Abstract:
A method and a device for plugging a submerged well (1) in which a wellhead valve (24) is arranged at the seabed (2), the method including: - moving a perforation tool (40) into the well (1) and perforating a first perforation (42) in the wall of an inner casing (10); - perforating a second perforation (44) in the wall of the inner casing (10) at a considerable distance from the first perforation (42); - filling a casting substance into at least a portion of an annulus (52) between the first perforation (42) and the second perforation (44), and the method further including: - placing a connection housing (22) between the well (1) and the wellhead valve (24); - performing the first perforation (42) through the pipe wall of at least the inner casing (10) at a height level at which the perforation enables access to the wall of a borehole (16); - setting a packer (48) in the inner casing (10) between the two perforations (42, 44); - connecting a stinger (46) to the connection housing (22), the stinger (46) communicating with the first perforation (42); - circulating fluid through an annulus (52) located outside the inner casing (10), between the first perforation (42) and the second perforation (44) to clean the annulus (52); and - filling a casting substance (54) into the inner casing (10) below the packer (48) and at least into a portion of the annulus (52) between the first perforation (42) and the second perforation (44).
Abstract:
Magnetic means for managing and stopping leaks in metal pipes such as we bores and pipe risers is provided. A magnetic leak arrestor comprises a spool with magnetic collar disposed thereabout. The spool has a tapered end for inserting int a pipe riser. The magnetic collar creates a seal with the pipe riser, which may the be welded in place, if desired. Additionally, a magnet may be positioned proximat a leak in a side wall of a pipe riser to seal the leak. The magnet may be shaped t conform to the shape of the pipe riser, and a seal gasket provided around an edg portion of the magnet. A slurry of magnetically active material may be provide inside the pipe to seal the leak in the side wall or to provide a blockage in the pip riser so that killing fluids may be pumped into the well bore, if desired.
Abstract:
A method for riserless intervention of a subsea well includes: lowering a pressure control assembly (PCA) from a vessel to a subsea production tree; fastening the PCA to the tree; deploying a plug running tool (PRT) into the PCA, wherein the PRT comprises a latch, an anchor, and a stroker; engaging the latch with a plug of the tree; engaging the anchor with the PCA; and operating the stroker to pull the latch and the plug from the tree.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren sowie eine Vorrichtung zum Abdichten eines Bohrloches, aus dem unkontrolliert Öl austritt. Dabei wird ein Schiffsrumpf mit Zement gefüllt und die Zementmasse um ein konusförmiges Rohr herum abgelassen, so dass das konusförmige Rohr gleichzeitig sowohl befestigt als auch abgedichtet wird.
Abstract:
A technique operates a valve system in a subsea test tree via a control system of a type suitable for gaining desired industry ratings. A monitoring system is utilized to monitor functions of the control system, but the monitoring system is independent from the control system.
Abstract:
A technique operates a valve system in a subsea test tree via a control system of a type suitable for gaining desired industry ratings. A monitoring system is utilized to monitor functions of the control system, but the monitoring system is independent from the control system.
Abstract:
A self-energizing seal element includes at least one inside interference surface having a dimension smaller than an inside dimension of an annulus in which the seal is to be disposed in use, at least one outside interference surface hav ing a dimension larger than an outside dimension of the annulus in which the seal is to be disposed in use, the at least one inside interference surface being axially offset from the at least one outside interference surface and at least one angular flange extending between the at least one outside interference surface and the at least one inside interference surface and method for sealing.
Abstract:
A self-energizing seal element includes at least one inside interference surface having a dimension smaller than an inside dimension of an annulus in which the seal is to be disposed in use, at least one outside interference surface hav ing a dimension larger than an outside dimension of the annulus in which the seal is to be disposed in use, the at least one inside interference surface being axially offset from the at least one outside interference surface and at least one angular flange extending between the at least one outside interference surface and the at least one inside interference surface and method for sealing.
Abstract:
An offshore universal riser system. A riser system includes a valve module which selectively permits and prevents fluid flow through a flow passage extending longitudinally through a riser string. An anchoring device releasably secures the valve module in the flow passage. A method of constructing a riser system includes the steps of installing the valve module in the flow passage, and installing at least one annular seal module in the flow passage. The annular seal module is operative to prevent fluid flow through an annular space between the riser string and a tubular string positioned in the flow passage. Drilling methods include injecting relatively low density fluid compositions into the annular space, and selectively varying a restriction to flow through a subsea choke in a drilling fluid return line. The riser string, including housings for the various modules and external control systems, is dimensioned for installation through a rotary table.
Abstract:
A seal assembly disposed within a radial seal groove to sealingly engage a bonnet within a bore. The seal assembly includes a radial seal surface, an axial seal surface, a vent surface, and an axial preload surface. The seal assembly is thrust towards a longitudinal wall and away from a radial wall of the radial seal groove when pressure in a high-pressure zone increases.