Well Services and Onestim Qhse Standard 23 Testing and Inspection of Treating Equipment

Well Services and OneStim
QHSE Standard 23
Testing and Inspection of
Treating Equipment
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Revision History
Version Date Description Prepared by
5.4 02-Jul-2021 Per ticket 7704254, updated section 23.8 Author: Sean McCallum, Jared
Inspection frequency, including the addition of Stephens, Charbel Chaghouri,
an Inspection frequency summary table. Kevin Odom; TechCom: Blanca
Vijil
5.3 13-Apr-2021 Per ticket 7656082, removed OneStim Author: Armando Ballesteros
references, making the female sub pull TechCom: Blanca Vijil
plug obsolete for all WS operations (section
23.8.6). Per ticket 7655442, moved inspection
frequency HARC requirement for 3-in iron from
section 23.8 to 23.8.5. Updated paragraph in
section 23.8.4.2 to remove “and other manifold
trailers with hammer union connections” and
removed related figure.
5.2 09-Nov-2020 Per ticket 7606040, in section 23.9.8, added Author: Jose Armando
requirement for painting arrows on check Ballesteros Medina, Roberto
valve body to indicate direction of flow. Per Montes Merla; TechCom: Blanca
tickets 7523839, 7492279, 7470939, clarified Vijil
statements regarding 2-in iron inspection
requirements in section 23.8. In section 23.8.6,
updated text to state that female sub bull plug
is not approved for use in OneStim operations.
5.1 24-Apr-2020 Per announcement 7508787, extended the Author: Jared Stephens;
inspection interval for 2-in iron to every 24 TechCom: Blanca Vijil
months. Per ticket 7473068, in section 23.9.8,
added a requirement to paint the indicator bar
on the bonnet of plug valves. Removed the
requirement for using water-based paint on
loose treating iron.
5.0 21-Jan-2020 Per ticket 7353288, updated section 23.8.6 to Author: Roberto Montes Merla.
make use of female sub bull plugs obsolete and Dante Cerron; TechCom: Blanca
not approved for use in OneStim operations. Vijil
4.9 14-Jun-2019 Per ticket 7361160, removed information Author: Andy Romero;
regarding OneStim operations and exemption TechCom: Blanca Vijil
for use of iron beyond its expiration date.
4.8 21-Feb-2019 Per ticket 7304557, updated references of OI Author: Armando Ballesteros;
Manager to reflect new organization. Per ticket TechCom: Blanca Vijil
7302041, updated note in section 23.7.2.1
regarding FMC and SPM training.
4.7 31-Oct-2018 Updated to extend the high pressure manifold Author: Charbel Chagouri;
trailer inspection frequency (InTouch ticket TechCom: Blanca Vijil
7259974).
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4.6 16-Aug-2018 Updated for OneStim operations. Author: Charbel Chaghouri,

Juan Amado; TechCom: Blanca
Vijil
4.5 09-May-2018 Removed risk assessment from the Inspection Author: Jeff Beckel; TechCom:
frequency section. Shobha Raghavan
4.4 19-Feb-2018 Update to clarify the colors to paint treating Author: Jeff Beckel; TechCom:
equipment. Shobha Raghavan
4.3 09-Feb-2018 Updates to remove the 10% minimum wall Author: Jeff Beckel; TechCom:
thickness, clarified the self-inspection rules, Shobha Raghavan
added instructions on "TEST" wings, and
updated the FMC wing image.
4.2 06-Nov-2017 Recorded new SPM datecoded wings and Author: Jeff Beckel; TechCom:
clarified bleed line inspection. Shobha Raghavan
4.1 18-Sep-2017 Clarified risk assessment as inspection Author: Jeff Beckel; TechCom:
frequency assessments in Section 23.8. Shobha Raghavan
Removed the version and date columns from
the Inspection and test guidelines table.
4 23-Jun-2017 Updates on the definition, inspector Author: Jeff Beckel; TechCom:

qualifications, disposition of treating iron, and Shobha Raghavan
inspection frequency.
3.12 08-May-2017 Updated section 23.7.2.2 Certification of Well Author: Jeff Beckel; TechCom:
Services locations to perform inspections Shobha Raghavan
3.11 20-Oct-2016 Add new S23G19 Emergency Quick Author: J.Hayes, J.Beckel,
Disconnect Inspection and Test W.Taylor; TechCom: John
Schneider
3.1 03-Oct-2016 Revise 23.7.2.2 for approval for self inspection Author: J.Hayes, J.Beckel,
of treating equipment. Revise to S23G16 for W.Taylor; TechCom: John
LTO, S23G08 for new fixed-choke designs, Schneider
S23G14 to clarify MSI and FMC parts and
gauges.
3.02 05-Aug-2016 Revision for S23G18 ePRV for pressure test Author: J.Beckel, W.Taylor;
and wall-thickness diagram. Add additional TechCom: John Schneider
wings to Minimum Wing Nut lug Height table in
guidelines G01-G09, G12, G13, G18.
3.01 23-May-2016 Revision for S23G04 to 1.6 for frequency Author: John Schneider
of inspection, revision to S23G10 to 2.5 for
frequency of inspection, remove 5-yr OEM
recertification
3.0 29-Mar-2016 Update section 23.7.2.2, require Exemption for Author: John Schneider
locations to perform Std 23 inspections.
Update owner, approver and 5.5
Responsibilities for OI Transformation.
Add S23G09 CT Swivels for WS-WIS
integration.
2.93 17-Jul-2015 New Guideline S23G18 ePRV. Revised Author: John Schneider
Guideline S23G03 and S23G05 for painting to
align with Standard 05 requirements
2.92 20-May-2015 Remove wing inspection that is redundant Author: John Schneider
to guidelines, minor clarifications to wing
inspection. Revised Guideline 12 for sensor
union inspection and pressure test.
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2.91 01-Apr-2015 Revised Guideline 12: components used Author: John Schneider
with date-coded wings must be inspected
regardless if the wing does not.
2.9 02-Dec-2014 Revised the standard, Guidelines 10 and Author: John Schneider
12, and Procedure 01 to be the same as
Well Intervention QHSE Standard 13 and
its guidelines. Update paint and painting
requirements.
2.8 21-Oct-2014 Revised 23.8.3 to include 2002, 2202, and Author: John Schneider
1505 unions inspection via gauges. Revise
S23G05 Min wall thickness and top-drive
thread-inspection. Revise S23G16 for Scope
and Inspection frequency
2.7 18-Jul-2014 FMC and SPM are the only approved 3rd-party Author: John Schneider
Std 23 inspectors. Update standard for

