Presenters
Thomas M. Krebs, Babcock & Wilcox Co.
Traces development of requirements for special tubular products for wells. Describes manufacture, heat treatment, testing and inspection of tubular goods for use in critical well services requiring high strength materials or involving corrosion, corrosion cracking or embrittlement in the presence of hydrogen sulfide. Discusses yield strength and hardness limits. Proposes specifications for special tubular products.