专利摘要:
"tubular limb adapter apparatus". Apparatus, system and methods according to the present disclosure are disclosed herein. the system includes a clamping tool operably connected and suspended from the top of the unit of an assembly, wherein the clamping tool includes an axis defined therethrough and a gripping member, and an adapter apparatus have a first end and a second far end. at least one fastener engages the adapter apparatus, and the second end includes a connecting member for connecting with the tubular member.
公开号:BR112012017552B1
申请号:R112012017552
申请日:2011-01-14
公开日:2019-12-03
发明作者:Sinclair Edward;Hustinx Guy;Neil Sibille Patrick
申请人:Franks Int Inc;Franks Int Llc;
IPC主号:
专利说明:

ADAPTER APPLIANCE AND SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING A TUBULAR MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A TUBULAR MEMBER BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
Field of Exposition The modalities exposed here generally refer to methods and devices for support and / or movement of tubular members. More specifically, the modalities exposed here refer to devices that are used to dispose of one or more tubular members in underground well holes, such as in the oil and gas industry. Background Art In oil field exploration and production operations, a number of tubular oil field members are used to perform various tasks, including, but not limited to, drilling and lining of drilled well holes. For example, a set of threaded tubes, known in the industry as a drill string, can be used to rotate a drill bit at a distal end of the drill bit to create the well hole. Furthermore, after a well hole has been created, a casing column can be laid down well for the well hole and cemented in place for stabilization, reinforcement and / or (among other functions) isolating portions of the well hole.
As such, drill pipe and liner columns can be connected together, such as end-to-end by threaded connections, in which a male “pin” threaded member of a first tubular member is configured to threadably connect to a female “box” threaded member of a second tubular member. Alternatively, a tubular column can be made up of a series of male-male end lining joints coupled together by female-female couplers. The process by which the threaded connections are screwed together is called the "making up" of a threaded connection, and the process by which the connections are disassembled is referred to as "separation" of the threaded connection. As will be understood by someone with common knowledge, individual parts (or "joints") of tubular oil members can come in a variety of weights, diameters, configurations and lengths.
Referring to Figure 1, a schematic view of a drill rig 101 used for maneuvering a drill string 115 of one or more tubular members 111 (e.g., liner, drill tube, etc.) down well for a hole well is shown. As shown, the drill rig 101 includes a frame structure known as a “tower” 102, from which a catarina 103, a first clamping device 105 (for example, a coating switch or a conventional column lift ), a top drive assembly 145, and a second clamping device 107 (for example, wedge assembly or wedge adapter) can be used for manipulation (for example, lifting, lowering, rotation, maintenance, etc.) of a tubular member 111. Catarina 103 can be suspended from or near the top of tower 102, in which catarina 103 can move up and down (that is, vertically, as described) for raising or lowering the tubular member 111. The catarina 103 can be a simple “pulley style” block, and can have a hook 104 from which objects below (for example, the first clamping device 105 and / or the top drive assembly 145) can be suspended.
In addition, the first clamping device 105 can be coupled below the catarina 103 (and a top drive assembly 145, if present) to selectively hold or release a tubular member 111 to be raised and / or lowered inside and from tower 102. In addition, the top drive assembly 145 can include one or more guide rails and / or a rail 108 disposed adjacent to the top drive assembly 145. The guide rails or rail 108 can be used by the assembly top drive assembly 145 for support and guide of the top drive assembly 145, as the top drive assembly 145 is raised and / or lowered in tower 102.
A typical top drive assembly may include pipe handling equipment used for the constitution or separation of drill column connections when sections are to be added or removed from the column. In addition, a top drive assembly may include a torque tool that can be permanently connected to a hydraulic or other power source, which can be operated, such as remotely. As such, a top drive assembly can be used for the constitution and separation of pipe connections, as well as for providing the power required for drilling the well. An example of a top drive assembly is set out in US Patent No. 4,449,596, filed on August 3, 1982, and entitled “Drilling of Wells with Top Drive Unit”, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety .
Such tube handling equipment that can be attached to the top drive assembly 145 (for example, to the rotary hollow shaft thereof) can be the first clamping apparatus 105. Typically, the first clamping apparatus 105 may include clamping members furniture (ie wedges) attached to it and furniture between various open and closed positions. In a closed position, the first holding device 105 can support the tubular member 111, so that the tubular member 111 can be raised and / or lowered, and rotated, if so equipped with a tubular switching tool connected to a hollow shaft top drive assembly 145. In an open position, the first clamping device 105 can release the tubular member 111 and move away from it, to allow the tubular member 111 to be attached to or removed from the first clamping device 105. For example, the first clamping device 105 can release (an internal and / or external surface of) the tubular member 111, after the tubular member 111 is threadedly connected to the drill column 115 supported by the drill probe 101.