crossover inspection frequency in section 23.8.
Add S23G16 Crossovers and Tensile-Loaded
Component Inspection and Test
2.6 05-Aug-2013 Update standard and S23G12 for loose Author: John Schneider
wing inspection requirements, and S23G03
requiring EOM parts for Grant dart-type check
valves due to obsolescence, S23G02 for 1.2.4
Casing adapter inspection
2.57 08-May-2013 Revision for S23G05 and S23G06 to 1.41 Author: John Schneider
2.56 04-Mar-2013 Revision for S23G02 to 1.3 Author: John Schneider
2.55 12-Dec-2012 Revision for S23G14 to 1.2 for mode to section Author: John Schneider
1.2.2 and 1.2.4
2.54 05-Oct-2012 Revision for S23G10 to 2.2 for added Author: John Schneider
requirement of OEM recertification every 5 yrs
2.53 22-Aug-2012 Remove reference to MB983A in 23.8.3.1. Author: John Schneider

Revision to S23G01:Swivels in 23.9
2.31 02-Jul-2012 23.8.3 Refer to S23P01 rather than state P/F Author: John Schneider
criteria
2.3 02-May-2012 Remove QCC, add QUEST HARC for Std 23 Author: John Schneider
RA, guideline revisions
2.22 28-Jan-2011 Added 1.5-in 1502 to Table 23-4 Author: John Schneider
2.11 07-Oct-2010 expiry date clarification for DC “10” Author: John Schneider
2.10 07-Oct-2010 Mjor cutdown: procedures get put in separate Author: John Schneider
docs
2.0 27-Aug-2008 Mjor cutdown: procedures get put in separate Author: John Schneider
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23.1 Statement of standard _________________________________________ 23-1
23.2 Objective ______________________________________________________ 23-1
23.3 Scope _________________________________________________________ 23-1
23.4 Exemptions ___________________________________________________ 23-2
23.5 Responsibilities _______________________________________________ 23-2
23.5.1 Line management responsibilities ____________________________ 23-2
23.5.2 Sales, logistics and support personnel responsibilities _________ 23-2
23.5.3 Job supervisor responsibilities _______________________________ 23-3
23.5.4 Responsibilities of all employees _____________________________ 23-3
23.6 Definitions ____________________________________________________ 23-3
23.7 General requirements _________________________________________ 23-4
23.7.1 Interchangeability concerns __________________________________ 23-4

23.7.2 Inspector qualifications ______________________________________ 23-5
23.7.2.1 Iron inspection by Well Services or Cameron ______________ 23-5
23.7.2.2 Iron inspection by a third-party ___________________________ 23-7
23.7.3 Inspection equipment _______________________________________ 23-7
23.7.4 Inspection process __________________________________________ 23-8
23.7.5 Over-pressurized equipment inspection process ______________ 23-9
23.8 Inspection frequency _________________________________________ 23-10
23.8.1 Land cementing units and portable offshore pumping unit
manifolds __________________________________________________ 23-10
23.8.2 Permanently installed offshore cement unit integral manifolds _ 23-11
23.8.3 Fracturing pump unit manifolds _____________________________ 23-11
23.8.4 Fracturing manifold trailer __________________________________ 23-11
23.8.4.1 Manifold trailer with modified Grayloc hub connections ____ 23-11
23.8.4.2 Manifold trailer with Weir SPM safety iron hub connections and
hammer union connections ______________________________ 23-12
23.8.5 3-in treating iron other than fracturing pump unit manifolds and fracturing
manifold trailers ____________________________________________ 23-12
23.8.6 Inspection frequency summary ______________________________ 23-13
23.8.7 Bull plugs used for operations _______________________________ 23-14
23.9 Inspection requirements _____________________________________ 23-15
23.9.1 Visual inspection ___________________________________________ 23-15
23.9.2 Wall thickness test _________________________________________ 23-17
23.9.3 Union inspection ___________________________________________ 23-17
23.9.3.1 Wing inspection ________________________________________ 23-18
23.9.4 Non-destructive test ________________________________________ 23-19
23.9.5 Pressure test ______________________________________________ 23-20
23.9.5.1 Acceptance criteria for the pressure test _________________ 23-20
23.9.5.2 Pressure testing equipment and safety requirements _____ 23-20
23.9.6 Documentation ____________________________________________ 23-21
23.9.7 Banding and serialization ___________________________________ 23-22
23.9.8 Painting ___________________________________________________ 23-24
23.10 Inspection and test guidelines and procedures _______________ 23-25
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23.1 Statement of standard

Well Services QHSE Standard 23 outlines specific treating equipment inspection
requirements and procedures to be followed in all Well Services operations.
23.2 Objective
This standard is intended to prevent injuries, accidents and equipment loss
caused by the failure of treating equipment and connections.
23.3 Scope
This standard provides inspection requirements by which the pressure-containing
integrity of treating equipment and connections can be established and
documented.
Routine maintenance procedures are not a part of this standard.
Compliance with this standard is the minimum requirement from Schlumberger.

