We review the new standard (5ST) for the production, testing and nondestructive inspection of coiled tubing, and compare it with the existing standard for coiled line pipe (API Spec 5LCP).

The former contains a customer requirement for full-body inspection after hydrostatic test, while the latter requires only a re-inspection of the full length seam weld. Results from recent "final inspections" are given.

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