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Testing casing connectors

US4452070A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1981
Grant dateJun 5, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/022
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for testing casing for pressure and tension limits by inserting a sealing plug into both ends of the casing, threads on the plug for gripping the casing, and a compressible packing ring associated with the plug for sealing the casing, and thereafter pressuring and tensioning the plugged casing.

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