Apparatus and method for expanding tubular members
US7275600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/105
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus and methods of expanding tubular members are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a vibrating device that is capable of imparting a longitudinal and/or lateral and/or oblique vibration to a tubular member or string as it is being run into a borehole or wellbore. In another embodiment, the vibrating device imparts a longitudinal and/or lateral and/or oblique vibration to a tubular member and/or expander device, as the tubular member is being radially expanded by the expander device.
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