Contents of substraction from API Recommended Practise 8B Procedures for Inspections, Maintenance,

Repair, and Remanufacture of Hoisting Equipment.

5.4 SWIVEL

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5.4 SWIVEL
5.4.1 Documentation:
5.4.1.1 Records: the equipment owner or user should maintain a record COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 1.5.1
keeping system, which contains pertinent information regarding spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
equipment. Records may include the following: spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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A Information provided by the manufacturer COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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B Inspection records COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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C Maintenance records COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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D Repair records COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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E Remanufacture records COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.1.2 Identification: Unit serial number or identification marking
provided by the manufacturer should be maintained on the
equipment and recorded in the equipment record. Identification
marking should be provided by the owner or user for unidentified
equipment which requires the maintenance of records.
COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 1.5.2
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.1.3 History: Changes in equipment status which could affect COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 1.5.3
equipment serviceability or maintenance should be recorded in the spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
equipment record. spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.1.4 Record identification: Entries in the equipment record should COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 1.5.4
include the date and the name of the responsible person(s) spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
involved in the inspection, maintenance, repair, or remanufacture. spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.2 Definitions. COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 2
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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A critical area: A highly stressed region of a primary load carrying COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 2.1
component as defined by the manufacturer. spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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B load test: A procedure wherein a load is applied to verify the COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 2.5
serviceability of equipment. spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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C primary load: The axial load to which the equipment is subjected COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 2.9
in operations. spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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D primary load carrying components: Those components of the COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 2.10
covered equipment through which the primary load is carried. spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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E serviceability: The condition of a piece of equipment at any point COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
in time that affects the ability of the equipment to perform its
function(s) as intended.
5.4.3 Inspection categories:
A Category I: Observation of equipment during operation for
indications of inadequate performance.
B Category II: Category I inspection, plus further inspection for
corrosion; deformation; loose or missing components;
deterioration; proper lubrication; visible external cracks; and
adjustment.
C Category III: Category II inspection, plus further inspection, which COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
should include NDE of exposed critical areas and may involve
some disassembly to access specific components and identify
wear that exceeds the manufacturer's allowable tolerances.
API RP 8B section 2.13
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.1
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.1.1
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.1.2
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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API RP 8B section 3.1.3
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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D Category IV: Category III inspection, plus further inspection where
the equipment is disassembled to the extent necessary to conduct
NDE of all primary load carrying components as defined by the
manufacturer.
5.4.3.1 Frequency: The owner or user of the equipment should develop
his own schedule of inspections based on experience,
manufacturer's recommendations, and consideration of one or
more of the following factors: environment; load cycles; regulatory
requirements; operating time; testing; repairs; remanufacturer. As
an alternative the owner or user may use Table 1.
COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.1.4
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.3.2 Results of inspection: COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.3
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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A Acceptance Criteria: Acceptance criteria should be established COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP8 B section 3.3.1
based on experience and manufacture's recommendations. Worn spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
equipment, which does not meet acceptance criteria, should not spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
be accepted for operation at reduced load unless an analysis is aanpassen in column A
made in accordance with the governing API Equipment
B Specification.
Rejected Equipment: Rejected equipment should be marked and COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP8 B section 3.3.2
removed from service for further evaluation or until deficiencies spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
are corrected. spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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C Records: Records of Category III and Category IV inspections COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP8 B section 3.4
should be entered in the equipment record. Testing related to or spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
indicating the load carrying capacity of the equipment should be spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
entered in the equipment record. aanpassen in column A
5.4.4 MAINTENANCE= Action, including inspection, adjustments, COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
cleaning, lubrication, testing, and expendable parts spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
replacement, necessary to maintain the serviceability of the spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
equipment. aanpassen in column A
A Hooks: Semi annual inspection Category III, 5 yearly inspection COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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B Travelling blocks, hook block, block to hook adapter, and COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
crown block shaves and bearings: Semi annual inspection spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
Category III, 5 yearly inspection Category IV spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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C Connectors and link adapters: Semi annual inspection Category COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
III, 5 yearly inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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D Elevator links: Semi annual inspection Category III, Annual COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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E Casing, tubing, drill pipe and drill collar elevators: Semi annual COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
inspection Category III, Annual inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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F Swivel bail adapters: Semi annual inspection Category III, Annual COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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G Rotary swivels: Semi annual inspection Category III, 5 yearly COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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H Power swivels: Semi annual inspection Category III, 5 yearly COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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I Power subs: Semi annual inspection Category III, 5 yearly COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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J Spiders capable of being used as elevators: Semi annual COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
inspection Category III, Annual inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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K Dead line tie downs/wire line anchors: Semi annual inspection COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
Category III, 5 yearly inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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L Drill string motion compensators: Semi annual inspection COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
Category III, 5 yearly inspection Category IV spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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M Kelly spinners capable of being used as hoisting equipment: COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
Semi annual inspection Category III, 5 yearly inspection Category spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
IV spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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N Riser and wellhead running tools capable of being used as COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
hoisting equipment: Semi annual inspection Category III, Annual spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
inspection Category IV spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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O Safety clamps when capable of being used as hoisting COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 3.2 Table
equipment: Semi annual inspection Category III, Annual spinner, hook, top drive elevators and 1
inspection Category IV spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.5 Repair: COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 5
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.5.1 Procedures: Manufacturers should provide adequate inspection COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 5.1
criteria to allow the equipment owner or user to identify the nature spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
of repairs that may be required. If repairs are not performed by the spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
manufacturer, they should be performed using methods or aanpassen in column A
procedures established in accordance with Paragraph 1.3
(5.4.5.1.a)

