OCTG Inspection

We cannot overemphasize the importance of drilling in oil exploration, which must be done safely and according to standards. Our goal at GUCL is to help our client achieve this by utilizing industry best practices and standards.

GUC Ltd offer a wide range of OCTG (Oil Country Tabular Goods) services that help spot possible defect on drill stem which are the main causes of down-hole failures. Our level II SNT engineers with their relevant NDT techniques in compliance to SNT TC-1A prove to be the best in execution ensuring full adherence to regulatory standards ; API RP 7G, API RP 5CT, API RP 5C1, API RP 5A5, API RP 8B, API RP 7K, NS-2, DS-1 BHA and Drill Pipe Inspection up to category 1-5.

GUCL provides a comprehensive/category-based tubular inspection services, covering all new and used items, including;

• Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) Inspection Services – DS-1 | NS-2 | API RP Inspection Standard
• Drill Pipes (EMI) Inspection – DS-1 | NS-2 | API RP Inspection Standards
• Casing and Tubing Inspection – DS-1 | NS-2 | API RP Inspection Standards
• Risers Inspection

A typical OCTG Inspection Scheme involves one or more of the following

• 1
  Visual inspection of body & threads
• 2
  Thread cleaning & dope application
• 3
  UT wall thickness measurements & dimensional inspection
• 3
  MPI to identify cracks & other defects
• 4
  Hardness testing
• 5
  Internal inspection of upsets -MP
• 6
  Tool joint inspection -VT & dimensional
• 7
  Drifting assessment
• 8
  Pad eye inspection -MPI
• 9
  Traceability
• 10
  Quality Assurance