Other rules and regulations from the client or from government agencies must
also be followed so long as they meet, or exceed, Schlumberger minimum
requirements.
This standard does not apply to coiled tubing pipe. Refer to Well Services QHSE
Standard 02: Coiled Tubing Operations (InTouch ID# 5884296), for additional
information on pipe management.
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23.4 Exemptions
Any deviation from this and any other relevant Schlumberger QHSE Standard or
Well Services Standard is by exemption only, as outlined in the Schlumberger
QHSE S010: Management of Change and Exemptions (InTouch ID# 3260269),
and the Well Services Appendix to Schlumberger Standard S010 (InTouch ID#
3999148). Exemptions will be approved only if the following conditions are met:
• A complete hazard assessment and risk control is performed, as per OFS

QHSE Standard S020: Hazard Analysis and Risk Control (InTouch ID#
3757610).
• Appropriate risk mitigation measures are discussed and put in place
• Proper levels of management notification(s) and approval(s) are completed.
23.5 Responsibilities
23.5.1 Line management responsibilities

Line managers must ensure:
• Compliance with this standard and all other relevant Schlumberger and Well
Services standards
• Personnel involved at all levels have received the appropriate training, and
are deemed competent for the job
• Personnel have the correct maintenance equipment and personal protective
equipment (PPE) necessary to allow employees to comply with this Standard
• Approved exemptions are in place and documented where a deviation is
needed from this standard and/or other relevant Schlumberger standards
• Staffing levels are appropriate for the job requirements.
23.5.2 Sales, logistics and support personnel

responsibilities
The responsibilities of sales, logistics, and support personnel include:
• Knowing and understanding this, and all other, Well Services and
Schlumberger standards
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• Designing and selling jobs that conform to this, and all other, Well Services
and Schlumberger standards
• Ensuring the client understands that all jobs must be done in compliance to
Schlumberger and Well Services standards.
23.5.3 Job supervisor responsibilities

The responsibilities of the job supervisor focus on these critical issues:
• Ensuring that all Schlumberger employees and contractors at the work site
are in compliance with this, and other, relevant standards
• Recognizing risks associated with the operation, and reducing these risks to
the as low as reasonably possible

• Taking appropriate action, up to and including terminating the job, if
unacceptable risks exist
• Ensuring that all personnel on site are competent operate their assigned
equipment.
23.5.4 Responsibilities of all employees

Each employee bears a personal responsibility for these key areas:
• Understanding and complying with this standard

• Recognizing and reducing, to as low as reasonably possible, safety risks
associated with the operation
• Being current in all applicable certifications for the person's specific function.
23.6 Definitions
Term Definition
Treating equipment Any components exposed to pressure from the well or from the
discharge of any high pressure pump, including, but not limited to,
plug valves, straight joints, bull plugs, pressure sensors, coiled
tubing wellhead equipment, etc.
Frac pump treating iron Treating iron and burst disc adapters installed onto the fluid end of
a fracturing pump, and up to, but not including, the first chiksan of
the drop at the rear of the pumper.
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23.7 General requirements

Never use any treating equipment components that are not approved for use in
Well Services QHSE Standard 05: Wellsite Operations (InTouch ID# 3313681).
Immediately remove from service any items that do not pass the inspection
criteria. If these items cannot be repaired such that they meet these inspection
criteria, destroy them.
Potential Severity: Catastrophic

Potential Loss: Assets, Personnel, Process, Reputation
Hazard Category: Pressure
NEVER weld on treating equipment.
23.7.1 Interchangeability concerns

Some components from different manufacturers are built to different tolerances
and may have different designs. To avoid potentially catastrophic consequences,
use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) approved parts to repair or
rebuild any pressure containing equipment components.
Never install an SPM swivel elbow into an FMC triple step elbow – the SPM
male matches up with the FMC female but the load is not sufficiently supported
in all three ball races.
Never use the fatigue-resistant (FR) parts with the standard male-end parts. The
use of these parts, or mixing of parts, can result in a line failure under pressure.
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23.7.2 Inspector qualifications

Whether Schlumberger or a third-party performs the inspections, Well Services
local line management retains full responsibility for the complete implementation
of this standard, including verification of use of qualified inspectors at approved
third-party inspection companies.
23.7.2.1 Iron inspection by Well Services or Cameron

