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    This document provides an update on improved washpipe seal designs from NOV that are expected to double the service life when using water-based muds. It also advises increasing the torque requirement for washpipe assembly nuts from 200 ft-lbs to 300 ft-lbs due to high vibration, and provides a new torque wrench. The improved seals use a hardened ceramic portion for better wear characteristics. Face seal kits for 3" and 4" bores are detailed along with part numbers. Proper documentation and contacting NOV for assistance is recommended.

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    This document provides an update on improved washpipe seal designs from NOV that are expected to double the service life when using water-based muds. It also advises increasing the torque requirement for washpipe assembly nuts from 200 ft-lbs to 300 ft-lbs due to high vibration, and provides a new torque wrench. The improved seals use a hardened ceramic portion for better wear characteristics. Face seal kits for 3" and 4" bores are detailed along with part numbers. Proper documentation and contacting NOV for assistance is recommended.

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    This document provides an update on improved washpipe seal designs from NOV that are expected to double the service life when using water-based muds. It also advises increasing the torque requirement for washpipe assembly nuts from 200 ft-lbs to 300 ft-lbs due to high vibration, and provides a new torque wrench. The improved seals use a hardened ceramic portion for better wear characteristics. Face seal kits for 3" and 4" bores are detailed along with part numbers. Proper documentation and contacting NOV for assistance is recommended.

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    This document provides an update on improved washpipe seal designs from NOV that are expected to double the service life when using water-based muds. It also advises increasing the torque requirement for washpipe assembly nuts from 200 ft-lbs to 300 ft-lbs due to high vibration, and provides a new torque wrench. The improved seals use a hardened ceramic portion for better wear characteristics. Face seal kits for 3" and 4" bores are detailed along with part numbers. Proper documentation and contacting NOV for assistance is recommended.

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    Product Information Bulletin

    Date: 05 May 2022


    Bulletin Number: 10694162-PIB Revision: 03

    Top Drive/Overhead Traveling Equipment

    Subject: Washpipe Performance Update

    Product Model: TDS-3H, TDS-3S, TDS-4H, TDS-4S, TDS-5H, TDS-6S, TDS-7, TDS-8SA, TDS-9SA,
    TDS-10SA, TDS-10SH, TDS-10RR, TDS-11SA, TDS-11SH, TDS-11HP, TDS-11HD,
    TDS-11SAE, TDS-1000/1000A, IDS-1, IDS-4A, IDS-350PE, PS2-750A, PS2-1000,
    HPS-03-750, HPS-03-1000, HPS-04-750, TDX-1000, TDX-1250, and
    TDX-1500 Top Drives
    P-200, P-300, P-400, P-500, P-650, P-750, PC-225, PC-300, PC-425, PC-500,
    PC-650, LB-400, LB-500, and LB-650 Conventional Rotary Swivels

    Effectivity: All TDS-3H, TDS-3S, TDS-4H, TDS-4S, TDS-5H, TDS-6S, TDS-7, TDS-8SA, TDS-
    9SA, TDS-10SA, TDS-10SH, TDS-10RR, TDS-11SA, TDS-11SH, TDS-11HP, TDS-
    11HD, TDS-11SAE, TDS-1000/1000A, IDS-1, IDS-4A, IDS-350PE, PS2-750A,
    PS2-1000, HPS-03-750, HPS-03-1000, HPS-04-750, TDX-1000, TDX-1250, and
    TDX-1500 currently utilizing the Deublin Washpipe

    All P-200, P-300, P-400, P-500, P-650, P-750, PC-225, PC-300, PC-425, PC-
    500, PC-650, LB-400, LB-500, and LB-650 Conventional Rotary Swivels
    currently utilizing the Deublin Washpipe

    Affected Assemblies: Washpipe, Rotary Union, 3” Bore (P/Ns P611000038, P611000164,


    P611000165, and 10699346-ASM)
    Washpipe, Rotary Union, 4” Bore (30182002, P611000047, P611000049,
    P611000050, P611000051, P611000057, P611000137, M614003598, and
    18519329-ASM)

    Objective
    To provide an update on the new washpipe seal design that improves service life when using water-based
    muds and to also advise of a new torque wrench for torquing the upper and lower nut. This latest revision
    corrects the description of the contents of the 4.0” Bore Face Seal kit.

    10694162-PIB / 03 Page 1 of 6
    Product Information Bulletin

    Issue
    NOV (Deublin) washpipes are designed for use when drilling with oil-based mud (OBM), synthetic-based
    mud (SBM), and water-based mud (WBM), but past field reports have indicated that the service life was
    less for washpipe seals used with WBM, compared to those drilling with OBM (Figure 1).

    Replaceable seal rings

    Figure 1. NOV (Deublin) Washpipe Assembly

    In 2020, NOV started receiving customer reports describing failures with the ceramic/metal seals involving
    the cracking of the ceramic portion of the seal. The washpipes were in operation and the failures occurred
    during either initial or periodic static pressure tests by customers. The reports indicated that the lower
    seals cracked at approximately 5,000 psi (345 bar) when pressure testing.

