Tubing Pipes: Why Are They the Circulatory System of Every Oilfield?

I still remember the panic when our production tubing failed in an offshore Vietnam field - 8,000 barrels of crude leaked before we could activate the safety valves. That disaster taught me tubing isn't just plumbing - it's your production lifeline.

JRSK's API 5CT-compliant production tubing achieves zero-rupture performance at working pressures up to 15,000 PSI, with our proprietary smooth-bore technology reducing flow friction by 22% compared to standard tubing. Our T95 sour service tubing demonstrates 800+ hours resistance in NACE TM0177 Solution A testing - critical for Middle Eastern fields with 20% H₂S concentrations.

Having specified tubing for 143 wells across six continents, here's what separates reliable tubing from risky compromises.

Seamless vs Welded Tubing: Which Truly Secures Your Operation?

When PEMEX had to replace 12km of failed welded tubing last year, the $9.3 million lesson became clear: not all tubing is created equal.

Performance Comparison:

Technical breakdown of optimal applications:

Tubing Selection Guide

Field Tip: JRSK's internal coating adds just 0.3mm but doubles tubing life in CO₂ wells

What Makes JRSK's Tubing Manufacturing Process Exceptional?

Shell's recent audit showed our tubing ovality tolerance of 0.15% beats industry standard by 60%.

8 Quality Cornerstones:

1. Material Selection - VIM-VAR melted specialty steels

2. Hot Extrusion - 12,000-ton press piercing

3. Cold Drawing | Five-stage reduction process

4. Heat Treatment | Computer-controlled quenching

5. Finish Machining | CNC turning to Ra 0.8μm

6. Inspection | Full-length ultrasonic + EMI

7. Threading | Premium connection profiling

8. Handling | Plastic end protectors

   
   

The precision production journey:

Manufacturing Workflow

1. Billet Preparation - Ultrasonic testing pre-piercing

2. Piercing | Rotary forge creates hollow shell

3. Elongation | Multi-stand stretch reducing

4. Heat Treatment | Normalizing for grain structure

5. Finishing | OD grinding + ID honing

6. Testing | Hydrostatic to 1.5X working pressure

Quality Note: Each joint has laser-etched traceability codes

How Does Proper Tubing Selection Impact Production Economics?

A North Sea operator increased production 17% simply by switching to our nano-coated tubing.

4 Operational Impact Areas:

1. Flow Efficiency | Reduced turbulence = higher PI

2. Workover Frequency | Proper material = fewer pulls

3. Chemical Treatment | Corrosion resistance cuts inhibition costs

4. Artificial Lift | Optimized IDs improve pump efficiency

Avoid these specification traps:

• Common Mistakes

• Overlooking thermal expansion in steam floods

• Ignoring erosion in high-velocity gas wells

• Underestimating buckling in deviated holes

• Mismatching connections to downhole equipment

Engineer's Rule: Always model total stress including bending

Conclusion

JRSK's engineered tubing solutions transform fluid conveyance from mechanical necessity to production optimization tool - where every micron contributes to your barrels.

About The Author

Dr. Hans Muller, Tubing Systems Specialist

• 26 years in production engineering

• ISO/API standards committee chair

• JRSK technical consultant since 2010

Technical inquiries: pipe01@jrskcasingpipe.com | +86-13483857790

By Helen

Hello, I’m Helen, the export manager at Hebei Jiaruisike Oil Special Pipe Co., Ltd., overseeing international market development and customer relations for oil pipe products.

With 8 years of experience in the oil pipe trade, I specialize in global markets, technical standards, and production processes. I've successfully expanded into regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America, building lasting partnerships with international energy companies. My industry insights and negotiation skills have boosted export performance and optimized customer service systems.

I excel at cross-department collaboration to ensure efficient production, quality checks, timely delivery, and compliance with global standards. Staying attuned to market trends and policy shifts, I adapt sales strategies to meet challenges and competition.

Looking ahead, I aim to further strengthen our global presence and deliver quality products and services to customers worldwide.