Well Services or Cameron locations that need or want to perform WS Standard
23: Testing and Inspection of Treating Equipment inspections must comply
with the following requirements:
1. All inspectors must be certified to at least the “Basic” level of the
Schlumberger “Iron Inspection” Certification and in addition, all inspectors
performing UT inspections must be certified to at least the “Basic” level of
the Schlumberger ”UT Iron Inspection” Certification in iLearn, as shown the
TLM Workmanship Catalog, InTouch ID# 6923356.
Note
The training may be completed either in a self-paced on-line program or an
instructor-led course.
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Note
Starting Feb-2018, the previous third-party FMC or SPM training is no longer
to be taken by Well Services or Cameron personnel. However, if this training
was already taken, it satisfies the above requirement for “Basic” training for
up to the expiration date of that certificate. After that, inspectors must take
the "Basic" training referred above.
2. In addition, at least one supervising person physically present on each shift of

the inspection team must be certified to at least the “Intermediate” level of the
Schlumberger “Iron Inspection” Certification and in addition, to at least the
“Intermediate” level of the Schlumberger ”UT Iron Inspection” Certification in
iLearn as shown the TLM Workmanship Catalog (InTouch ID#6923356). This

Intermediate level certifies successful formal assessment of the supervisor
on the iron inspection Standard Work (SWIs).
The location performing inspection shall complete and maintain the WS
TLM Competency Development Tracker Template, InTouch ID# 7006002,
recording the SWI Assessments completed by each person inspecting
iron. This Tracker must be retained permanently at the location, and kept
up-to-date.
3. The location must have had a documented, valid Standard 23 official audit
within the time defined in Schlumberger QHSE Standard 007, Auditing,
InTouch ID# 3260262, with a completed Remedial Work Plan (RWP).
4. The location must have had a documented, valid Standard 23
self-assessment within the last year, with a completed RWP that has been
validated by an OI Manager.
5. All inspectors must have a valid Standard 23 Level 2 certification documented
in QUEST.
6. The location must have an approved, dedicated pressure testing area or bay
per InTouch ID# 4454923.
7. All testing equipment must have a valid certification.
8. The location must have an established, documented painting and
identification process.
9. The location must have an implemented documentation and data recording
process for test results and certification. All results must be recorded in the
SLB InTrack system.
10. The location must have a restricted access area to place rejected items as
part of the disposal process.
11. The location must use a certified third-party for dye-penetrant (DP) or
magnetic particle inspection (MPI) when that inspection is required.
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23.7.2.2 Iron inspection by a third-party

SPM and FMC are the only approved third-party inspectors for Well Services for
Standard 23 inspection. Third-party personnel performing inspections must have:
1. Received formal training on this standard and on the inspection equipment to
be used (Go-No-Go gauges, ultrasonic tester, etc.)
2. Have evidence of an on-the-job assessment within the last 12 months by
a qualified supervisor or manager, demonstrating full understanding and
implementation of the relevant guidelines and procedures of this standard
If a location does not have an SPM or FMC inspection facility available, the
location should refer to the “Iron inspections by Well Services or Cameron
locations” section of this standard.
Inspectors for tensile-loaded crossover inspection according to WS QHSE

Standard 23 Guideline 16: Tensile-Loaded Crossovers Inspection and Test,
InTouch ID# 3313701, must be currently licensed for the type of approved
inspection (DS-1 HDLS, NS-2) they are performing.
23.7.3 Inspection equipment

Always use the equipment to perform inspections that is fit for the intended
purpose. Take into consideration the accuracy limits imposed by the
manufacturers before selecting equipment.
Never use equipment to perform inspections that is not current on the required
calibration and maintenance. Do not use equipment that has been damaged and
repaired, or modified locally, without the manufacturer's approval.
Calibrate inspection equipment using competent certification bodies. Ensure

documentation is available at the location to demonstrate that the equipment is
current on calibration. Calibrate equipment according to the following schedule:
Table 23-1: Equipment Calibration Schedule
Pressure gauges Annually

Ultrasonic wall thickness Annually
gauges Also perform and document a daily verification of the calibration
using a calibrated step block
Thread gauge kits Every 3 years
Other equipment According to the manufacturer's recommendations
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If third party inspectors define shorter calibration time frames, follow their
schedule.
23.7.4 Inspection process

Perform inspections in a systematic manner that follow the process in Figure
23-1, to ensure all applicable steps are completed for every inspection. Use
dedicated workstations for each step in the process.
Figure 23-1: Treating Iron Inspection Flow Chart
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23.7.5 Over-pressurized equipment inspection process

As specified by Well Services QHSE Standard 05: Wellsite Operations (InTouch
ID# 3313681), treating equipment exposed to a pressure greater that the rated
MWP must be evaluated before being used again. Table 23-2 defines the actions
required, depending on the amount of the overpressure.
Table 23-2: Disposition of Treating Iron Exposed to Different Levels of Overpressure
Overpressure Actions (in sequence from left to right)

thresholds First Action Second Action Third Action Final Action
Return to Service
Records Record the

Verify if records Available overpressure in
Gather records
are available CMMS/InTrack
(if available)
0% < OP ≤ 2.5% confirming the
that record the Destroy equipment
overpressure is
overpressure
below 2.5% Records NOT Record the
Available overpressure in
CMMS/InTrack
Return to Service
Inspection Inspection Record the
Required(Perform Passed overpressure in
WS QHSE Std CMMS/ InTrack
23 inspection or
1. Stop using replace if more Destroy equipment
All high
and quarantine economical than Record the
pressure Inspection Failed
equipment.2. inspection) overpressure in
treating
Contact WS HQ CMMS/InTrack
equipment 2.5% < OP ≤
OI Manager via
10% Return to Service
InTouch ticket to WS HQ OI
confirm whether Manager Record the
equipment must confirms it is overpressure in
be inspected. safe to use CMMS/ InTrack
No inspection
Required Destroy equipment
WS HQ OI
Manager Record the
confirms it is overpressure in
NOT safe to use CMMS/InTrack
OP > 10%(see
below for special
Destroy equipment
rules for CT
Record the overpressure in CMMS/InTrack
BOPs and
Strippers)
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Overpressure Actions (in sequence from left to right)