Referring now to Figure 2A, a perspective view of a clamping tool 205 disposed on a drill probe 201 is shown. The drill rig 201 includes a top drive assembly 245 suspended by a catarina 203 and a hook 204, where the top drive assembly 245 is arranged along guide rails 208. A clamping tool 205 can be suspended from the top drive assembly 245, where the clamping tool 205 can be engaged with a tubular member 211 (e.g., a liner), such as with at least one clamping member 249 being able to be arranged on the tubular member that can be used for clamping an inner tubular member surface 211. As such, figure 2A shows the clamping tool 205 as an internal clamping tool that clamping an inner surface of tubular members. In addition, the clamping tool 205 may have a seal member 206 attached to it, such as a obturator cup (as shown), in which the seal member 206 can be removably attached to the clamping tool 205. As such, the seal member 206 may be able to threadably connect to the clamping tool 205, wherein the seal member 206 may be able to seal fit with an internal surface of the tubular member 211.
An alternative embodiment for a clamping tool can be an external clamping tool, such as with an external clamping tool 305 shown in figures 3A and 3B. As such, clamping tool 305 may allow clamping members 349 of clamping tool 305 to clamp an outer surface of tubular member 311. An example of an external clamping tool is set forth in US Patent Application No. 12-604,327, filed on October 22, 2009, and entitled “External Grip Tubular Running Tool”, which is incorporated here as a reference in its entirety. As such, a top drive assembly torque 345 can be additionally transferred from the clamping tool 305 to the tubular member 311 and can be used to maneuver the tubular member 311 into a well bore 350. Also, the tool holding member 305 may have a seal member 306 affixed to it, such as a shutter cup, wherein the seal member 306 may be able to seal fit with an inner surface of the tubular member 311.
Additionally, in figures 2A and 2B, the top drive assembly 245 can be raised or lowered along guide rails 208 by the catarina 203. This allows the weight disposed on the tubular member 211 to be manipulated, for example, to adjust for different drilling conditions well below. For example, if maneuvering the tubular member 211 in the well hole 250 becomes difficult and additional weight on the tubular member 211 is required to proceed with advancing the tubular member 211 down the well, the top drive assembly 245 can be lowered by catarina 203 along guide rails 208 to provide additional downward force to further guide tubular member 211 to well bore 250. Conversely, catarina 203 can be used to lift the set of top drive 245 along guide rails 208 in order to reduce the weight on the tubular member 211. The underground well drilling process typically includes drilling a hole in the ground to a reservoir or formation where you want a substance to be removed from there or injected. Typically, when drilling a well hole, the well hole can be drilled in multiple sections, instead of a single section. After each section of the well is drilled, a casing column (for example, a column of tubular members) can be placed in the drilled well hole. The liner is usually assembled from multiple tubular members connected together and positioned in the well hole to form a conductor that extends from the underground reservoir to the surface. The coating can prevent the well bore from collapsing and can also provide a barrier to the flow of fluids between the formations that the well bore penetrates. A casing column is typically cemented in place, once the column is maneuvered into the well bore. The casing column can have more than one section having a different diameter than other adjacent casing sections.
In addition, with reference to figure 2, the clamping tool 205 (for example, a cladding tool) can be operatively connected to a top drive assembly 245 and can incorporate a method of capturing single cladding joints and spiking them in the column. Prior to coating operations, the clamping tool 205 can be operatively connected below the top drive assembly 245 and can incorporate a set of wedges 207 for clamping the coating. These wedges 207 can support the entire casing column and can transmit the torque required for the constitution and rotation of the casing connections. An elevator (not shown), for example, a single joint elevator, supported by the clamping tool 205 or otherwise arranged on the probe, can be used to lift the casing joints to the center of the well, so that each joint can be driven into the previous joint. The clamping tool mounted on top drive 205 can be lowered into the well 250 until a clamping tool 205 can fit into the new gasket being added. The clamping members 249 of the clamping tool 205 are placed in the cladding joint and the top drive assembly can now be energized by applying the required torque through the clamping tool 205 to the cladding connection 211. Also, the clamping tool clamping 205 may include a circulation tool (not shown) so that, at any point in the coating maneuver process, the tool can seal the liner to supply fluid to the liner, for example, allowing a circulation of fluid to the liner casing hole maneuvered into the well hole.
As such, after drilling each section of the well hole is completed, a drill column, such as drill column 215 shown in Figure 2B, can be removed from the well hole 250 periodically, so that the liner can be placed there. This process commonly involves removing the drill column 215 from the well hole 250 (for example, with a hole exit maneuver), as shown in figure 2B, and using the clamping tool supported on top drive 205 ( for example, a coating maneuver tool) to maneuver the liner 211 down well, as shown in figure 2A. The liner is commonly maneuvered to a hole with one joint or train at a time, where each next joint can be captured and connected to the topmost joint of the liner column extending from well hole 250. Once the casing joint (or train) has been connected to the casing column, the clamping tool 205 can be moved to fit with the joint added and used to secure the casing column. The lining column can be lifted by the first clamping device (for example, shown as an internal clamping maneuver tool), thus allowing a second 207 clamping device (for example, a wedge adapter) for release the coating column. Once the second clamping device 207 has released the casing column, the casing column can be lowered into the well bore 250, for example, via the first clamping apparatus.
