公开(公告)号：US5080174A

公开(公告)日：1992-01-14

申请号：US641165

申请日：1991-01-14

Applicant: Joseph H. Hynes

Inventor： Joseph H. Hynes

IPC: E21B33/06 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B43/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/06 ,  E21B33/04

Abstract: A hydraulic casing hanger and packoff installation tool includes a central tubular member with a drill pipe upper connection and an annular chamber at the lower end thereof with a pair of concentric axially movable pistons mounted therein. A plurality of fluid passages are positioned in the wall of the tubular member and extend from the piston annular chamber to the middle portion of the tubular member where it exits. The pistons have a lower tubular extension which carries releasable latching mechanism which connects the tool to the packoff to be installed and transmits the axial force of the pistons to the packoff. A drill pipe stinger extends through the annular chamber with a releasable latch mechanism mounted on an enlarged lower portion. The releasable latching mechanism connects the tool to the casing hanger for lowering the casing and hanger into the well bore.

公开(公告)号：US4807705A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-28

申请号：US96133

申请日：1987-09-11

Applicant: Herman O. Henderson ,  Joseph H. Hynes

Inventor： Herman O. Henderson ,  Joseph H. Hynes

IPC: E21B33/043 ,  E21B33/047

CPC classification number: E21B33/043

Abstract: A subsea wellhead housing for an underwater well has a small, integral landing shoulder in the bore for supporting an intermediate casing string. The small landing shoulder permits passage of a standard 171/2 inch drill bit. Breech block teeth are provided in the wellhead housing bore above the small landing shoulder for attaching a separately installable landing shoulder insert. The breech block teeth also permit passage of a standard 171/2 inch drill bit. An intermediate casing hanger is landed on the small, integral shoulder, and the landing shoulder insert installed in the wellhead housing. The landing shoulder insert has a skirt at its lower end which is received in and sealed against the upper end of the hanger. The upper end of the landing shoulder insert is sealed against the wellhead housing bore. In one embodiment, the hanger for 17 inch casing is fluted on its outer surface to pass through breech block slots in the wellhead housing bore in order to reach its landing shoulder. In another embodiment, the breech block profile is bored out to allow passage therethrough of a 16 inch casing hanger to reach its landing shoulder without rotationally orienting the hanger with respect to the wellhead. In all embodiments, pressure end load from internal wellhead pressure is transferred to the housing by the breech block teeth between the housing and the landing shoulder insert. The small, integral landing shoulder thereby supports only the intermediate casing string weight.

Abstract translation: 用于水下井的海底井口壳体在孔中具有小的整体的落地台肩，用于支撑中间套管柱。 小的着陆台允许通过标准的171/2英寸钻头。 在小型着陆台肩上方的井口外壳孔中设有后膛块齿，用于连接一个单独安装的登陆台肩插件。 后膛块齿也允许通过标准的171/2英寸钻头。 中间套管悬挂架落在小而整体的肩部上，并且着陆台肩插入件安装在井口壳体中。 着陆肩部插入件在其下端具有裙部，该裙部被容纳在衣架的上端并被密封。 着陆台肩插入件的上端密封在井口外壳孔上。 在一个实施例中，用于17英寸外壳的衣架在其外表面上凹槽以穿过井口外壳孔中的后膛插槽，以便到达其着陆肩部。 在另一个实施例中，后膛块轮廓被钻出以允许16英寸套管吊架的通过，以到达其着陆肩部，而不会相对于井口旋转地定向衣架。 在所有实施例中，来自内部井口压力的压力端部负载通过壳体和着陆台肩插入件之间的后座块齿传递到壳体。 小而整体的登陆台肩仅支撑中间套管重量。

