A method of handling a short tubular on a drilling rig. The drilling rig includes a drill floor, a short tubular storage apparatus on which a short tubular is arranged, a vehicle which moves and transports the short tubular storage apparatus on the drill floor, and a tube handling apparatus having a base supported by the drill floor, an arm with a first end pivotally mounted on the base and a second end on which a pick up tool is mounted, and an actuator which pivots the arm relative to the base. The pick up tool holds the short tubular. The method includes using the vehicle to transport the short tubular storage apparatus to a location on the drill floor, and operating the actuator to move the pick up tool to engage the short tubular, to lift the short tubular, and to move the short tubular on the drill floor.
A mud return riser (20) comprising a plurality of interconnected riser sections (20a, 20b) through which a plurality of pipes (40) extend, wherein a connection between an upper end flange (25) of a first riser section (20a) and a lower end flange (24) of an adjacent second riser section (20b) is secured by means of a rotatable lock ring (30), each riser section (20a, 20b) having a support skirt (23) rigidly fixed to the upper end flange (25) and configured for engagement with a vertical friction support (50). There is also provided a mud return riser section (20a, 20b) for a mud return riser (20), a mud return riser hang-off system (60) comprising a vertical friction support (50) and a plurality of mud return riser sections (20a, 20b), and a method of building a mud return riser (20).
An extraction unit (103) for a subsea mining system (100) configured to extract resources (221) from a sea floor (210), the extraction unit (103) comprising: a frame (1); a frame support (2) configured to support the frame (1) on the sea floor (210); a tool slide (3) attached to the frame (1) in a movable manner; a tool platform (16) attached to the tool slide (3) in a movable manner; and an excavation tool (6) attached to the tool platform (16) and configured to excavate resources (221) from the sea floor (210). There is also provided a method of extracting resources (221,222) comprising operating an extraction unit (103) on or adjacent a sea floor (210), and transporting extracted resources (221,222) to a short-based location.
B66C 23/53 - Floating cranes including counterweight or means to compensate for list, trim, or skew of the vessel or platform
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
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INSPECTION PLATFORM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTION OF RISER PIPES ON A DRILLING RIG
A method of inspecting vertically arranged riser pipes (10) on a drilling rig, comprising: providing an inspection platform (20) having an inspection tool (21), lifting the inspection platform (20) onto an upper end (11) of a riser pipe (10), supporting the inspection platform (20) on the riser pipe (10) via a support structure (22), and operating the inspection tool (21) whilst moving the inspection tool (21) in the riser pipe (10). There is also provided an inspection platform (20) comprising an inspection tool (21) and a support structure (22) configured to be arranged on the upper end (11) of a riser pipe (10), wherein the inspection platform (20) comprises a riser interface (23) projecting from the support structure (22) and being configured to dock to the riser pipe (10).
A drilling plant (95) comprising: a plurality of machines (10,40,41,51); an operator interface (22,60,61) comprising a display interface (60); and a controller (20) operatively connected to the plurality of machines (10,40,41,51) and to the operator interface (22,60,61); the controller (20) comprising a sequence operator (21) operable to execute a pre-defined sequence of machine actions at the drilling plant (95); wherein the controller (20) is configured to, during execution of the pre-defined sequence: present, via the display interface (60), an operational condition to be checked by an operator (77), present, via the operator interface (22,60,61), an interactive confirmation feature (23) and an interactive rejection feature (24,26), wait a pre-determined time period for an input from the operator (77) via the interactive confirmation feature (23) or the interactive rejection feature (24,26), and in the absence of input, execute a next step of the pre-defined sequence after the pre- determined time period.
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An apparatus for mounting a buoyancy aid on an elongate line. The buoyancy aid includes a separable first and second portion which enable the buoyancy aid to be mounted on the elongate line. The apparatus includes a movable frame, a support cradle and an opening arrangement mounted on the frame, and a drive system. The first and second portions are placeable on the support cradle. The opening arrangement includes a gripper which grips whichever of the first or second portion placed on the support cradle is uppermost. The drive system moves the frame between a loading position where the buoyancy aid is placeable on the support cradle and an installation position, and to move the opening arrangement and/or the support cradle relative to the frame so that, when the gripper grips the uppermost first portion or second portion on the support cradle, the first portion separates from the second portion.
H02G 1/10 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle in or under water
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DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HANDLING FLEXIBLE LARGE-VOLUME RECEPTACLES CONTAINING BULK MATERIAL
Handling device (1) for handling flexible receptacles (30) containing bulk material, the device comprising a support frame (2) with at least one opening (3), wherein the support frame (2) is configured to support a receptacle bottom of a loaded receptacle; and a cutter (5) at least partially protruding into the opening (3) of the 5 support frame (2) and configured to cut the receptacle bottom; wherein the cutter (5) is a rotary cutter (5) with a circular blade (6) defining a rotational plane (R). There is also provided a method for handling flexible receptacles (30) containing bulk material.
A method of fixing a control line cable (10) to a riser (11), comprising: suspending the riser (11) through a vessel moon pool opening (2), operating an articulated arm (12) to: (a) pick up a clamp connector (13) from a storage (14), (b) bring the clamp connector (13) into engagement with the control line cable (10) and clamp the control line cable (10) in the clamp connector (13), (c) bring the clamp connector (13) into locked engagement with the riser (11). There is also provided an offshore vessel (1) comprising: a clamp connector storage (14), an articulated arm (12) operable to selectively engage and hold clamp connectors (13), wherein each clamp connector (13) comprises a cable slot (15) and a clamping member (16a,b) configured to receive and clamp the control line cable (10) and a lock part (20,20a- b) for engagement with a holder (21) fixed on a riser (11).
E21B 19/087 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods by means of a swinging arm
Hydraulic drive system (13) for rotating a drill string (1), the system (13) comprising: a hydraulic top drive motor (2); at least one hydraulic pump (3) with a pump motor (4); and a control unit (7) to control the pump motor (4); the hydraulic drive system (13) comprising a branch line assembly (11c,d) having a valve (9) operable to selectively allow flow of hydraulic fluid from a high-pressure hydraulic supply (8) into the hydraulic circuit (11) upstream the top drive motor (2), and/or the valve (9) is operable to selectively allow flow of hydraulic fluid out of the hydraulic circuit (11) upstream the top drive motor (2) via the branch line assembly (11c,d). There is also provided a drilling system (6), a method of operating a drilling system (6), and a computer program product comprising instructions to control a hydraulic drive system (13).
A method for installing or removing a component (10) of an offshore wind turbine generator plant (100), the method comprising: mounting an elongate handling structure (11) at a tower (12) of the wind turbine generator plant (100); vertically supporting the handling structure (11) at the wind turbine generator plant (100); and operating a carrier (13) movably arranged at the handling structure (11) to vertically move the component (10) at the wind turbine generator plant (100), wherein mounting the elongate handling structure (11) comprises: bringing a first part (11a) of the handling structure (11) into engagement with a lower part (100a) of the wind turbine generator plant (100) and pivoting the handling structure (11) into a substantially vertical orientation adjacent to the tower (12). There is also provided a tool for installing or removing a component (10) of an offshore wind turbine generator plant (100).