Once the desired lining column length is formed, the lining column can then be maneuvered down the well to a desired location. For example, in a high-seas environment, the casing column can be maneuvered to a well-bottomed hanger adjacent to the seabed using a laying column. Once the casing column is positioned at the desired location (for example, suspended from the well hanger below), the seating column can be disengaged from the casing column disposed below, and the seating column can be removed ( for example, maneuvered out) from the borehole.
In applications such as this, the first clamping device for a cladding column, for example, the clamping tool connected to the 205 top drive, may not be desirable for connection directly to or capable of fitting (for example, clamping ) in the settlement column. Instead, as the liner switch 205 is used to maneuver liner 211 down well, a settlement column, which may be smaller in diameter than the liner, may not successfully connect to or fit with the coating switch. In some embodiments, the second clamping device (for example, the wedge adapter) on the floor of the probe may be able to fit (for example, clamp and support) the cladding column and / or the laying column. For example, when changing the coating column maneuver to a laying column maneuver, the first clamping device, for example, the coating maneuver tool connected to the top drive 205 mounted on the drive, used to maneuver the well casing column below can be disconnected from the drilling rig (eg catarina 103 and / or the hollow shaft of the top drive), as shown in figure 2B, and the seating column can be fitted (for example, supported ) by the drill rig by a seat column lift (for example, a drill column) or by the rotary hollow shaft of the top drive assembly 245. However, the time for installation and uninstallation (ie assembly and disassembly) of the first clamping device (for example, a plating tool) can be significant, particularly in light of the costs of drilling operations in high seas. For example, when switching between a lining column maneuver and a laying column maneuver, significant time savings can be achieved by avoiding the assembly and disassembly of the first clamping device (for example, a tool coating maneuver or a column lift). The time used during the assembly / disassembly of the clamping tool can slow production down and therefore increase drilling costs. In addition, this can cause the liner to remain static in an open hole for extended periods of time, and fluid circulation can also be stopped. This can cause downtime, which can be problematic when the fluid may need to be circulated in order to maintain well pressure, which can further extend production time and costs. Therefore, there is a need to use the tool to maneuver the liner to a well hole for accommodation to also maneuver a laying column.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect, the modalities set out here refer to a system for connecting a top drive drill assembly to a tubular member. The system includes a clamping tool operatively connected to and suspended from the top drive assembly, wherein the clamping tool includes a geometrically defined axis therethrough and a clamping member, and an adapter apparatus having a first end and a second far end. At least one holding member fits into the adapter apparatus, and the second end includes a connecting member for connection to the tubular member.
In another aspect, the modalities shown here refer to an apparatus for allowing a top drive assembly fastening tool to connect to a tubular member. The apparatus includes a body having a first end and a second end, the first end of which is configured to be fitted by the clamping tool and the second end includes a connecting member for threaded connection to the tubular member.
In another aspect, the modalities exposed here refer to a method for maneuvering a tubular member with a top drive assembly. The method includes the provision of a clamping tool between the top drive assembly and the tubular member, the clamping tool having a clamping member and a geometry axis defined thereto, the clamping of an adapter apparatus with the clamping member of the clamping tool, and the connection of the adapter device to a tubular member.
Other aspects and modalities of the present exhibition will also be discussed with respect to the drawings and descriptions shown further below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a schematic view of a drilling rig.
Figures 2A and 2B show perspective views of a top drive assembly used on a drill rig.
Figures 3A and 3B show perspective views of a top drive assembly and a clamping tool used on a drill rig.
Figures 4A to 4C show multiple views of an adapter apparatus according to the modalities shown here. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of an adapter device fitted with a clamping tool according to the modalities shown here. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a system that has an adapter device fitted with a clamping tool mounted on the top drive and a tubular member according to the modalities shown here. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a system that has an adapter device fitted with a clamping tool mounted on the top drive and a tubular member according to the modalities shown here. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a system that has an adapter device fitted with a clamping tool mounted on the top drive and a tubular member according to the modalities shown here.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The modalities of this exhibition will now be described in detail, with reference to the associated figures. Equal elements in the various figures can be denoted by equal reference numbers, for consistency. In addition, in the detailed description below of the modalities of the present exhibition, numerous specific details are established, in order to provide a more complete understanding of the subject claimed. However, it will be evident to someone of ordinary skill in the art that the modalities set out here can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known features have not been described in detail, to avoid unnecessarily complicating the description.
