Specification for Drill String Non-return Valves, First Edition

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This standard was formulated to provide the minimum acceptable requirements for Drill String Non-return Valve (NRV) equipment. It covers Drill String Non-return Valves, Non-return Valve Subs, Non-return Valve landing nipples, Non-return Valve Equalizing Heads and all components that establish tolerances and/or clearances which may affect performance or interchangeability of the NRV equipment. Non-return Valve Subs, Non-return Valve landing nipples, Non-return Valve Equalizing Heads and NRVs manufactured by different facilities or manufacturers may be supplied as separate items.

19 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2006