Presenters
Robert Logan, Baker Hughes Tubular Services
In spite of today's bargain prices for tubular goods, the recovery and reuse of existing tubing provides a highly cost effective pipe stock. Most operators appreciate the value of some screening process to remove unsatisfactory tubes before they can contribute to another workover shortly after being reinstalled in a well. Several techniques exist to assist the operator with this screening. They range from a simple visual examination of the tube to a very sophisticated ultrasonic rack inspection.