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- This invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive and is more particularly, but not exclusively, intended for facilitating the connection of a section or stand of casing to a string of casing.
- top drive is a top driven rotational system substantially used for drilling purposes, assigned to the drawworks at a higher level than the elevator, as is previously known.
- an apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive which apparatus comprises a body connectable to said top drive, said body comprising at least one gripping element radially displaceable by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid to drivingly engage a tubular to permit a screw connection between said tubular and a further tubular to be tightened to the required torque.
- the present invention also provides an apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive, said apparatus comprising a body connectable to said top drive, said body comprising at least one gripping element radially displaceable to drivingly engage said tubular and a sealing packer to inhibit, in use, fluid in said tubular from escaping therefrom.
- said sealing packer can be actuated by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid.
- One advantage of at least preferred embodiments of the invention is that the gripping elements transfer the full torque capacity of the top drive to the casing without damaging the pipe surface.
- Elastomeric jaws greatly reduce the marks made by the dies as compared to simple metal dies. Elastomeric jaws also enable pipes with differing inside diameters to be clamped with only one set of jaws.
- the present invention also provides an apparatus for running tubulars into a borehole, said apparatus comprising a body provided with a wedge lock assembly and a hydraulically operable grapple to mechanically grip the inside wall of a tubular to be run into, or withdrawn from, the borehole, said grapple incorporating positive locking means to prevent inadvertent release of said grapple, said body further comprising means to prevent spillage of drilling fluid when the body is withdrawn from the tubular, a sealing packer for engagement with the tubular to permit fluid to be circulated within the tubular, and a stabbing guide.
- such an apparatus may be connected to a top-drive unit via a threaded connection, or to a Kelly driven rig via a pump joint latched into an elevator. Both systems have available a means of connecting up to a circulating system that will permit the casing to be filled or circulated at any time during the running operation.
- Casing is normally run by picking up a joint at a time, utilizing single pickup elevators to bring the joint into the derrick and connect it to the previously run joint, whether it be by threaded connection or “mechanical latching or locking”.
- the two joints are either screwed or locked together and then lowered into the well bore using elevators.
- Preferred embodiments of the present invention will permit the casing to be picked up by single pickup elevators, connected either by rotation or mechanical latch, and then the casing running tool to be “stabbed” into the bore of the top joint without damage, due to the rubber bull-nose guide 216 .
- the hydraulic piston is actuated to drive the grapple down onto the wedge lock and secure the grapple to the casing wall.
- the wedge-lock continues to drive into the grapple bore, providing an ever increasing wedge lock.
- the compression spring installed within the hydraulic piston provides a “positive-lock” or failsafe should the hydraulic system fail for any reason.
- a seal ring assembly is required to rotate the casing string to permit constant control of the hydraulic actuating piston to be maintained.
- Preferred embodiments of the apparatus are equipped with a through-bore to permit casing fillup and circulation to take place at any time.
- a pack-off that can be either inflatable or flow pressure operated.
- the present invention also provides a top drive having an apparatus in accordance with the present invention attached thereto.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a first embodiment of an apparatus in accordance with the present invention inserted in a section of casing;
- FIG. 2 shows the apparatus of FIG. 1 connected to a top drive and inserted in a section of casing
- FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional side view in perspective of part of a second embodiment of an apparatus in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional side view of a third embodiment of an 25 apparatus in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional side view of the embodiment of FIG. 4 in use.
- FIG. 1 there is shown an apparatus which is generally identified by reference numeral 1 .
- the apparatus 1 comprises a cylindrical body 2 which has a central passage 3 therethrough.
- the cylindrical body 2 has circumferentially spaced recesses 4 thereabout in which respective gripping elements 5 are located.
- the upper part 6 of the cylindrical body 2 is of a reduced outer diameter.
- the upper part 6 passes through a rotary transmission 7 and is rotatably supported by two bearings 8 , 9 which are arranged in corresponding channels 10 , 11 in an annular support 12 .
- a circumferentially raised portion 13 between the two bearings 8 , 9 is provided in the upper part 6 to inhibit longitudinal movement of the cylindrical body 2 .
- the rotary transmission 7 is mounted fast on the annular support 12 and is in sealing tight relation with the upper part 6 which is rotatable relative thereto.
- the rotary transmission 7 is provided with a feed passage 15 in the annular support 12 and with a feed line 16 .