A drilling system (90) comprising: a plurality of drilling equipment (10a-10n) being adapted to construct at least one well; a plurality of equipment controllers (50a-50n), each being adapted to control at least one operation of at least one drilling equipment (10a-10n); a process controller (20) operatively connected to the plurality of equipment controllers (50a-50n) and configured for managing and sending operating instructions to the plurality of equipment controllers (50a-50n); a communication network (30) arranged to provide a data link for communication between the process controller (20) and a plurality of application modules (88,88a- e), each of the plurality of application modules (88,88a-e) being adapted to provide operational instructions to a driller (77) and/or to one or more of the plurality of equipment controllers (50a-50n).
E21B 7/00 - Special methods or apparatus for drilling
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DRILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DRILLING SYSTEM
A drilling system comprising: a hoisting system (1) operable to hold and suspend a tubular string (10) through an opening (15) in a drill floor (14); a slips arrangement (7), the slips arrangement (7) comprising a body (9) positioned in the opening (15) and at least one wedge-shaped slips member (3a,b) movable within the body (9) and operable to engage the tubular string (10); and a sensor (8) configured to monitor the vertical position of the body (9) of the slips arrangement (7) relative to the drill floor (14). There is also provided a method of operating a drilling system.
A pipe doper unit (15) comprising a receiver body (11), the receiver body (11) defining a volume (17) configured to receive an end section (50a) of a pipe (50) therein, and wherein the receiver body (11) comprises a plurality of nozzles (16a-d), the nozzles (16a-d) arranged in spaced sets of nozzles (16a-d) and directed inwardly towards the volume (17).
A riser clamp for supporting fluid pipes in parallel with and spaced from an external surface of a tubular riser. The riser clamp includes at least one body portion which is arrangeable to form a clamp body which is substantially circular or partially circular, and a pipe saddle part. The clamp body encircles a clamp axis. The at least one body portion has an external surface which faces radially outwards and an internal surface which faces radially inwards. The pipe saddle part is provided to be separate and substantially planar, and is arranged to extend radially outwardly from the clamp body.
F16L 3/227 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes each pipe being supported by a separate element fastened to the base
A pump (100) having an intake line (9), a discharge line (11) and a plurality of pump cylinders (2a-d), each pump cylinder having a piston (1a-d) arranged therein such as to divide an interior volume of the pump cylinder (2a-d) into a first working chamber (7a,c,e,g) and a second working chamber (7b,d,f,h), wherein each first working chamber (7a,c,e,g) is operatively connected to the intake line (9) and to the discharge line (11) of a fluid to be pumped, and each second working chamber (7b,d,f,h) is fluidly connected to a first working chamber (7a,c,e,g) of another pump cylinder (2a-d).
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A method for installing a sea floor anchor includes building a drill string from a vessel having a cementing hose, drilling a hole in the sea floor, lowering an anchor member from the vessel into the hole, and cementing the anchor member in place in the hole with the cementing hose.
A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a drill string. The cleaning apparatus includes a base, an arm, a fluid flow conduit, and a motor. The base supports the arm on a drill floor of a drilling rig. The arm has a first end which is mounted on the base, a second end at which a spray nozzle is arranged, and at least one articulated joint via which the arm, or a portion of the arm, can pivot relative to the base. The fluid flow conduit is connected to the spray nozzle so that a pressurized fluid entering the fluid flow conduit can spray out of the spray nozzle. The motor pivots the arm about the at least one articulated joint so as to alter an orientation of the spray nozzle relative to the base.
A riser assembly includes a riser with a first and second riser joint, an auxiliary line, and a first and second flange. The auxiliary line has an auxiliary line joint which connects a first and second auxiliary line section. The auxiliary line joint has a first joint assembly connected to the first auxiliary line section, and a second joint assembly connected to the second auxiliary line section. The first and second joint assembly each have a bearing surface. A bearing surface of the first flange engages the bearing surface of the first joint assembly. A bearing surface of the second flange engages the bearing surface of the second joint assembly. The bearing surface of the first flange or of the first joint assembly also has a rocker formation which contacts the bearing surfaces of the first flange and of the first joint assembly while permitting a relative angular movement therebetween.
An integrated well construction system for constructing a well includes equipment controllers which control drilling equipment, and a process controller operatively connected to the equipment controllers. The process controller includes a drilling control module which defines an operational drilling scheme and a task manager module. The operational drilling scheme has a first part to control the drilling equipment, a second part with manual tasks and/or automated tasks to be performed, and a relation between an execution of control of the drilling equipment via the first plan and of manual tasks and/or the automated tasks via the second plan. The task manager module has a user interface, a task refinement component which updates the second part, and a user interaction device which provides a manual addition of new manual tasks and/or new automated tasks, and a removal or amendment of at least one of the manual tasks and/or the automated tasks.
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MARINE RISER WITH SUPPORT DEVICE FOR RISER BUOYANCY MODULE
A marine riser (1) having at least one buoyancy module (23) and a support device (30), the support device (30) having: a support flange (12), the support flange (12) engaging the at least one buoyancy module (23) to restrict movement of the buoyancy module relative to the riser (1), and a load ring (31) engaging a connector part (18) of the riser (1).
A drilling rig includes a drill floor with a well center opening, a derrick having a drilling machine which is suspended above the well center opening, a pipe supply area which is arranged adjacent to the well center opening on the drill floor, and a pipe handling machine. The pipe supply area has at least one pipe rack which horizontally stores pipe sections. The pipe handling machine moves at least one of the pipe sections between a horizontal storage position in the at least one pipe rack and a vertical position or a substantially vertical position above the well center opening.
A method for controlling drilling operations includes defining operation zones in a drilling operation area, each operation zone having equipment operating therein, and repeatedly performing the steps of: determining a position of at least one person in the drilling operation area, determining whether the respective determined position is within any of the operation zones and associating each person to the operation zone in which the person is located, determining whether the respective determined position is within a safety zone in proximity to the equipment, determining at least one action to be performed with regard to each operation zone in which the person has been determined to be present, and transmitting at least one control signal for controlling the drilling operations based on the at least one action determined. The at least one action is determined dependent on whether or not the position of the person is in the safety zone.
An apparatus (40) for mounting a bouyancy aid (10) on an elongate line (84), the buoyancy aid (10) having an upper portion (12b) and a lower portion (12a) which are separable to enable the buoyancy aid (10) to be mounted on the elongate line (84), the apparatus (40) comprising a movable frame (42) on which is mounted a support cradle (44) and a opening arrangement (46), the opening arrangement (46) having a gripper (48) which is operable to grip an upper portion (12b) of a buoyancy aid (10) placed on the support cradle (44), the apparatus (40) further comprising a drive system which is operable to move the frame (42) between a loading position in which a buoyancy aid (10) may be placed on the support cradle (44) and an installation position, and also to move the opening arrangement (46) and / or the support cradle (44) relative to the frame (42) in such a way that when the gripper (48) is gripping the upper portion (12b) of a buoyancy aid (10) placed on the support cradle (44), the upper portion (12b) separates from the lower portion (12a).
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A riser damp for supporting fluid pipes in parallel with and spaced from an external surface of a tubular riser, the riser damp comprising a body portions which forms a generally circular or part circular damp body which encircles a damp axis, the or each body portion having a radially outwardly facing external surface and a radially inwardly facing internal surface, the riser clamp further comprising a separate generally planar pipe saddle part which extends radially outwardly of the clamp body.