In accordance with various aspects of the present exhibition, the modalities exposed here generally refer to clamping tools mounted on the top drive (for example, cladding tools connected to the hollow shaft of the top drive) using an adapter device for provision of a tubular element (e.g., a drill pipe) inside and / or removing a tubular member from underground well holes. For example, certain modalities exposed here refer to a method and apparatus for transferring torque from a clamping tool mounted on a top drive to a tubular member using an adapter apparatus. In particular, an adapter device can be attached with (for example, held by) a top-mounted clamping tool at one end, and can be threaded with a tubular member at the other end. As such, this arrangement can allow torque from the top drive assembly to be transferred through the clamping tool to the adapter device and thus to the tubular member.
In addition, the adapter device can allow torque from the top drive assembly to be transferred to one or more tubular members connected to the adapter device. As such, according to one or more of the modalities of the present exhibition, the adapter apparatus may allow a top drive assembly to transfer torque to multiple types of tubular members (for example, drill pipe, liner and / or seating column) , without having to replace and / or reconfigure the top drive assembly and tubular element switching equipment. For example, the top drive assembly may be able to transfer torque to one or more tubular members connected to the top drive assembly and tubular element switching equipment, such as by connection to the drill pipe, casing and / or to the seating column, and / or the top drive assembly may be able to transfer torque to one or more tubular members connected to other tubular members, such as a casing column affixed to a seating column. In these embodiments, the adapter apparatus may be able to reduce the production time in the formation of well holes.
According to one or more embodiments of the present exhibition, the adapter apparatus may generally be cylindrical in shape, such as having an inner cylindrical surface and / or an outer cylindrical surface, and may include a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is adapted to fit with a tubular member clamping tool and the second end is adapted to connect to a tubular member. Those having common knowledge in the art will appreciate that the other structures and arrangements can be used to connect the adapter apparatus to a tubular member, without departing from the scope of the present exhibition. For example, the adapter device can be configured to have one of a variety of shapes for the inner surface and the outer surface, including a hexagonal, rectangular, tapered shape, a pyramidal shape and / or any other shape known to those having a knowledge in the technique.
With reference now to Figures 4A to 4C, multiple views of an adapter apparatus 401 according to the modalities set out here are shown. Specifically, figure 4A shows a top view of the adapter device, and figure 4B shows a side view of the same device. In addition, figure 4C shows a side view in cross section of the adapter device along line A-A in figure 4A.
As shown, the adapter apparatus 401 includes a first end 430 and a second end 431, wherein the first end 430 can be used to engage (e.g., clamped) with a clamping tool (e.g., a plating tool) ) and the second end 431 can be used for screw connection to a tubular member. In this embodiment, the first end 430 of adapter device 401 may include a hole 400 formed, at least partially, through it. Hole 400 can form an inner wall surface 425 and an outer wall surface 426 in adapter apparatus 401. The relative diameters of inner wall surfaces 425 and / or outer wall 426 can be adapted to match substantially those of a member tubular, such as a cladding section, to facilitate fitting with a clamping tool that is designed to fit with the cladding. For example, the diameter of the inner wall 425 can be selected to be fitted (for example, clamped) by the clamping tool (for example, a cladding tool) having a specific diameter or a range of diameters that it can clamp. The second end 431 of adapter device 401 can include a male threaded connection member 417 disposed adjacent to a bell guide 419. The male connection member 417 can be used for threaded connection of the second end 431 of adapter device 401 with any member having a corresponding connection member, such as a corresponding female housing connection member (not shown). The bell guide 419 can help guide a member having a connecting member corresponding to a male connecting member 417 at the second end 431 of adapter device 401. The bell guide 419 at the second end 431 of adapter device 401 may include a surface slope formed with respect to a geometric axis defined through there, for example, a generally converging surface (for example, converging towards the male connecting member 417). The bell guide 419 can also assist in directing a corresponding connecting member to fit with the male connecting member 417. A corresponding connecting member can be directed to the male connecting member 417 by contacting the bell guide 419 and slide along an inclined bell guide surface 419 towards the male connecting member 417. The bell guide 419 can serve as a guide to help direct a corresponding connecting member to engage with a pin connecting member male 417, but may not be necessary, so that the male pin connecting member 417 of adapter device 401 successfully engages with a corresponding connecting member. Furthermore, the second end 431 of adapter device 401 may include an orifice 418 or a window formed therein, such as by having an orifice 418 formed in the male connecting member 417. In these embodiments, the orifice 418 may allow one or more tools and / or components are fluidly coupled to each other via adapter device 401.
A tubular member clamping tool can be adapted to fit a tubular member having one size and / or shape, and the second end of the adapter apparatus can be adapted to connect to a tubular member having another size and / or shape . As such, the adapter apparatus may allow the tubular member clamping tool to connect to tubular members having multiple sizes and / or shapes, as mentioned above, through the use of the adapter apparatus.
