THREAD CLEANING & TUBULAR PREPARATION
(Patent #5,317,780)
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References to Above Photos (Numbers 1-4):
1. Interior View of Chrome Pipe prior to Cleaning / Preparation Procedure
2. Cleaning / Preparation Procedure
3. Interior View of Chrome Pipe after Cleaning / Preparation Procedure is complete.
4. Inspection of Premium Connection after Cleaning / Preparation.
A. CLEANING SERVICES:
1. Chrome Tubulars demand special
tools
2. Professional handling, cleaning,
and preparation - required for extended life
a.) Running
procedures
b.) Pulling
of chrome for re-run
c.) Storage
of chrome tubulars
B. NEW PIPE APPLICATIONS:
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1. Most manufacturers require
connection prep on location prior to running operation
2. This allows proper inspection
prior to thread prepping
3. Hobco’s environmental enclosures
contain all contaminants
4. Biodegradable soap is applied w/
nylon brushes to clean all connections
C. CLEANING CHROME TUBULARS WHILE BEING
PULLED:
1. Chrome tubulars POH
2. Chloride ‘Window of Opportunity’ <
15 Hours
3. Immediate inspection after
cleaning insures longer life
4. Safe and cost efficient
D. PREPARATION OF CHROME TUBULARS FOR
STORAGE:
1. Storage Preparation
2. Internal and external washing
3. AquaCure application
4. Thread cleaning, inspection, and
thread preparation
5. HOBCO/ORCA systems CAPTURE and
CONTAIN waste material
E. AQUA CURE APPLICATION SYSTEM:
1. Hobco’s system coats chrome
while capturing excess AquaCure for Reuse.
2. AquaCure offers chrome protection
and is a premium
F. INSPECTION SERVICES:
1. Visual thread inspection and
preparation
2. Technicians provide tubing
specifications and torque data
3. Detailed pipe reports submitted to
customer
G. CHROME
PREPARATION:
1. HOBCO/ORCA Tubular preparation
equipment
2. Portable modular pipe racks
used for chrome tubulars
3. HOBCO/ORCA inspectors apply thread
compound per manufacturer specifications