F16L 3/22 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals
A machine for a drilling plant includes a base, an arm, and a tool which is carried by the arm. The tool has a receiver for a protective cap. The machine is operable to engage the protective cap and to remove or to install the protective cap from or on an end of a drilling tubular.
A drilling plant management system includes a database having information of equipment items on a drilling rig and in a well, a controller having a processor, and a tracker module. The information includes an identification and a location of each of the equipment items on the drilling rig or in the well. The controller receives update messages with the identification of an equipment item and information related to the equipment item, and updates the database with the information in the update message. Via the processor, the controller tracks a location of each of the equipment items and, once handled by a handling equipment, transmits an update message to the database with the identification of the equipment item and the location of the equipment item.
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E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
E21B 21/08 - Controlling or monitoring pressure or flow of drilling fluid, e.g. automatic filling of boreholes, automatic control of bottom pressure
E21B 19/14 - Racks, ramps, troughs or bins, for holding the lengths of rod singly or connectedHandling between storage place and borehole
E21B 47/09 - Locating or determining the position of objects in boreholes or wellsIdentifying the free or blocked portions of pipes
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A riser assembly (110) comprising a riser (112) having a longitudinal axis (A) and comprising a first riser joint (114) with an end, and a second riser joint (116) with an end which is adjacent to the end of the first riser joint (114), the riser assembly (110) further comprising an auxiliary line (120, 120') having a first auxiliary line section (122, 122') and a second auxiliary line section (124, 124') which are connected via an auxiliary line joint (126, 126') comprising a first joint assembly (130, 130') connected to the first auxiliary line section (122, 122') and having a bearing surface (130a, 130a') and a second joint assembly (132, 132') connected to the second auxiliary line section (124, 124') and having a bearing surface (132a, 132a'), the riser assembly (110) further comprising a first flange (134) which extends radially outwardly from an exterior surface of the first riser joint (114) adjacent to the end thereof and a second flange (136) which extends radially outwardly from an exterior surface of the second riser joint (116) adjacent to the end thereof, the first and second flange (134, 136) each having a bearing surface, the bearing surface of the first flange (134) engaging with the bearing surface (130a, 130a') of the first joint assembly (130, 130') and the bearing surface of the second flange (136) engaging with the bearing surface (132a, 132a') of the second joint assembly (132, 132'), wherein one of the bearing surfaces of the first flange (134) and the first joint assembly (130, 130') has a rocker formation (150) which is shaped to provide a point or area of contact between the two bearing surfaces whilst permitting relative angular movement between the two bearing surfaces.
A drilling rig system includes a drilling rig having a floor which is generally planar, and a utility vehicle having a base, a drive apparatus, and a ground engaging motive apparatus upon which the base is supported on the floor. The drive apparatus drives the ground engaging motive apparatus to move the utility vehicle across the floor. The ground engaging motive apparatus is drivable so as to change a direction of travel of the utility vehicle at any point on the floor.
A drilling system includes machines, process sensors, and a drilling ECU. Each machine has machine sensor which senses an operating state and an operating range with a lower and upper limit. Each process sensor has a process sensor value and a process range with a lower and upper limit. The drilling ECU includes a data processing apparatus and a memory. The memory includes a process model with expected values of the process sensors as a function of a drilling depth, and a reservoir model with geological data. The drilling ECU receives the process sensor value and the operating state, calculates first differences between the process sensor values and the upper limit and/or the lower limit of the process range, calculates second differences between the operating state and the upper limit and/or lower limit of the operating range, and displays the first and second differences on a drilling screen.
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E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
The present disclosure relates to an integrated well construction system 400 operable for constructing a well. The integrated well construction system comprising a plurality of equipment controllers 20 which are each operable to control the operation of at least one drilling equipment, and a process controller 40 which is operatively connected to the plurality of equipment controllers. The process controller comprises a drilling control module 41 and a task manager module 42. The drilling control module 41 is arranged to define an operational scheme for drilling in accordance with a pre-determined well plan, said operational scheme for drilling comprising a first part for control of the drilling equipment, a second part comprising automatically generated manual and/or automated tasks to be carried out and a relation between execution of control of the drilling equipment according to the first plan and execution of manual and/or automated tasks according to the second plan.
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METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM NODE FOR MONITORING OPERATIONS ON DRILL FLOOR
A method for controlling drilling operations, comprising defining (S2) a plurality of operation zones comprising at least one equipment (102, 104 and 106a- 106c) in a drilling operation area (100), determining (S4) the position of at least one person in the drilling operation area; determining (S6) whether the respective determined position is within any of the defined operation zones and associating (S7) each person to the operation zone in which the person is located; determining (S9) whether the respective determined position is within a safety zone in proximity to the one or more equipments (102, 104, 106a- 106c); determining (S10) one or more actions to be performed with regard to each operation zone in which a person has been determined to be present; and transmitting (S11) one or more control signals for contol in accordance with the determined one or more actions.
A drilling rig (100) having a drill floor (1) with a well centre opening (2), a derrick (3) with a drilling machine (4) suspended above the well centre opening (2), a pipe supply area (5) arranged adjacent the well centre opening (2) on the drill floor (1), the pipe supply area (5) comprising at least one pipe rack (6) for horizontal storage of a plurality of pipe sections (14,14'), and a pipe handling machine (8a, b) operable to move pipe sections (14,14') between a horizontal storage position in the pipe rack (6) and a vertical or substantially vertical position above the well centre opening (2). There is also provided a method of providing pipe sections (14,14') to a drilling machine (4).
A yoke for a pipe handling crane. The yoke includes a magazine having storage slots for tubular pipes, and a pipe lifting unit having a lifting tool. The lifting tool supplies a tubular pipe to and retrieves a tubular pipe from the magazine.
E21B 19/15 - Racking of rods in horizontal positionHandling between horizontal and vertical position
B66C 1/04 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by magnetic means
B66C 1/22 - Rigid members, e.g. L-shaped members, with parts engaging the under surface of the loadsCrane hooks
B66C 23/18 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes
A hydraulic system (10) for a wireline tensioner (100,600) on a floating vessel (500), the hydraulic system (10) comprising: a compensator cylinder (40) having a first hydraulic chamber (41) and a compensator piston (42) operable therein; an accumulator cylinder (20) having a gas chamber (36), a second hydraulic chamber (22) and an accumulator piston (24) operable therein, the second hydraulic chamber (22) being fluidly connected to the first hydraulic chamber (41); a gearing cylinder (34) having a gearing cylinder piston (26) which is mechanically connected via a rod (32) to either (i) the compensator piston (42), or (ii) the accumulator piston (24); and a hydraulic supply (9) comprising a hydraulic controller (14) operable to control a supply of hydraulic fluid to and from the gearing cylinder (34), whereby the gearing cylinder piston (26) can provide a force on the compensator piston (42) or accumulator piston (24) via the rod (32).
