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    The document provides guidelines for handling non-magnetic drill collars to prevent damage. It states that Schlumberger tools and stabilizers are often non-magnetic and outlines best practices like using thread protectors, dope, and having an Schlumberger engineer present for guidance during makeup and handling to avoid galling or sensor damage. Guidelines include visually inspecting threads, using chain tongs for makeup, starting connections gradually, and having the driller stab connections gently instead of dropping them into place.

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    The document provides guidelines for handling non-magnetic drill collars to prevent damage. It states that Schlumberger tools and stabilizers are often non-magnetic and outlines best practices like using thread protectors, dope, and having an Schlumberger engineer present for guidance during makeup and handling to avoid galling or sensor damage. Guidelines include visually inspecting threads, using chain tongs for makeup, starting connections gradually, and having the driller stab connections gently instead of dropping them into place.

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    The document provides guidelines for handling non-magnetic drill collars to prevent damage. It states that Schlumberger tools and stabilizers are often non-magnetic and outlines best practices like using thread protectors, dope, and having an Schlumberger engineer present for guidance during makeup and handling to avoid galling or sensor damage. Guidelines include visually inspecting threads, using chain tongs for makeup, starting connections gradually, and having the driller stab connections gently instead of dropping them into place.

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    The document provides guidelines for handling non-magnetic drill collars to prevent damage. It states that Schlumberger tools and stabilizers are often non-magnetic and outlines best practices like using thread protectors, dope, and having an Schlumberger engineer present for guidance during makeup and handling to avoid galling or sensor damage. Guidelines include visually inspecting threads, using chain tongs for makeup, starting connections gradually, and having the driller stab connections gently instead of dropping them into place.

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    Making Up & Handling of Non-Mag Drill Collars

    Most, if not all of SLB’s MWD & LWD tools are made out of Non Magnetic Material. Many stabilizers
    that are supplied by SLB are non magnetic as well. The benefits include less magnetic drill string
    interference. The negatives include occasional collar & thread damage.

    Below are guidelines for better rig practices, to ensure NO DAMAGE to NON-MAGS .

    1. All NMDC’s inc. tools should have thread protectors or lifting subs attached. If tools arrive
    at the rig without protection, an RIR (Risk Identification Report) will be written by the SLB
    engineer.

    2. Tools should not be moved (including Picked Up & Laid Down) without protectors. This is the
    responsibility of the SLB engineer and Drill crew. It should be the sole responsibility of the
    SLB eng to provide such protectors; some of them are of a special/dedicated type.

    3. If steel slings are used, the placement of which are important on some LWD tools. Consult an
    SLB engineer first.

    4. Placing the slips around some LWD tools also requires guidance of an SLB engineer to ensure
    there is no sensor damage. SLB engineer to issue tool drawings which clearly shows the
    driller where the slips can be set as well as information on whether auto slips (PS 30) can be
    used, in addition to supervision of operation at ALL times.

    5. Visually inspect threads prior to Making Up. (Do not wipe off dope as this also removes the
    Rocol).

    6. Use Kopr Kote pipe dope, supplied at the rig site. This protects the threads from galling.

    7. Make Up NMDC’s with chain tongs. If the iron roughneck is to be used, ensure the spinning is
    gradual and monitored. DO NOT CLAMP the upper spinners around the tool unless safe to do
    so – ask the SLB engineer present. The Chain tongs should be the primary tool to be used
    whenever making up connections, Iron Roughneck if not possible with chain tongs. Start
    gradually to minimize the possibility of X-threading

    8. Have the driller stab the connection in gently. DO NOT DROP the collar into place. NB The
    threads will have to take the weight when spun in since the TDS rotating head is not designed
    to be used for spinning in tubulars.

    9. The correct TORQ will be specified by an SLB engineer, for each connection. Do not assume
    they are all the same. DO NOT OVER TORQ.

    10. Make sure that all threads are clean if, for instance, subs have been removed, and left to roll
    around the pipedeck during battery handling.

    Guidelines to be given to the Tool Pusher and SLB crew offshore


    Feb 2003_v2.1
    Makeup of Non Mag Collars
    – Information for Driller

    Schlumberger use Non Magnetic material in many of their collars. We


    need to be careful with this, and take the following precautions:

    - Schlumberger connections arriving at the rig are ready


    for make up – no need for doping on Rig Floor. Check for
    any shipping damage.

    - A Schlumberger (Drilling and Measurements) engineer


    is to be present at all times on the rig floor during collar
    handling.

    - The engineer will give you the correct torque to use.

    - If additional dope is required, use copper based dope if


    available (Kopr-Kote). Do not wipe off the dope already
    on the connection – this removes ROCOL treatment &
    could cause galling.

    - Start each thread manually using chain tongs where


    possible.

    - Use the spinner carefully at slow setting, and make sure


    the placement is correct to avoid sensor damage.

    - The key thing is: Be Gentle!

    Guidelines to be given to the Driller offshore


    Feb 2003_v2.1

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