Apparatus and method for fluidically coupling tubular sections and tubular system formed thereby
US8245789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for connecting an outer tubular (236) and an inner tubular (218) on a well platform by applying a crimping force to the outer tubular (236) when the outer tubular (236) is disposed about the inner tubular (218) and the inner tubular (218) is suspending from the well platform. The apparatus includes a support assembly (244) operably associated with the well platform and a crimping assembly (242) operably associated with the support assembly (244). The crimping assembly (242) is operable to mechanically deform the outer tubular (236) into contact with the inner tubular (218).
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