Oil tubing falls into three types: Non‑upset Tubing (NU), External‑upset Tubing (EU) and Integral‑joint Tubing (IJ).
NU:Pipe ends remain non‑upset, threaded and coupled directly.
EU:Both ends are externally upset, then threaded and fitted with couplings.
IJ:One end is externally upset with external thread; the other end is externally upset with internal thread, for direct
connection without couplings.
Functions of Oil Tubing:
1. Oil & Gas Production: After well drilling and cementing, tubing is run inside casing to bring oil and gas up to
surface.
2. Water Injection: Inject water downhole through tubing when down‑hole pressure is insufficient.
3. Steam Injection: Insulated tubing delivers steam for thermal recovery of heavy‑oil wells.
4. Acidizing & Fracturing: Deliver acidizing and fracturing media or proppants through tubing at later
well‑completion stage to boost well output.
Steel Grade:H40, J55, K55, N80-1, N80-Q, L80-1,L80-9Cr, L80-13Cr, P110, Q125 etc
SIZE:OD: 42.16 MM-114.3 MM(1.66"--4 1/2") WT: 3.56-16mm(2.3ppf-26.1ppf)
Standard:API 5CT, GB, ISO11960, GOST
Type:NU, EU, IJ
Length:R1, R2, R3
Service:NDT etc related rules of API 5CT and 5B