40203 001 - Casing Swages

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
11211 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77375
NUMBER
40203
Title: Page Revision
Inspection and Testing Procedures for Casing Swages 1 of 19 E
SPECIFICATION FORM Form #BJT079 Revision 1
SPECIFICATION
NAME DATE
Originator Jack Barrington 4/12/89
Checked Ed Rios 4/12/89
Design Jack Barrington 4/12/89
Approved Jerry DeLaat 4/12/89
Rev ECN # Date Rev ECN # Date
A3366 8/16/94 DSEE ECN 1/22/2003
B5070 7/28/98 ESEE ECN 10/17/03
CSEE ECN 10/8/2002

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
11211 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77375
NUMBER
40203
Title: Page Revision
Inspection and Testing Procedures for Casing Swages 2 of 19 E
SPECIFICATION FORM Form #BJT079 Revision 1
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 These specification covers recommended practices for inspection, pressure testing, thread gauging
and identification of casing swages.
2.0 GENERAL
2.1 Casing swages shall be inspected, gauged and tested in accordance with the procedure described
within this specification at intervals not to exceed every twelve (12) months.
2.2 Each district shall be responsible for the performance of required inspections and tests.
2.3 Region personnel shall assign each casing swage a unique serial number in accordance with
Specification No. 40438.
2.4 All casing threads shall be protected with a appropriate thread protector. Thread protectors shall
be in place at all times when equipment is not in use. After each use, threaded connections shall be
cleaned and an API approved preservative, such as Bakerlube API Modified, shall be applied to
the thread.
2.5 Acceptable and unacceptable limits
2.5.1 Components that are in compliance with the requirements of this specification will be
identified and returned to service.
2.5.2 Components not in compliance with the requirements of this specification will be identified
and immediately removed from service. Disposition of unacceptable components will be
subject to further inspection to determine if repairable or if replacement is necessary.
2.5.3 Unacceptable components shall be identified by either applying an "X" or other unique
symbol with aerosol spray paint of a color contrasting to the equipment paint color, or
attachment of a device clearly identifying the item as unacceptable. See Inspection Standard
No. 40421 Paragraph 8.0 for additional Identification Requirements.

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
11211 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77375
NUMBER
40203
Title: Page Revision
Inspection and Testing Procedures for Casing Swages 3 of 19 E
SPECIFICATION FORM Form #BJT079 Revision 1
3.0 INSPECTION
3.1 All external and internal surfaces shall be visually inspected to ensure such surfaces are free from
signs of erosion, corrosion, or surface imperfections. Prior to inspection, the manufacturer of the
casing swage must first be determined so that the appropriate thickness chart and dimensions will be
applied. Acceptable casing swages shall be limited to those that have the maximum working
pressure stamped on the swage by the manufacturer, with the serial number stamped, and
purchasing records in accordance with Engineering Bulletin No. 119SE
3.2 Additional items to be inspected shall be in accordance with the following:
3.2.1 Welding
Any casing swage of welded construction or that has the union sub welded to the swage is
unacceptable and shall be removed from service and destroyed.
3.2.2 Female union threads
Female union ACME threads shall be thoroughly cleaned and visually examined to ensure
threads are free of any injurious defects (i.e. cracks, chips, etc.). Sharp edges or burrs are
to be removed with a fine flat file to parent metal only. The seal ring seat shall be visually
examined to ensure it is free of any injurious defects (i.e. erosion, corrosion, etc.). The union
sub will be inspected using the appropriate gauge kit according to the gauge kit
manufacturer’s instructions.
3.2.3 Union Gauge Kits
P/N 861827 - 1-1/2” 1502
P/N 76111 - 2” 1502
P/N 854064 - 3” 1502
P/N 861828 - 4” 602
P/N 861829 - 4” 1002
3.2.4 Casing Thread Profile Gauges

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
11211 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77375
NUMBER
40203
Title: Page Revision
Inspection and Testing Procedures for Casing Swages 4 of 19 E
SPECIFICATION FORM Form #BJT079 Revision 1
P/N 862099 - API-8P, Round Form 3/4" TPF All
P/N 862092 - API-5P, Buttress CSG 3/4" TPF external only 4 1/2" - 13 3/8"
P/N 862093 - API-5P, Buttress CSG 1" TPF external only 16"-20"
3.2.5 Casing and Long Line Pipe Threads
Only 2” long line pipe threads are acceptable. Swages with standard line pipe threads shall
be removed from service. The terminal end shall be inspected using appropriate tubing ID
gage Drawing 126833 for line pipe threads. Use drawing 126882 for LPT end, to obtain
acceptable and unacceptable limits. An unacceptable terminal end indicates the swage shall
be tagged and removed from service for further inspection and disposition. If terminal ends
are acceptable, continue with the inspection procedure. Casing threads shall be thoroughly
cleaned and inspected with the applicable profile gauge.
4.0 GAUGING PROCEDURE
4.1 Thread gauging procedures shall be performed at intervals not to exceed twelve (12) months with
the appropriate thread profile gauge.
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5.0 RESERVED
6.0 HYDROSTATIC TEST
6.1 All casing swages shall be hydrostatic pressure tested to its maximum allowable working pressure
(see Pressure Chart) in intervals not to exceed twelve (12) months. Hydrostatic pressure test shall
be performed in accordance with the following procedure:
6.1.1 Connect casing swage to hydrostatic test fixture. Caution should be exercised that all
components used in the pressure test are the proper size and/or pressure rating and that the
operating temperature is within the swage manufacturer’s recommendation.
6.1.2 Fill casing swage completely with water. Caution should be exercised to ensure that all air
is bled from the casing swage and all systems that will contain pressure test.

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
11211 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77375
NUMBER
40203
Title: Page Revision
Inspection and Testing Procedures for Casing Swages 5 of 19 E
SPECIFICATION FORM Form #BJT079 Revision 1
6.1.3 The casing swage shall be pressured up to (1) 50% of its maximum allwable working
pressure and then (2) pressure increased in increments of 10% of the working pressure
until maximum allowable working pressure is reached. Maximum allowable working
pressure shall be held for a minimum of three (3) minutes with no indication of leakage. If
leakage occurs, bleed casing swage to 0 psi, repair leak, and re-test. If the retest is
unsuccessful due to a defect in the swage, remove the swage from service and destroy.
6.1.4 Date of inspection, maximum pressure, and casing swage serial number shall be stenciled
onto the casing swage in letters not less than one (1/2") inch in height in a paint color
contrasting to the equipment color.
7.0 INSPECTION RECORDS
7.1 A permanent and progressive record shall be maintained for each casing swage at each district. This
record shall contain such information as necessary to record results of successive inspections and
tests (i.e. test log, chart recording, ultrasonic test results, etc.). The serial number of each casing
swage shall be referenced on all information contained in each individual record.