- the other end of the feed passage 14 is in fluid communication with a radial channel 17 .
- Feed passages 18 are provided in the cylindrical body 2 to link the radial channel 17 with the circumferential recesses 4 behind each gripping element.
- the upper part 6 is provided with internal splines 19 along the upper part of the passage 3 .
- the lower end of a connecting member 20 is provided with corresponding external splines and is located in the upper part of the passage 3 .
- the upper end of the connecting member 20 is provided with a circulating canal 22 and threads 23 for connection to a top drive ( FIG. 2 ).
- the support member 12 is provided with two axles 24 , 25 to which compensating cylinders 26 , 27 are attached, the corresponding pistons 28 , 29 being, in use, connected to the body of the top drive ( FIG. 2 ).
- Gripping elements 5 are preferably based on the construction described in PCT Publication No. WO 94/05894 which is incorporated herein for all purposes, and sold by the applicants under the trade mark “MICRO-GRIP”.
- the gripping elements 5 comprise a plurality of longitudinally extending strips (not shown) which are embedded side by side in an elastomeric base member (not shown). Each strip projects out from said elastomeric base member, and each strip has a pipe gripping edge (not shown) facing away from the elastomeric base member, so that channels are formed between adjacent strips to accommodate debris from the surface of the casing to be gripped.
- the pipe gripping edge may, for example, comprise teeth, so that the strips resemble saw blades, or may comprise particulate material bonded to the strips. This type of gripping element allows rotational torque to be applied to the tubular and longitudinal forces produced by circulating fluid within the tubular and the weight of the tubular to be taken.
- the cylindrical body 2 is shown in FIG. 1 in a section of casing 30 with gripping elements 5 in a radially extended position, engaging the inner wall 31 of the section of casing 30 beneath a threaded box 32 .
- the pistons 28 , 29 are connected to the stator 34 of the top drive 33 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the rotor 35 of the top drive 33 is connected to the connecting member 20 .
- the section of casing 30 is positioned over the upper portion of a casing string using, for example, a pipe positioning device.
- the top drive 33 with the attached apparatus 1 is lowered so that the cylindrical body 2 thereof enters the casing 30 .
- the section or stand of casing may be brought towards the apparatus 1 using the methods and apparatus disclosed in co-pending UK Patent Application No. 9818366.8 entitled “Methods and Apparatus for Facilitating the Connection of Tubulars Using a Top Drive” filed by the applicant for the present application on 24 Aug. 1998.
- the compensating cylinders 26 , 27 which contain compressed air, cushion the impact whilst the splines 19 , 21 in the upper part 6 of the cylindrical body 2 will allow relative longitudinal movement between the apparatus 1 and the top drive 33 whilst being able to transmit rotation therebetween.
- Hydraulic pressure is applied through feed line 16 , feed passage 15 , feed passage 14 , radial channel 17 , and feed passage 18 into recess 4 behind gripping elements 5 , forcing the gripping elements 5 radially outwardly to engage the inner wall 31 of the casing 30 .
- the top drive 33 may now be used to rotate the rotor 35 which in turn rotates the connecting member 20 , the cylindrical body 2 and hence the casing 30 .
- the compensating cylinders 26 , 27 will allow a small downward movement as the threaded pin on the bottom of the casing enters the box on the top of the string, and may be controlled remotely.
- the compensating cylinders 26 , 27 may be of the pneumatic compensating type, i.e. their internal pressure may be adjusted to compensate for the weight of the casing 30 so that movement of the tubular may be conducted with minimal force.
- Pneumatic compensating cylinders also reduce the risk of damage to the threads of the tubulars. This can conveniently be achieved by introducing pneumatic fluid into the cylinders 26 , 27 and adjusting the pressure therein. Hydraulic cylinders may, however, be used or hydraulic cylinders provided with a pneumatic bellows system.
- the elevator 37 is swung into position and the elevator slips therein (not shown) are actuated to grip the casing 30 beneath the box 32 .
- the top drive 33 is then raised a small amount using the drawworks to enable the slips in the spider to be released and the top drive and casing string is then lowered.
- liquid may be introduced into the casing 30 via the connecting canal 22 and the central passage 3 .
- the introduction of such liquid is often desirable to facilitate the lowering of the casing.
- FIG. 3 there is shown an apparatus in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention which is generally identified by the reference numeral 101 .