For example, a clamping tool mounted on a top drive can fit with the first end of the adapter device, and the second end of the adapter device can connect to a laying column (for example, a drill column). However, those having a common knowledge in the art will appreciate the other structures and arrangements that can be used to connect the adapter apparatus with a tubular member, without departing from the scope of the present exhibition. For example, adapter apparatus 401, instead of male pin connecting member 417, may include a female housing connecting member (not shown) disposed adjacent to bell guide 419 at second end 431 of adapter apparatus 401. This member female housing connection can be used to fit with the corresponding connection configuration featured on a tubular member.
Referring now to figure 5, a side view of an adapter apparatus 501 fitted with a clamping tool 505 (for example, a tubular element switching tool) according to the modalities set out here is shown. As shown, adapter device 501 can include at least one clamping member (e.g., a wedge) 509 of clamping tool 505 disposed adjacent to an adapter device 501 surface. Adapter device 501 can engage with the clamping tool 505, such as by moving at least one clamping member 509 of clamping tool 505 radially outward (as shown) to make contact with an inner wall surface 525.
In addition, with reference to figure 5, the second end 531 of adapter apparatus 501 may include a lower container 519 and a connecting member for fitting with a tubular member. For example, in certain embodiments, the second end 531 of adapter apparatus 501 may include the male pin connecting member 517 disposed adjacent to the bell guide 519. However, those having common knowledge will appreciate that alternative structures and arrangements can be used for connection of the adapter device with a tubular member, without deviating from the scope of the present exhibition. For example, instead of a male pin connecting member, the adapter apparatus may include a female housing connecting member, such as disposed adjacent to the bell guide at the second end of the adapter apparatus. The female housing connection member can be used to fit the corresponding connection configuration featured on a tubular member, such as a male pin connection member or a male thread on a tubular member.
Furthermore, the clamping tool 505 can have a seal member 506 affixed to it, such as a obturator cup (shown schematically), in which the seal member 506 can be removably attached to the clamping tool 505. As such , the seal member 506 may be able to threadably connect to the clamping tool 505, wherein the seal member 506 may be able to seal fit with the inner surface 525 of the adapter apparatus 501.
Referring now to figure 6, a cross-sectional view of a system having an adapter device 601 fitted with a clamping tool mounted on top drive 605 and a tubular member 611 according to the modalities shown here is shown. A first end 630 of adapter device 601 can be fitted with a clamping tool mounted on top drive 605 and a second end 631 can be connected to a tubular member 611. As shown, top drive assembly 645 can be suspended from the along guide rails 608 and can fit into the clamping tool 605. Clamping tool 605 can be arranged in a hole 600 formed in the first end 630 of adapter device 601. At least one clamping member 609 of clamping tool 605 it can be securely fitted with an internal wall surface 625 of adapter device 601. This fit can allow any torque or movement experienced by the clamping tool 605, as a result of the top drive assembly 645 being transferred to adapter device 601. Furthermore, the clamping tool 605 may have a seal member 606 affixed to it, wherein the seal member 6 06 may be able to fit in a sealed manner with the internal surface 625 of the adapter apparatus 601. However, those having a common knowledge will appreciate that other structures and arrangements can be used to fit the adapter apparatus with the clamping tool, without deviate from the scope of this exhibition. For example, the clamping tool can engage with the adapter apparatus having at least one clamping member contracting radially inward with respect to the geometry axis, to fit tightly, for example, with the external wall surface of the adapter apparatus (discussed further below).
In addition, a tubular drill pipe member 611 can be arranged over a radio frequency with a bell guide 619 and connected with a male pin connecting member 617 at the second end 631 of adapter apparatus 601. A tubular drill pipe member 611 in the present embodiment includes a female combination box connection member 618, corresponding to the male pin connection member 617 in adapter device 601. However, those having common knowledge will appreciate that a variety of connection structures and arrangements can be used for connecting the adapter device and the tubular drill tube member which, likewise, can ensure a secure fit, so that any torque or movement experienced by the adapter device can be transferred to the tubular drill tube member. Torque can be produced by the top drive assembly 645 and can be transferred via the clamping tool 605 to the tubular drill pipe member 611 via adapter device 601. Furthermore, the second end 631 of adapter device 601 can include an orifice 618, or a window, formed there, such as having orifice 618 formed in the male connecting member 617. In these embodiments, orifice 618 may allow one or more tools and / or components to be coupled in terms of fluid to each other through adapter device 601, such as having the orifice 618 allowing the clamping tool 605 to be coupled in terms of fluid to the tubular member 611, in addition to any other tools and / or components attached to the tubular member 611.
An adapter device 601, as shown in figure 6, can be used for transferring torque from a clamping tool 605 to drill pipe 611. As such, this can eliminate the need to assemble and disassemble the clamping tool 605, whenever a well hole requires a coating. Instead, adapter device 601 can be mounted on clamping tool 605 and secured using at least one clamping member 609 of clamping tool 605. A tubular drill pipe member 611 can be clamped to the second end 631 of adapter device 601, and the torque from the clamping tool mounted on top drive 605 can be transferred to the tubular drill pipe member 611. The torque from the drill pipe member can be transferred, for example, to a drill bit or countersink (not shown) at the bottom of the drill pipe limb column that can assist in the borehole drilling process.
