公开(公告)号：US08387707B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12332817

申请日：2008-12-11

Applicant: Frank C. Adamek ,  James R. M. Allison

Inventor： Frank C. Adamek ,  James R. M. Allison

IPC: E21B17/01

CPC classification number: E21B19/002 ,  E21B17/01 ,  E21B17/07 ,  E21B17/085 ,  E21B19/004

Abstract: A tieback connection between an offshore production platform and a wellhead on the sea floor has a riser and a tubular expandable and contractable member within the riser. The expandable and contractable member compensates for axial movement within the riser while maintaining axial tension in the riser. The expandable and contractable member is of uni-body construction having a wall configured to correspondingly expand and contract to compensate for the riser movement. In cross section, the member wall comprises folds formable by alternating slots formed into the inner and outer wall surface or an undulating surface.

Abstract translation: 海上生产平台和海底井口之间的连接连接在提升管内具有提升管和管状可扩张和可收缩的构件。 可膨胀和可收缩的构件补偿提升管内的轴向运动，同时保持提升管中的轴向张力。 可膨胀和可收缩的构件具有单体结构，其具有被配置为相应地膨胀和收缩以补偿立管运动的壁。 在横截面中，构件壁包括通过形成在内壁表面和外壁表面中的交替槽形成的折叠或波状表面。

公开(公告)号：US08191622B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12469489

申请日：2009-05-20

Applicant: David D. Comeaux ,  James J. Howell ,  Richard Porteous ,  Noel A. Monjure ,  Frank C. Adamek

Inventor： David D. Comeaux ,  James J. Howell ,  Richard Porteous ,  Noel A. Monjure ,  Frank C. Adamek

IPC: E21B19/08

CPC classification number: E21B33/068 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B33/047

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a casing annulus remediation system to a well having a wellhead with standard lateral ports. The adapter has a body with first and second ends. The first end of the adapter body has a substantially planar surface adapted to cover the lateral ports and be in abutting contact with the wellhead when the two are connected to one another. The second end of the adapter body has a planar surface positioned at an angle greater than 0 degrees and up to 90 degrees to the planar surface of the first end. The second end of the adapter is adapted to be connected to a casing annulus remediation system.

Abstract translation: 用于将套管环空补救系统连接到具有标准侧向端口的井口的适配器。 适配器具有带有第一和第二端的主体。 适配器主体的第一端具有适于覆盖侧向端口的基本上平坦的表面，并且当两者彼此连接时，该表面与井口邻接。 适配器主体的第二端具有以与第一端的平面大于0度且高达90度的角度定位的平面。 适配器的第二端适于连接到套管环空补救系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080308278A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US12137294

申请日：2008-06-11

Applicant: Frank C. Adamek ,  David McGuckien ,  Jim Sinnott

Inventor： Frank C. Adamek ,  David McGuckien ,  Jim Sinnott

IPC: E21B7/12

CPC classification number: E21B33/043

Abstract: An adjustable hanger for retaining in tension casing and tubing extending between a subsea wellhead and a surface wellhead on a platform.

Abstract translation: 一个可调节的悬挂架，用于保持在海底井口与平台上的井口之间延伸的张力套管和管道。

公开(公告)号：US20120187634A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13435836

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Frank C. Adamek

Inventor： Frank C. Adamek

IPC: E21B33/02

CPC classification number: E21B17/07 ,  E21B17/08 ,  E21B19/004

Abstract: An adjustable casing sub having an outer housing, an inner housing insertable into the outer housing, and a ratcheting system for coupling the inner housing within the outer housing. An annulus is between a portion of the inner and outer housing, the annulus including an inwardly tapered section. A metal faced seal is disposed in the annulus, wherein the metal faced seal includes a sliding surface and a compressive sealing surface. The sliding surface may include a malleable inlay and the compressive sealing surface may include a spring like element. Moreover, the metal faced seal radial thickness is greater than the inwardly tapered section radial thickness.

Abstract translation: 具有外壳体，可插入外壳体的内壳体和用于将内壳体联接在外壳体内的棘轮系统的可调套管子部分。 环形空间位于内壳体和外壳体的一部分之间，环形空间包括向内的锥形部分。 金属面密封件设置在环形空间中，其中金属面密封件包括滑动表面和压缩密封表面。 滑动表面可以包括可延展的嵌体，并且压缩密封表面可以包括弹簧状元件。 此外，金属面密封件的径向厚度大于向内的锥形部分径向厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20080314577A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12137283

申请日：2008-06-11

Applicant: Frank C. Adamek

Inventor： Frank C. Adamek

IPC: E21B43/00 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B33/035

CPC classification number: E21B47/0006 ,  G01L1/25

Abstract: A system for monitoring strain in a wellbore casing includes one or more gages that are affixed to an outer surface of the wellbore casing. Each gage includes one or more apertures. During operation, variations in the shape and spacing of the apertures are monitored and used to determine a level of strain in the wellbore casing.

