§ 72-39. Casing.  


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  • All casing, including surface protection and production strings, shall be either seamless steel or equivalent quality oil well casing. Each a production string of casing must comply with at least the following minimum internal pressure yield strength, computed in accordance with A.P.I. standards:

    Depth of String
    in Feet
    Internal Pressure
    Rating (p.s.i)
    7-Inch Casing
    0—3,400 2,720 lbs.
    3,400—4,400 3,740 lbs.
    4,400—5,850 4,360 lbs.
    5,850—7,650 6,340 lbs.
    7,650—9,450 7,240 lbs.
    9,450—16,000 8,160 lbs.
    16,000—20,000 9,690 lbs.
    5 1/2-Inch Casing
    0—4,400 3,110 lbs.
    4,400—5,600 4,270 lbs.
    5,600—6,900 4,810 lbs.
    6,900—8,000 5,320 lbs.
    8,000—15,000 7,740 lbs.
    15,000—20,000 9,190 lbs.

     

    Each joint and length of each particular casing string shall, prior to setting, unconditionally pass a complete cold water test.

(Ord. No. 1251-3-01, 3-20-2001)