thresholds First Action Second Action Third Action Final Action
Return to Service
Inspection/
Record the
Recertification
overpressure in
Passed
Stop using Send to TOT for CMMS/ InTrack
Only 10% < OP ≤
and quarantine inspection and
Coiled 42.5%
equipment. re-certification Destroy equipment
Tubing Inspection/
Record the
BOPs and Recertification
overpressure in
Strippers Failed
CMMS/InTrack
Destroy equipment
OP > 42.5%
Record the overpressure in CMMS/InTrack
23.8 Inspection frequency

Crossovers or any component subjected to a tensile load due to the weight of the
tubular string below it, such as crossover for downhole tools and the DeepSea
EXPRES Head (DSEH) shall follow the inspection frequency specified in WS
QHSE Standard 23 Guideline 16: Tensile-Loaded Crossovers Inspection and
TestCrossovers Inspection and Test.
Each location shall evaluate the treating iron inspection frequency for their
location as described in the following subsections at least once a year, or more
frequently if job conditions change. Evaluation of the inspection frequency can
be performed separately for different service lines within a location if desired,
however, the evaluation may not be performed separately for each crew within
a service line (i.e., the inspection frequency interval shall be the same for all
treating iron in each sub-product line), unless indicated otherwise below.
All 2-inch treating iron used in Well Services shall be inspected every 24 months,
except in certain cases as detailed below, which have special rules.
• All plug valve sizes and CT reel swivels shall be inspected every 12 months.
• Flowback treating equipment shall be inspected every 12 months.
23.8.1 Land cementing units and portable offshore

pumping unit manifolds
A complete disassembly of the manifold and completion of all the tests required
by WS QHSE Standard 23 Guideline 7: Cement and Frac Manifolds (InTouch
ID# 3313701), shall be completed every 24 months.
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23.8.2 Permanently installed offshore cement unit integral

manifolds
A complete disassembly of the manifold and completion of all the tests required
by WS QHSE Standard 23 Guideline 7: Cement and Frac Manifolds (InTouch
ID# 3313701), shall be completed every 60 months.
A wall thickness inspection and pressure test of the manifold, without

disassembling the manifold, shall be completed every 30 months.
23.8.3 Fracturing pump unit manifolds

Frac pump manifold treating iron shall be disassembled, inspected, and tested
every 12 months. Frac pump manifold treating iron is defined as treating iron and
burst disc adapters installed onto the fluid end of a fracturing pump, and up to, but
not including, the first chiksan of the drop at the rear of the pumper (Figure 23-2).
Figure 23-2: Fracturing Pump Treating Iron (blue)
23.8.4 Fracturing manifold trailer
23.8.4.1 Manifold trailer with modified Grayloc hub connections

Schlumberger designed fracturing manifold trailer with modified Grayloc hub
connections (Figure 23-3) shall be disassembled, inspected, and tested every 12
months. This is not applicable to loose iron on the trailer such as swivels.
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Figure 23-3: Schlumberger Fracturing Manifold Trailer With Modified

Grayloc Hub Connections
23.8.4.2 Manifold trailer with Weir SPM safety iron hub connections
and hammer union connections

Fracturing manifold trailer with Weir SPM safety iron hub connections (Figure
23-4) shall be disassembled, inspected, and tested every 6 months. This is not
applicable to loose iron on the trailer, such as swivels.
Figure 23-4: Fracturing Manifold Trailer With Weir SPM Safety Iron Hub Connections
23.8.5 3-in treating iron other than fracturing pump unit

manifolds and fracturing manifold trailers
All 3-inch treating iron used in conventional stimulation operations (e.g., low
volume conventional proppant fracturing, acid fracturing, sand control pumping,
matrix stimulation, miscellaneous pumping) shall be inspected every 12 months.
All 3-inch treating iron used in high-volume or unconventional slickwater proppant

fracturing, other than fracturing pump unit manifolds and fracturing manifold
trailers, shall be inspected every 6 months.
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A locations operation is defined as high-volume or unconventional slickwater

proppant fracturing if either question below is answered yes.
1. Is the proppant volume per dirty (proppant-laden) line for any crew greater
than 15 million lbm (6.8 million kg) of proppant per dirty line, per month?
2. Does any crew at the location typically pump more than 50% slickwater,
by volume?
Create a HARC report in QUEST, with a task/process name of "WS Standard

23 Inspection Frequency" and note in the HARC the inspection frequency that
is required for 3-inch treating iron at your location.
Locations conducting spot work or campaign-style high-volume or unconventional

slickwater proppant fracturing for less than 3 months cumulatively in the previous
12-month period can revert to the conventional stimulation operations 12-month
inspection frequency via approval from the BL OI Manager in the HARC.
Potential Severity: Serious

Potential Loss: Assets
Hazard Category: Pressure, Toxic corrosive hazardous substances
Fluid velocity, pounds of proppant pumped, and the use of slickwater are the main
quantifiable factors affecting erosion and influencing inspection frequency. Other
factors (such as pumping corrosive fluids or high strength proppants) may also
affect erosion severity and must be considered when developing the local
HARC. The inspection frequencies defined above are minimum requirements,
but more frequent inspections may be required.
23.8.6 Inspection frequency summary

