Emdqp Ins 215

Inspection and Surveillance Requirements
for Unqualified Facilities
EMDQP-INS-215
Revision 0
March 2015
Scope
This procedure describes the inspection and surveillance requirements for the manufacture of
tubular products and threaded connections at Unqualified Suppliers. This procedure will also
apply to "Off The Ground" purchases of material that have been manufactured in Unqualified
Suppliers.
Printed copies are "Uncontrolled" and not maintained. Unless a copy is identified as "Controlled,"
see the Drilling Website for the current version.
Inspection and Surveillance Requirements for
Unqualified Facilities Revision 0
Table of Contents
1. Purpose .............................................................................................................................3
2. References ........................................................................................................................3
3. Acronyms and Definitions ...............................................................................................3
4. General Requirements .....................................................................................................5
4.1. Process Control Plans ............................................................................................5
4.2. Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment ...........................................................5
4.3. Lead ExxonMobil Representative............................................................................5
5. Pipe Manufacturing ..........................................................................................................5
5.1. Pipe Manufacturing—Production Start-Up ..............................................................5
5.2. Monitoring—Pipe Manufacturing .............................................................................6
5.3. Monitoring—Mechanical Testing .............................................................................6
5.4. Monitoring—Visual Inspection of Pipe .....................................................................6
5.5. Monitoring—Dimensional Measurement of Pipe .....................................................6
5.6. Monitoring—Full-Length Pipe-Body Inspection .......................................................7
6. Threading—API Threads..................................................................................................7
6.1. Start-Up API Threading...........................................................................................7
6.2. Monitoring—API Threading Production ...................................................................8
6.3. Monitoring—Special End Area Inspection of API Threads ......................................8
6.4. Monitoring—End Finishing of API Threads .............................................................9
6.5. Start-Up Production Coupling Buck-On ...................................................................9
6.6. Monitoring—Coupling Buck-On .............................................................................10
7. Proprietary Threads .......................................................................................................10
7.1. Start-Up Proprietary Threading .............................................................................10
7.2. Monitoring—Proprietary Thread Production ..........................................................10
7.3. Monitoring—Special End Area Inspection of Proprietary Threads ......................... 11
7.4. Monitoring—End Finishing of Proprietary Threads ................................................12
7.5. Start-Up Production Coupling Buck-On .................................................................13
7.6. Monitoring—Coupling Buck-On .............................................................................13
8. API Markings and Traceability.......................................................................................14
9. Manufacturing Process and Inspection Review ...........................................................14
10. Verification of Finished Product ...................................................................................14
11. Monitoring of Load Out ..................................................................................................15
12. Status Reports ................................................................................................................15
13. Records ...........................................................................................................................15
Revision History......................................................................................................................16
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1. Purpose
This document provides a standardized method for inspection and surveillance of manufacturing
activities at Unqualified Suppliers.
2. References
Unless otherwise noted, all referenced documents are the latest revision. This document shall
govern for any conflicts between this document and the referenced documents.
Reference Title
API RP 5A5 Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing and Plain End Drill Pipe
API RP 5B1 Recommended Practice for Gauging and Inspection of Casing, Tubing and Line
Pipe Threads
API Spec 5B Specification for Threading, Gauging and Thread Inspection of Casing, Tubing
and Line Pipe Threads
API Spec 5CT Specification for Casing and Tubing
API Spec Q1 Specification for Quality Programs
ASTM E1208 Standard Test Method for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Examination
ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E165 Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination
ASTM E709 Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination
EMDQP-PRE-201 Handling, Storage, and Shipping of OCTG
EMDQP-TRG-201 ExxonMobil Representative Qualification and Reporting Requirements
3. Acronyms and Definitions