- the apparatus 101 is generally similar to that of FIG. 1 , in that it comprises a cylindrical body 102 which has a central passage 103 therethrough.
- the cylindrical body 102 has recesses 104 thereabout in which gripping elements 105 are located.
- the gripping elements 105 are provided with recesses 106 .
- the cylindrical body 102 is also provided with a cylindrical sealing packer 107 arranged below the gripping elements 105 .
- the cylindrical sealing packer 107 is provided with a recess 108 .
- the cylindrical sealing packer 107 which is made from an elastomeric material is fast with the cylindrical body 102 .
- the cylindrical body 102 is provided with a feed passage 109 which is at the upper end connected to a hydraulic fluid supply, and at the other, to the recesses 106 and 108 in the gripping elements 105 and the cylindrical sealing packer 107 respectively.
- the apparatus 101 is connected to a top drive, such as that shown in FIG. 2 , and is inserted into the top of a section or stand of casing 110 .
- Hydraulic fluid pressure is applied through feed passage 109 into recesses 106 and 108 which moves the gripping elements 105 into engagement with the inner wall 111 and the cylindrical sealing packer 107 into contact with the inner wall 111 .
- the gripping elements 105 engage with the inner wall 111 of the casing 110 so that rotational force can be transmitted from the apparatus 101 to the casing 110 .
- the sealing packer 107 substantially prevents any fluids such as mud from escaping between the apparatus 101 end the casing 110 . This is particularly advantageous where it is desired to circulate fluid to facilitate running the casing. In particular, if the casing string becomes lodged on an obstruction, liquid can be pumped down the casing string under high pressure to remove the obstruction. The sealing packer 107 facilitates this operation by inhibiting liquid under high pressure escaping through the top of the casing 30 .
- FIGS. 4 and 5 there is shown an apparatus in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention which is generally identified by the reference numeral 201 .
- the apparatus comprises a cylindrical body 202 with a threaded connection 203 at the upper end for connection to a top drive. Attached to the cylindrical body 202 , or machined into it, is a hydraulic cylinder 204 , with threaded ports 205 , 206 at opposite ends. These ports 205 and 206 permit hydraulic fluid to be injected under pressure to manipulate a hydraulic piston 207 , secured within the cylinder by a threaded lock ring 208 .
- a compression spring 209 is located in the cylinder 204 above the piston 207 .
- a grapple 210 provided with serrated teeth machined into its outer surface, is provided around the cylindrical body 202 below the hydraulic cylinder 204 .
- the grapple 210 is connected to the hydraulic piston 207 by a threaded connection 211 .
- a corresponding wedge lock 212 is provided on the cylindrical body 202 .
- the grapple 210 and corresponding wedge lock 212 are located, in use, inside a casing 213 .
- the piston 207 and lock ring 208 are fitted with seal rings (not shown) to prevent hydraulic fluid leakage.
- a mud-check valve 214 is thread connected at the lower end of the wedge lock 212 . Below this valve is a rubber pack-off assembly 215 . These prevent spillage of drilling fluid when the apparatus 201 is removed from within the casing joint 213 .
- the pack-off 215 can be energized by either internal mud pressure or external mud flow.
- the apparatus 201 is lowered into the casing joint 213 as shown in FIG. 4 .
- the grapple 210 is held out of contact with the wedge lock 212 by hydraulic fluid injected into port 206 .
- the rig lifting equipment (not shown) raises the apparatus 201 , and this causes the wedge lock 212 to be pulled upwards against the inner surface of the grapple 210 , ensuring that constant outward pressure is applied to the grapple 210 .
- the grip becomes tighter with increasing pull exerted by the rig lifting equipment.
- the compression spring 209 ensures that the piston 207 continues to press the grapple 210 against the wedge lock 212 , preventing release of the grapple from the wedge lock.
- the apparatus 201 and casing 213 are then lowered into the well bore and the casing is secured.
- the apparatus 201 is lowered so that it supports its own weight only, and hydraulic fluid is then pumped out of port 205 and into port 206 to release the grapple 210 from the wedge lock 212 and thus release the apparatus 201 from the casing 213 .
- the apparatus is then removed from the casing joint 213 and the process is repeated.
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A method and apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive is provided. In one aspect, a body is connectable to said top drive. The body comprises at least one gripping element radially displaceable by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid to drivingly engage a tubular to permit a screw connection between said tubular and a further tubular to be tightened to the required torque.