公开(公告)号：US4496173A

公开(公告)日：1985-01-29

申请号：US493422

申请日：1983-05-10

Applicant: Joseph R. Roche ,  Charles D. Morrill ,  Joseph H. Hynes

Inventor： Joseph R. Roche ,  Charles D. Morrill ,  Joseph H. Hynes

IPC: E21B17/08 ,  F16L39/00 ,  F16L35/00

CPC classification number: F16L39/00 ,  E21B17/085

Abstract: A coupling for first and second pipe sections where end portions on the first and second pipe sections are shaped and dimensioned so that the end portion of the first pipe section can be inserted in the end portion of the second pipe section. Penetration of the first section is limited relative to the second section. The outer surface of the end of the second pipe section adjacent to the other section includes at least a first set of continuous helical spin-up threads. A female union box is connected to the first section, the inner surface of the box including at least a first set of continuous helical spin-up threads interengaged with the set of threads on the second pipe section, the union box further including an additional set of helical power threads. A power ring is located around the first section and includes a set of helical power threads interengaged with the helical power threads on the union box. The power ring operably engages the first section for applying a preload force to the coupling connection when the power threads are interengaged and prevents the pipe sections from moving axially relative to each other. A fluid tight seal is provided between the pipe sections.

Abstract translation: 一种用于第一和第二管段的联接件，其中第一和第二管段上的端部的形状和尺寸使得第一管段的端部可插入第二管段的端部。 第一部分的穿透力相对于第二部分是有限的。 第二管段的与另一部分相邻的端部的外表面包括至少第一组连续螺旋旋转螺纹。 阴联接盒连接到第一部分，箱的内表面至少包括与第二管部分上的一组螺纹相互接合的第一组连续螺旋旋转螺纹，联合箱还包括附加组件 的螺旋动力螺纹。 动力环位于第一部分周围，并且包括与联合箱上的螺旋动力螺纹相互接合的一组螺旋动力螺纹。 动力环可操作地接合第一部分，用于当动力螺纹相互接合并且防止管部分相对于彼此轴向移动时，将预加载力施加到联接连接件。 在管段之间提供流体密封。

公开(公告)号：US5327972A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-12

申请号：US951487

申请日：1992-09-25

Applicant: David H. Theiss ,  Joseph H. Hynes

Inventor： David H. Theiss ,  Joseph H. Hynes

IPC: E21B33/04 ,  E21B23/02

CPC classification number: E21B33/04

Abstract: The improved wellhead system includes a wellhead housing with an internal annular shoulder having a plurality of removed arcs to form an interrupted support shoulder. A casing hanger is provided with an external annular shoulder having a plurality of removed arcs which correspond with those on the wellhead housing. In a first orientation, the removed arcs of the casing hanger shoulder align with the arcs of the support shoulder in the wellhead housing to allow the casing hanger to pass through the wellhead housing or the wellhead housing to be lowered below the casing hanger. In a second orientation the remaining shoulder arcs of the casing hanger align with the support shoulder arcs to support the casing hanger. The casing hanger also includes a thread for attaching a tool whereby the casing hanger and casing attached thereto can be tensioned. An alternate embodiment of the improved wellhead system includes a wellhead housing with an internal support groove. A casing hanger with a contractible split ring allows the casing hanger to be suspended from the internal support groove of the wellhead housing. A ring compression tool which allows the contractible split ring to be compressed allows selective engagement of the casing hanger with the internal support groove of the wellhead housing. This feature allows the casing hanger to pass through the wellhead housing or the wellhead housing to be installed over the casing hanger.

Abstract translation: 改进的井口系统包括具有内部环形肩部的井口壳体，其具有多个移除的弧线以形成中断的支撑肩部。 套管悬挂器设置有外部环形肩部，其具有与井口壳体上的弧形对应的多个除去的弧。 在第一方向上，壳体衣架肩部的移除的弧线与井口壳体中的支撑肩部的圆弧对准，以允许套管悬挂器穿过井口壳体或井口壳体以降低到套管悬挂架下方。 在第二方向上，套管悬挂架的剩余肩部弧线与支撑台肩弧对准以支撑套管吊架。 套管还包括用于附接工具的螺纹，由此可以使附接到其上的套管悬挂器和套管被张紧。 改进的井口系统的替代实施例包括具有内部支撑槽的井口壳体。 具有可收缩的开口环的套管悬挂器允许套管悬挂器从井口壳体的内部支撑槽悬挂。 允许可收缩的开口环被压缩的环形压缩工具允许壳体悬挂器与井口壳体的内部支撑槽的选择性接合。 该特征允许套管悬挂器穿过井口壳体或井口壳体以安装在套管悬挂器上。