A hydraulic system (10) for a wireline tensioner (100,600) on a floating vessel (500), the hydraulic system (10) comprising: a compensator cylinder (40) having a first hydraulic chamber (41) and a compensator piston (42) operable therein; an accumulator cylinder (20) having a gas chamber (36), a second hydraulic chamber (22) and an accumulator piston (24) operable therein, the second hydraulic chamber (22) being fluidly connected to the first hydraulic chamber (41); a gearing cylinder (34) having a gearing cylinder piston (26) which is mechanically connected via a rod (32) to either (i) the compensator piston (42), or (ii) the accumulator piston (24); and a hydraulic supply (9) comprising a hydraulic controller (14) operable to control a supply of hydraulic fluid to and from the gearing cylinder (34), whereby the gearing cylinder piston (26) can provide a force on the compensator piston (42) or accumulator piston (24) via the rod (32).
A drilling system (200) comprising a drill floor (7) having a well centre opening (6); a setback (49) for supporting a plurality of vertically stacked pipe strings (33), the setback (49) having a setback surface (30) arranged at a lower elevation than the drill floor (7); a mousehole (35) comprising a side opening (35a) through which a vertically oriented pipe string (33) can be moved horizontally to be placed in or removed from the mousehole (35).
A drilling plant management system (60) comprising a database (61) comprising information of a plurality of equipment items on a drilling rig (10,80) and in a well (86), the information comprising an identification and a location of each of the plurality of equipment items, a controller to receive update messages related to the equipment item, and update the database (61) with the information in the update message; and a tracker module (62) for tracking the location of the equipment item and transmit an update message to the database (61) comprising the identification of the equipment items and the location of the equipment items. There is also provided a method of estimating a fluid volume in a well, a method for determining a position of a part of a tool string in relation to a well, and a method of operating a drilling rig.
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
A machine (1) for a drilling plant, the machine (1) having a base (2), an arm (3), and a tool (4) carried by the arm (3), the tool (4) comprising a receiver (5) for a protective cap (14,15), the machine (1) being operable to engage the protective cap (14,15) and remove or install the protective cap (14,15) from or on an end of a drilling tubular (10-13). There is also provided a drilling plant and a method of operating a drilling plant.
Torque tool (200) configured for making up and breaking out joints (1a,1b) in a riser (100), the tool (200) comprising:a tool body (3) and a tool head (4), the tool head (4) having a socket (4') configured to receive a head (14) of a bolt (2) and apply a torque on the bolt (2),a torque sensor (20) operable to measure the torque applied on the bolt (2), and a pre-tension sensor (21) operable to measure a pre-tension in the longitudinal extension of the bolt (2) when the bolt (2) is received in the tool head (4).There is also provided a method for pre- tensioning bolted riser joints (1a,1b) comprising a plurality of bolts (2), a method of managing a plurality of bolts (2) for riser joints (1a,1b), a method of managing a plurality of bolts (2) for riser joints (1a,1b), and a riser connector (101).
B23P 19/06 - Screw or nut setting or loosening machines
B25B 21/00 - Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening toolsAttachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose
E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
G01L 5/24 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for determining value of torque or twisting moment for tightening a nut or other member which is similarly stressed
A drilling rig system comprising a drilling rig (18) with generally planar floor(16) and a utility vehicle (10) having a base (20), a drive apparatus (14) and ground engaging motive apparatus (12) upon which the base (20) is supported on the floor (16), the drive apparatus (14) being operable to drive the motive apparatus (12) to move the vehicle (10) across the floor (16).
A drilling system (10) comprises a plurality of machines (22) with machine sensors (23), process sensors (24), a drilling electronic control unit (12) including a data processing apparatus (14) and a memory (15) including a process model (15a) and a reservoir model (15b). The drilling electronic control unit (12) is configured to receive process sensor values (26); receive an operating state (25); and calculate and display differences (200, 200') between process sensor values and limits (28_0, 28_1) of a process range (28), and differences (210, 210') between operating state (25) and limits (27_0, 27_1) of a machine's operating range (26), on a drilling screen (28).
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
A drilling system (10) comprises a plurality of machines (22) with machine sensors (23), process sensors (24), a drilling electronic control unit (12) including a data processing apparatus (14) and a memory (15) including a process model (15a) and a reservoir model (15b). The drilling electronic control unit (12) is configured to receive process sensor values (26); receive an operating state (25); and calculate and display differences (200, 200') between process sensor values and limits (28_0, 28_1) of a process range (28), and differences (210, 210') between operating state (25) and limits (27_0, 27_1) of a machine's operating range (26), on a drilling screen (28).
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
45.
CRANE YOKE, CRANE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING TUBULARS
A yoke (2) for a pipe handling crane (1), the yoke (2) comprising a pipe lifting unit (5), and a magazine (3), the magazine (3) comprising a plurality of storage slots (12) for tubular pipes (6), wherein the pipe lifting unit (5) comprises a lifting tool (17a-d) operable to supply a pipe (6) to and retrieve a pipe (6) from the magazine (3).There is also provided a method of moving a pipe (6) between a pipe storage and a drilling operation.
A gate valve (100) for controlling flow of a fluid, comprising a valve body (102) comprising a flow bore (104) extending through the valve body for flow of the fluid and a gate (110) movable to intersect the flow bore; a gate valve assembly; a hydraulic actuator for moving a gate within a gate valve; a connector for coupling an actuator with a gate valve; and an indicator barrier for indicating a position of a gate within a valve.
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor
An attachment device (10') for securing a buoyancy module to a riser, the attachment device comprising an annular collar (11) which is split into at least two parts, and at least one flange part (12'), which is separable from the collar (11) and has a generally planar flange (28) and a connecting formation (30) by means of which the flange part (12') may be releasably connected to the collar (11) so that the flange (28) extends radially outwardly relative to the collar (11).
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
A fingerboard latch arrangement includes an elongate support member, a latch which moves from a closed position into an open position and from the open position into the closed position, and an activation member which is connected to and which is movable longitudinally along the elongate support member. The activation member includes means to bring the latch from the closed position into the open position and from the open position into the closed position.
A hoisting system includes a hoisting cylinder assembly which is arranged vertically. The hoisting cylinder assembly includes at least one hoisting cylinder, a lower part, and an upper part, the upper part being moveable in relation to the lower part. At least one sheave is arranged in the upper part of the hoisting cylinder assembly. A winch which includes a base is fixed in relation to the lower part. A first wire is operatively connected to the winch and extends from the winch via the at least one sheave to a yoke so as to suspend the yoke from the at least one sheave.
E21B 19/084 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with flexible drawing means, e.g. cables
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
A hoisting system includes a hoisting tower, a yoke which is movable relative to the hoisting tower and which carries a tool, a first winch, a second winch, a first sheave arranged in a top section of the hoisting tower, a second sheave arranged in the top section of the hoisting tower, a first hoisting member arranged to extend from the first winch to the yoke via the first sheave, a second hoisting member arranged to extend from the second winch to the yoke via the second sheave, and at least one first releasable connector which selectively connects the second hoisting member to the yoke.
A method for operating a drilling plant machine includes providing a drilling plant machine which includes a sensor which measures a parameter which is indicative of a jarring load acting on the drilling plant machine from a drill string, providing a set of values representing readings from the sensor, identifying a jarring event, and determining a magnitude of the parameter from the set of values.
A winch system for driving an output includes a gear connected to the output, an electric motor connected to the gear, and a hydraulic motor connected to the gear. The electric motor and the hydraulic motor are distribute energy via the gear to the output.