For the purposes of this specification, the terms and definitions given in ISO 9000 and the
following additions and enhancements apply.
Acronym/Term Definition
API American Petroleum Institute
Company ExxonMobil or ExxonMobil Joint Venture, OBOs, Affiliates, etc.
DQT ExxonMobil Development Company Drilling Quality Team
EMDQM ExxonMobil Drilling Quality Manual: Document that defines practices and
processes that when implemented effectively ensure compliance with Drilling
OIMS. It provides objectives for implementing a QMS at all Drilling
Organization stewarded locations.
EMDQP ExxonMobil Drilling Quality Procedure: Describes detailed processes for the
implementation of the QMS within the Drilling Organization. Delineates controls
needed to perform activities and provides links to supporting forms and
checklists.
EMLRFD ExxonMobil Load and Resistance Factor Design: The reliability-based casing
and tubing design methodology
EMLRFD Product and Documents that describe the material and inspection requirements for casing,
Threading tubing, and threads that are needed to ensure suitability for service.
Requirements

Acronym/Term Definition
EMR ExxonMobil Representative: DQT-appointed qualified professional (TPI) who
witnesses, monitors, reviews, assesses, or performs activities on behalf of
ExxonMobil, Affiliates, or Joint Ventures
IMTE Inspection, Measurement, and Testing Equipment
IOA Inspection Order Agreement: A document prepared by the Drilling Quality
Team (DQT) that contains the detailed instructions that an ExxonMobil
Representative (EMR) needs to complete the assigned tasks. Also known as
an Inspection Work Order (IWO).
IOA Inspection Order Agreement: A document prepared by the Drilling Quality
Team (DQT) that contains the detailed instructions that an ExxonMobil
Representative (EMR) needs to complete the assigned tasks. Also known as
an Inspection Work Order (IWO).
ITP Inspection and Test Plan: A document detailing a systematic approach to
testing a system, equipment, or product. Testing may include a visual
inspection, dimensional inspection, welding inspection, function test, factory
acceptance test, etc. and participation of all parties
LEMR Lead ExxonMobil Representative
LTR Licensor Technical Representative: An individual that has met the Licensor's
qualification prerequisites and has been designated as a Licensor Technical
Representative (LTR) for the purposes of training and providing technical
support to Licensees in the performance of the production of materials
MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection
MPS Manufacturing Production Specification
MPS Manufacturing Production Specification
MTR Material Test Reports: Reports detailing the results on a heat/lot basis of the
chemistry, mechanical properties, and any other required metallurgical tests of
a material. This is typically referred to in the industry as an MTR.
OCTG Oil Country Tubular Goods
OD Outside Diameter
OOR Out of Roundness: (ODmax−ODmin) / ((ODmax + ODmin)/2)*100%
Ovality ODmax − ODmin
PCP Process Control Plan: A Quality Plan, Manufacturing and Production
Specification, Inspection and Test Plan, or other similar document that
describes/outlines the manufacturing process
Proprietary Threading Supplemental requirements or agreements between ExxonMobil and thread
Agreement Licensor for the manufacture and inspection of "Critical" connections
QP Quality Plan: A document identifying planned arrangements to perform quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities and required verifications that
when complete would demonstrate requirements for quality are fulfilled.
SEA Special End Area
Supplier Entity manufacturing Well Asset Equipment
Unqualified A Supplier facility that has not participated in the Evaluation process, or a
Supplier facility that has been identified as incapable of producing acceptable
product or exhibits significant deficiencies in their quality system. This is
synonymous with "Not Qualified."

4. General Requirements
The general requirements in this Section 4 are applicable regardless of the product being
manufactured (e.g., American Petroleum Institute [API] threads, proprietary threads, pipe, etc.).
4.1. Process Control Plans

The Supplier shall generate a Process Control Plan (PCP), Quality Plan (QP), Manufacturing
and Production Specification (MPS), or other similar document that describes/outlines the
manufacturing process and how the inspection requirements of this procedure shall be met
along with the ExxonMobil Representative (EMR) inspection points. The Supplier shall submit
the PCP to the ExxonMobil Development Company Drilling Quality Team (DQT) for concurrence
and approval.
4.2. Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment

The Supplier shall make all dimensional measurements with inspection, measuring, and test
equipment (IMTE) calibrated and verified in accordance with API Spec Q1, API Spec 5CT, API
RP 5A5 and/or applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement. The Supplier shall verify that
IMTE is current in calibration prior to conducting inspection for the Company.
The EMR shall verify that IMTE is current in calibration prior to use.
4.3. Lead ExxonMobil Representative

Where more than one EMR is performing surveillance on behalf of ExxonMobil, the DQT shall
appoint a Lead ExxonMobil Representative (LEMR). EMRs shall receive daily instructions from
the LEMR.
Each EMR shall forward reports to the LEMR at the end of each day of monitoring.
EMRs shall report potential problems identified during monitoring to the LEMR, who shall report
these to the appropriate Supplier representative and the appropriate DQT Coordinator.
5. Pipe Manufacturing
EMRs shall verify that pipe-body dimensional inspections, traceability, visual inspection, and
nondestructive examination (NDE) of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), pipe (e.g., plain-end,
upset, non-upset, and coupled), and coupling stock are performed in accordance with this
procedure and the approved PCP or manufacturing procedure.
5.1. Pipe Manufacturing—Production Start-Up

The EMR shall be present at the start of production operations and pipe inspection. During this
time, the EMR shall verify the following:
• Material heat chemistry meets the requirements of the EMLRFD Product Requirements and
the appropriate manufacturing procedure.
• Pipe manufacturing is conducted in accordance with the ExxonMobil-approved PCP or
manufacturing procedure.
• Measurement and test equipment are in calibration in accordance with the Supplier's
procedures and/or applicable standards.
• Inspection personnel are appropriately qualified for the techniques being employed and in
accordance with the Supplier's procedures and/or applicable standards.

• Calibration of equipment is conducted as part of the inspection in accordance with

operating procedures and/or applicable standards.
• Inspection techniques are being employed in accordance with the approved PCP and the
Supplier's standard operating procedures.
5.2. Monitoring—Pipe Manufacturing

The EMR shall monitor the pipe manufacturing operations on a random basis during production.
The EMR shall conduct Monitoring on a spot check basis, which does not require the EMR to be
in attendance throughout production. The EMR may adjust monitoring activities depending on
the quality performance of the Supplier. During production monitoring, the EMR shall verify the
following:
• Manufacturing is being conducted in accordance with the appropriate manufacturing
procedures.
• Inspections are being performed at specified intervals and in accordance with specified
requirements.
• Rejected material is being segregated from conforming material.
5.3. Monitoring—Mechanical Testing

The EMR shall monitor the mechanical testing of pipe material during production. Monitoring
does not require the EMR to be in attendance throughout production. The EMR may adjust
monitoring activities depending on the quality performance of the Supplier. During production
monitoring, the EMR shall verify the following:
• Testing equipment is in calibration in accordance with the Supplier's procedures and/or
applicable standards.
• The testing is being conducted in accordance with the approved PCP and the Supplier's
standard operating procedures.
• The Material Test Reports (MTRs) accurately reflect the results of the tests performed.
5.4. Monitoring—Visual Inspection of Pipe

The EMR shall monitor the Supplier's visual inspection of pipes on a random basis. The EMR
may adjust monitoring activities depending and the performance of the Supplier. During this
time, the EMR shall verify the following:
• The pipe surface is being inspected in accordance with API Spec 5CT.
• Imperfections are being noted, marked, and proved up in accordance with API Spec 5CT,
the Supplier's operating procedures, and any additional order requirements stipulated on
the purchase order, MPS, or PCP.
• The inspectors are appropriately qualified to conduct the inspections and measurements.
5.5. Monitoring—Dimensional Measurement of Pipe

The EMR shall monitor the dimensional inspection of the pipe and shall verify the following:
• IMTE being used is in calibration.