Those with common knowledge will appreciate that other structures and arrangements can be used to fit the adapter apparatus with the clamping tool, without departing from the scope of the present exhibition. As such, in one or more embodiments, the clamping tool can fit with the adapter apparatus by having at least one clamping member contracting radially inward with respect to the geometry axis, to fit tightly, for example, on the surface of external wall of the adapter device.
For example, with reference now to figure 7, a cross-sectional view of a system having an adapter device 701 fitted with a clamping tool mounted on top drive 705 and a tubular member 711 according to the modalities shown here is shown. As such, in this embodiment, the clamping tool mounted on top drive 705 can be an external clamping tool, instead of an internal clamping tool (for example, as shown in figures 5 and 6).
A first end 730 of adapter device 701 can be fitted with a clamping tool mounted on top drive 705 and a second end 731 can be connected with a tubular member 711. A top drive assembly can be suspended from a probe drilling tool and can fit into the clamping tool 705. The clamping tool 705 can be arranged around the first end 730 of adapter device 701. As such, at least one clamping member 709 of clamping tool 705 can be firmly seated. with an outer wall surface 726 of adapter device 701. This fitting can allow any torque or movement experienced by the clamping tool 705 as a result of the top drive assembly to be transferred to the adapter device 701. Also, the clamping tool 705 may have a 706 seal member attached to it, where the 706 seal member may be able to fit sealing air with the internal surface 725 of adapter device 701.
A tubular drill tube member 711 can be arranged along a bell guide 719 and connected with a male pin connecting member 717 at the second end 731 of adapter apparatus 701. The tubular member 711 in the present embodiment includes a member of female combination housing connection 718, corresponding to the male pin connecting member 717 included in adapter device 701. Adapter device 701 can be used for transferring torque from a clamping tool 705 to drill pipe 711. As such, this can eliminate the need to assemble and disassemble the 705 clamping tool, whenever a well hole requires a coating. Instead, adapter device 701 can be mounted on clamping tool 705 and secured using at least one clamping member 709 of clamping tool 705. A tubular member 711 can be clamped to the second end 731 of adapter device 701 and the torque of the clamping tool mounted on top drive 705 can be transferred to the tubular drill pipe member 711. The torque from the drill pipe member can be transferred, for example, to a drill bit or countersink at the bottom of the column of drill pipe members, or to another column of tubular members connected to the adapter apparatus (for example, a lining column attached to a laying column, the laying column attached to the adapter apparatus).
Examples of other alternative clamping devices having clamping members for clamping inner and outer surfaces of tubular members in accordance with one or more of the modalities set forth herein are set out in US Patent Application No. 11 / 912,665, filed October 25 2007, and entitled “Gripping Tool”, in US Patent No. 6,309,002, filed on April 9, 1999, and titled “Tubular Running Tool”, in US Patent No. 6,431,626, filed on February 11, 1999 2000, and entitled “Tubular Running Tool”, and in US Patent Application No. 12 / 414,645, filed on March 30, 2009, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
In yet another embodiment, those with common knowledge will appreciate that the adapter device can be mounted on a clamping tool, rather than having the clamping tool fit and hold the adapter device. In this embodiment, a first end of the adapter device can be adapted to fit with the clamping tool, where the first end of the adapter device can use a threaded connection to fit securely with the clamping tool. A second end of the adapter apparatus can be adapted for connection with different tubular members, such as tubular drill members and tubular casing members. This modality can also provide similar benefits as the modality previously described, allowing the torque to be transferred from the top drive assembly to a tubular member without the assembly and disassembly of a clamping tool. Those with common knowledge will appreciate that the present exhibition includes other structures and arrangements in accordance with the modalities exposed here. For example, many connections illustrated here are threaded; however, it should be understood that other methods of connection can be used, such as through other mechanical and / or welding means. In addition, the present exhibition should not be considered limited to a particular material or method of construction. Therefore, many building materials are covered by this exhibition, including, but not limited to, composites and plastics, as well as combinations and variations thereof.
A method for connecting a clamping tool to a tubular member using an adapter apparatus may include fitting a first end of the adapter apparatus with the clamping tool and a second end of the adapter apparatus with a tubular member. The clamping tool can engage with the first end of the adapter apparatus by arranging one or more clamping members of the clamping tool in a hole in the first end of the adapter apparatus. The clamping members of the clamping tool can expand radially outwardly with respect to a geometrical axis defined thereto and firmly engage with an inner wall surface of the first end of the clamping member. The second end of the adapter apparatus may include a male pin connecting member disposed adjacent the bell guide, which may be used for connecting the adapter apparatus with a tubular member. However, those with common knowledge will appreciate that other structures and arrangements can be used to connect the adapter device with a tubular member, without departing from the scope of the present exhibition. For example, instead of a male pin connecting member, the adapter apparatus may include a female housing connecting member, such as disposed adjacent to the bell guide at the second end of the adapter apparatus. The female housing connection member can be used to fit with the corresponding connection configuration characterized in a tubular member, such as a male pin connection member or a male thread in a tubular member.