Abstract translation: 用于监测井眼壳体中的应变的系统包括固定到井筒壳体的外表面的一个或多个量规。 每个量具包括一个或多个孔。 在操作期间，监测孔的形状和间隔的变化并用于确定井眼套管中的应变水平。

公开(公告)号：US5468023A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-21

申请号：US148445

申请日：1993-11-08

Applicant: Gary L. Galle ,  Frank C. Adamek

Inventor： Gary L. Galle ,  Frank C. Adamek

IPC: F16L37/00 ,  F16L17/06 ,  F16J15/02

CPC classification number: F16L37/002 ,  F16L1/26

Abstract: A flowline connector will remotely connect subsea flowlines without the assistance of a diver. The flowline connector has a frame which supports a seal carrier plate assembly. Springs allow axial movement of the carrier plate assembly during engagement of mating hubs of flowlines. A metal seal carried by the carrier plate assembly engages conical seats in the hubs of the two flowlines. An elastomeric test seal located radially outward of the metal seal seals between flat faces of the hubs of the flowlines. The test seals elongate radially to wipe the sealing surfaces clean during the makeup.

Abstract translation: 流线连接器将在潜水员的帮助下远程连接海底流线。 流线连接器具有支撑密封承载板组件的框架。 弹簧允许承载板组件在流动线的配合毂的接合期间轴向移动。 由承载板组件承载的金属密封件接合两个流线的毂中的锥形座。 位于金属密封件径向外侧的弹性体测试密封件密封在流线的毂的平面之间。 测试密封件径向伸长以在化妆过程中擦拭密封表面。

公开(公告)号：US5080400A

公开(公告)日：1992-01-14

申请号：US516725

申请日：1990-04-30

Applicant: Frank C. Adamek ,  Dag H. Zeiner-Gundersen

Inventor： Frank C. Adamek ,  Dag H. Zeiner-Gundersen

IPC: E21B17/08 ,  E21B33/03 ,  F16L23/08

CPC classification number: F16L23/08 ,  E21B17/08 ,  E21B33/03

Abstract: A hub clamp will be used to connect two conduits together in end-to-end relationship. Each conduit has a pair of generally parallel load shoulders that extend around the conduit and are axially spaced from each other. The clamp has two sets of load shoulders, one for engaging each set of load shoulders on each end of the conduit. The clamp is in two halves, and when bolted together, draws the ends of the conduits toward each other. Each load shoulder is separated by a flank. The two flanks of the mating load shoulders are separated by a gap when fully made up. The first load shoulder of each conduit has multiple angled sections. The lead section is at a greater angle than the load section relative to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the conduit. The clamp will be mounted releasably to an upper conduit so that it can slide inward and outward, for vertical conduit applications.

Abstract translation: 将使用轮毂夹将端对端的两个管道连接在一起。 每个管道具有一对大致平行的负载肩部，其围绕导管延伸并且彼此轴向间隔开。 夹具有两套负载肩，一套用于接合导管两端的每组负载肩。 夹具有两半，当螺栓连接在一起时，将导管的端部朝向彼此拉出。 每个负载肩部由侧面分开。 当完全组成时，配合负载肩部的两个侧面由间隙分开。 每个导管的第一个负载肩部有多个成角度的部分。 引线部分相对于垂直于导管的纵向轴线的平面处于比负载部分更大的角度。 夹具将可拆卸地安装到上部管道上，使得其可以向内和向外滑动，用于垂直导管应用。

公开(公告)号：US4511002A

公开(公告)日：1985-04-16

申请号：US544143

申请日：1983-10-21

Applicant: Frank C. Adamek ,  James V. Bonds ,  Charles D. Bridges

Inventor： Frank C. Adamek ,  James V. Bonds ,  Charles D. Bridges

IPC: E21B29/08 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B29/00

CPC classification number: E21B29/08 ,  E21B33/04

Abstract: A multiple tubing hanger tie back arrangement is disclosed in a preferred embodiment associated with a shear ram tubing head system (10). The arrangement includes a lower tubing hanger (44) sealingly secured within a lower tubing head (28) for supporting a tubing string (22). The lower hanger includes a control shoulder (60) at its upper end and a tapered interior surface (62). An upper tubing hanger (70) spaced above the lower hanger is also sealingly secured within an upper tubing head (24). A tie back subassembly (90) connects the upper and lower hangers, and preferably includes a tubing member (94) and a spacer member (92). The spacer member includes a stab nipple (96) in interference engagement with the lower hanger interior surface (62), and a load transfer surface (98) abuting the control shoulder (60). The tubing member (94) is located in the bore of the shear ram (26) so that severance of the tubing member (94) does not disturb the production tubing string (22) supported by the lower hanger (44). After severance, the tie back stub can be readily removed. A method of installation is also disclosed, including the steps of adjusting the distance between the upper hanger (70) and load transfer surface (98) to match the critical distance between the upper hanger bowl (38) and lower hanger control shoulder (60), so that the installed tie back assembly maintains pressure and mechanical continuity through the stack (30).