Table 23-3: Inspection frequency summary
Description Inspection
frequency
All 2-inch treating iron other than plug valves, CT reel swivels and 24 months
flowback treating iron
2-inch plug valves, CT reel swivels and flowback treating iron 12 months
3-inch fracturing pump unit manifolds 12 months
Fracturing manifold trailer with modified Grayloc hub connections 12 months
Fracturing manifold trailers with Weir SPM safety iron hub connections 6 months
and hammer union connections
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Description Inspection
frequency
3-inch treating iron used in conventional stimulation operations 12 months
(e.g, low-volume conventional proppant fracturing, acid fracturing, sand
control pumping, matrix stimulation, miscellaneous pumping)
3-inch treating iron (other than fracturing pump unit 6 months
manifolds and fracturing manifolds) used in high-volume or
unconventional slickwater operations
23.8.7 Bull plugs used for operations

Only the male sub bull plug with nut and snap ring is approved for use in
operations.
The due date for the male sub bull plug is the forged datecode on the nut.
Refer to section 23.9.3.1 in this standard to understand how to read the forged
datecode and to know its discard/obsolescence date.
Figure 23-5: 3-in 1502 Male Bull Plug with nut and snap ring
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Female sub bull plug is obsolete and is not approved for use in operations.
Figure 23-6: 3-in 1502 Female Bull Plug.. OBSOLETE — do not use.
23.9 Inspection requirements
23.9.1 Visual inspection

Thoroughly clean all components before performing the visual inspection.
Verify that the component was manufactured by an approved supplier as

defined in Well Services QHSE Standard 05: Wellsite Operations (InTouch ID#
3313681). Also ensure that the component has a serial number.
Remove from service and destroy any components from non-approved suppliers.
Remove from service and destroy any wings marked “TEST.”
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Perform a complete visual inspection to identify points of erosion, corrosion, or

external damage such as gouges or dents. Areas requiring special attention are
the ends of NPST connections, swivel elbows, and tee and lateral junctions.
Perform an ultrasonic thickness test in any specific area of concern on
components in addition to those areas required by this standard.
Examine closely the male and female union ends to detect the possibility of a
crack, particularly at the roots of the threads. Use Magnetic Particle Inspection
(MPI) to confirm the presence of a crack.
Inspect the condition of the lugs (also called ears) of the wing nut to see if they
can be dressed and still remain within acceptable limits. See Figure 23-7, part A.
Figure 23-7: Grinding guide for wing nut lugs
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Table 23-4: Minimum Wing Nut Height
Lm
Component Minimum lug height to wing
I.D. in inches
1.5-in 1502 1.6
2-in 1502 1.5
2-in 2002 1.75
3-in 1502 1.75
3-in 2002 2.25
4-in 1002 1.75
23.9.2 Wall thickness test

Measure the wall thickness of all components using an ultrasonic thickness
tester. Each component of treating equipment has specific points of inspection
defined in the guidelines.
Remove from service and destroy any components that have a wall thickness
equal to or less than the defined minimum wall thickness.
23.9.3 Union inspection

Inspect all 1502, 1505, 2002, 2202, and 4-in 1002 unions using the appropriate
gauge kits and following procedure Well Services QHSE Standard 23 Procedure
01: Using Gauge Kits for Inspection.
The gauge kit is used to check the following items:
• Thread condition and wear of the wing nut

• Thread condition and wear on the female thread half
• Wear on the backside of the male hub where the wing nut rests
• Wear of the wing nut segments
Remove from service and destroy any components that fail the thread gauge
inspection.
Inspect the ends of NPST straight joints using the appropriate no-go gauge as
described in Well Services QHSE Standard 23 Procedure 01: Using Gauge Kits
for Inspection, InTouch ID# 3313701. Any joint with a rejected end or ends must
be removed from service and destroyed.
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23.9.3.1 Wing inspection

Follow Well Services Standard 23 Guideline G12: Bull Plugs, Sensors, Sensor
Wings, and Other Unions Inspection and Test when inspecting wings.
FMC and SPM wings are supplied with a datecode which, along with the
application for the wing, is used to determine the inspection and serialization
requirements. The datecode marking is different on FMC and SPM wings.
FMC wings
Figure 23-8: The two alternate locations of the forged datecode on FMC wings showing the
year of expiration. For these FMC wings, the forged “20” or "22" means that after December
2020 or December 2022, this wing must be inspected per Standard 23.
For FMC wings, the forged datecode is the last two digits of the expiration year
(such as 2014 for the wing above), and the expiration date is December 31st
of that year.
SPM wings
Figure 23-9: SPM wing with forged datecode showing the year of manufacture. For this
SPM wing, the forged “2017” means that this wing was manufactured in 2017.
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For SPM wings, to determine the expiration date, add four to the date forged into
the wing, and the expiration date is December 31st of that year.
The following tables define which unions need annual inspection, based on their
application and their expiration date.
For wings on sensors, bull plugs, and any loose wings, date coded wings are
preferred. Where this is not possible, any approved wings may be used but these
MUST be individually serialized, inspected, tested and have the next-inspection
due date stamped on them.
Table 23-5: Wings on Sensors, Bull Plugs and Loose Wings
Standard 23
Supplier Description Serialization
Inspection
With forged datecode,

