ASTM E2928/E2928M-17
Standard Practice for Examination of Drillstring Threads Using the Alternating Current Field Measurement Technique

Standard No.

ASTM E2928/E2928M-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E2928/E2928M-23

Latest

ASTM E2928/E2928M-23

Scope

1.1 This practice describes procedures to be followed during alternating current field measurement examination of drillstring threads on tubulars used for oil and gas exploration and production for detection and, if required, sizing of serviceinduced surface breaking discontinuities transverse to the pipe. 1.2 This practice is intended for use on threads in any metallic material. 1.3 This practice does not establish acceptance criteria. Typical industry practice is to reject these connections on detection of a confirmed crack. 1.4 While the alternating current field measurement technique is capable of detecting discontinuities in these connections, supplemental surface NDT methods such as magnetic particle testing for ferrous metals and penetrant testing for non-ferrous metals may detect more discontinuities. 1.5 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system might not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E2928/E2928M-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E2261 Standard Practice for Examination of Welds Using the Alternating Current Field Measurement Technique
• ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel*， 2021-12-21 Update

ASTM E2928/E2928M-17 history

• 2023 ASTM E2928/E2928M-23 Standard Practice for Examination of Drillstring Threads Using the Alternating Current Field Measurement Technique
• 2017 ASTM E2928/E2928M-17 Standard Practice for Examination of Drillstring Threads Using the Alternating Current Field Measurement Technique
• 2013 ASTM E2928/E2928M-13 Standard Practice for Examination of Drillstring Threads Using the Alternating Current Field Measurement Technique