API 7 : 2001
API 7 : 2001
SPECIFICATION FOR ROTARY DRILL STEM ELEMENTS
American Petroleum Institute
SPECIFICATION FOR ROTARY DRILL STEM ELEMENTS
American Petroleum Institute
1 SCOPE
1.1 Coverage
1.2 Material Requirements
2 REFERENCES
3 DEFINITIONS
6 TOOL JOINTS
6.1 Tool Joint Size and Style
6.2 Mechanical Properties
6.3 Dimensional Requirements
6.4 Tool JointDrill Pipe Weld Zone Requirements
6.5 Connections
6.6 Marking
13 GAUGE CERTIFICATION, ROTARY SHOULDERED CONNECTIONS
13.1 Certification Agencies
13.2 General Requirements
13.3 Certification
13.4 Interchange Standoff
13.5 Grand master Gauges
13.6 Regional Master Gauges
13.7 Determination of Standoff
13.8 Standoff Report
13.9 Marking
14 CONNECTION MARKING
15 INSPECTION AND REJECTION
APPENDIX A - SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX I - OBSOLESCENT TOOL JOINTS
APPENDIX L - USE OF API MONOGRAM
APPENDIX N - PURCHASER INSPECTION (OPTIONAL)
Defines dimensional requirements on drill-stem members (except drill pipe) which includes threaded connections, gauging practice and master gauges.
Document Type | Standard |
Status | Current |
Publisher | American Petroleum Institute |