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- This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/509,073 filed Aug. 22, 2000. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/509,073 is the National Stage of International Application No. PCT GB/02203 filed Jul. 22, 1999 under 35 U.S.C. § 371. International Application No. PCT GB/02203 claims priority to GB 9815809.0 filed Jul. 22, 1998 and claims priority to GB 9818358.5 filed Aug. 24, 1998. All of the above referenced patent applications are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive and is more particularly, but not exclusively, intended for facilitating the connection of a section or stand of casing to a string of casing.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- In the construction of oil or gas wells it is usually necessary to line the borehole with a string of tubulars known as casing. Because of the length of the casing required, sections or stands of say two sections of casing are progressively added to the string as it is lowered into the well from a drilling platform. In particular, when it is desired to add a section or stand of casing the string is usually restrained from falling into the well by applying the slips of a spider located in the floor of the drilling platform. The new section or stand of casing is then moved from a rack to the well center above the spider. The threaded pin of the section or stand of casing to be connected is then located over the threaded box of the casing in the well and the connection is made up by rotation therebetween. An elevator is then connected to the top of the new section or stand and the whole casing string lifted slightly to enable the slips of the spider to be released. The whole casing string is then lowered until the top of the section is adjacent the spider whereupon the slips of the spider are re-applied, the elevator disconnected and the process repeated.
- It is common practice to use a power tong to torque the connection up to a predetermined torque in order to make the connection. The power tong is located on the platform, either on rails, or hung from a derrick on a chain. However, it has recently been proposed to use a top drive for making such connection. A “top drive” is a top driven rotational system substantially used for drilling purposes, assigned to the drawworks at a higher level than the elevator, as is previously known.
- Because of the high costs associated with the construction of oil and gas wells time is critical and it has been observed by the applicants that the time to connect a tubular to a top drive using existing equipment could be reduced.
- Accordingly there is provided an apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive, which apparatus comprises a body connectable to said top drive, said body comprising at least one gripping element radially displaceable by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid to drivingly engage a tubular to permit a screw connection between said tubular and a further tubular to be tightened to the required torque.
- The present invention also provides an apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive, said apparatus comprising a body connectable to said top drive, said body comprising at least one gripping element radially displaceable to drivingly engage said tubular and a sealing packer to inhibit, in use, fluid in said tubular from escaping therefrom. Preferably, said sealing packer can be actuated by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid.
- One advantage of at least preferred embodiments of the invention is that the gripping elements transfer the full torque capacity of the top drive to the casing without damaging the pipe surface. Elastomeric jaws greatly reduce the marks made by the dies as compared to simple metal dies. Elastomeric jaws also enable pipes with differing inside diameters to be clamped with only one set of jaws.
- The present invention also provides an apparatus for running tubulars into a borehole, said apparatus comprising a body provided with a wedge lock assembly and a hydraulically operable grapple to mechanically grip the inside wall of a tubular to be run into, or withdrawn from, the borehole, said grapple incorporating positive locking means to prevent inadvertent release of said grapple, said body further comprising means to prevent spillage of drilling fluid when the body is withdrawn from the tubular, a sealing packer for engagement with the tubular to permit fluid to be circulated within the tubular, and a stabbing guide.
- In use, such an apparatus may be connected to a top-drive unit via a threaded connection, or to a Kelly driven rig via a pump joint latched into an elevator. Both systems have available a means of connecting up to a circulating system that will permit the casing to be filled or circulated at any time during the running operation.
- Casing is normally run by picking up a joint at a time, utilizing single pickup elevators to bring the joint into the derrick and connect it to the previously run joint, whether it be by threaded connection or “mechanical latching or locking”. The two joints are either screwed or locked together and then lowered into the well bore using elevators.
- With heavy casing strings it is required that very large elevators are used to be able to handle the load. This often means that the top of the casing joint must be set 8-10 feet above the rig floor to permit disengagement to take place. Scaffolding is often required for the rig crews to be able to stab or connect the next joint to the string. It is also normal to either utilize a separate pack-off assembly, or a fillup hose that must be installed by the rig crew after it has been lowered and set in the slips.
