Introduction - Vallourec

1 IntroductionCongratulations on selecting pipe threaded with VAM connections were first developed in the early 1960's for applicationswhere reliable sealing ability and performances were then, the VAM Family of connections has grown and evolved to suita market with a multitude of different care and thought are taken in the design and manufacture of theVAM connections in order to provide you with a threaded connection thatwill not only meet your technical requirements but will also prove to be simpleand easy to use at the rig ask that you take as much care with the product after delivery as wehave put into its design and supply.

2 This instruction book outlines theprocedures that we recommend you to adopt in order to get completesatisfaction with these VAM products. Technical data on the main VAM connections are also every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this book wedo not accept any responsibility for the information contained should therefore carry out all necessary investigations, to choosefor themselves the technical solutions, suited to the installation andfunctioning conditions under which our products will be check at you have got the latest revisionof this VAM welcome your feedback for future updates of this book at Mr you require any further assistance.

3 A team of Field ServiceTechnicians are available around the world for technical assistance at therig site. They are approved and trained on VAM connections. Please seethe dedicated section in this book for more :VAM is a registered trademark of Vallourec Oil and Gas France. October 2013 1 This document and the information herein contained belongs to Vallourec Oil and Gas France. Considering the valuable natureof this document and all information it may contain, this document (and the information contained herein)

4 May not bereproduced, unless otherwise approved in writing by a representative of Vallourec Oil and Gas of content1 Introduction to VAM VAM Product VAM Family Options52 VAM Field General Pipe Pipe Pipe preparation and Running Lubricants and thread compounds3 Break Horizontal make-up of Pressure Test Surface Corrosion773 VAM VAM 21 and VAM 21 VAM VAM TOP HT and VAM TOP VAM TOP CLEANWELL DINO VAM BIG OMEGA VAM VAM VAM VAM VAM VAM VAM HW VAM HP2634 VAM Additional Information2675 VAM Drilling2922

5 October 2013 This document and the information herein contained belongs to Vallourec Oil and Gas France. Considering the valuable natureof this document and all information it may contain, this document (and the information contained herein) may not bereproduced, unless otherwise approved in writing by a representative of Vallourec Oil and Gas of content1. Introduction to VAM VAM Product Reference Speciality Products October 2013 3 This document and the information herein contained belongs to Vallourec Oil and Gas France.

6 Considering the valuable natureof this document and all information it may contain, this document (and the information contained herein) may not bereproduced, unless otherwise approved in writing by a representative of Vallourec Oil and Gas Product Line1 4 October 2013 This document and the information herein contained belongs to Vallourec Oil and Gas France. Considering the valuable natureof this document and all information it may contain, this document (and the information contained herein) may not bereproduced, unless otherwise approved in writing by a representative of Vallourec Oil and Gas Classic VAM connectionsThe classic VAM family connections (VAM standard, VAM AG, VAM AF,VAM ATAC, VAM TOP FL-D, VAM SL, VAM ACE, VAM PRO, NEWVAM ) are older products and as such are being used less often in the are not anymore covered within the VAM Book.

7 In case of questionsconcerning any of these connections, please contact your nearest VAM Field Service office or contact Mr. Helpat Tubing & Casing Connection Reference Chart1 VAM Product Line9$0p 9$0p +79$0p 7239$0p 723 +79$0p 723 +&',12 9$0p%,* 20(*$9$0p 6*9$0p ('*(9$0p )-/9$0p 6/,- ,,9$0p 08679$0p +: 679$0p +7)9$0p +39$0p %2/79$0p 723 )(9$0p (7 :,6(9$0p +77& 7 KLV WDEOH PD\ LQFOXGH VRPH GHULYDWLYH GHVLJQV UHIHUHQFHG DV 1.)))

8 H[ 9$0 723 1$ VAM Family Special Bevel (SB)Couplings can be supplied with a special bevel option. The special bevel isrecommended when running multiple strings in the same casing, or whenthere is a risk of a coupling hanging up down hole. The special bevel option reduces the maximum load that can be carried onthe coupling face. For this reason slip type elevators may be required. Themaximium load that can be carried on the coupling face is never less than3 joints. The exact value can be obtained by emailing Mr default value of the special bevel is an angle of 20 . Alternate anglescan be supplied on considering SB option, the following notation is used: VAM XXX SBa (a = angle of the bevel) ex: VAM 21 SB10 VAM XXX SB (in case of 20 degree Special Bevel on the coupling) Special Clearance (SC)A Special Clearance connection is a VAM connection with a reducedcoupling With a special clearance coupling, the tensile rating isreduced.]

9 A special clearance coupling is identified by a 1 inch wide blackpaint band located at the center of the coupling. SC option reduces themaximum load that can be applied on the coupling TOP, VAM TOP HT and VAM TOP HC are available with the specialclearance option of SC80 and 21 is also available with Special Clearance considering SC option, the following notation is used:VAM XXX SCy (y = Tensile efficiency of the connection)ex: VAM 21 SC80 October 2013 5 This document and the information herein contained belongs to Vallourec Oil and Gas France.

10 Considering the valuable natureof this document and all information it may contain, this document (and the information contained herein) may not bereproduced, unless otherwise approved in writing by a representative of Vallourec Oil and Gas Family Options Vallourec Oil and Gas Matched Strength (MS) Matched Strength couplings have been designed in order to achieve 100%coupling efficiency in tension. These optional couplings may have anexternal diameter larger or smaller than a regular one. All VAM TOP andVAM 21 connections are Matched Strength by default. DINO VAM connections can be Matched Strength by Strength in BIG OMEGA stands for matched/adapted IPR, notfor tensile Isolated VAM ProductsAn Isolated Product is a VAM connection designed for a specific customerapplication or potential needs whereby products belonging to the standardproduct line could not cover.