公开(公告)号：US08925894B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13399783

申请日：2012-02-17

Applicant: Sivakumar Natarajan ,  Robert Samuel Buchan ,  Thirupathi Dommati

Inventor： Sivakumar Natarajan ,  Robert Samuel Buchan ,  Thirupathi Dommati

IPC: F16K5/06

CPC classification number: F16K5/0647 ,  E21B34/04 ,  E21B2034/002 ,  F16K5/0689

Abstract: A ball valve assembly includes an enclosure for supporting the ball valve during actuation. In one embodiment, the enclosure can be a split enclosure, and can have trunnion support apertures for engaging trunnions on the ball valve. In one embodiment, a pair of link arms are used to transfer force from a pair of actuation members to the ball valve. The link arms can be located in a recess on the actuation members, such the actuation members and the face of the trunnions define a cavity to enclose and protect the link arms.

Abstract translation: 球阀组件包括用于在致动期间支撑球阀的外壳。 在一个实施例中，外壳可以是分开的外壳，并且可以具有用于接合球阀上的耳轴的耳轴支撑孔。 在一个实施例中，使用一对连杆臂将力从一对致动构件转移到球阀。 连杆臂可以位于致动构件上的凹部中，这样的致动构件和耳轴的表面限定了一个空腔以封闭和保护连杆臂。

公开(公告)号：US08925639B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13312014

申请日：2011-12-06

Applicant: Daniel Caleb Benson ,  David L. Ford

Inventor： Daniel Caleb Benson ,  David L. Ford

IPC: E21B33/04

CPC classification number: E21B33/0422 ,  E21B2033/005

Abstract: A seal assembly between a wellhead housing having a bore and a casing hanger, has an inner seal leg for sealing against a hanger and an outer seal leg for sealing against the housing. A bellows style portion is formed on a nose ring carried by the seal assembly to increase lockdown capacity. The bellows style portion has an inner surface that faces an outer profile of the hanger, and an outer surface that faces the bore of the housing. Inner and outer lock rings are disposed on the bellows style portion. When the bellows style portion is axially collapsed, it radially expands into the bore of the housing and the outer profile of the hanger, and urges the inner and outer lock rings into engagement with the outer profile of the hanger and the bore of the housing.

Abstract translation: 具有孔和套管悬挂器的井口壳体之间的密封组件具有用于密封衣架的内密封腿和用于密封壳体的外密封腿。 波纹管式部分形成在由密封组件承载的鼻环上以增加锁定能力。 波纹管式部分具有面向衣架的外部轮廓的内表面和面向壳体的孔的外表面。 内外锁定环设置在波纹管式部分上。 当波纹管式部分轴向地折叠时，其径向地扩展到壳体的孔和悬挂器的外部轮廓中，并且促使内部和外部锁定环与衣架的外部轮廓和壳体的孔接合。

公开(公告)号：US08919453B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13274004

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Henry He ,  Kwong-Onn Chan ,  Gene Ambrose

Inventor： Henry He ,  Kwong-Onn Chan ,  Gene Ambrose

IPC: E21B23/00 ,  E21B43/10 ,  E21B33/03 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B33/05 ,  E21B33/13

CPC classification number: E21B33/03 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B33/05 ,  E21B33/13

Abstract: A landing ring having at least one scallop groove formed on an interior of the ring. The landing ring interfaces with a fluted mandrel casing hanger such that the scallop groove aligns between flutes of the hanger. This alignment of the scallop groove of the landing ring with the fluted mandrel casing hanger provides sufficient clearance to allow a stabbing in of a cement tube for cement injection during cement topping operations or debris clean out down hole.

Abstract translation: 具有形成在环的内部上的至少一个扇形槽的着陆环。 着陆环与槽形心轴套管挂钩相接，使得扇形槽在衣架的槽纹之间对准。 着陆环的扇形槽与槽形心轴套管悬挂器的这种对准提供了足够的间隙，以允许在水泥顶压操作期间刺入水泥管中以进行水泥注入，或者碎屑清除井下。

公开(公告)号：US08833461B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13156156

申请日：2011-06-08

Applicant: Sibu Varghese ,  Chad Yates

Inventor： Sibu Varghese ,  Chad Yates

IPC: E21B33/043

CPC classification number: E21B33/043

Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly includes a housing with a bore. A hanger is lowered into the housing, the hanger having at least one downward facing load shoulder. An expandable load ring is carried on the hanger. When casing weight is applied to the hanger, the weight energizes the load ring, causing it to expand and thereby increase the contact area between a load shoulder on the load ring and a load shoulder on the housing. The shoulders create a path for the load to be transferred to the housing. The increase in contact area increases the load carrying capacity of the hanger. The load ring expansion is limited to elastic expansion to allow it to return to a retracted position when the casing weight is removed.