- Preferred embodiments of the present invention will permit the casing to be picked up by single pickup elevators, connected either by rotation or mechanical latch, and then the casing running tool to be “stabbed” into the bore of the top joint without damage, due to the rubber bull-
nose guide 216. When the tool is at the correct depth of penetration within the casing bore, the hydraulic piston is actuated to drive the grapple down onto the wedge lock and secure the grapple to the casing wall. As the casing string is lifted, the wedge-lock continues to drive into the grapple bore, providing an ever increasing wedge lock. The compression spring installed within the hydraulic piston provides a “positive-lock” or failsafe should the hydraulic system fail for any reason. - When the apparatus is engaged, it is then possible to push, pull, or even rotate the casing string. A seal ring assembly is required to rotate the casing string to permit constant control of the hydraulic actuating piston to be maintained.
- Preferred embodiments of the apparatus are equipped with a through-bore to permit casing fillup and circulation to take place at any time. There may also be provided a pack-off that can be either inflatable or flow pressure operated.
- The present invention also provides a top drive having an apparatus in accordance with the present invention attached thereto.
- Some preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a first embodiment of an apparatus in accordance with the present invention inserted in a section of casing; -
FIG. 2 shows the apparatus ofFIG. 1 connected to a top drive and inserted in a section of casing; -
FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional side view in perspective of part of a second embodiment of an apparatus in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional side view of a third embodiment of an 25 apparatus in accordance with the present invention; and -
FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 in use. - Referring to
FIG. 1 there is shown an apparatus which is generally identified by reference numeral 1. - The apparatus 1 comprises a
cylindrical body 2 which has acentral passage 3 therethrough. Thecylindrical body 2 has circumferentially spacedrecesses 4 thereabout in whichrespective gripping elements 5 are located. - The
upper part 6 of thecylindrical body 2 is of a reduced outer diameter. Theupper part 6 passes through a rotary transmission 7 and is rotatably supported by twobearings corresponding channels annular support 12. A circumferentially raised portion 13 between the twobearings upper part 6 to inhibit longitudinal movement of thecylindrical body 2. - The rotary transmission 7 is mounted fast on the
annular support 12 and is in sealing tight relation with theupper part 6 which is rotatable relative thereto. The rotary transmission 7 is provided with afeed passage 15 in theannular support 12 and with afeed line 16. The other end of thefeed passage 14 is in fluid communication with aradial channel 17.Feed passages 18 are provided in thecylindrical body 2 to link theradial channel 17 with thecircumferential recesses 4 behind each gripping element. - The
upper part 6 is provided withinternal splines 19 along the upper part of thepassage 3. The lower end of a connectingmember 20 is provided with corresponding external splines and is located in the upper part of thepassage 3. The upper end of the connectingmember 20 is provided with a circulatingcanal 22 andthreads 23 for connection to a top drive (FIG. 2 ). - The
support member 12 is provided with twoaxles 24, 25 to which compensatingcylinders pistons FIG. 2 ). -
Gripping elements 5 are preferably based on the construction described in PCT Publication No. WO 94/05894 which is incorporated herein for all purposes, and sold by the applicants under the trade mark “MICRO-GRIP”. - The
gripping elements 5 comprise a plurality of longitudinally extending strips (not shown) which are embedded side by side in an elastomeric base member (not shown). Each strip projects out from said elastomeric base member, and each strip has a pipe gripping edge (not shown) facing away from the elastomeric base member, so that channels are formed between adjacent strips to accommodate debris from the surface of the casing to be gripped. The pipe gripping edge may, for example, comprise teeth, so that the strips resemble saw blades, or may comprise particulate material bonded to the strips. This type of gripping element allows rotational torque to be applied to the tubular and longitudinal forces produced by circulating fluid within the tubular and the weight of the tubular to be taken. - The
cylindrical body 2 is shown inFIG. 1 in a section ofcasing 30 withgripping elements 5 in a radially extended position, engaging theinner wall 31 of the section ofcasing 30 beneath a threadedbox 32. - In use, the
pistons stator 34 of the top drive 33 (FIG. 2 ). Therotor 35 of thetop drive 33 is connected to the connectingmember 20. The section ofcasing 30 is positioned over the upper portion of a casing string using, for example, a pipe positioning device. Thetop drive 33 with the attached apparatus 1 is lowered so that thecylindrical body 2 thereof enters thecasing 30. Alternatively, the section or stand of casing may be brought towards the apparatus 1 using the methods and apparatus disclosed in co-pending UK Patent Application No. 9818366.8 entitled “Methods and Apparatus for Facilitating the Connection of Tubulars Using a Top Drive” filed by the applicant for the present application on 24 Aug. 1998. If thesupport member 12 hits the top of the threadedbox 32, the compensatingcylinders splines upper part 6 of thecylindrical body 2 will allow relative longitudinal movement between the apparatus 1 and thetop drive 33 whilst being able to transmit rotation therebetween. - Hydraulic pressure is applied through