• The minimum and maximum pipe outside diameter (OD) measurements are being made at
the appropriate location, the pipe out of roundness (OOR) and ovality (where applicable) is
being determined, and the results are within required tolerances and taken at the required
frequency.
• The pipe straightness is measured in accordance with API Spec 5CT.
• End hook is measured on one end of each plain end pipe, taken at alternating ends, and
meets the requirements of API Spec 5CT.
• The length of upset for casing and tubing is measured on alternating ends and meets the
requirements of API Spec 5CT.
• Drift testing is conducted in accordance with API Spec 5CT or additional order requirements
and the length of the drift conforms to the application.
• Only nonmetallic drift mandrels are used for testing of 13Cr and Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo Alloys.
5.6. Monitoring—Full-Length Pipe-Body Inspection

The EMR shall monitor the full-length pipe-body inspection of the pipe and shall verify the
following:
• Testing equipment is in calibration in accordance with the Supplier procedures and/or
applicable standards.
• Calibration intervals are being conducted in accordance with the approved MPS or PCP
and all reference indicators are being successfully detected.
• Inspection techniques are being employed in accordance with the approved PCP and the
Supplier's standard operating procedures.
• Imperfections are being noted, physically marked, proved up, and dispositioned in
accordance with API Spec 5CT, the Supplier's operating procedures, and/or any additional
order requirements stipulated on the purchase order, MPS, or PCP.
6. Threading—API Threads
EMRs shall verify API connection dimensions, tolerances, and inspection in accordance with
API Spec 5CT, API Spec 5B, API RP 5B1, and the applicable EMLRFD Threading
Requirement.
6.1. Start-Up API Threading

The EMR shall be present and witness the start of production operations and the first article
inspection for thread production, end area inspection, and end finishing. During this time, the
EMR shall verify the following:
• All gauges and instruments are current in calibration.
• Thread inspectors are qualified in accordance with API Spec 5CT and the Supplier's
internal requirements.
• The material description and thread type.
• The inspection and acceptance of product is being conducted in accordance with the
appropriate manufacturing procedure.

• All aspects of the connection are in accordance with the applicable thread requirements.
6.2. Monitoring—API Threading Production

The EMR shall monitor the threading operations on a random basis during production. This
monitoring activity shall not be announced to the Supplier. The EMR shall conduct monitoring
on a spot check basis, which does not require the EMR to be in attendance throughout
production. The EMR may adjust monitoring activities depending on the quality performance of
the Supplier. During production monitoring, the EMR shall verify the following:
• In-process inspectors are qualified in accordance with the appropriate manufacturing
procedures.
• Inspections are being performed at specified intervals.
• Nonconforming product is identified in accordance with specified requirements and
segregated from conforming product.
• In-process inspectors notify the machine operator of nonconformances noted during the in-
process inspection so that process parameters can be changed at the machine to correct
the nonconformance.
• Product that was produced prior to the noted nonconformance is inspected back to the last
known acceptable product for the noted nonconforming attribute.
• Gauge sheets are being completed as required by the Supplier's procedures and those
values fall within specified values.
• Visually inspect a random sample of current shift production and ensure that the threading
is in accordance with all aspects of the specified requirements.
The EMR shall document any discrepancies noted during the verification of the above and
report such discrepancies to the LEMR and, in turn, to the Supplier representative and the DQT
Coordinator as soon as practical.
6.3. Monitoring—Special End Area Inspection of API Threads

The EMR shall perform monitoring during special end area (SEA) inspection of threaded
connections. The EMR may adjust monitoring activities depending on the quality performance
of the Supplier. The EMR shall verify the following:
• The SEA inspection is conducted prior to plating, coating, and/or blasting.
• The Inspector and the parameters for SEA inspections are within the specified
requirements of the Supplier's standard operating procedures.
• For fluorescent magnetic particle inspection (MPI), that the requirements of ASTM E709 are
being met. For fluorescent penetrant inspection, the EMR shall ensure that the
requirements of ASTM E165 are being met.
• Those indications seen during SEA inspection are physically marked and subsequently
evaluated.
• Nonconforming material is identified in accordance with specified requirements and