公开(公告)号：US5188397A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-23

申请号：US621776

申请日：1990-12-04

Applicant: Joseph H. Hynes

Inventor： Joseph H. Hynes

IPC: F16L23/04 ,  E21B33/03 ,  F16L37/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/03 ,  F16L37/002

Abstract: An improved clamp and clamp supporting apparatus includes a clamp of semicircular arcuate segments with enlarged ear portions having bolt studs positioned thereon in a staggered pattern. Through holes are drilled in the ear portions in a complementary pattern to receive the bolt studs of adjacent clamp segments with nuts threaded thereon to secure the clamps around abutting clamp hubs and maintain the hubs in sealed relationship. One of the clamp hubs has paired guide rods extending therefrom on opposite sides engaging mating holes in the clamp to allow positioning the clamp in a desired position without requiring additional support means.

公开(公告)号：US5159982A

公开(公告)日：1992-11-03

申请号：US736087

申请日：1991-07-26

Applicant: Joseph H. Hynes

Inventor： Joseph H. Hynes

IPC: E21B17/01 ,  E21B33/038

CPC classification number: E21B17/01 ,  E21B33/038

Abstract: A double walled riser extends from a platform to a subsea well and is connected, through a suitable connector, to the top of the wellhead housing. The wellhead housing has annulus access passageways therein. The connector has passageways therethrough which communicate at one end with the annulus access passageways in the wellhead housing and at the other end with small diameter annulus access tubes carried between the two walls of the double walled riser. The inner wall of the double walled riser comprises a pressure containing member, and the outer wall comprises a structural support member. The small diameter annulus access tubes disposed in the annulus between the inner and outer walls of the riser communicate at one end with one of the respective passageways through the connector, and extend at the other end to the platform. The riser comprises a plurality of joints having a male connecting end and a female connecting end, and adapted to be connected together end to end in locked, sealed relation to form a single riser string from the wellhead to the platform. The small diameter annulus access tubes disposed in the annulus of each riser joint have at one end a male stab nipple carrying a seal ring, and at their other end of female sealing receptacle. When the riser joints are made up on the rig, the small diameter tubes are stabbed together in sealed relation to form continuous, pressure-conveying tubes communicating selected wellhead annuli to the platform.

Abstract translation: 双壁立管从平台延伸到海底井，并通过合适的连接器连接到井口壳体的顶部。 井口外壳中有环形通道通道。 连接器具有穿过其中的通道，其一端与井口壳体中的环形通道通道连通，另一端具有承载在双壁立管的两个壁之间的小直径环形进入管。 双壁立管的内壁包括压力容纳构件，并且外壁包括结构支撑构件。 设置在提升管的内壁和外壁之间的环形空间中的小直径环形进入管在一端与通过连接器的相应通道中的一个相通，并且在另一端延伸到平台。 提升管包括具有阳连接端和阴连接端的多个接头，并且适于以锁定的密封关系端对端地连接在一起，以形成从井口到平台的单个提升管串。 设置在每个提升管接头的环形空间中的小直径环形进入管在一端具有承载密封环的雄性刺针，并且在其另一端处于阴密封容器的另一端。 当立管接头在钻机上组装时，小直径管子以密封的关系被刺伤在一起，以形成连续的压力输送管道，将选择的井口环路连通到平台。

公开(公告)号：US5038865A

公开(公告)日：1991-08-13

申请号：US458951

申请日：1989-12-29

Applicant: William M. Taylor ,  Joseph H. Hynes ,  David H. Theiss

Inventor： William M. Taylor ,  Joseph H. Hynes ,  David H. Theiss

IPC: E21B33/064 ,  E21B17/00 ,  E21B33/00 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B41/00 ,  F16L17/00

CPC classification number: E21B41/00 ,  E21B17/00 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B2033/005

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the protection of downhole equipment from excessive pressure conditions which includes providing structures of volume compensating material which are designed to resist normal pressures expected in the well bore. One form of the invention has a plurality of half sections of volume compensating material positioned around one of the tubular member in the annulus which has fluids that can increase in pressure to a point approaching damage to the interior of exterior member of the annulus. In another application a resilient seal includes a recess into which a ring of volume compensating material is placed to allow a place for fluids to flow when they are subjected to overpressure conditions.