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5.4.5.1a Procedure Development: The owner and user together with the COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 1.3
manufacturer should jointly develop and update inspection, spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
maintenance, repair and remanufacture procedures consistent spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
with equipment application, loading, work environment, usage, and aanpassen in column A
other operational conditions. These factors may change from time
to time as a result of a new technology, equipment history, product
improvements, new maintenance techniques and changes in
service conditions. If the manufacture of the equipment no longer
exists or is unable for any reason to provide suitable
recommendations, the owner or user should develop inspection,
maintenance, repair and remanufacture procedures consistent
with widely accepted industry practices.
5.4.5.2 Bearings: Bearings play an important part in the serviceability of COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 5.2
equipment. The most likely causes for bearing replacement are: spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
loose or bent cages (rolling element retainers); corrosion, spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
abrasion, lubrication problems; and spalling from fatigue,. Internal aanpassen in column A
clearance in excess of manufacturer's allowance may indicate
improper adjustment or assembly, which should be corrected.
Repair of anti-friction bearing should not be attempted by field or
shop personnel. Consultation with the equipment manufacturer is
recommended in the event of unexplained or repeated bearing
failure.
5.4.5.3 Replacement parts: Replacement parts should meet or exceed COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 5.3
the original equipment manufacturer's criteria. spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.6 Remanufacture: COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 6
spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.6.1 Procedures: Remanufacture of equipment should be performed COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 6.1
using methods and procedures developed in accordance with spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
Paragraph 1.3 Equipment found to be unsuitable for spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
remanufacture should be destroyed. aanpassen in column A

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5.4.6.2 Verification: Following remanufacture NDE shall be performed to COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 6.2
verify the serviceability of the equipment. If load tests are spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
performed, NDE should be performed after the load test. spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.6.3 Surface indications: Surface indications identified by NDE may COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 6.3
be allowable or non-allowable, depending on the size, shape, and spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
location as defined by the manufacturer. spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.6.4 Allowable surface indication: Allowable surface indications are COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 6.4
surface indications of size, shape and location that need not be spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
removed. spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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5.4.6.5 Non-allowable surface indications: Non-allowable surface COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly API RP 8B section 6.5
indications may be classified as follows: spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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A Minor Surface Indications: Minor surface indications may be COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
removed by a limited degree of filing or grinding within limits spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
specified by the manufacturer. Caution should be exercised to spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
prevent heating to an extent that could change the mechanical aanpassen in column A
properties, including toughness, of the material.
B Major Surface Indications: Major surface indications, which COPY NAAR crown block, trav. Block, kelly
require material removal beyond the limits specified by 623.3.2a spinner, hook, top drive elevators and
should be corrected by remanufacture. spiders, dead line anchor, bails. Nummers
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