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Large bore vertical tree

US8157015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2009
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/04
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A subsea wellhead assembly that includes a wellhead housing, a production tree, a tubing hanger adapted to land in the wellhead assembly inside the wellhead housing, and a bore formed through the production tree having an inner diameter greater than the tubing hanger outer diameter. A hanger adapter may be included having an annular body disposed on the tubing hanger upper surface and a flange member projecting radially outward from the annular body.

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