API 15TL4 : 1999 : R2013
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RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CARE AND USE OF FIBERGLASS TUBULARS
Hardcopy , PDF
17-02-2021
English
01-01-2013
1 Scope
2 References
3 Units of Measure
4 Packaging
5 Transportation, Handling and Storage
5.1 General
5.2 Transportation
5.3 Handling
5.4 Storage
6 Fiberglass Tubing
6.1 Preparation and Inspection Before Running
6.2 Stabbing, Making Up and Lowering
6.3 Pulling Tubing
6.4 Completion Practices
6.5 Fishing
6.6 Milling and Drilling
6.7 Causes of Fiberglass Tubing Problems
7 Line Pipe
7.1 Ditch Preparation
7.2 Assembly
7.3 Pressure Testing
7.4 Back Filling
7.5 Surface Lines
8 Repair
8.1 Tubing
8.2 Line Pipe
9 Operating Conditions and Considerations
Appendix A - Guidelines for Preparation of a Written Adhesive
Bonding Procedure
Appendix B - Guidelines for Preparation of a Written Pipe
Bonder Qualification Procedure
Appendix C - Sample Joint Inspection Checklist
Appendix D - Guidelines for Preparation of a Written Repair
Procedure
Appendix E - Tubing Manufacturer's Inspection Techniques
and Criteria
Appendix F - Metric Conversion
Tables
1 Pin End Thread Removal
E-1 Recommended Visual Standards
Provides information on the transporting, handling, installing and reconditioning of fiberglass tubulars in oilfield usage. Includes coverage of repair procedures, adhesive bonding, and inspection practices.
DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
32
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ProductNote |
Reconfirmed 2013
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PublisherName |
American Petroleum Institute
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Status |
Superseded
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SupersededBy | |
Supersedes |
ANSI/AWWA C950:2013 | FIBERGLASS PRESSURE PIPE |
API SPEC 15HR : 2016 | HIGH-PRESSURE FIBERGLASS LINE PIPE |
ASTM D 3839 : 2014 : REDLINE | Standard Guide for Underground Installation of “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe |
API 15LR : 2001 | SPECIFICATION FOR LOW PRESSURE FIBERGLASS LINE PIPE |
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