Abstract:
Electromechanical actuator (1 ) with a through-going centre passage (8) for use under water, wherein the motor (18) and transmission elements (28, 32, 36 and 38) are arranged in parallel with and are via dog elements (40) mechanically coupled to the axially displaceable elements (14, 44) through a sealing partition (16). A hydraulic axially displaceable piston ring (56) facilitates secondary release of locking segments (10) in a coupling device.
Abstract:
A method may include introducing into a wellbore a resin-based sealant composition comprising: a resin comprising a cycloalkene; and a transition metal compound catalyst; and allowing the resin-based sealant composition to harden in the wellbore.
Abstract:
A submersible pump assembly (11) includes a seal section (19) connected to a motor (17), the seal section having a housing (25) with an outboard bearing (35) at a housing pump end (27) in radial supporting engagement with a drive shaft (33). An inboard bearing (39) is also in the housing pump end and in radial supporting engagement with the shaft. A barrier fluid chamber (77) in the housing pump end contains a barrier fluid (79). A primary shaft seal (41) is located within the barrier fluid chamber and seals the barrier fluid chamber from motor lubricant (56). A secondary shaft seal (43) is mounted in the barrier fluid chamber between the primary shaft seal and the outboard bearing. The secondary shaft seal seals the barrier fluid in the barrier fluid chamber from well fluid exterior of the housing pump end.
Abstract:
A system and method for covering a cellar (49) at a wellhead to prevent and control fluids and gasses from the cellar (49). The covering includes a mat (50) that circumscribes a wellhead tubular that projects upward from the cellar (49). A split seam (80) in the mat (50) extends radially from the opening to the mat (50) outer periphery which allows the mat (50) to be placed around the wellhead tubular. A fastener joins the ends of the mat (50) that meet at the split seam. The mat (50) includes a collar (82), which mounts to the mat (50) along the opening and extends axially away from an upper surface of the mat (50). The collar (82) is secured to the wellhead tubular with a strap. Two discharge lines project through the mat (50) into the cellar (49), one for pumping into the cellar (49), and one for withdrawing fluid that has collected in the cellar (49).
Abstract:
A diverter for a drilling operation includes a diverter support housing, a diverter body assembly, and an upper packer assembly. The diverter body assembly couples to the diverter support housing by a breach lock system. The upper packer assembly couples to the diverter body assembly by a breach lock system. The upper packer includes at least two outer seals to seal between the upper packer and the diverter body and at least two inner seals to seal between the upper packer and a drill string. The seals may be fluid actuated. The diverter may couple to an overshot assembly by one or more breach lock locking rings. The overshot assembly may include a plurality of seals adapted to engage the outer surface of a riser, casing, or mandrel.
Abstract:
A guide assembly for a downhole tool and related method is disclosed. The guide assembly comprises a guide housing, flappers, and a driver. The guide housing has a passage to receive the downhole tool therethrough.. The flappers are movably positionable about the passage to selectively reduce an inlet thereto. The driver comprises a translator rotationally coupled to the flappers via the rods and an actuator to rotate the translator. The flappers are rotatable between the closed and the open position by the driver whereby passage of the downhole tool into the passage is selectively permitted. The translator may be a cam, gear, or rotary driver. The actuator may axially or rotationally drive the translator.
Abstract:
An apparatus for introducing a drop ball into a well is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a wellhead assembly (14, 16, 52) mounted over a well (12) and a ball launcher (18, 62) for routing a drop ball (36, 94) into the wellhead assembly. The ball launcher includes a fluid conduit (64) coupled to the wellhead assembly and a pilot ball (92) disposed in the fluid conduit. The ball launcher also includes a stop (130) positioned in the fluid conduit to prevent movement of the pilot ball past the stop while allowing movement of the drop ball past the stop and into the wellhead assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A system including a hydraulic tool (28) configured to energize a lock ring system (50) and a seal assembly (34) with a hydraulic fluid, wherein the hydraulic tool including a hydraulic body configured to couple to a hydraulic fluid source, a first piston (94) configured to move axially with respect to the hydraulic body to energize the seal assembly, and a second piston (96) configured to move axially with respect to the hydraulic body to energize the lock ring system, wherein the first and second pistons are simultaneously exposed to the hydraulic fluid in an opening in the hydraulic body.
Abstract:
Apparatus useful for providing a liquid-tight seal around an opening formed in the earth's surface includes a reusable load-supporting surface having at least two sealingly interconnected mats surrounding and spaced-away from the borehole opening. At least one flexible, planar spanner is configured to extend between the borehole wall and mats. At least one elongated spanner support is used to mechanically couple one or more spanners to the borehole wall. At least one elongated lip support is used to mechanically couple one or more spanners to the mats.
Abstract:
A platform and a system including the platform are used for a ram blowout preventer including a bonnet and/or one or more components adjacent the ram blowout preventer. The platform includes a frame with a deck supported within the frame, and a support structure coupled to the frame to support the platform on the bonnet of the ram blowout preventer. The platform may further include a connector to removably couple the platform to the bonnet of the ram blowout preventer.