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API RP 4G Cat. III & IV Inspection

The document discusses API RP 4G which provides guidelines for inspecting drilling and well servicing structures. It outlines the different inspection categories, including Category III and IV inspections, and recommends inspection frequencies. DSL is an upstream service company that provides API 4G Cat. III & IV inspections among other services.

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API RP 4G Cat. III & IV Inspection

The document discusses API RP 4G which provides guidelines for inspecting drilling and well servicing structures. It outlines the different inspection categories, including Category III and IV inspections, and recommends inspection frequencies. DSL is an upstream service company that provides API 4G Cat. III & IV inspections among other services.

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III & IV Inspection

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API RP 4G Cat. III & IV Inspection


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API RP 4G - Operation, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Drilling and Well Servicing
Structures.

API RP 4G provides guidelines and establishes recommended procedures for


inspection, maintenance, and repair of items for drilling and well servicing structures, in
order to maintain the serviceability of this equipment.

API RP 4G - Inspection Category.

Category I

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Visual observation of the mast/derrick and substructure by rig personnel during


operations for indications of inadequate performance.

Category II

Category I inspection plus a more thorough inspection of, but not limited to, load
bearing areas and sheaves for cracks, damage, corrosion, loose or missing components
and premature wear. This more detailed inspection should be performed during rig up
operations.

Category III

A thorough visual inspection of all load bearing components and members shall be
conducted to determine the condition of the mast/derrick or substructure, or both, and
documented on the checklist. Inspections on well servicing, truck or trailer mounted
masts should include observation of rig up/rig down operations.

Inspection results from Category Ill inspections shall be documented and maintained in
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the permanent rig file.

Category IV

A Category IV inspection shall include the requirements of a Category Ill inspection and
the following requirements:

1. Critical joints shall be subject to non-destructive examination.

2. All equipment shall be disassembled and cleaned to the extent necessary to conduct NDT of
all defined critical areas.

3. All welds (100 %) shall be visually examined.

4. All welds in critical areas shall be inspected using magnetic particle inspection (MPI/MT),
liquid penetrant (PT), radiographic testing (RT), or ultrasonic testing (UT) in accordance with
AWS D1.1. Eddy current inspection is an accepted alternative method to inspect welds in
critical areas. A MPI/PT method shall be used to evaluate indications identified with eddy
current. Welds on galvanized structures may require different inspection techniques and
intervals. Cracks are generally identified through visual inspection on a galvanized
mast/derrick.

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5. An ultrasonic thickness test or other recognized method shall be used to test for internal
corrosion on tubular members used as primary load carrying components. Internal cameras,
usually run on cable, may also be used to visually inspect for internal corrosion.

Inspection results from Category IV inspections shall be documented and maintained


in the permanent rig file.

API RP 4G - Frequency of Inspection.

The recommended frequencies in Table 1 apply for equipment in use during the
specified period. In corrosive environments (humidity, salt, H2S, etc.) an increase in the
inspection frequency should be considered. This would include checking for internal
corrosion on tubular style members on a more expedited schedule.

Mast/derricks and substructures on mobile offshore drilling units (including drillships,


semi-submersibles, or jack-ups) are exempt from the requirements of a Category IV
inspection. Category IV inspections are required for rigs that are disassembled for
transport from one drilling location to another drilling location, such as those used on
fixed platforms or tension-leg platforms.

The beginning of the inspection frequency period starts with the manufacture of a
structure and is reset after the highest applicable category inspection is performed. The
time remaining until a structure's next inspection shall not be affected by the issuance
of a new revision of API 4F.

More info about API RP 4G Inspection:

DSL is an upstream service company providing the Industry with a diverse range of
products and services, mostly associated to drilling structures and systems,
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worldwide. DSL is also API 4F licenced for the design & manufacture of Drilling
Structures & 8C for Crown Blocks and Hoisting System.

Either way, whether you need a turnkey solution, specific services or products from us,
you know that not only are you engaging a vendor with a significant depth of
experience and expertise, you are engaging a vendor that has the range of industry
accreditations and API licences that leaves no doubt about our standards to the
fundamental issues such as quality, HSE and integrity of service.

Combine this with the fact that our offshore construction & site personnel are some of
the most multi-disciplined, flexible, efficient and highly productive that you will find
anywhere in our industry, and you know that you are engaging a contractor with
industry credibility and track record.

DSL is API Approved Training for API 4G Cat. III & IV

For more info within SE Asia regions, you can send an email to
[email protected] or visit https://www.derricksl.com/inspections/api-cat-
iii-iv-mast-substructure-inspections/

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