B66D 1/12 - Driving gear incorporating electric motors
B66D 1/18 - Power transmissions between power sources and drums or barrels the drums or barrels being freely rotatable and the power being transmitted from a continuously-operating and irreversible prime mover
A method of operating a drilling system includes suspending a tubular drill string from a travelling assembly into an opening on a drill floor, operating a sensor to measure and to provide a first signal, providing a second signal, and comparing the first signal with the second signal. The travelling assembly is a part of a hoisting system. The first signal represents an acceleration or a velocity of the tubular drill string in a direction into or a direction out of the opening. The second signal represents an operational parameter of the hoisting system. The operational parameter is indicative of a vertical speed or of a vertical acceleration of the travelling assembly.
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E21B 19/08 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
The present invention provides a hoisting system which includes at least one hydraulic hoisting cylinder, a pressurized gas reservoir, and an emergency lifting line with a first valve. The emergency lifting line selectively leads a pressurized gas from the pressurized gas reservoir into the at least one hydraulic hoisting cylinder.
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
Methods for analysing a drilling operation, comprising the steps:obtaining a first set of logged operational data from the drilling operation through a first time interval; obtaining a set of operational activity dividers that delimit a plurality of second time intervals (tn) within the first time interval;allocating one of a plurality of pre-defined activities (An) to each of the second time intervals.
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
A method for monitoring a condition of a mechanical system having an oil lubricated component. The method includes: (a) identifying a start of a load cycle, (b) measuring a load of the oil lubricated component, (c) measuring a temperature of a lubricating oil for the oil lubricated component, (d) calculating a first system performance parameter value for a load cycle, (e) repeating steps (a) to (d) for a plurality of load cycles, and (f) comparing a plurality of first system performance parameter values calculated to identify a change in the first system performance parameter values over the plurality of load cycles. The first system performance parameter value for the load cycle is selected from a friction coefficient for the oil lubricated component, a temperature increase coefficient for the lubricating oil for the oil lubricated component, and a temperature rise rate coefficient for the lubricating oil for the oil lubricated component.
F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
F16H 57/01 - Monitoring wear or stress of gearing elements, e.g. for triggering maintenance
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
E21B 19/06 - Elevators, i.e. rod- or tube-gripping devices
A riser tensioning system for providing a tensioning to a riser connected to a floating installation via a tension ring. The riser tensioning system includes at least one riser tensioner assembly. Each of the at least one riser tensioner assembly includes a riser tensioning cylinder comprising a cylinder rod, at least one sheave, and a wireline with a first end and a second end. The first end is fixed to the tension ring, and the second end is fixed to the cylinder rod. The wireline extends between the tension ring and the cylinder piston via the at least one sheave.
A system (100, 101) for handling a pipe string (5), the system comprising a drill floor (10) having a well centre opening (11), a first lifting unit (1a) and a second lifting unit (1b), each lifting unit (1a,1b) having a respective pipe handling unit (2a,2b), each pipe handling unit (2a,2b) being vertically movable in relation to the drill floor (10). There is also provided a method for running a pipe string (5) into a borehole.
E21B 19/084 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with flexible drawing means, e.g. cables
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
A wireline tensioner (100) having at least one sheave (101a,b) and a hydraulic cylinder unit (102a) operatively connected to the at least one sheave (101a,b), the hydraulic cylinder unit (102a) fluidly connected to a first accumulator unit (200) and to a second accumulator unit (300) via a hydraulic distribution system (104), wherein the first accumulator unit (200) is configured to receive hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic distribution system (104) at a first hydraulic pressure, and the second accumulator unit (300) is configured to receive hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic distribution system (104) at a second hydraulic pressure, and wherein the first hydraulic pressure is lower than the second hydraulic pressure. A riser arrangement and a method of controlling the motion of a riser is also provided.
A system for controlling a remotely controlled equipment. The system includes an operator station with a main operating device which is operated by an operator to provide a main operating device signal, an operator station controller, and a confirmation operating device which is operated by the operator to provide a confirmation operating device signal. An equipment controller is connected to the operator station controller. A first gate is connected to the equipment controller. The first gate enables an operation of the remotely controlled equipment. A critical action controller receives the confirmation operating device signal. A second gate is connected to the critical action controller. The second gate enables the operation of the remotely controlled equipment.
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
G05B 19/409 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using manual data input [MDI] or by using control panel, e.g. controlling functions with the panelNumerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control panel details or by setting parameters
A fingerboard latch arrangement (100) has an elongate support member (10), a latch (11), the latch (11) having a closed position and an open position, an activation member (12) connected to and movable longitudinally along the elongate support member (10), the activation member comprising means (16) for bringing the latch (11) from the closed position to the open position, and from the open position to the closed position.
A hoisting system (100) comprising: a vertically arranged hoisting cylinder assembly (1) having at least one hoisting cylinder (13a-f), the hoisting cylinder assembly (1) having a lower part (1b) and an upper part (1a), the upper part (1a) being moveable in relation to the lower part (1b); at least one sheave (4a-d) arranged in the upper part (la) of the hoisting cylinder assembly (1); a winch (6) having a base (42) coupled to the lower part (1b); and a wire (5) operatively connected to the winch (6) and extending from the winch (6) via the at least one sheave (4a-4d) to a yoke (7) so as to suspend the yoke (7) from the at least one sheave (4a-d).
E21B 15/02 - Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts specially adapted for underwater drilling
E21B 19/084 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with flexible drawing means, e.g. cables
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
A marine riser includes at least two riser sections which are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The at least two riser sections extend between a subsea installation and a suspension device arranged above the subsea installation. At least one of the at least two riser sections includes at least one pipe having a heat exchanger.
A method for operating a drilling plant machine, comprising the steps: providing a sensor on the drilling plant machine, the sensor operable to measure at least one parameter indicative of a jarring load acting on the drilling plant machine from a drill string; providing a set of values representing readings from the sensor; identifying a jarring event; and determining a magnitude of the parameter from the set of values. There is also provided a tangible computer readable medium and a drilling system.
A positioning and compensation system for a tubular element to be connected to a drill string includes a gripping arm assembly with a gripping device which holds the tubular element in a position for connection to the drill string, and a load supporting and compensating arrangement which supports at least a portion of a load of the tubular element. The load supporting and compensating arrangement includes a cylinder unit having a piston, a winch, a sheave which is connected to the gripping arm assembly, and a wire. The wire is arranged to run around the sheave with a first end being connected to the piston and a second end being connected to the winch. The winch and the cylinder unit are each arranged in a respective elevated position compared to a position of the sheave. The cylinder unit maintains a minimum tension in the wire.
E21B 19/08 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
B66D 1/60 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans adapted for special purposes
A top drive for a drilling rig includes a top drive housing, a threaded element used in a drilling operation, the threaded element having a grooved surface, and a back-up wrench with a toothed surface which engages with the grooved surface of the threaded element. The back-up wrench is suspended from the top drive housing. The back-up wrench is movable in relation to the top drive housing so as to selectively engage the threaded element.