6.4. Monitoring—End Finishing of API Threads

The EMR shall monitor the end finishing of connections (i.e., plating, phosphate, and blasting).
The EMR may adjust monitoring activities depending on the quality performance of the Supplier.
6.4.1. Plating
The EMR shall verify the following when monitoring the plating of connections:
• Bath parameters have been verified and are within specified parameters as stated in the
appropriate Supplier procedure.
• Connections are cleaned in accordance with specified requirements prior to the plating
process.
• The specified currents are being used as outlined in the internal procedures and that the
product is being immersed for the required amount of time.
• The specified plating thickness has been achieved on the connections.
• Adhesion tests are being conducted and meet the specified requirements outlined in the
applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement.
• The plating appearance meets the specified requirements.
6.4.2. Phosphate
The EMR shall verify the following when monitoring the phosphate of connections:
Supplier's procedure.
• Connections are cleaned in accordance with specified requirements prior to the phosphate
process.
• The required adhesion tests are being performed on the phosphate coating.
• The phosphate appearance and thickness meets the specified requirements.
6.5. Start-Up Production Coupling Buck-On

The EMR shall be present for and witness the start-up of the buck-on operation and verify the
following:
• The correct thread compound is being utilized and applied to the connections as per
requirements.
• Equipment is being utilized in accordance with the Supplier's procedures.
• Tong marks on the couplings and pipes meet the specified requirements.
• The end drift diameter meets the specified requirements of API Spec 5CT or additional
order requirements.

• The correct end finish, type, and application of storage compound and thread protectors are
being used on the connection.
• The required records are being generated and maintained.
report such discrepancies to the LEMR and, in turn, to the Supplier representative as soon as
practical.
6.6. Monitoring—Coupling Buck-On

The EMR shall monitor the buck-on of couplings through random visits during the actual buck-
on of the production run and verify the following:
• Tong marks on the couplings and pipes meet the specified requirements.
practical.
7. Proprietary Threads
EMRs shall verify proprietary connection dimensions, tolerances, and inspection in accordance
with the applicable EMLRFD Threading Requirement.
7.1. Start-Up Proprietary Threading

The EMR shall be present and witness the start of production operations and the first article
inspection for thread production, end area inspection, and end finishing. During this time, the
EMR shall verify the following:
• All gauges and instruments are current in calibration.
• Thread inspectors are qualified to the applicable specification.
• The Licensor Technical Representative (LTR) is present at start-up and will be available
during production or inspection.
• The correct drawing, overlay numbers, and revisions or other specification or acceptance
criteria are being utilized and are available at the work site.
• The material description and thread type.
• Inspection and acceptance of product is being conducted in accordance with the applicable
Proprietary Threading Agreement.
• All aspects of the connection are in accordance with the applicable thread requirements.
7.2. Monitoring—Proprietary Thread Production

The EMR shall monitor the threading operations on a random basis during production. This
monitoring activity shall not be announced to the Supplier. The EMR shall conduct monitoring
on a spot check basis, which does not require the EMR to be in attendance throughout

production. The EMR may adjust monitoring activities depending on the quality performance of
the Supplier. During production monitoring, the EMR shall verify the following:
• In-process inspectors are qualified in accordance with the applicable Proprietary Threading
Agreement.
• Inspections are being performed at specified intervals.
• The correct drawing, overlay numbers, and revisions are being utilized during the in-
process inspection and are available at the machining area.
• In-process inspectors notify the machine operator of nonconformances noted during the in-
process inspection so that process parameters can be changed at the machine to correct
the nonconformance.
• When required by the applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement, or by internal
procedures, product that was produced prior to the noted nonconformance is inspected
back to the last known acceptable product for the noted nonconformance.
• Gauge sheets are being completed as required by the applicable Proprietary Threading
Agreement and/or internal procedures and that values fall within specified values.
• The LTR is present and will be available during production or inspection.
• Visually inspect a random sample of current shift production and ensure that the threading
is in accordance with all aspects of the specified requirements.
practical.
7.3. Monitoring—Special End Area Inspection of Proprietary Threads

The EMR shall monitor SEA inspection of threaded connections and verify the following:
• The SEA inspection is conducted prior to plating, coating, and/or blasting.
• The inspector and the parameters for SEA inspections are within the specified requirements
of the applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement and the Supplier's standard operating
procedures.
• The inspector is qualified as required by the applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement
and the internal qualified procedures.
• The LTR is present at start-up and will be available during production or inspection.
• For fluorescent MPI, the requirements of ASTM E709 are being met. For fluorescent
penetrant inspection, the EMR shall ensure that the requirements of ASTM E165 are being
met.
• Indications seen during SEA inspection are physically marked and subsequently evaluated.

