Adapted from Vol. 9 of the Nondestructive Testing Handbook on Visual Testing, this article discusses the functions of pipe threads, types of seals, governing standards, and the exacting requirements necessary for examining pipe threads on oil country tubular goods.
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This article has been adapted from the
Nondestructive Testing Handbook, third
edition: Vol. 9, Visual Testing.
Columbus, OH: American Society for
Nondestructive Testing (2010).