Introduction to Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG)

In this course you will learn how the geology of ground and drilling conditions require OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) with different characteristics; how tubular string design is performed; and how selected products are manufactured and tested. The following concepts will be explored:

OCTG Products:

• A brief description of the different products used in an oil well, mainly casing, tubing and their connections.
• The main characteristics of pipe body and connections. Differences between products meeting API (American Petroleum Institute) standards, proprietary steel grades and/or premium connections.
• The basics of string design and material selection.

OCTG Production Process:

• An overview of the seamless and welded pipes production processes.
• How to assure and sustain quality through the complete production process.