feed line 16,feed passage 15,feed passage 14,radial channel 17, and feedpassage 18 intorecess 4 behindgripping elements 5, forcing thegripping elements 5 radially outwardly to engage theinner wall 31 of thecasing 30. - The
top drive 33 may now be used to rotate therotor 35 which in turn rotates the connectingmember 20, thecylindrical body 2 and hence thecasing 30. The compensatingcylinders cylinders casing 30 so that movement of the tubular may be conducted with minimal force. Pneumatic compensating cylinders also reduce the risk of damage to the threads of the tubulars. This can conveniently be achieved by introducing pneumatic fluid into thecylinders - Once the joint is correctly tightened the
elevator 37 is swung into position and the elevator slips therein (not shown) are actuated to grip thecasing 30 beneath thebox 32. Thetop drive 33 is then raised a small amount using the drawworks to enable the slips in the spider to be released and the top drive and casing string is then lowered. - As the casing is lowered liquid may be introduced into the
casing 30 via the connectingcanal 22 and thecentral passage 3. The introduction of such liquid is often desirable to facilitate the lowering of the casing. - Referring to
FIG. 3 there is shown an apparatus in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention which is generally identified by thereference numeral 101. - The
apparatus 101 is generally similar to that ofFIG. 1 , in that it comprises acylindrical body 102 which has acentral passage 103 therethrough. Thecylindrical body 102 hasrecesses 104 thereabout in whichgripping elements 105 are located. Thegripping elements 105 are provided withrecesses 106. - The
cylindrical body 102 is also provided with acylindrical sealing packer 107 arranged below thegripping elements 105. Thecylindrical sealing packer 107 is provided with arecess 108. Thecylindrical sealing packer 107 which is made from an elastomeric material is fast with thecylindrical body 102. - The
cylindrical body 102 is provided with afeed passage 109 which is at the upper end connected to a hydraulic fluid supply, and at the other, to therecesses gripping elements 105 and thecylindrical sealing packer 107 respectively. - In use, the
apparatus 101 is connected to a top drive, such as that shown inFIG. 2 , and is inserted into the top of a section or stand ofcasing 110. Hydraulic fluid pressure is applied throughfeed passage 109 intorecesses gripping elements 105 into engagement with theinner wall 111 and thecylindrical sealing packer 107 into contact with theinner wall 111. Thegripping elements 105 engage with theinner wall 111 of thecasing 110 so that rotational force can be transmitted from theapparatus 101 to thecasing 110. The sealingpacker 107 substantially prevents any fluids such as mud from escaping between theapparatus 101 end thecasing 110. This is particularly advantageous where it is desired to circulate fluid to facilitate running the casing. In particular, if the casing string becomes lodged on an obstruction, liquid can be pumped down the casing string under high pressure to remove the obstruction. The sealingpacker 107 facilitates this operation by inhibiting liquid under high pressure escaping through the top of thecasing 30. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 and 5 there is shown an apparatus in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention which is generally identified by thereference numeral 201. - The apparatus comprises a
cylindrical body 202 with a threadedconnection 203 at the upper end for connection to a top drive. Attached to thecylindrical body 202, or machined into it, is ahydraulic cylinder 204, with threadedports ports hydraulic piston 207, secured within the cylinder by a threadedlock ring 208. Acompression spring 209 is located in thecylinder 204 above thepiston 207. - A grapple 210, provided with serrated teeth machined into its outer surface, is provided around the
cylindrical body 202 below thehydraulic cylinder 204. Thegrapple 210 is connected to thehydraulic piston 207 by a threadedconnection 211. A correspondingwedge lock 212 is provided on thecylindrical body 202. The grapple 210 andcorresponding wedge lock 212 are located, in use, inside acasing 213. Thepiston 207 andlock ring 208 are fitted with seal rings (not shown) to prevent hydraulic fluid leakage. - A mud-
check valve 214 is thread connected at the lower end of thewedge lock 212. Below this valve is a rubber pack-off assembly 215. These prevent spillage of drilling fluid when theapparatus 201 is removed from within thecasing joint 213. The pack-off 215 can be energized by either internal mud pressure or external mud flow. - In use, the
apparatus 201 is lowered into the casing joint 213 as shown inFIG. 4 . Thegrapple 210 is held out of contact with thewedge lock 212 by hydraulic fluid injected intoport 206. - When the