7.4. Monitoring—End Finishing of Proprietary Threads

The EMR shall monitor the end finishing of connections (i.e. plating, phosphate, and blasting).
7.4.1. Plating
The EMR shall verify the following when monitoring the plating of connections:
applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement and the approved procedure.
• Connections are cleaned in accordance with specified requirements prior to the plating
process.
• The specified currents are being used as outlined in the applicable Proprietary Threading
Agreements and/or internal procedures and that the product is being immersed for the
required amount of time.
• The specified plating thickness has been achieved on the connections.
• Adhesion tests are being conducted and meet the specified requirements outlined in the
• Plating appearance meets the specified requirements as specified in the applicable
7.4.2. Phosphate
The EMR shall verify the following when monitoring the phosphate of connections:
applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement and the Supplier's qualified procedure.
• Connections are cleaned in accordance with specified requirements prior to the phosphate
process.
• The required tests are being performed to ensure adhesion of the phosphate surface as
specified by the applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement.
• The phosphate appearance and thickness meets the specified requirements as specified in
the applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement.
7.4.3. Blasting
The EMR shall verify the following when monitoring the blasting of connections:
• The proper blast media is being utilized as specified in the applicable Proprietary Threading
Agreement and the Supplier's qualified procedure.

• The proper end nozzle is being utilized as specified in the applicable Proprietary Threading
Agreement and the Supplier's approved procedure.
• The proper blast pressure is being utilized as specified in the applicable Proprietary
Threading Agreement and the Supplier's approved procedure.
• The specified anchor pattern is being obtained as specified by the applicable Proprietary
Threading Agreement and the Supplier's approved procedure.
• All blast media is removed from threads and from the inside of the pipe.
7.5. Start-Up Production Coupling Buck-On

The EMR shall be present for and witness the start-up of the buck-on operation and verify the
following:
• All gauges, recorders, load cells, etc., are within current calibration.
• The correct thread compound is being utilized and applied to the connections as specified
by the applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement.
• The proper peak torque, shoulder torque, and equipment are being utilized as specified by
the applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement.
• Tong marks on the couplings and pipe meet the specified requirements as outlined in the
• Drift diameter meets the specified requirements of API Spec 5CT and/or the applicable
• The proper type and application of storage compound and thread protectors are being used
on the connection.
• The required records are being generated and maintained in accordance with the
applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement and internal procedures.
practical.
7.6. Monitoring—Coupling Buck-On

The EMR shall monitor the buck-on of couplings through random visits during the actual buck-
on of the production run and verify the following:
• All gauges, recorders, load cells, etc. are within current calibration.
• The proper peak torque is being used, the acceptable shoulder torque window is correctly
being calculated and applied specified by the applicable Proprietary Threading Agreement.

• Tong marks on the couplings and pipe meet the specified requirements as outlined in the
• All torque turn graphs produced meet the applicable proprietary Licensor's acceptance
criteria.
practical.
8. API Markings and Traceability

The EMR shall examine material identification and documentation and verify the following:
• All markings required by the ExxonMobil Load and Resistance Factor Design (EMLRFD)
Product Requirements and/or the purchase order are legibly stenciled or die stamped on
the material. Any discrepancy between the information required by the EMLRFD Product
Requirements and/or purchase order versus the information actually stenciled and/or die
stamped on the material shall be cause for rejection.
• All heat (charge) numbers and heat treatment lot numbers (as applicable) agree with the
heat and heat lot numbers processed during manufacture. Any discrepancy between the
heat (charge) number and the heat treatment lot numbers stenciled and/or die stamped on
the material versus the heat lot numbers listed on the MTRs shall be cause for rejection.
9. Manufacturing Process and Inspection Review