An alternative embodiment may allow the clamping tool to engage with the first end of the adapter apparatus by arranging one or more clamping members on the clamping tool on the outer wall surface of the adapter apparatus. The clamping members of the clamping tool can contract radially inward with respect to a geometrical axis defined therethrough and firmly engage with an outer wall surface of the first end of the clamping member.
Once the drill rig is firmly seated with the clamping tool and the tubular member, any torque experienced by the clamping tool can be transferred through the adapter to the tubular member. Likewise, any torque experience by the tubular member can be transferred through the adapter device to the clamping tool.
Those with a common knowledge will appreciate that the present exhibition contemplates other structures and arrangements according to the methods exposed here. For example, the adapter device can be mounted without the use of a clamping tool. The first end of the adapter device can be fitted with a top drive assembly and the second end of the adapter device can be connected to a tubular member.
Once a top drive assembly or clamping tool is firmly seated with the first end of the adapter device and a tubular member is securely connected to the second end of the adapter device, all three of the clamping tool or set with top drive, the adapter apparatus and the tubular member can rotate together along a geometrical axis defined through the adapter apparatus. The tubular member can also securely connect to a column of tubular members and a drill bit. As a result, any torque experienced by the top drive assembly or the clamping tool can be transferred through the adapter device to the column of tubular members and the drill bit. Likewise, any torque experienced by the column of tubular members or the drill bit can be transferred through the adapter device to the top drive assembly or the clamping tool. The top drive assembly can then be used to drive the column of tubular members and the drill bit into a well hole, where the drive includes at least one of the torque applications to the tubular member from the drive assembly end using the clamping tool and the adapter, or applying a force along the geometric axis of the clamping tool to the tubular member from the top drive assembly through the clamping tool and the adapter.
For disassembling the adapter device, the clamping tool can detach from the first end of the adapter device and the tubular member can disconnect from the second end of the adapter device. The clamping tool can disengage from the first end of the adapter by contraction of the clamping members of the clamping tool which can be arranged with a hole in the first end of the adapter. The clamping members can then contract radially inwardly with respect to a geometrical axis defined therethrough, so as to disengage from the inner wall surface of the first end of the adapter apparatus.
Alternatively, certain embodiments may allow the clamping tool to disengage from the first end of the adapter apparatus by expanding at least one clamping member of the clamping tool onto the outer wall surface of the adapter apparatus. At least one clamping member of the clamping tool may expand radially outwardly with respect to a defined geometrical axis therethrough and disengage from an outer wall surface of the first end of the clamping member. Other tools can be used in addition to a clamping tool. For example, with brief reference to figure 8, an embodiment is shown, in which one or more tools are provided in addition to a clamping tool 805, in which the clamping tool 805 has a seal member 806 affixed to it and is shown as fitted with an adapter apparatus 801. In this embodiment, a second end 831 of adapter apparatus 801 may be fitted with a column of tubular members 811, such as a seat column, wherein one or more tools may be fitted with the column of tubular members 811. For example, in this embodiment, one or more cementing tools from a cementing system 851 can be affixed to the column of tubular members 811. The cementing system 851 can include a ball or dart cap device 853, in that the ball plug apparatus 853 can be operationally coupled to cementation plugs 855 and a plug release set 857. The buffer 857 can be suspended from a head adapter 859, where buffer release assembly 857 and cementation plugs 855 can be arranged on a coating column 861 suspended from a coating hanger 863. As such , this tooling system shown in figure 8 can be used to induce a well cementation process below, as well as on the exterior of the 861 coating column.
The modalities exposed here provide one or more of the following advantages. First, the modalities set out here can advantageously provide an adapter device that can increase the efficiency of a drill rig. For example, when a section of a well has been completed, the drill pipe maneuvering equipment can be disassembled and the coating maneuver tool can be assembled, before the well can be coated. This assembly and disassembly process is time consuming and extends drilling time and thus increases drilling costs. In addition, the potential loss of time during the assembly and disassembly process is exacerbated when several short sections of a well bore are drilled, because the same amount of time is spent assembling and disassembling the drill pipe switch equipment, regardless drilling section extension.
Furthermore, the modalities shown here can provide an adapter device that can prevent the circulation of fluids to stop for extended periods of time. The extended delays in the circulation of drilling fluids are due to the process of assembling and disassembling the drilling pipe equipment. This assembly and disassembly process causes the fluid in the well bore to remain static and can become problematic when the fluid needs to be circulated, in order to maintain the well pressure, while still extending production time and costs .