Not required Not required
before expiration
With forged datecode, Replace with a current
FMC or SPM Wing after expiration Replace with a current forged-datecode
forged-datecode wing wing if possible,
if possible, inspection serialization and due
No forged datecode required if not possible date required if not
possible
Table 23-6: Wings on Treating Iron (Swivels, Laterals, Etc)
Standard 23
Supplier Description Serialization
Inspection
With forged datecode, As part of the treating
Required
before expiration equipment
With forged datecode, As part of the treating
FMC or SPM Wing Required
after expiration equipment
As part of the treating
No forged datecode Required
equipment
23.9.4 Non-destructive test

In some areas, local authorities or regulations may require the use of
non-destructive testing as part of the inspection of high-pressure equipment. In
these situations magnetic particle or dye penetrant can be used. Non-destructive
testing of all components is not a requirement of this standard.
Remove from service and destroy any components that have cracks.
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23.9.5 Pressure test

Pressure test treating equipment components to their maximum working
pressure during the inspection and certification process with the frequency
mandated by this Standard. Do not exceed the rated working pressure.
It is not a requirement of this standard to pressure test single-piece wellhead

components that cannot be attached easily to the testing apparatus, such as
flanged adapters, cement head quick coupling to casing adapters, and other
wellhead adapters.
Always test the equipment with water. Ensure that all the air has been removed.
23.9.5.1 Acceptance criteria for the pressure test

Consider the pressure test successful if it meets the following criteria:
• No visible leaks
• Pressure is stabilized and holds steady within +/- 2.5% of the rated working
pressure for at least 3 minutes.
If the pressure decreases from the initial test pressure and stabilizes, the
pressure can be increased one time to reach the rated working pressure.
23.9.5.2 Pressure testing equipment and safety requirements

Always use components to perform pressure testing that comply with this
standard and Well Services QHSE Standard 05: Wellsite Operations, InTouch
ID# 3313681.
Perform the pressure test using an air operated test pump. The type of test pump
recommended is a Haskel Model D14-125 or equivalent. Ensure that the pump
has a functional pressure relief valve, set and tested at no more than 500 psi
over the expected test pressure. Point the vent line from the relief valve toward
the ground or away from any personnel.
Except for the connection directly from the pump, do not use NPT connections
on the discharge side of the pump. Only use autoclave fittings.
Use pressure gauges such that the test pressure falls within 25% to 75% of the
range of the gauge. Do not use gauges such that the test pressure must be read
on the high or low end of the gauge range.
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Isolate the test area and protect the operator from the high-pressure components
in case of a line failure. Ensure that the operator can see the pressure gauge
at all times.
When a pressure-test bay is used, follow the requirements of Standardized OFS

Pressure Test Bay Design Module (InTouch ID# 4454923). When a pressure-test
bay is not used for the testing, keep all non-involved personnel at least 60 ft (18
m) from the test area.
During testing, display a warning sign, in red, in English and the most common
local language, marked as follows:
DANGER - HIGH PRESSURE TEST KEEP CLEAR

Place notices in break rooms and dressing rooms to notify all personnel that
pressure testing is taking place.
23.9.6 Documentation
Fully document all inspections. Records of inspections are required to be
retained for the life of the equipment. Paper documentation is permitted
however electronic documentation is preferred. Regardless of which method of
documentation is used, the following information must be retained:
• Serial number
• Inspection date
• Results of all inspection steps performed:
– Visual inspection results
– Wall thickness readings
– Thread gauge pass or fail
– Pressure test chart
– Name of the person performing the inspection
– Clear indication if the component passed inspection or not
Each piece of treating equipment must be identified with a unique serial number.
This number will be associated with the component until it is removed from
service. Never reuse a serial number.
New FMC or SPM wings with a forged datecode do not need to be serialized
when placed in service if they are used only on sensors or bullplugs and the
expiry date has not been reached.
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In addition to the above, all Critical Pressure Containing Equipment (as defined in
WS QHSE Standard 5, Guideline 7: License to Operate (InTouch ID# 3313681)
must have a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) available at the district regardless
of the date it was purchased. Additionally, each CoC issued after July 31, 2011
shall contain at least the following information:
• Serial Number of the Pressure Containing Equipment Critical

• Description of the Pressure Containing Equipment Critical
• Schlumberger PO#
• Statement attesting that the product is manufactured to meet API Spec
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• API Shop License # (as applicable).
For Coiled Tubing Critical PCE components produced by TOT before Jul
31, 2011, it is not mandatory to have a CoC if the actual Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) serial number and OEM logo are stamped on the
component. The number must be recorded in the Critical PCE Register stating
the OEM name. It is recommended that a different color paint from the rest of the
paint used on the piece of equipment be used to paint an area surrounding the
OEM serial number and logo.
23.9.7 Banding and serialization

Install a stainless-steel band on every piece of treating equipment. If location
requirements specify that a color-coded band is used, it must comply completely
with the color coding in Table 23-7. Where a band is not feasible (such as for
bull plugs, loose wings, valves etc.), stamp the required information on the body
of the component. The following information is to be recorded on the band or
component:
• Serial number (example: 0123456789)