A method for replacing a length of a wire/cable in a hoisting system. The wire/cable extends from a storage drum to a winch. The method includes removing at least one lock which prevents a deadline anchor arranged between the storage drum and the winch from rotating, reeling onto the storage drum a first length of the wire/cable with a simultaneous coordinated operation of the deadline anchor and the storage drum, the simultaneous coordinated operation being controlled so that the wire/cable is in a continuous tension between the deadline anchor and the storage drum, securing the wire/cable to an attachment point, cutting a section of the wire/cable between the attachment point and the winch and removing the cut section of the wire/cable, reattaching the wire/cable remaining to the winch, reeling out a second length of the wire/cable from the storage drum, and securing the wire/cable to the deadline anchor.
B66D 1/26 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans having several drums or barrels
B66D 3/04 - Pulley blocks or like devices in which force is applied to a rope, cable or chain, which passes over one or more pulleys, e.g. to obtain mechanical advantage
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
B66D 3/06 - Pulley blocks or like devices in which force is applied to a rope, cable or chain, which passes over one or more pulleys, e.g. to obtain mechanical advantage with more than one pulley
A storage system for storing elongate tubulars includes a base with a drive and a setback area for a vertical support of the elongate tubulars, an elongate column mounted on the base, and a first fingerboard assembly arranged on the elongate column. The base rotates about a vertical axis via the drive. The first fingerboard assembly includes at least one fingerboard. Each of the at least one fingerboard includes a plurality of storage slots arranged in a parallel, side-by-side configuration. Each of the plurality of storage slots receives a plurality of the elongate tubulars.
A method for improving a redundancy and an uptime in a SCADA network for controlling a well operation includes executing control systems for the well operation in identical virtual simulated environments on at least two servers, storing all data for the control systems in a designated redundant cluster storage system, and setting-up the at least two servers with a load balancing.
G06F 11/20 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in hardware using active fault-masking, e.g. by switching out faulty elements or by switching in spare elements
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
A hoisting system comprising a hoisting tower, a yoke (4) movable relative to the hoisting tower and adapted to carry a tool, a first set of hoisting cables (3c, 3d) extending from a first winch to the yoke (4) via sheaves (6c, 6d) arranged in the top section of the hoisting tower, a second set of hoisting cables (3a,3b,3e,3f) extending from a second winch (7b) to the yoke (4) via sheave (6a,6b,6e,6f), and releasable connectors (8a,8b,8e,8f) adapted to selectively connect the second set of hoisting cables to the yoke. This allows to decouple the second winch allowing replacement of the hoisting cables on that winch while the hoisting system remains operational with the other winch.
A self-aligning apparatus for a lifting system includes a structure which includes a first element having a first projecting free end and a second projecting free end which each receive at least one sheave at a point of attachment to the first element, and at least two first points of rotation. The at least one sheave cooperates with at least one wire. The at least two first points of rotation are arranged above the at least one sheave's point of attachment to the first element so that the apparatus self-aligns during use in an uneven loading event.
B66D 3/06 - Pulley blocks or like devices in which force is applied to a rope, cable or chain, which passes over one or more pulleys, e.g. to obtain mechanical advantage with more than one pulley
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E21B 15/00 - Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
E21B 19/08 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
A riser tensioning system for providing tensioning to a riser connected to a floating installation via a tension ring, the system comprising at least one riser tensioner assembly, each riser tensioner assembly comprising: a riser tensioning cylinder; at least one sheave; a wireline; whereby the wireline extends between the tension ring and the cylinder piston via the at least one sheave. The invention also relates to a floating installation comprising a riser tensioning system.
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
A winch system driving an output comprising an electrical and hydraulic motor operable to transfer energy via a common gearing system. The winch system further comprising an energy storage means to optimize energy consumption and regeneration.
B66D 1/18 - Power transmissions between power sources and drums or barrels the drums or barrels being freely rotatable and the power being transmitted from a continuously-operating and irreversible prime mover
B66D 1/14 - Power transmissions between power sources and drums or barrels
The present invention relates to a method for monitoring the condition of a mechanical system having a first oil lubricated component, the mechanical system being subject to repeated, intermittent load cycles, comprising the steps of: (a) identifying the start of a load cycle; (b) measuring a load of the first oil lubricated component; (c) measuring a temperature of a lubricating oil for the first oil lubricated component; (d) determining a first system performance parameter for the load cycle, selected from a group of (i) a friction coefficient for the first oil lubricated component, (ii) a temperature increase coefficient for the lubricating oil for the first oil lubricated component, (iii) a temperature rise rate coefficient for the lubricating oil for the first oil lubricated component; (e) repeating steps (a) to (d) for a plurality of load cycles; (f) comparing a plurality of determined first system performance parameter values to identify a change in said first system performance parameter over the plurality of load cycles.
E21B 19/06 - Elevators, i.e. rod- or tube-gripping devices
F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
75.
DEVICE FOR SUSPENDING A TUBULAR FROM A FLOATING VESSEL
The invention relates to a device for suspending a tubular (13) from a floating vessel, the device having at least one compression element (11) which is pre-tensioned in an end stroke position such that when subjected to a tubular force below a pre-defined threshold force, the at least one compression element forms a rigid hang-off for the tubular, and when subject to a force higher than the threshold force the device forms a compressible hang-off for the tubular.
A hoisting system comprising at least one hydraulic hoisting cylinder (6), a pressurised gas reservoir (1), and an emergency lifting line (7) adapted to selectively lead pressurised gas from the pressurised gas reservoir (1) into the at least one hydraulic hoisting cylinder (6). The invention also relates to an offshore drilling vessel provided with the hoisting system.
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
A back-up load retention system comprising a retention line (6) connectable to a load (7), a counterweight unit (4) connected to the retention line (6), which counterweight unit (4) is adapted to maintain a tension force in the retention line (6), and a double-acting hydraulic cylinder (2a) connected to the counterweight unit (4), whereby the double-acting hydraulic cylinder (2a) is configured to brake and/or stop the load (7) in the case of a failure in a main lifting system of said load (7). Furthermore, the invention relates to a lifting system comprising a main lifting system and the back-up retention system.
A riser connector assembly includes a first connector assembly portion with first locking members, a second connector assembly portion with second locking members, and a locking device with third and fourth locking members. The locking device is rotatably connected to the first connector assembly portion. The locking device rotates between a first position where each of the locking members are interlocked, a second position where the first and third locking members are interlocked, and the second and fourth locking members are not interlocked, and a third position where none of the locking members are interlocked, so that the locking device is removable. The first and third locking members selectively/releasably interlock via a relative rotation between the first connector assembly portion and the locking device. The second and fourth locking members selectively/releasably interlock via a relative rotation between the second connector assembly portion and the locking device.
F16L 37/113 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using a rotary external sleeve or ring on one part the male part having lugs on its periphery penetrating into the corresponding slots provided in the female part
E21B 17/046 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
79.
Lifting arm arrangement for lifting a pipe, and a method for operating same lifting arm arrangement
A lifting arm arrangement includes a gripper head arm, a lifting arm, and a lifting cylinder. A gripper head is fastened to a first gripper head arm end. A first lifting arm end is pivotally connected to the gripper head arm. A second lifting arm end is pivotally connected to a stationary lifting cylinder part. A second gripper head arm end is pivotally connected to a movable lifting cylinder part. The stationary lifting cylinder part comprises a cylinder with a cylinder cavity having first and second cylinder openings. A piston rod with a piston is arranged in the cylinder cavity. A first piston rod portion projects from a first piston end of the piston. A second piston rod portion projects from an opposite second piston end of the piston. Working areas of the first and second piston ends are substantially equal to each other.