Furthermore, it should be understood by those with common knowledge in the art that the present presentation should not be limited to the specific examples shown in the figures and described in the specification. As such, various mechanisms for transferring torque from a clamping tool mounted on a top drive to a tubular member can be used, without departing from the scope of the present exhibition. Although the present exhibition has been described with respect to a limited number of modalities, those skilled in the art, having the benefit of this exhibition, will appreciate that other modalities can be envisaged, which do not deviate from the scope of the exhibition, as described here. Therefore, the scope of the invention should be limited only by the appended claims.
权利要求:
Claims (16)
[1]
1. Adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) to allow a clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) from a top drive assembly (645) to connect to a tubular member (611, 711, 811), the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) characterized by the fact that it comprises: a cylindrical body having a first end (430, 630, 730) and a second end (431, 531, 631, 731, 831), the cylindrical body having a nominal outside diameter greater than a nominal outside diameter of the tubular member (611, 711, 811); wherein the first end (430, 630, 730) is configured to be fitted by the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805); and wherein the second end (431, 531, 631, 731, 831) comprises a connecting member (417, 517, 617, 717) for threaded connection to the tubular member (611, 711, 811).
[2]
2. Adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801), according to claim 1, characterized in that the body comprises a hole (400, 600) at least partially formed through there, in which the tool clamping (505, 605, 705, 805) is at least partially arranged in the bore (400, 600), in which a clamping member (509, 609, 709) holds an inner wall surface (425, 525, 625, 725 ) of the cylindrical member (401, 501, 701, 801).
[3]
Adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting member (417, 517, 617, 717) of the adapter device (401, 501 , 601, 701, 801) comprises one of a male thread and a female thread.
[4]
Adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) still comprises a guide bell (419, 519, 619, 719) disposed adjacent to the connecting member (417, 517, 617, 717) of the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801).
[5]
Adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the second end (431, 531, 631, 731, 831) of the adapter device ( 401, 501, 601, 701, 801) comprises an orifice (418, 618) formed there, so that the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) is in fluid communication with the tubular member (611 , 711, 811).
[6]
6. System for connecting a top drive drill set (645) to a tubular member (611, 711, 811), the system characterized by the fact that it comprises: a clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805 ) operatively coupled to and suspended from the top drive assembly (645), wherein the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) comprises a geometrical axis defined therethrough and a clamping member (509, 609, 709 ); an adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801), as defined in any one of claims 1 to 5; wherein at least one clamping member (509, 609, 709) fits into the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801), where the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) further comprises a seal member (506, 606, 706, 806) to seal the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) in a sealed manner.
[7]
7. System according to claim 6, characterized in that the clamping member (509, 609, 709) of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) holds an internal surface (425, 525, 625 , 725) and / or an external surface (426) of the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801).
[8]
System according to either of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the clamping member (509, 609, 709) of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) moves radially outward and / or inward with respect to the geometry axis.
[9]
System according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) is operatively connected to and suspended from a hollow axis of the top drive assembly (645).
[10]
10. System according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized by the fact that the geometric axes of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805), of the adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801 ) and the tubular member (611, 711, 811) are coaxial.
[11]
11. Method for maneuvering a tubular member (611, 711, 811) with a top drive assembly (645), the method comprising: the provision of a clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) between the top drive assembly (645) and the tubular member (611, 711, 811), the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) having a clamping member (509, 609, 709) and a defined geometric axis through there; characterized by the fact that the method still comprises: the attachment of an adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) with the clamping member (509, 609, 709) of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805), the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) comprising a cylindrical body, the cylindrical body having a nominal outer diameter greater than a nominal outer diameter of the tubular member (611, 711, 811); and connecting the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) to a tubular member (611, 711, 811).
[12]
12. Method, according to claim 11, characterized by the fact that it still comprises: the rotation of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) using the top drive assembly (645), in which the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) is operatively connected to a hollow shaft of the top drive assembly (645); wherein the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) is rotated with the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805); and wherein the tubular member (611, 711, 811) is rotated with the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801).
[13]
13. Method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the attachment of the adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) comprises: the movement of the holding member (509, 609, 709) of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) radially inward with respect to the geometry axis of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) for clamping the adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801).
[14]
Method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the securing of the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) comprises: the movement of the securing member (509, 609, 709 ) of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) radially outwards with respect to the geometry axis of the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) for clamping the adapter device (401, 501, 601, 701, 801 ).
[15]
Method according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that it further comprises: disconnecting the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) from the tubular member (611, 711, 811); detaching the clamping member (509, 609, 709) from the clamping tool (505, 605, 705, 805) of the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801); and securing another tubular member (611, 711, 811) with the securing member (509, 609, 709) of the securing tool (505, 605, 705, 805).
[16]
16. Method according to any one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the adapter apparatus (401, 501, 601, 701, 801) comprises one of a male connection member (417, 517, 617, 717 ) and a female connection member (417, 517, 617, 717) for connection to a tubular member (611, 711, 811).
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