Materials System Specification

45-SAMSS-008 29 December 2004

Casing and Tubing - Crossovers
Requirements per API SPEC 5CT and API SPEC 5B
Document Responsibility: Drilling & Workover Engineering Dept.

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Definitions....................................................... 3
5 Qualification of Manufacturers........................ 3
6 Required Specification................................... 4

Previous Issue: 1 December 1996 Next Planned Update: 1 January 2010

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Document Responsibility: Drilling & Workover Wellhead & Valves 45-SAMSS-008
Issue Date: 29 December 2004 Casing and Tubing - Crossovers Requirements
Next Planned Update: 1 January 2010 Per API SPEC 5CT and API SPEC 5B

1 Scope

This specification together with the Purchase Order and the appropriate Saudi Aramco
Inspection Requirements Form 175 covers the minimum requirements for
manufacturing, inspection and testing of crossovers covered by API SPEC 5CT for
Saudi Aramco. The material covered by this SAMSS will be used with the casing and
tubing covered by 45-SAMSS-006.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Drilling and Workover Engineering Department of Saudi Aramco,
Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Drilling and Workover Engineering
Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.3 Resolution to conflicting requirements between this specification, purchase

order or national standards, the manufacturer's specifications or drawings, and
deviations to this specification, purchase order or national standards, not
specifically covered as an exception to the purchase order, shall be approved by
the Responsible Standardization Agent. The manufacturer shall also advise the
buyer's Inspection Representative in writing of all conflicts and deviations and
their approval.

3 References

The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this specification shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement

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Next Planned Update: 1 January 2010 Per API SPEC 5CT and API SPEC 5B

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

09-SAMSS-080 Shop-Applied Baked Internal Coating

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-450100 Inspection of Casing & Tubing
Form 175-091300 Inspection of Coating: For Line Pipe, Internal or
External, Shop Applied, to 09-SAMSS-
080/089/090/091

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute

API BULL 5A2 Bulletin on Thread Compounds
API SPEC 5B Specification for Threading, Gaging, and Thread
Inspection of Casing and Tubing
API BULL 5C2 Bulletin on Performance Properties of Casing and
Tubing
API SPEC 5CT Specification for Casing and Tubing

4 Definitions

Buyer or Purchaser: The company {Saudi Aramco, Aramco Services Company

(ASC) or Aramco Overseas Company (AOC)} representative actually placing the order
for the material.

Vendor: The other party to the order who may or may not be the manufacturer of the
material.

Buyer's Representative: The person acting on behalf of the Buyer, who may be from
Vendor Inspection (or its agent), or Purchasing.

Responsible Standardization Agent (RSA): A Saudi Aramco organization

responsible for the technical aspects of the material/order in question. RSA duties for
the material covered by this SAMSS have been assigned to Drilling & Workover
Engineering Department, Drilling Rig Support Division, Material Acquisition and
Forecasting Unit.

5 Qualification of Manufacturers

A. The manufacturer and/or sub-contractor shall be licensed by API to monogram

the product specified in the Purchase Order.

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B. The plants or facilities as well as the Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Programs of both the manufacturer and the sub-contractor shall be approved by
Saudi Aramco Inspection Department (SAID). However, the SAID Survey
Reports have to be approved by the RSA in order to include that manufacturer in
The Approved List of Manufacturers.

6 Required Specification

6.1 Anti-Galling Plating

For API 8RD or Buttress connections, the threads of both pin and box shall have
either Zinc or Phosphate plating.

For Premium Connections, the anti-galling plating shall be applied on both pin
and box threads. However, the plating type shall be to the patent holder's
specification.

6.2 Hydrostatic Pressure Rating

For API 8RD or Buttress threaded and coupled connections, the hydrostatic
pressure test shall be performed in accordance with API SPEC 5CT with the
couplings installed power tight with API Modified Thread Compound with
friction correction factor of 1.0 in accordance with API BULL 5A2.

For Premium Grades and Premium Connections, the hydrostatic pressure test shall
be conducted in accordance with the manufacturers pressure ratings specification
with the couplings installed power tight with API Modified Thread Compound
with Friction Correction Factor of 1.0 in accordance with API BULL 5A2.

6.3 Thread Storage Compound

Prior to shipping, both the pin and the box threads shall be covered with a Saudi
Aramco approved anti-corrosive storage compound such a Kendall Kendex,
Driltec Thred Protec, and Jet Marine Imperator 2571.

If manufacturers want to use any others, technical specifications shall be

submitted to the RSA for technical evaluation and approval.

6.4 Thread Protectors

For 4-½ inch and smaller sizes with API Connections, and all sizes with
Premium Connections, anti-corrosive thread storage compound shall be applied
on the threads and thread protectors shall be installed immediately after final
inspection.

