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Manifold arrangement for use with a top drive power unit

US4854383A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1988
Grant dateAug 8, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/05
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A manifold arrangement for use with a top drive power unit to enable fluid circulation to be conducted to a well string for well bore conditioning to be effected with cementing plugs in place in the manifold arrangement and for conducting a pumpable substance such as cement to the well string without first circulating it through the top drive power unit.

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