Abstract translation: 海底井口组件包括具有孔的壳体。 衣架下降到壳体中，衣架具有至少一个向下的负载肩部。 一个可扩展的负载环承载在衣架上。 当套管重量施加到衣架上时，重物使负载环通电，使其膨胀，从而增加了负载环上的负载肩部和外壳上的负载肩部之间的接触面积。 肩膀创建一个将载荷传递到外壳的路径。 接触面积的增加增加了吊架的承载能力。 负载环膨胀限于弹性膨胀，以允许其在外壳重量被移除时返回缩回位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140182381A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14141205

申请日：2013-12-26

Applicant: Vetco Gray Inc.

Inventor： David Daniel Comeaux ,  Gangbing Song ,  Jiabiao Ruan ,  Mistry Dhaval ,  Mahesha Udipi

IPC: G01N29/14 ,  G01M3/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/14 ,  F16K3/02 ,  F16K37/0075 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N2291/269 ,  G05B23/0245 ,  G05B2219/24042 ,  G05B2219/37274 ,  G05B2219/37337 ,  G05B2219/37351 ,  G05B2219/45006

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and program code, and methods for monitoring the health and other conditions of the valve, are provided. An exemplary system for monitoring the condition of the gate valve includes a logic module configured to perform the operations of receiving sensor data providing an acoustic emission, vibration, and/or stream level signature and determining the level of lubricity, level of friction, level of surface degradation, and leakage rate at a gate-valve seat interface. An exemplary method for monitoring the condition of the gate valve includes receiving sensor data providing an acoustic emission, vibration, and/or stream level signature and determining the level of lubricity, level of friction, level of surface degradation, and leakage rate at a gate-valve seat interface.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，装置和程序代码以及用于监测阀的健康状况和其他状况的方法。 用于监测闸阀状态的示例性系统包括逻辑模块，该逻辑模块被配置为执行接收传感器数据的操作，所述传感器数据提供声发射，振动和/或流级别特征，并且确定润滑性，摩擦级别， 表面降解和阀门阀座接口处的泄漏率。 用于监测闸阀状态的示例性方法包括：接收传感器数据，提供声发射，振动和/或流级别特征，并确定在门处的润滑性，摩擦程度，表面退化水平和泄漏率 - 阀座接口。

公开(公告)号：US20140167408A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13713790

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: VETCO GRAY INC.

Inventor： Thomas L. Steen ,  Daniel C. Benson ,  David L. Ford ,  Christopher Loftin

IPC: F16L25/10

CPC classification number: E21B17/043 ,  F16L15/08

Abstract: A pipe connection includes a pin having external threads and a box having internal threads. A circumferentially extending row of pin teeth are located on an exterior portion of the pin. A slot extends through a side wall of the box. A key is carried in the slot, the key having a row of key teeth that mate with the box teeth. The key is mounted to the box such that a movable portion of the key is radially movable relative to the box between radially outward and radially inward positions. The key is biased toward the inward position, so that the key teeth ratchet on the pin teeth during make-up of pin and the box. The teeth have a saw-tooth configuration to resist unscrewing rotation of pin and the box. The key may be an integral part of the side wall of the box or a separate component.

Abstract translation: 管道连接包括具有外螺纹的销和具有内螺纹的箱。 一个周向延伸的销齿排位于销的外部部分上。 插槽延伸穿过盒子的侧壁。 钥匙在槽中被携带，钥匙具有与盒齿匹配的一排关键齿。 钥匙被安装到盒子上，使得钥匙的可移动部分在径向向外和径向向内的位置之间相对于盒可径向移动。 钥匙偏向向内的位置，使得钥匙齿在销钉和盒子组装时在销齿上棘轮。 齿具有锯齿结构，可抵抗销和箱的旋转旋转。 钥匙可以是箱子的侧壁或单独的部件的组成部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140166308A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13716960

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: VETCO GRAY INC.

Inventor： Thomas L. Steen ,  John E. Nelson ,  Chau Hoang ,  Daniel C. Benson ,  Stephen D. Peters

IPC: E21B17/046

CPC classification number: E21B17/08

Abstract: A key assembly is press fit into an annular space between a box and pin member to resist relative rotation of the box and pin members. The key assembly includes wedge like members that contact one another along complementary tapered surfaces, and when in contact generate radial forces into the box and pin member to secure the connection between the box and pin. The outer wedge is inserted first into the annular space between the box and pin members, and has rows of elongate teeth that project radially outward into contact with an inner surface of the box member. Because the outer wedge is pushed radially outward against the box member rather than axially sliding therebetween, the teeth protrude into the surface of the box member thereby increasing the anti-rotation force created by the outer wedge.

