Tubing and Casing Features and Connection Types
Tubing
§ Sizes – 1.050” – 4 ½” diameter - nominal pipe diameter or outside diameter (OD)
§ Thread Forms
- 8 Round – 8 TPI
- 10 Round – 10 TPI
§ Taper per Foot
- 1.050”- 4 ½” diameter – ¾” TPF
§ Connection Types
Activity: Identify the Thread Parts
Using the following thread part names, identify the labeled areas of the buttress thread below.
Included Angle Stab Flank Root
Pitch Line Crest
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Load Flank
Thread Callouts
Example 1
Nominal Pipe Diameter (OD)
Connection Type
Connection End
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Thread Form
TPF
Thread Callouts
Example 2
Nominal Pipe Diameter (OD)
Connection Type
Connection End
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Thread Form
TPF
Activity: Interpret Thread Callouts
Using the callouts below, interpret the connection information and write it in the spaces below.
Callout | Connection Information |
2-⅜” NUE 10RD-3/4” TPF PIN | OD: |
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Connection Type: |
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Connection End: | Internal External |
Thread Form: |
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TPF: |
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16.00” BTC Box | OD: |
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Connection Type: |
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Connection End: | Internal External |
Thread Form: |
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TPF: |
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