API 15TL4 : 1999 : R2013

Table of Contents

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

Abstract

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.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2013
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