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Capping equipment for blowout well

US5121793A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1991
Grant dateJun 16, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Device for blocking off a well in open flow which includes a blocking system (4) for blocking off the well, an anchorage system (3) to support said blocking system (4) and a movable and inclinable support and positioning system (5) which comprises a sliding ramp (6) and mechanism for moving the blocking system (4) to bring it above the end of the casing (2) to be blocked off. Application: exploration, production and storing of hydrocarbons.

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