To gain knowledge and confidence in the manufacturing capability for future improvement of the
Supplier's qualification status, the LEMR, at the completion of the order, shall generate a
summary that details any deficiencies/gaps between the Supplier's processing and inspection of
the order versus the EMLRFD, ExxonMobil Drilling Quality Manual (EMDQM), and ExxonMobil
Drilling Quality Procedure (EMDQP) requirements.
10. Verification of Finished Product

On completion of manufacturing, the EMR shall conduct a document review to ascertain
complete product conformance to the approved manufacturing specifications. The EMR's
verification of finished product shall include the following:
• All markings required by EMLRFD Product and Threading Requirements and/or the
purchase order are legibly stenciled or die stamped on the material.
• Review of all mill test reports to ensure that manufactured or supplied material meets
EMLRFD Product Requirements.
• Review of all inspection reports (NDE, dimensional, and thread gauge) to ensure that test
parameters are in accordance with the approved MPS or PCP.
• Review of all personnel certifications to ensure that inspectors are under current
certification in the employed inspection method utilized, as required by the Supplier's SOP
and in accordance with this procedure.

• All nonconformance issues identified during manufacturing have been addressed and
nonconformance reports closed and/or accepted through a request for exception and
approved by the DQT.
• A general visual examination of the pipe (and coupling) conducted to ensure that no
obvious damage or other imperfections are evident.
• Appropriate thread compounds are used (makeup–"under coupling" and storage–"exposed
ends") and that appropriate thread protectors are applied.
11. Monitoring of Load Out

Prior to the start of load out, the Supplier shall provide the EMR with the customer, size, weight,
grade, connection type, and footage to be loaded. Additionally, the Supplier shall provide the
EMR with the number of heats, the number of joints per heat, and the associated inspection or
mill order numbers under which the material was processed. Once this information has been
obtained, the EMR shall monitor the load out of the product in accordance with the following:
• Verify and document that the proper markings have been applied to the product and the
markings are legible.
• Verify that only approved heats are loaded out. Any heats that are presented for load out
that have not been included in the EMR inspector's reports shall be rejected.
• Verify that all loading and pipe movement is performed in accordance with
EMDQP-PRE-201.
practical.
12. Status Reports

The EMR shall complete and submit inspection reports to the DQT in accordance with
EMDQP-TRG-201.
13. Records
The DQT shall maintain copies of EMR reports in the Inspection Order Assignment (IOA) or
inspection work order file.

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for Unqualified Facilities

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3. Acronyms and Definitions

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4.1. Process Control Plans

4.2. Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment

4.3. Lead ExxonMobil Representative

5.1. Pipe Manufacturing—Production Start-Up

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• Calibration of equipment is conducted as part of the inspection in accordance with

5.2. Monitoring—Pipe Manufacturing

5.3. Monitoring—Mechanical Testing

5.4. Monitoring—Visual Inspection of Pipe

5.5. Monitoring—Dimensional Measurement of Pipe

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5.6. Monitoring—Full-Length Pipe-Body Inspection

6.1. Start-Up API Threading

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6.2. Monitoring—API Threading Production

6.3. Monitoring—Special End Area Inspection of API Threads

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6.4. Monitoring—End Finishing of API Threads

6.5. Start-Up Production Coupling Buck-On

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6.6. Monitoring—Coupling Buck-On

7.1. Start-Up Proprietary Threading

7.2. Monitoring—Proprietary Thread Production

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7.3. Monitoring—Special End Area Inspection of Proprietary Threads

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7.4. Monitoring—End Finishing of Proprietary Threads

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7.5. Start-Up Production Coupling Buck-On

7.6. Monitoring—Coupling Buck-On

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8. API Markings and Traceability

9. Manufacturing Process and Inspection Review

10. Verification of Finished Product

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11. Monitoring of Load Out

12. Status Reports

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