Abstract:
A conventional mud saver valve (9) used to inhibit leakage from fill tubes (7) onto the working platform while new stands of casing are being fitted is replaced by a valve having a metal valve member (109') and a vulcanized rubber seat (120). In addition, a pressure gauge (128) is fitted to the cover (2) of the filling and circulating head (1) to detect excess pressure after circulation. A part (210) is also provided to release the filling and circulating head (1) from 'lock-up'. Further described is an extension sub which is installed above the filling and circulating head (1) to prevent 'lock-ups' of the top drive (6) fixed to elevator (13). The sub is locked in an extended position by hydraulic fluid in a lower chamber. In the case of a 'lock-up' the fluid is released into an upper chamber so that the length of the sub is shortened. The top drive can be lowered with respect to the casing (12) to release the elevator (13).
Abstract:
An apparatus for facilitating the connection or disconnection of a tubular to or from a string of tubulars, which apparatus comprises a weight compensating device (20) which can be suspended from a travelling block (6) or a top drive characterised in that said apparatus further comprises at least one bail (2) which can support a primary elevator (10) and which can, in use, be raised and lowered by said weight compensating device (20) to enable a tubular (32) to be raised and lowered with respect to a string of tubulars and which can move to a load bearing position in which it can raise and lower said string of tubulars. An apparatus for facilitating the connection or disconnection of a tubular to or from a string of tubulars, which apparatus comprises a weight compensating device (20) which can be suspended from a travelling block (6) or a top drive characterised in that said apparatus further comprises a member (42) which can support a primary elevator (10) and which can, in use, be raised and lowered by said weight compensating device (20) to enable a tubular (32) to be raised and lowered with respect to a string of tubulars and which can move to a load bearing position in which it can raise and lower said string of tubulars wherein said weight compensating device (20) is arranged between said travelling block (6) or said top drive and said primary elevator (10). This invention also provides a method, a device and an elevator.
Abstract:
An elevator is provided with a bearing for facilitating rotation between the elevator and an item, such as a tubular, held therein. The bearing is located on a compressible member (199) compressible in response to the weight of the item.
Abstract:
An elevator is provided with a bearing for facilitating rotation between the elevator and an item, such as a tubular, held therein. The bearing is located on a compressible member (199) compressible in response to the weight of the item.
Abstract:
An elevator is provided with a bearing for facilitating rotation between the elevator and an item, such as a tubular, held therein. The bearing is located on a compressible member (199) compressible in response to the weight of the item.
Abstract:
An elevator is provided with a bearing for facilitating rotation between the elevator and an item, such as a tubular, held therein. The bearing is located on a compressible member (199) compressible in response to the weight of the item.
Abstract:
An apparatus for facilitating the connection or disconnection of a tubular to or from a string of tubulars, which apparatus comprises a weight compensating device (20) which can be suspended from a travelling block (6) or a top drive is disclosed. In one embodiment, said apparatus further comprises at least one bail (2) which can support a primary elevator (10) and which can, in use, be raised and lowered by said weight compensating device (20) to enable a tubular (32) to be raised and lowered with respect to a string of tubulars and which can move to a load bearing position in which it can raise and lower said string of tubulars. This invention also provides a method, a device and an elevator.
Abstract:
An apparatus for facilitating the connection or disconnection of a tubular t o or from a string of tubulars, which apparatus comprises a weight compensating device (20) which can be suspended from a travelling block (6) or a top drive is disclosed. In one embodiment, said apparatus further comprises at least one bail (2) which can support a primary elevator (10) and which can, in use, be raised and lowered by said weight compensating device (20) to enable a tubular (32) to be raised and lowered with respect to a string of tubulars and which can move to a load bearing position in whi ch it can raise and lower said string of tubulars. This invention also provides a method, a device and an elevator.