Abstract translation: 在与剪切柱塞油管头系统（10）相关联的优选实施例中公开了一种多管式悬挂器系紧装置。 该装置包括密封地固定在下部管道头部（28）内用于支撑油管柱（22）的下部管道悬挂器（44）。 下悬挂架在其上端包括控制台肩（60）和锥形内表面（62）。 间隔在下悬挂架上方的上管悬挂器（70）也密封地固定在上管头（24）内。 连接后部子组件（90）连接上部和下部衣架，并且优选地包括管道构件（94）和间隔件（92）。 间隔件包括与下衣架内表面（62）干涉接合的刺嘴（96）和抵靠控制肩（60）的载荷传递表面（98）。 管道构件（94）位于剪切柱塞（26）的孔中，使得管道构件（94）的分离不会扰乱由下悬挂器（44）支撑的生产油管柱（22）。 解雇后，可以轻松取下领带支柱。 还公开了一种安装方法，包括以下步骤：调整上衣架（70）和载荷传递表面（98）之间的距离，以匹配上衣架碗（38）和下衣架控制肩（60）之间的临界距离， ，使得安装的拉链组件通过堆叠（30）保持压力和机械连续性。

公开(公告)号：US4473230A

公开(公告)日：1984-09-25

申请号：US578905

申请日：1984-02-10

Applicant: Frank C. Adamek

Inventor： Frank C. Adamek

IPC: F16L23/16 ,  E21B33/00 ,  E21B33/03 ,  E21B33/04 ,  F16J15/08 ,  E21B33/12

CPC classification number: E21B33/03 ,  E21B2033/005 ,  Y10S277/931 ,  Y10S277/939 ,  Y10S285/917

Abstract: A tubular member (42, 62) of the type commonly utilized in wellhead equipment (10) having embodied therein sealing means (72, 64) operative when cooperatively associated with a mating member (16, 14) to effectuate the establishment of a fire resistant seal between the tubular member (42, 62) and the mating member (16, 14). The subject tubular member (42, 62) preferably terminates at one end thereof in an extended neck portion (82, 80) with the sealing means (72, 64) being provided on the outside circumferential surface of the extended neck portion (82, 80) adjacent the free end of the latter. The mating member (16, 14) includes an inside circumferential surface suitably dimensioned such that the tubular member (42, 62), when inserted therewithin, can be made to occupy a fixed longitudinal position relative thereto. The sealing means (72, 64) includes an annular band (74, 66) embodying preselected height and width dimensions, the ratio of which falls within a predetermined range such that when the tubular member (42, 62) and the mating member (16, 14) occupy the aforesaid fixed longitudinal position thereof the engagement of the annular band (74, 66) of the tubular member (42, 62) with the inner circumferential surface of the mating member (16, 14) establishes an elastic but fire resistant seal therebetween characterized by the fact that plastic deformation is avoided yet the required unit loading is furnished thereby.

Abstract translation: 在井口设备（10）中通常使用的类型的管状构件（42,62）具有其中具有密封装置（72,64）的操作，当与配合构件（16,14）协作地关联以实现耐火建立 在管状构件（42,62）和配合构件（16,14）之间的密封。 主体管状构件（42,46）优选在其延伸颈部（82,80）中的一端终止，密封装置（72,64）设置在延伸颈部（82,80）的外周面上 ）邻近后者的自由端。 配合构件（16,14）包括适当尺寸的内周表面，使得当插入其中时，管状构件（42,62）能够相对于其而占据固定的纵向位置。 密封装置（72,64）包括体积为预定高度和宽度尺寸的环形带（74,66），该比率落在预定范围内，使得当管状构件（42,62）和配合构件（16） ，14）占据上述固定纵向位置时，管状构件（42,62）的环形带（74,66）与配合构件（16,14）的内圆周表面的接合建立弹性但耐火的 其特征在于避免了塑性变形，而由此提供了所需的单元负载。

公开(公告)号：US07963337B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US12187831

申请日：2008-08-07

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Frank C. Adamek ,  Karl A. Parfrey

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Frank C. Adamek ,  Karl A. Parfrey

IPC: E21B17/01

CPC classification number: E21B17/085 ,  E21B17/01 ,  F16L13/06

Abstract: An offshore composite enhanced metallic drilling riser is equipped to enable preloading of the composite shell and the metallic riser. A riser has steel end connectors and a continuous metallic inner liner, encased in a composite shell. A segmented hyperboloid shaped profile is located near each of the end fittings for preloading of the composite and the metallic riser. In one version, both halves of the hyperboloid shape are capable of axial movement by adjusting jack bolts connected to one of the hyperboloid halves. One of the halves is limited in axial movement while the other half moves axially away from the restricted half, the movement simultaneously generates the composite pre-load and the metallic riser pre-load. The other version uses fluid pressure between mating faces of the segments to push them apart.

Abstract translation: 配备了海上复合增强型金属钻井提升器，以使复合壳体和金属提升管能够预加载。 提升管具有钢端连接器和连接的金属内衬，封装在复合外壳中。 分段的双曲面形状位于每个端部配件附近，用于预加载复合材料和金属提升器。 在一个版本中，双曲面形状的两半能够通过调节连接到一个双曲面半部的千斤顶螺栓来轴向运动。 其中一半在轴向运动中受到限制，而另一半则轴向移动远离限制的一半，运动同时产生复合预载和金属提升板预加载。 另一个版本使用片段的配合面之间的流体压力将它们分开。