's manufacturers.
Do not exceed 1.75 times
minimum torque.
TSH SLX and TSH MACII
use maximum torque value from
Data Sheet.

If the face falls short of the band,

breakout the coupling, clean pin
and box, and inspect for damage.
Repair any damage. Reapply
running compound and buckon coupling. If face still fails to
reach the band, mark the pin and
coupling and set aside.

When the gap is closed it is an

indication that the connection is
worn, and both pin and box should
be marked and sent for re-cut.

Variants 511, 513 and 523

These connections have no make-up band on pin end. Correct make-up

has been attained if no pin threads are visible after make-up.
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Legacy Series
MacII

This connection should have the

external seal in contact after
make-up.

RUNNING MANUAL

These connections will make-up

to the external seal with no gap
visible.

MAKE-UP ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

PH4, PH6 and CS

SLX

This connection should have no pin threads visible after make-up.

TenarisHydril

IDM code: GDL00264/0

Make-up acceptance criteria

For additional information, please visit

www.tenaris.com

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