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Both box and pin protectors shall be heavy duty polyethylene elastomer Drilltec
type resistant to ultraviolet radiation and with the size and thread type
permanently marked either by die stamping or embossing. The box end shall be
closed ended non-liftable and the pin end shall be open ended.

For 7 inch and larger sizes with either API 8RD or Buttress Connections, anti-
corrosive thread storage compound shall be applied on the threads and thread
protectors shall be installed immediately after final inspection. Protectors shall
be heavy duty mill standard steel thread protectors, Drilltec steel encapsulated
polyethylene type or Drilltec composite type resistant to ultraviolet radiation and
with size and thread type permanently marked on the protector. The box end
shall be closed ended non-liftable and the pin end shall be open ended.

All thread protectors that will be used by the manufacturers as an equivalent to

Drilltec shall be approved by the RSA.

6.5 API Markings

For API Grades and API Connections, all API markings shall be both paint
stenciled and low stress die stamped in accordance with API SPEC 5CT, Section
10.

For Premium Grades or Premium Connections, all markings usually required by

API shall be both paint stenciled and low stress dye stamped in accordance with
API SPEC 5CT, Section 10 except that API Monogram is not required.

6.6 Approved Threaders

For API Connections, the pins and couplings shall be threaded in accordance
with API SPEC 5B. The threader shall be licensed by API and its facilities
approved by Saudi Aramco Inspection Department.

For Premium Connections, the pins and couplings shall be threaded in

accordance with the original Patent Holder's specification. The threader shall be
licensed by the Patent Holder and its facilities approved by Saudi Aramco
Inspection Department.

6.7 Pre-Production Meeting

When specified by the responsible Saudi Aramco inspection office, a pre-

production meeting shall be held with the buyer's inspection representative
during which any deviations from the Purchase Order or this specification must
be addressed to Saudi Aramco for approval prior to the start of any production.
If any manufacturer encounters any deviations after the pre-production meeting,
the manufacturer shall be liable for all additional costs related to such deviations
not waived by Saudi Aramco.

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Next Planned Update: 1 January 2010 Per API SPEC 5CT and API SPEC 5B

6.8 Internal Plastic Coating (If Applicable)

Internal Plastic Coating (IPC) shall be in accordance with 09-SAMSS-080.

The coupling "J" dimension in API SPEC 5B shall be coated with the same
coating as the pipe body. The coating shall not exceed 2 threads beyond the "J"
area. Approved coatings are Tubescope TK-69, Baker PA-400 or Vetco CEV-
226.

6.9 Traceability
A. For normalized material (J-55 or K-55), the material shall be lot traceable.
B. For heat treated material, pipe body shall be tube traceable from heat
treatment to delivery.
C. Couplings shall be lot traceable.

6.10 Non-destructive Examinations (NDE)

Non-destructive Examination shall be performed per the following categories:

A. For all crossovers bodies and couplings stocks with wall thickne smaller
than 0.50 inch, Ultrasonic or Electromagnetic Test shall be performed over
the full length in accordance with SR1 of API SPEC 5CT.

B. For all crossovers bodies and couplings stocks with wall thickne of 0.50
inch or bigger, Ultrasonic Test shall be performed over the full length in
accordance with SR1 of API SPEC 5CT. Electromagnetic Test is not
acceptable.

6.11 Drift Test

For all crossovers from 2-3/8 inch to 18-5/8 inch (inclusive), each crossover
shall be drifted using API drift in accordance with API SPEC 5CT.

6.12 Equivalent Materials

The down graded N-80 material shall not be substituted for J-55 or K-55. The
use of any material as an equivalent to the material specified in the Purchase
Order shall be approved by the RSA.

6.13 Process of Manufacturing

For API Grades, the pipe and coupling stock shall be produced in accordance
with API SPEC 5CT and the manufacturer shall be licensed by API and their
facilities shall be approved by Saudi Aramco Inspection Department.

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Next Planned Update: 1 January 2010 Per API SPEC 5CT and API SPEC 5B

For Premium Grades, the pipe and coupling stock shall be produced in
accordance with API SPEC 5CT in regards to dimensions and tolerances and in
accordance with the manufacturers specification in regards to chemical and
mechanical properties.

Saudi Aramco shall only accept the following sizes for Seamless, Electric
Resistance Welded (ERW), and Submerged arc Welded (SAW) pipes:
2-3/8" - 13-3/8" = Seamless
18-5/8" - 24" = Seamless or ERW
6.14 Anti-Rust Mill Coating and Varnish

Unless otherwise specified, no mill coatings, rust preventatives, or varnish shall

be applied to the body of the crossovers.

6.15 Shipping to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Crossovers shall be shipped in mill's standard wooden boxes.

Revision Summary
29 December 2004 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and
reissued with change of responsibility from Drilling and Workover Services Dept. to Drilling
and Workover Engineering Dept.

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