Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms
4 General requirements
4.1 Connection geometry, test load envelope and performance
data sheet
4.2 Quality control
5 General test requirements
5.1 Test classes
5.2 Test matrix
5.3 Test programme
5.4 Calibration and accreditation requirements
5.5 Rehearsal tests
5.6 Material property tests
5.7 Make-up and break-out procedures
5.8 Internal pressure leak detection
5.9 Internal pressure leak trap device
5.10 External pressure leak detection
5.11 Data acquisition and test methods
5.12 Thermal cycling tests
6 Connection test specimen preparation
6.1 General connection test objectives
6.2 Connection test specimen identification and marking
6.3 Connection test specimen preparation
6.4 Connection test specimen machining
6.5 Machining tolerances
6.6 Tolerance limits on machining objectives
6.7 Grooved torque shoulder
7 Test procedures
7.1 Principle
7.2 Make-up/break-out tests
7.3 Test load envelope tests
7.4 Limit load tests
7.5 Limit load test path
8 Acceptance criteria
8.1 Make-up and break-out tests
8.2 Test load envelope tests
8.3 Limit load tests
9 Test reports
Annex A (normative) Connection geometry and performance data sheet
Annex B (informative) Connection test load envelope and limit loads
Annex C (normative) Data forms
Annex D (normative) Connection full test report
Annex E (normative) Connection testing summary report
Annex F (informative) Frame load range determination
Annex G (informative) Interpolation and extrapolation considerations
Annex H (informative) Special application testing
Annex I (informative) Rationale for design basis
Annex J (normative) Independent seal testing of connections with
metal-to-metal and resilient seals
Bibliography