Abstract translation: 键组件压配合到盒和销构件之间的环形空间中以抵抗盒和销构件的相对旋转。 钥匙组件包括楔形构件，楔形构件沿着互补的锥形表面彼此接触，并且当接触时产生径向力进入箱体和销构件以固定箱体和销之间的连接。 外楔子首先插入到盒和销构件之间的环形空间中，并且具有一排细长的齿，其径向向外突出地与盒构件的内表面接触。 因为外楔形物被推向径向向外抵靠盒构件，而不是在其间轴向滑动，所以齿突出到箱构件的表面中，从而增加由外楔产生的抗旋转力。

公开(公告)号：US20140166298A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13714598

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: VETCO GRAY INC.

Inventor： Rodney M. Fenwick

IPC: E21B23/00

CPC classification number: E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/04 ,  E21B33/04

Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting an inner wellhead member in a subsea wellhead housing includes connecting an inner wellhead member to a running tool and running the running tool and wellhead member through a tubular member to a wellhead housing. A plurality of pistons urge fluid through a closed-loop hydraulic system. That fluid actuates a locking mechanism to lock the inner wellhead member into the wellhead housing, and also actuates a release mechanism to release the running tool from the inner wellhead member. The pistons are moved from one position to another in response to fluid pressure from the running string to which the running tool is connected, fluid pressure from the tubular member in which the running tool is located, or in response to fluid in the closed-loop hydraulic system that is being moved in response to the other one of the pistons.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在海底井口壳体内设置内部井口构件的方法和装置包括将内部井口构件连接到行进工具，并将行进工具和井口构件通过管状构件运行到井口壳体。 多个活塞通过闭环液压系统推动流体。 该流体致动锁定机构以将内部井口构件锁定到井口壳体中，并且还致动释放机构以将运行工具从内部井口构件释放。 响应于来自运行工具所连接的运行管线的流体压力，活塞从一个位置移动到另一个位置，来自管状构件的运动工具所在的流体压力或响应于闭环中的流体 液压系统响应于另一个活塞而移动。

公开(公告)号：US08746350B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US12976160

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: William Thomas Bryson

Inventor： William Thomas Bryson

IPC: E21B7/12

CPC classification number: E21B33/04 ,  E21B34/02

Abstract: A wellhead assembly made up of a wellhead housing, a production tree mounted on the wellhead housing, tubing suspended into a wellbore from within the wellhead housing, and an annulus between the tubing and the wellhead housing. A shuttle valve is provided within a tubing hanger that supports the tubing from within the wellhead housing. An accumulator is disposed in the annulus that is in fluid communication with a closed position port on the shuttle valve. Pressure is maintained in the accumulator for closing the shuttle valve when a force for opening the valve is removed.

Abstract translation: 由井口壳体，安装在井口壳体上的生产树，从井口壳体内悬挂到井筒中的管道以及管道和井口壳体之间的环形物构成的井口组件。 梭阀设置在管道悬挂器内，其从井口壳体内部支撑管道。 蓄能器设置在与梭阀上的闭合位置端口流体连通的环形空间中。 当打开阀门的力被去除时，压力保持在蓄能器中以关闭梭阀。

公开(公告)号：US20140144650A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13687758

申请日：2012-11-28

Applicant: Vetco Gray Inc.

Inventor： Chad Eric Yates ,  Detrick Deyon Garner

IPC: E21B17/02

CPC classification number: E21B33/038

Abstract: A wellhead assembly having an outer tubular, an inner tubular inserted into the outer tubular, an annular space between the inner and outer tubulars, a lock ring in the annular space, and an activation ring that axially strokes between the lock ring and one of the tubulars. The lock ring selectively locks together the inner and outer tubulars when the activation ring slides between the lock ring and the one of the tubulars. The surface of the activation ring that contacts lock ring is contoured so that an interface surface between the activation ring and lock ring when the lock ring is in its locked position, is offset an angle from an axis of the wellhead that is less than an offset between the axis of the wellhead and an interface surface between the activation ring and lock ring when the activation ring is stroking downward.

Abstract translation: 一种井口组件，其具有外管，插入外管的内管，内管和外管之间的环形空间，环形空间中的锁环，以及在锁环和其中之一之间轴向冲程的活塞环 管状。 当激活环在锁定环和管状物之一之间滑动时，锁定环选择性地将内管和外管锁定在一起。 接触锁定环的激活环的表面成轮廓，使得当锁定环处于其锁定位置时，激活环和锁定环之间的界面表面偏离与井口的轴线小于偏移的角度 当激活环向下移动时，在井口的轴线和激活环和锁环之间的界面之间。