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E21B 19/14 - Racks, ramps, troughs or bins, for holding the lengths of rod singly or connectedHandling between storage place and borehole
E21B 19/087 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods by means of a swinging arm
E21B 19/15 - Racking of rods in horizontal positionHandling between horizontal and vertical position
B66F 11/00 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for
80.
SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING REMOTELY CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT
A system (100) for controlling remotely controlled equipment (160) comprises an operator station (110), including a main operating device (114) to be operated by an operator, providing a main operating device signal, and an operator station controller (112). The operator station (110) further includes an equipment controller (120), connected to the operator station controller (112) and further connected to a first gate (140) that enables operation of the remotely controlled equipment (160). In order to improve safety aspects, the operator station (110) further comprises a confirmation operating device (116) to be operated by the operator, providing a confirmation operating device signal. Also, the system further comprises a critical action controller (130) which is configured to receive the confirmation operating device signal and which is connected to a second (150) gate that enables operation of the remotely controlled equipment (160).
Present invention relates to a protection system for a drilling riser (8), the drilling riser extending from a floating installation to a location on a seafloor and being fluidly connected to a subsea BOP (18), where the protection system comprises a fluid conduit (27) extending from the floating installation and to a lower region of the drilling riser, the fluid conduit being fluidly connected with a drilling riser annulus (7), the fluid conduit being used for rapid pressure relief and/or fluid bypassing a main bore of the drilling riser in order to prevent uncontrolled pressure build-up across an inadvertent plugging or restriction or resulting in max allowable working pressure (MAWP) of the drilling riser to be exceeded, in the event the drilling riser annulus or riser outlets is/are restricted, plugged or blocked.
A lifting arm assembly for lifting an elongate element includes a lifting arm comprising a complementary fastener and at least one fastening element, and a holder for at least one tool which comprises a first complementary fastening device. The holder is configured to be replaceable. The holder comprises a suspension device configured to fasten to the complementary fastener on the lifting arm, and at least one first receiving device configured to cooperate with the first complementary fastening device on the at least one tool.
A gripping device for tubular elements includes two gripping arms arranged opposite to each other which together forming an opening having a diameter, transfer elements, at least one piston rod connected to the two gripping arms via the transfer elements, at least one cylinder in which the at least one piston rod is configured to run, a stop device connected to the at least one piston rod, and an adjustment system configured to limit an axial movement of the stop device and thereby the diameter of the opening. The stop device is configured to cooperate with the adjustment system.
A lifting arm arrangement for lifting a pipe includes a pipe stacking tool comprising a first end, a second end, and a pipe handling head arranged at the second end. The pipe handling head is configured to grip around the pipe. A gripper head is connected to the first end of the pipe stacking tool. A tilt shaft is configured to connect the pipe stacking tool and the gripper head so as to form an articulated joint. The articulated joint comprises a locked position in which the pipe stacking tool is prevented from tilting about the tilt shaft, and a neutral position in which the pipe stacking tool is allowed to tilt about the tilt shaft.
A device which moves a die between a retracted position, thereby releasing the die from the device, and an advanced position, thereby fixing the die to the device. The device includes an inner body comprising an inner body wall, and an inner body set of inclined faces. A body comprises a longitudinal groove. The longitudinal groove comprises an inner wall which contacts the inner body wall. An intermediate body comprises a first longitudinal side comprising a longitudinal side set of inclined faces, and a second longitudinal side arranged opposite thereto. The first longitudinal side cooperates with the inner wall. The second longitudinal side cooperates with a first side of the die. The longitudinal side set of inclined faces cooperates with the inner body set of inclined faces. A relative movement between the intermediate body and the inner body moves the die between the retracted position and the advanced position.
The system for compensating the weight of a tubular element to be connected to a drill string comprises a gripping arm assembly (2, 3) arranged with a gripping device to hold the tubular element (6) in a position for connection to the drill string, and a load supporting and compensating arrangement provided for supporting at least a portion of the load of the tubular element. The load supporting and compensating arrangement comprises a cylinder unit (7), a winch (12), a sheave (11) and a wire (10) connected to a piston (13) of the cylinder unit. The wire runs around the sheave (11) and has the other end connected to the winch (12), wherein the sheave is connected to the gripping arm assembly and the winch and the cylinder unit are arranged in elevated positions compared to the position of the sheave, and the cylinder unit maintains a minimum tension in the wire.
B66C 13/04 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack
E21B 19/08 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPLACING CABLE OR WIRE IN A HOISTING SYSTEM
Method and apparatus for replacing a length of a wire or cable (5) of a hoisting system in a derrick (1) installed on an installation onshore or offshore. The method and apparatus may be used to prevent fatigue and/or high wear of the wire or cable after a period in use by the hoisting system, in order to ensure that exposed areas of the wire or cable is moved to less stressed locations on the drill line. In one aspect, the invention relates "cut and slip" method utilizing motorized storage drum (2) in combination with a motorized deadline anchor (3) acting as a winch during the operation to obtain an safe and efficient manner to carry out "cut and slip" operation with less manual handling of the wire or cable.
B66D 3/04 - Pulley blocks or like devices in which force is applied to a rope, cable or chain, which passes over one or more pulleys, e.g. to obtain mechanical advantage
B66D 1/26 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans having several drums or barrels
Gripping block with a rear side, a front side and two opposing side faces, the rear side being adapted for abutment against an inner wall in a slot in a holding device, the front side being arranged with friction generating means over at least part of its outer surface, wherein a largest width of the rear side is shorter than a smallest width of the front side of the gripping block. The invention also relates to a holding device for a gripping block, and a method for replacement of a gripping block from a holding device.
The invention relates to a method for early detection of a wellbore influx using at least a first pressure transmitter (P1) arranged in a first position in the well and a second pressure transmitter (P2) arranged in a second position in the well, the at least first and second pressure transmitters (P1, P2) being arranged in a fixed vertical distance in relation to each other, the method comprising the steps: A) calculating an expected density of a return flow between the at least first and second pressure transmitters (P1, P2) by measuring or predicting mud or sacrificial fluids density, rock density, flow rate (Q), true vertical depth (TVD), rate of penetration (ROP) and wellbore diameter, B) continuous measuring of the actual density of a return flow based on a measured pressure at each of the at least first and second pressure transmitters (P1, P2), the actual density being computed based on vertical distance (h) between the first and second pressure transmitters (P1, P2) and adjusted for frictional pressure drop between each of the at least first and second pressure transmitters (P1, P2) based on direction and the flow rate (Q) in annulus, C) comparing the calculated expected return flow density and the measured actual return flow density to determine a wellbore influx. D) using at least a first temperature transmitter (T1) arranged in a section of the well adjacent the at least first and/or second pressure transmitter (P1, P2), measuring the temperature at the at least first temperature transmitter (T1), and using said temperature together with the measurements from the first and second pressure transmitters (P1, P2) to predict the probability of hydrates forming in the well.