公开(公告)号：US4911244A

公开(公告)日：1990-03-27

申请号：US373584

申请日：1989-06-30

Applicant: Joseph H. Hynes

Inventor： Joseph H. Hynes

IPC: E21B19/06 ,  E21B33/043 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: E21B33/043

Abstract: An improved wellhead casing hanger for suspension of successive casing strings with particularly small annular spacings having an adapter sleeve of double wall construction which is utilized with a load bearing shoulder on the inside of the inner member for receiving a conventional expanding type hanger, with the annulus between the inner and outer walls providing an improved fluid return path without restricting the bore of the sleeve, packoff for sealing the annulus at the appropriate time and an installation tool.

公开(公告)号：US4826216A

公开(公告)日：1989-05-02

申请号：US187383

申请日：1988-04-28

Applicant: Joseph H. Hynes ,  James H. Owens, III ,  William M. Taylor

Inventor： Joseph H. Hynes ,  James H. Owens, III ,  William M. Taylor

IPC: E21B33/037 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B17/00 ,  F16L7/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/04

Abstract: An improved well structure such as a well housing on which a casing hanger is to be landed which housing includes a high strength landing shoulder insert which allows the housing to support the casing hanger, its casing and the heavy loads associated therewith and with substantial pressure loads experienced in new wells. In one form of the invention an insert is provided in an internal recess in the housing and held therein by a housing ring threaded on the interior of the housing body. In another form an insert is introduced into an internal housing recess in the form of seat segments and bypass segments which are secured in place by the radial forming of a high strength seat ring. In still another form of the invention the high strength seat insert is segmented, positioned as segments in the internal housing recess and secured therein by the radial forming of a metal ring outwardly into internal recesses in each of the high strength seat insert segments. A casing hanger having a high strength landing ring carried thereon is landed on the high strength seat insert.

公开(公告)号：US4476935A

公开(公告)日：1984-10-16

申请号：US473564

申请日：1983-03-09

Applicant: Joseph H. Hynes ,  Charles D. Morrill

Inventor： Joseph H. Hynes ,  Charles D. Morrill

IPC: E21B29/08 ,  E21B33/047 ,  E21B34/04 ,  E21B29/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/047 ,  E21B29/08 ,  E21B34/04 ,  Y10T137/1654

Abstract: A safety valve for controlling flow in a flow line is disclosed which is especially adapted for use in emergency control of a producing well. The apparatus includes means for securing a punch out tube in series with the flow line and ramming means for ramming the punch out tube and displacing at least a portion of it from the flow path of the flow line and sealing the flow line. The punch out tube comprises top, bottom and middle cylindrical members stacked end to end with an elastomeric seal provided in channels resulting from cooperating grooves formed in the end surfaces of the members. When the middle member is rammed, while the bottom and top members are fixed within the valve body, the middle member is displaced to a valve recess and the ram covers and seals the outlet flow path of the valve.The valve is adapted to be attached between production casing of a production wellhead and a production tree. The production tubing is supported within the valve body. Production flow path is achieved by coupling of the punch out tube to the production tubing and the flow path of an annular packoff.The production tree or a tubular extension to the tree is attached to the top of the valve body. A method and means for accomplishing the method are provided for replacing the punch out tube without removing the production tree from the valve body. A method for installing the valve between a production wellhead and a production tree is also provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制流路中流动的安全阀，其特别适用于生产井的应急控制。 该装置包括用于固定与流动管线串联的冲压出管的装置和用于冲压出口管并且将其至少一部分从流动管线的流动路径移位并且密封流动管线的冲压装置。 冲孔管包括顶端，底部和中间圆柱形构件，其端部至端部堆叠，弹性密封件设置在由形成在构件的端面中的协作槽形成的通道中。 当中间构件被撞击时，底部和顶部构件固定在阀体内，中间构件移动到阀门凹部，并且压头覆盖并密封阀的出口流动路径。 该阀适于安装在生产井口的生产套管和生产树之间。 生产管道支撑在阀体内。 通过将冲孔管与生产管道和环形包装的流动路径联接来实现生产流动路径。 生产树或树的管状延伸部分连接到阀体的顶部。 提供了一种用于完成该方法的方法和装置，用于更换冲孔管而不从阀体上移除生产树。 还提供了一种在生产井口和生产树之间安装阀的方法。