FOR REFERENCE ONLY

Drill Pipe Performance Characteristics © Pipe Size and Weight: 3-1/2" 15.50 EU
Pipe Grade: X-95
Range: 2
Tool Joint: 5.000 X 2.688 XT39
Pipe

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OD (in) 3.500 3.320 Torsional strength (ft-lbs) 26,700 20,500
Wall thickness (in) 0.449 0.359 Tensile strength (lbs) 408,800 317,500
ID (in) 2.602 2.602
Calculated plain end weight (lbs/ft) 14.615 11.348 80% Torsional strength (ft-lbs) 21,400 16,400
Note: Premium properties are calculated based on uniform OD and wall thickness.

Cross sectional area pipe body (in²) 4.304 3.342 Pressure capacity (psi) 21,328 19,499
Cross sectional area OD (in²) 9.621 8.659 Collapse capacity (psi) 21,247 18,331
Cross sectional area ID (in²) 5.317 5.317
Section modulus (in³) 2.923 2.239
Polar section modulus (in³) 5.847 4.477

Tool Joint (120000 material Yield Strength) Drill pipe assembly with Grant Prideco
XT39 OD (in) 5.000 XT39 eXtreme™ Torque Connection
ID (in) 2.688

Pin tong length (in) 10.0 Adjusted weight (lbs/ft) 17.20

Box tong length (in) 15.0 Approximate length (ft) 31.72

Torsional Strength (ft-lbs) 37,000 Fluid displacement (gal/ft) 0.263

Max Recommended Make-up Torque (ft-lbs) 22,200 Fluid capacity (gal/ft) 0.275
Min Recommended Make-up Torque (ft-lbs) 13,400
Drift size (in) 2.563
Balance OD (in) 4.926
Tensile strength (lbs) 667,800
Tool joint/Drill pipe torsional ratio (New pipe) 1.39
Tool joint/Drill pipe torsional ratio (Prem pipe) 1.80
Min OD for premium class (in) 4.250

Minimum make-up is based on shoulder separation caused by bending.

Brian Christen 11/15/2004
 Torque Tension Curve: 3-1/2" 15.50 EU X-95 Premium Class Drill Pipe with
5.000 X 2.688 XT39 eXtreme™ Torque Tool Joint. Curve Based on Calculation
Method in API RP7G. Safety Factor =1.0
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5.00 4.88 4.75 4.63 4.50 4.38 4.25

Tool Joint OD (in) 2.688 in ID XT39

80% 3-1/2" 15.50 EU X-95 Prem Pipe
Max Recommended Make-up Torque

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