    During this same period of time, a second issue presented itself, unrelated to the performance of the
    washpipe seals, but related to the washpipe assembly. Damage to the washpipe and bonnet was being
    reported, whose root cause was determined to be the result of loosening of the lower nut of the Deublin
    washpipe assembly (Figure 2). The recommended torque for tightening the lower nut, which was set at
    200 ft-lbs (271 Nm), was found to be inadequate when exposed to heavy vibration.

    10694162-PIB / 03 Page 2 of 6
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    Compression Spring

    Ceramic/Metal Seal Damage


    Seal

    Lower Nut

    Figure 2. View of Damaged NOV (Deublin) Washpipe

    Solution
    The nature of WBM fluid properties is a lower viscosity and a higher surface tension, as compared to OBM
    and SBM. These properties of WBM impact the lubricating capability resulting in an increased operating
    temperature and surface wear rate. These conditions potentially accelerate the wear rate of the seals and
    reduce the expected service life. The increased wear rate is typically indicated by an increasing amount of
    fluid seepage between the seals over time and ultimately diminishes the service life of the replaceable
    seal rings.

    Over the last ten years, NOV and Deublin have jointly been investigating and improving the service life of
    the Deublin washpipe when drilling with WBM. Multiple seal designs were both factory tested by Deublin
    and field tested by our customers. This testing was executed under controlled conditions documenting
    mud type used, pressure, rpm, and temperature.

    The culmination of this development program resulted in the introduction of the ELS seals. The ELS seals
    are identical to the previous seal designs, with the exception of the ceramic portion of the seal, which has
    been hardened to provide better wear characteristics and a doubling of the service life. The new design is
    interchangeable with the previous versions.

    10694162-PIB / 03 Page 3 of 6
    Product Information Bulletin

    The face seal kit for the Washpipe, Rotary Union 3.0” includes one Upper Seal Assembly, one Lower Seal
    Assembly, and two O-ring seals. The face seal kit for the Washpipe, Rotary Union 4” includes one Upper
    Seal Assembly, one Lower Seal Assembly, and two O-ring face seals. Refer to Table 1 below for part
    number information.

    Rotary Union Face Seal Kit Upper Seal Lower Seal O-ring Face
    Washpipe Assembly Assembly Seal
    3.0” Bore P611000038-500 P611000038-4 P611000038-3 P611000038-9
    4.0” Bore 30182002-500 30182002-4 30182002-3 30182002-8

    Table 1. Face Seal Kit Part Nos.

    To address the potential for loosening of the lower nut during high vibratory surface drilling, Deublin has
    introduced a torque wrench for tightening of the upper and lower nuts of the washpipe assembly. The
    torque wrench, which is being provided in place of the tightening bar, is preset to 250 ft-lbs (339 Nm),
    which will provide a 300 ft-lb (407 Nm) torque at the upper and lower nut. The torque requirement for
    the upper and lower nuts of the Deublin Washpipe is being increased from a 200 ft-lbs (271 Nm) to a 300
    ft-lb (407 Nm) torque value. The torque wrench also includes a safety securing lanyard for working at
    heights (Figure 3). The new Torque Wrench Kit (P/N 30182002-502), includes the torque wrench, ½”
    Reversible Ratcheting Wrench, and ¾” Ratcheting Wrench.

    10694162-PIB / 03 Page 4 of 6
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    The TDX-1000 uses a M614003598 Deublin Washpipe design, which does not utilize an upper and lower
    nut, so the torque wrench is not applicable.

    Figure 3. Torque Wrench Assembly

    Documentation
    Any referenced documents within this Product Bulletin may be subject of Equipment/Rig specific versions
    and/or revisions. Please contact NOV Aftermarket to get access to the correct version/revision.

    Ordering and Contact Information


    Please contact NOV Aftermarket at [email protected] with reference to Product Bulletin No. 10694162-
    PIB for further assistance.

    Economic Impact

    All parts and installation are at Customer cost. Parts will be supplied by NOV, delivered FCA, NOV facility,
    (Incoterms 2020), for all equipment defined by NOV to be affected by the above described issue.

    Customers should also refer to previous NOV Product Bulletins for additional information regarding safe
    operation, maintenance, and inspection criteria by signing in to https://max.nov.com. For information on
    registering, please follow the first-time user instructions posted on the landing page.

    Failure to follow the recommendations and/or guidance in NOV Manuals and Product Bulletins may
    result in death, bodily injury, or property damage.

    10694162-PIB / 03 Page 5 of 6
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    Revision History

    Revision Date Change Description


    (00 Month 0000) (vertical line to the side of a paragraph indicates a change)
    01 15 October 2012 Initial Release

    02 16 March 2022 Major editorial rewording and technical update on Deublin


    washpipe performance relating to service life of ELS seals.
    Addition of torque wrench for increased upper/lower nut
    torque at installation.
    03 05 May 2022 Corrects the description of the contents of 4.0” Face Seal Kit.

    10694162-PIB / 03 Page 6 of 6

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