Overview
ISO 10405:2000 - "Petroleum and natural gas industries - Care and use of casing and tubing" provides practical, industry-focused practices for the safe handling, running, pulling, inspection and field repair of well casing and tubing. Published by ISO TC 67 (materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries), this standard consolidates field procedures and good practices used by operators, rig crews and service companies to reduce tubular damage and well incidents.
Key topics
The standard covers the full lifecycle of casing and tubing operations with emphasis on practical field steps and preventative measures. Major topics include:
- Running and pulling casing - preparation, inspection before running, drifting, stabbing and making up joints, lowering, field makeup, landing procedures and recovery.
- Running and pulling tubing - preparation and inspection, stabbing and makeup techniques, field makeup and pulling procedures.
- Transportation, handling and storage - recommended practices to prevent damage during transport, rig handling and yard storage.
- Inspection and classification of used tubulars - inspection criteria, pipe wall and threaded-joint condition assessment, and service rating of used casing and tubing.
- Reconditioning and field welding - guidance for reconditioning used tubulars and requirements/techniques for field welding attachments.
- Causes of tubular trouble - common failure modes and preventive controls to minimize incidents in the hole.
- Normative references and measurement conventions (e.g., references to ISO 11960, ISO 10400, ISO 10422 and API guidance).
Applications and users
ISO 10405:2000 is a practical operational standard for:
- Oil and gas operators and drilling contractors implementing safe casing/tubing run and pull programs
- Rig crews, tubular service companies and well completion teams responsible for makeup, stabbing and landing procedures
- Inspection and maintenance personnel performing classification, reconditioning and field welding of tubular goods
- QA/QC and HSE professionals seeking documented best practices to reduce tubular failure and rig downtime
Practical benefits include lower risk of thread damage, improved joint integrity, consistent inspection and reconditioning criteria, and safer handling/transport practices for casing and tubing.
Related standards
Key normative references cited in the standard:
- ISO 11960 - steel pipes for casing and tubing (API Spec 5CT)
- ISO 10400 - formulas and calculations for tubular properties
- ISO 10422 - threading, gauging and thread inspection (API Spec 5B)
- API Bulletins (e.g., 5A3 on thread compounds) and AWS welding recommendations
Using ISO 10405 alongside these references helps ensure comprehensive tubular management and compliance with industry thread, welding and inspection requirements.