• Pressure rating (example: 15k)
• Type of service (standard or sour gas examples: STD, SG)
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• Next inspection date (example: DD 0718). The next inspection date based
on the inspection interval shall last until the last day of the recertification
month. For example, DD 07/18 is read as Jul 31, 2018.
Note
XXXing out of the old date on bands is not permitted. A new band is
required on all equipment following every inspection. XXXing is permitted on
component stamping.
Table 23-7: Color-coded Banding for Treating Equipment Inspection Due Dates
Band Clip
Month Color # Year
January White P000 Odd number Stainless
February Red P100 Even number Black
March Orange P200
April Light Blue P550
May Tan P302
June Green P400
July Blue P500
August Yellow P300
September Purple P600
October Grey P700
November Brown P800
December Black P900
Note
For operations, an inspection facility is able to apply a new band, or reband
an asset with a revised expiration date, if it stays in its possession after it was
green-tagged and before it gets redeployed.
When treating equipment is placed in service for the first time, the next-inspection
due date (DD) can be calculated from the date the equipment is being placed in
service. For clarification: all used iron inspected will calculate the next-inspection
DD from the date of the inspection and not from the date it was put back into
service.
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New FMC or SPM wings with a forged datecode do not need to be serialized
or banded when placed in service if they there are used only on sensors or
bullplugs and the expiry date has not been reached.
23.9.8 Painting
Before placing the treating equipment or component back into service paint the
treating equipment the following colors:
• standard treating equipment: Schlumberger blue

• flowback treating equipment and components: yellow
• N2 treating equipment: white is permitted, but not required
• non-conventional equipment chosen by the Product Center for special

identification and painted orange during manufacture: orange
• paint the indicator bar on the bonnet of plug valves: white
• paint an arrow on the body of the check valves in order to identify the
direction of the flow: white arrow for standard treating equipment, blue arrow
for nitrogen equipment.
Note
Touchup or respray is allowed, but it is not permitted for the location to choose to
paint treating equipment orange which was not delivered from the manufacturer
painted orange.
Always ensure that the information contained on the band is readable and is
not painted over.
For existing loose treating iron, or new loose treating iron, paint with
Schlumberger Blue paint (single coat application).
For new treating iron that is part of the new equipment, paint as per Schlumberger
specification:
• Land: 3-part epoxy: primer, color coat, clear coat
• Offshore: 5-part epoxy: zinc pre-primer, intermediate primer, surfacer, color
coat, clear coat.
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23.10 Inspection and test guidelines and procedures

The following table lists the guidelines and procedures to be used for the
inspection and test of the respective components. These are available at Well
Services QHSE Standard 23: Testing and Inspection of Treating Equipment,
available from the Well Services QHSE Standards reference page (InTouch
ID# 4055049).
Table 23-8: Inspection and test guidelines
Guideline Components covered

S23G01 Swivel joints and loops
S23G02 Straight joints, tees, laterals, adapters and ball injectors

S23G03 Valves and check valves
S23G04 High-Pressure Hoses
S23G05 Cement heads, casing pins, and manifolds
S23G06 Wellhead connections
S23G07 Manifolds for fracturing and cementing units
S23G08 Adjustable chokes
S23G09 CT reel swivels and shafts
S23G10 Well control components
S23G11 Components used in CO2 operations
S23G12 Bull plugs, sensors, sensor wings, and other unions
S23G13 Gas-Operated Relief Valves
S23G14 Fixed Chokes
S23G15 Rupture Disc Adapters Inspection and Test
S23G16 Tesnile-loaded Crossovers
S23G18 ePRV
S23G19 Emergency Quick Disconnect (EQD)
Table 23-9: Inspection and test procedures
Procedure Topic
S23P01 Using Gauge Kits
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23 Testing and inspection of treating equipment

23.7.1 Interchangeability concerns __________________________________ 23-4

23 Testing and inspection of treating

23.1 Statement of standard

Routine maintenance procedures are not a part of this standard.

Compliance with this standard is the minimum requirement from Schlumberger.

• A complete hazard assessment and risk control is performed, as per OFS

• Proper levels of management notiﬁcation(s) and approval(s) are completed.

23.5.1 Line management responsibilities

23.5.2 Sales, logistics and support personnel

23.5.3 Job supervisor responsibilities

the as low as reasonably possible

23.5.4 Responsibilities of all employees

• Understanding and complying with this standard

23.7 General requirements

Potential Severity: Catastrophic

Hazard Category: Pressure

NEVER weld on treating equipment.

23.7.1 Interchangeability concerns

23.7.2 Inspector qualiﬁcations

23.7.2.1 Iron inspection by Well Services or Cameron

2. In addition, at least one supervising person physically present on each shift of

iLearn as shown the TLM Workmanship Catalog (InTouch ID#6923356). This

23.7.2.2 Iron inspection by a third-party

locations” section of this standard.

Inspectors for tensile-loaded crossover inspection according to WS QHSE

23.7.3 Inspection equipment

Calibrate inspection equipment using competent certiﬁcation bodies. Ensure

Table 23-1: Equipment Calibration Schedule

Pressure gauges Annually

23.7.4 Inspection process

Figure 23-1: Treating Iron Inspection Flow Chart

23.7.5 Over-pressurized equipment inspection process

Table 23-2: Disposition of Treating Iron Exposed to Different Levels of Overpressure

Overpressure Actions (in sequence from left to right)

Records Record the

Overpressure Actions (in sequence from left to right)

23.8 Inspection frequency

23.8.1 Land cementing units and portable offshore

23.8.2 Permanently installed offshore cement unit integral

A wall thickness inspection and pressure test of the manifold, without

23.8.3 Fracturing pump unit manifolds

Figure 23-2: Fracturing Pump Treating Iron (blue)

23.8.4 Fracturing manifold trailer

23.8.4.1 Manifold trailer with modiﬁed Grayloc hub connections