apparatus 201 is located at the correct installation depth within thecasing 213, the pressure and fluid is released fromport 206, and fluid is injected intoport 205. This pushes thepiston 207 downwards, pressing thegrapple 210 against thewedge lock 212. Thegrapple 210 is forced outwards by thewedge lock 212, forming a mechanical friction grip against the inner wall of thecasing 213. This is shown inFIG. 5 . - The rig lifting equipment (not shown) raises the
apparatus 201, and this causes thewedge lock 212 to be pulled upwards against the inner surface of thegrapple 210, ensuring that constant outward pressure is applied to thegrapple 210. The grip becomes tighter with increasing pull exerted by the rig lifting equipment. - Should hydraulic pressure be lost from
port 205, thecompression spring 209 ensures that thepiston 207 continues to press thegrapple 210 against thewedge lock 212, preventing release of the grapple from the wedge lock. - The
apparatus 201 andcasing 213 are then lowered into the well bore and the casing is secured. Theapparatus 201 is lowered so that it supports its own weight only, and hydraulic fluid is then pumped out ofport 205 and intoport 206 to release thegrapple 210 from thewedge lock 212 and thus release theapparatus 201 from thecasing 213. The apparatus is then removed from the casing joint 213 and the process is repeated. - It is envisaged that the apparatus as described above could be used in conjunction with any of the apparatus and used with any of the methods as described in the co-pending International Applications based on GB Application Nos. 9818360.1, 98/8363.5 and 9818366.8 entitled “An Apparatus for Facilitating the Connection of Tubular Using a Top Drive”, “Method and Apparatus for Facilitating the Connection of Tubulars using a Top Drive” and “Method and Apparatus for facilitating the Connection of Tubulars using a Top Drive” respectively.
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1. An apparatus for connecting tubulars using a top drive, comprising:
a body connectable to the top drive;
a plurality of rigid gripping pistons radially displaceable by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid directly applied to an inner surface of each gripping piston to drivingly engage a tubular to permit a screw connection between the tubular and a further tubular to be tightened to a required torque, the plurality of gripping pistons disposed within the body in substantially the same axial plane with one another; and
a sealing packer to inhibit, in use, fluid in the tubular from escaping therefrom.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said sealing packer is actuated by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid.
3. An apparatus for connecting tubulars, comprising:
a top drive;
a body connectable to the top drive; and
at least one recess disposed within an outer surface of the body, wherein the at least one recess houses at least one gripping element,
wherein the at least one gripping element is at least one piston radially displaceable outward from the at least one recess by fluid applied to an inner surface thereof to engage a first tubular.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the at least one gripping element transfers rotational torque from the top drive to permit a screw connection between the first tubular and a second tubular.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the screw connection is tightened to a prescribed moment.
6. An apparatus for connecting tubulars, comprising;
a top drive;
a body having a first and second section;
a plurality of recesses disposed within an outer diameter of the second section and disposed in substantially the same axial plane with one another; and
a rigid gripping element disposed within each recess, wherein each gripping element is a piston radially extendable from its respective recess with pressurized hydraulic or pneumatic fluid directly applied to its inner surface.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first section comprises a splined recess into which a splined connecting member may be located.
8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the gripping elements are radially extendable to engage an inner surface of a tubular.
9. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising one or more compensating pistons, wherein the compensating pistons are pneumatically operable and adjustable to compensate for different weights of the tubular.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the body is connected to the top drive.
11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the top drive provides rotational torque to permit a screw connection between one or more tubulars.
12. An apparatus for connecting tubulars using a top drive, comprising:
a body connectable to the top drive;
a plurality of rigid pistons disposed in substantially the same axial plane and radially displaceable from a plurality of recesses within the body by pressurized fluid directly applied to an inner surface thereof, the plurality of pistons gripping a tubular torsionally to tighten a screw thread on the tubular and gripping the tubular axially to carry the weight of the tubular; and
a sealing packer to prohibit pressurized fluid in the tubular from escaping therefrom.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising one or more compensating pistons, wherein the compensating pistons are pneumatically operable and adjustable to compensate for different weights of the tubular.
