Tubular running tool and methods of use
US8356674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/166
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Generally, the present disclosure is directed to wellbore tubular running systems and methods of their use. In one illustrative embodiment, a tubular running system is disclosed that includes, among other things, a torque frame, a main shaft extending through a top opening of the torque frame and rotatable by rotation apparatus, slip setting apparatus connected to the torque frame and including a levelling beam and a plurality of slip assemblies, each of the slip assemblies connected independently and pivotably to the levelling beam, and movement apparatus connected to the levelling beam for moving the slip assemblies in unison with respect to a tubular projecting into the torque frame.
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