The present invention relates to a method for predicting formation of hydrates in a wellbore or riser annulus, given that gas is present, where the method comprises the following steps: - logging of actual mud properties, - continuously measuring and/or calculating actual sets of pressure data and temperature data at given locations/intervals in the wellbore or riser annulus, - determining a theoretical temperature profile for formation of hydrates THyd, dependent on mud properties and pressure as a function of true vertical depth (TVD) in the well, and storing said temperature profile for formation of hydrates THyd in a control system, - utilizing said measured and/or calculated actual set of temperature data and comparing with the temperature profile for formation of hydrates THyd, - a signal being given from the control system if said measured and/or calculated actual set of temperature data (153) is getting below or lower than a predefined safety margin for the temperature profile for formation of hydrates THyd (154). The present invention also relates to a control system for predicting formation of hydrates in a well as a function of true vertical depth, wherein the control system comprises means for measuring or calculating actual sets of pressure data and temperature data based on received logged and continuously measured data for actual mud properties and pressure and temperature in the well, and means for comparing the actual set of temperature data with a theoretical temperature profile for formation of hydrates THyd, and a signal generator generating a signal to an operator if said actual set of temperature data is getting below or lower than a predetermined safety margin for the temperature profile for formation of hydrates THyd (154).
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
A method and system for increasing redundancy and uptime in a SCADA network for managing well operations, wherein control and management systems for well operations are executed in identical virtual environments of at least two servers, and wherein said servers a set up with load balancing.
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
G06F 9/455 - EmulationInterpretationSoftware simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
The present invention relates to a system for well operations, where the system comprises a first and second set of lifting systems, each set of lifting systems comprising a drawwork, a crown block, a travelling block, a top drive and a deadline anchor. Furthermore, the system for well operations has three operational modes, including: • - a first mode, where one of the first or second set of lifting systems is extended to an active state while the other set of lifting systems is retracted to a passive state, • - a second mode, where one set of the lifting systems performs preparation work while the other set of lifting systems performs a well operation, and • - a third mode, where the first and second set of lifting systems are connected to a common yoke.
E21B 19/08 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
A hydraulic cylinder unit for connection to a wire line riser tensioner system includes a hydraulic cylinder comprising a cylinder piston separating a first cylinder chamber from a second cylinder chamber. A low pressure tank is arranged as a closed cylinder. A first conduit is inserted into the closed cylinder and provides a fluid communication between the low pressure tank and the first cylinder chamber. A second conduit provides a fluid communication between a high pressure fluid reservoir and the second cylinder chamber. A feedback conduit provides a fluid communication between the first cylinder chamber and the second cylinder chamber. A valve element comprising at least one valve is configured to be in a fluid communication with the at least one first conduit and the at least one feedback conduit. The valve element is configured to provide a reversible switching between a first alternative configuration and a second alternative configuration.
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E02B 17/08 - Equipment specially adapted for raising, lowering, or immobilising the working platform relative to the supporting construction for raising or lowering
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
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GRIPPING DEVICE, AND PIPE HANDLING SYSTEM COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE GRIPPING DEVICE
A gripping device (1 ) for a tubular element (6), and a pipe handling system comprising at least one gripping device, wherein the gripping device (1) comprises: - at least two with respect to each other oppositely arranged gripping arms (2a, 2b), the gripping arms (2a, 2b) together forming an opening (D) of a given diameter; - the gripping arms (2a, 2b) are configured for synchronous motion about a centre axis (A) running through the opening (D), wherein each of the gripping arms (2a, 2b) is configured with at least one roller (10a, 10b), which at least one roller (10a, 10b) has an axis of rotation (R) that forms an acute angle a relative to the centre axis (A) of the opening (D).
A self-aligning apparatus for a lifting system, and a derrick comprising the apparatus, the apparatus comprising a structure (4), the structure (4) comprising a first element (11) configured with first and second projecting free ends (11', 11") for receiving at least one sheave (3), which sheave (3) is provided for cooperation with at least one wire, wherein the first element (11) is configured with at least two first points of rotation (9), and wherein the at least two first points of rotation (9) are arranged above the at least one sheave's (3) point of attachment to the first element (11), such that the apparatus, during use, self-aligns in the event of uneven loading.
E21B 19/086 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with a fluid-actuated cylinder
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
The present invention is a method for real-time testing of a control system for controlling a complex real world system. Real-time performance of a simulator is monitored and compared with a real-time clock of the real world system it is simulating and step-sizes for a simulation solver are continuously adapted by applying a modified variable step-size solver for running the simulation.
The invention concerns a compensating cylinder 100 unit suitable for compensating relative movements between a stationary frame 40 and a compensated frame 50 constituting parts of a coiled tubing compensation system 30, where the compensated frame 50 is connected to the compensating cylinder 1. All the necessary tools for the coiled tubing system may be arranged on the compensated platform in order to ensure compensation of vertical movements during operation. The cylinder unit 100 comprises a compensating cylinder 1 suitable for connection to the compensated frame 50 and a fluid reservoir 5 suitable for connection to the stationary frame, wherein the compensating cylinder 1 is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir 5 to allow for an axial displacement of the compensating cylinder 1 relative to the fluid reservoir 5. Furthermore, the compensating cylinder 1 is partly enclosing the fluid reservoir. The invention also concerns a method for altering a compensating cylinder unit from an operational configuration to a transport configuration.
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
A replaceable antenna assembly for use with a piston accumulator configured for supplying fluid to a hydraulic cylinder is provided. The antenna assembly includes a hollow manifold for flow of fluid and an antenna connected into or onto the manifold for emitting and receiving electromagnetic waves. The hollow manifold is connectable to and configured to be in fluid communication with both the piston accumulator at one end and a pressure line at the other end. The pressure line is connectable to an external high pressure gas bank. The antenna assembly further includes at least one first bore for transferring signals to and from the antenna and at least two fluid channels symmetrically displaced around the circumference of the antenna, thereby ensuring that most of, or all, fluid flows on the radial outside of the antenna during use.
Apparatus for lifting and/or moving operations of drilling equipment on a surface (40), comprising a suspension device with a lifting arm, wherein the lifting arm comprises at least a first polygon (10) and a second polygon (20) that can be connected to one another, the first polygon (10) comprising; a first beam (1) rotatably connected to a second beam (2); the second beam (2) is rotatably connected to a third beam (3); the third beam (3) is rotatably connected to a fourth beam (4); the fourth beam (4) is rotatably connected to the first beam (1).
A riser connector assembly (6) for connecting two riser sections (5a, b) in an end-to-end relationship comprises a first connector assembly portion (6a), a second connector assembly portion (6b), and a locking ring (11) rotatably connected to the first connector assembly portion (6a). Locking members are configured and arranged to selectively and releasably interlock by relative rotation between the first connector assembly portion and the locking ring (11) and the second connector assembly portion (6b). The locking ring (11) is rotatable between a first position where all said locking members are interlocked, a second position where the first locking members (20, 21) and the third locking members (25, 26) are interlocked but the second locking members (19) and the fourth locking members (24) not interlocked, and a third position where none of said locking members are interlocked and the locking ring (11) is removable from the first connector assembly portion (6a). At least one of the assembly portions (6a, b) comprises alignment means (27).
E21B 17/046 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
F16L 37/113 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using a rotary external sleeve or ring on one part the male part having lugs on its periphery penetrating into the corresponding slots provided in the female part