14. An apparatus for connecting tubulars using a top drive, comprising:
a body connectable to said top drive;
a plurality of rigid, fluid-actuated pistons disposed within a plurality of recesses within an outer surface of the body in substantially the same axial plane with one another;
a fluid communication path for delivering fluid pressure directly to the inner surfaces of the plurality of fluid-actuated pistons, the fluid pressure radially displacing the plurality of fluid-actuated pistons to grip an inner surface of a tubular; and
a sealing packer to prohibit pressurized fluid in the tubular from escaping therefrom.
15. The apparatus of claim 14 , further comprising one or more compensating pistons, wherein the compensating pistons are pneumatically operable and adjustable to compensate for different weights of the tubular.
16. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of gripping pistons are circumferentially spaced from one another in substantially the same axial plane.
17. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a sealing packer disposed within the outer surface of the body to inhibit fluid in the first tubular from escaping therefrom.
18. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the sealing packer is disposed within a second recess within the outer surface of the body and radially extendable from the second recess to contact the inner surface of the tubular.
19. A method for manipulating tubulars, comprising:
providing a gripping apparatus comprising:
a body having at least one recess therein, and
at least one gripping piston disposed within the at least one recess;
radially displacing the at least one gripping piston to grippingly engage an inner surface of a tubular by introducing pressurized fluid behind the at least one gripping piston; and
rotating the tubular with a top drive connected to the body.
20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising introducing fluid through the tubular while lowering the tubular.
21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the tubular is sealingly engaged by a sealing packer disposed on the body.
22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the sealing packer provides a sealed fluid path through the apparatus and the tubular.
23. An apparatus for connecting tubulars using a top drive, comprising:
a body connectable to the top drive;
a plurality of rigid gripping elements disposed within a plurality of recesses within an outer surface of the body in substantially the same axial plane with one another;
a sealing packer to prohibit pressurized fluid in the tubular from escaping therefrom; and
a fluid communication path for delivering fluid pressure directly to the inner surfaces of the plurality of gripping elements, the fluid pressure radially displacing the plurality of gripping elements to grip an inner surface of a tubular, wherein the fluid communication path is further capable of delivering fluid pressure directly to the sealing packer to radially displace the sealing packer into contact with the inner surface of the tubular.
25. An apparatus for connecting tubulars using a top drive, comprising:
a body connectable to the top drive;
a plurality of rigid gripping elements disposed within a plurality of recesses within an outer surface of the body in substantially the same axial plane with one another;
a sealing packer to prohibit pressurized fluid in the tubular from escaping therefrom, the sealing packer disposed within a second recess within the outer surface of the body and radially extendable from the recess to contact the inner surface of the tubular; and
a fluid communication path for delivering fluid pressure directly to the inner surfaces of the plurality of gripping elements, the fluid pressure radially displacing the plurality of gripping elements to grip an inner surface of a tubular and the fluid pressure further deliverable directly from the fluid communication path to the sealing packer.
25. The method of claim 24, wherein the at least one recess comprises a plurality of recesses circumferentially spaced within the body and the at least one gripping piston comprises a plurality of gripping pistons, each of the plurality of gripping pistons disposed within each of the plurality of recesses.
26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the plurality of recesses are circumferentially spaced around the body in substantially the same axial plane.
27. The method of claim 25 , wherein radially displacing the plurality of gripping pistons to grippingly engage the inner surface of the tubular is accomplished by introducing pressurized fluid directly behind the plurality of gripping pistons.
28. The method of claim 19 , wherein radially displacing the at least one gripping piston to grippingly engage the inner surface of the tubular by introducing pressurized fluid behind the at least one gripping piston comprises extending the at least one gripping piston radially outward in a line substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body.
29. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the at least one recess comprises a plurality of recesses and the at least one gripping element comprises a plurality of gripping elements, each of the plurality of recesses housing each of the plurality of gripping elements.
30. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the fluid is directly applied to the inner surface.
31. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the at least one recess acts as a cylinder from which the at least one gripping element is displaced radially outward.
32. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the at least one gripping element is displaceable radially outward substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body.
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