How Tool Joint Build-Up And Extension Affects the Structure and Physical Properties of the Tool Joint and Drill Pipe Body Friction Weld Zone
The construction of oil and gas wells produces considerable wear and tear on the outer surface of drill pipes, especially those operating in horizontal sections, therefore various tool joint build up techniques have been used for both the repair of the outer diameter and to extend the tool joint. During …
Identifying and Recording Drill Pipe Operating Time Using RFID Tags
This article describes a prototype of an information system that allows you to track the movement of drill pipes, record their current physical wear, as well as the accumulation of fatigue damage using RFID technology. Drill pipes are one of the most capital-intensive cost items for any drilling enterprise. Costs …