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1.

LIFTING PLUG

      
Application Number EP2024075046
Publication Number 2025/078085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-06
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Langford, Steve
  • Martin, Pierre

Abstract

The invention relates to a lifting plug for connection with a tubular member, the lifting plug comprising a body comprising an externally threaded portion; a flange at a first end of the body for engagement with a lifting means; and a grease collection groove interrupting at least a part of the externally threaded portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings
  • B65D 59/00 - Plugs, sleeves, caps, or like rigid or semi-rigid elements for protecting parts of articles or for bundling articles, e.g. protectors for screw-threads, corner protectors, end caps for tubes or for bundling rod-shaped articles
  • F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
  • E21B 19/06 - Elevators, i.e. rod- or tube-gripping devices

2.

LIFTING PLUG

      
Application Number EP2024075618
Publication Number 2025/078105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-13
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor Langford, Steve

Abstract

The invention relates to a lifting plug for connection with a tubular member, the lifting plug comprising a tubular body comprising an externally threaded portion; one or more apertures extending through the tubular body within the externally threaded portion; and a flange at a first end of the tubular body for engagement with a lifting means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • B65D 59/00 - Plugs, sleeves, caps, or like rigid or semi-rigid elements for protecting parts of articles or for bundling articles, e.g. protectors for screw-threads, corner protectors, end caps for tubes or for bundling rod-shaped articles
  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings
  • E21B 19/06 - Elevators, i.e. rod- or tube-gripping devices
  • F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear

3.

Lifting plug

      
Application Number 18486667
Grant Number 12276161
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-13
First Publication Date 2025-04-15
Grant Date 2025-04-15
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor Langford, Steve

Abstract

A lifting plug for connection with a tubular member, the lifting plug including a tubular body including an externally threaded portion; one or more apertures extending through the tubular body within the externally threaded portion; and a flange at a first end of the tubular body for engagement with a lifting device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings

4.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Application Number 18730044
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Akioka, Koji
  • Matsuyama, Tomoya
  • Kuranishi, Takao

Abstract

Provided is an oil-well metal pipe which has excellent galling resistance even when a plating layer is formed on or above a contact surface of only one of a pin and a box. An oil-well metal pipe (1) according to the present disclosure includes: a pin (40) including a pin contact surface (400) with an external thread part (41); and a box (50) including a box contact surface (500) with an internal thread part (51). The oil-well metal pipe (1) according to the present disclosure further includes: a zirconium oxide coating (100) formed on one of the pin contact surface (400) and the box contact surface (500); a first resin coating (310) formed on or above the zirconium oxide coating (100); a plating layer (200) formed on or above the other of the pin contact surface (400) and the box contact surface (500); and a second resin coating (320) formed on or above the plating layer (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

5.

THREADED JOINT FOR PIPE

      
Application Number JP2024024264
Publication Number 2025/062790
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-04
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Kurio, Satoshi
  • Maruta, Satoshi
  • Inose, Keita
  • Ogawa, Masahiro
  • Morishige, Yuya
  • Ugai, Shin

Abstract

In the present invention, a threaded joint (100) comprises a pin (10) and a box (20). The pin (10) includes a pin seal surface (12) and a tapered male thread part (13). The tapered male thread part (13) includes male thread parts (131, 132). The first male thread part (131) is disposed on the side of the pin seal surface (12) near the pipe body (31). The second male thread part (132) is disposed on the side of the first male thread part (131) near the pipe body (31). The box (20) includes a box seal surface (22) and a tapered female thread part (23). The tapered female thread part (23) includes female thread parts (231, 232). The first male thread part (131) and the first female thread part (231) have a first taper ratio (T1). The second male thread part (132) and the second female thread part (232) have a second taper ratio (T2) that is smaller than the first taper ratio (T1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

6.

CABLE CLAMPING DEVICE, CABLE PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE AND TUBE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2024074526
Publication Number 2025/056361
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-03
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Vannetzel, Maxime
  • Fiorucci, Jerome

Abstract

The invention relates to a cable clamping device (1) intended to be attached to a tube (2) of a tubular column, the device being used in applications in energy production, transportation and storage, and comprising a base (3) extending in a first plane and comprising a first opening (5), and a holder (4) comprising: • a main portion (6) having a central segment (7), the central segment comprising a second opening (5') facing the first opening; • a first tab (8) able to accommodate a cable and comprising a first end forming a first stop surface (9), • a second tab (10) able to accommodate a cable and comprising a second end forming a second stop surface (11), the clamping device further comprising a pressure-applying means (13) that has a third opening (25) facing the first and second openings, and a rod (12) that has an axis of rotation (R) and passes through the first, second and third openings, the pressure-applying means being rigidly attached to the rod.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING FLUIDS COMPRISING MEANS FOR REDUCING RISKS

      
Application Number FR2024051180
Publication Number 2025/056851
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Boufflers, Laurent

Abstract

This is an underground storage system (1) for storing fluids. It comprises a cavity (2) formed in the ground (3), said cavity (2) having a bottom (7), a support element (4) comprising at least one opening (9), an assembly element (6) inserted into the opening (9) of the support element (4), the assembly element (6) comprising ventilation vents to allow the fluid contained in the tank (5) to escape in the event of a leak, and at least one tank (5), said tank (5) having a longitudinal axis, a lower end (11) closed by a first closing means (10), and an upper end (12) closed by a second closing means (13).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge

8.

STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING FLUIDS COMPRISING A VENTILATION DEVICE

      
Application Number FR2024051181
Publication Number 2025/056852
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Boufflers, Laurent

Abstract

This underground storage system (1) for storing fluids comprises a cavity (2) formed in the ground (3), said cavity (2) having a bottom (7), a support element (5) comprising at least one opening, an assembly element (19) inserted into the opening of the support element (5), a ventilation device (4) comprising at least one ventilation space and at least one tank (6), said tank (6) having a longitudinal axis, a lower end (14) closed by a first closing means (15), and an upper end (16) closed by a second closing means (17), said upper end (16) being assembled to the support element (5) so that the tank (6) is suspended inside the cavity (2) and that an axial clearance (G) able to absorb thermal expansion of said tank (6) remains between the first closing means (15) and the bottom (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge

9.

STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING FLUIDS COMPRISING ACCESS MEANS FOR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

      
Application Number FR2024051182
Publication Number 2025/056853
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Boufflers, Laurent

Abstract

This is an underground storage system (1) for storing fluids. It comprises a cavity (2) made in the ground (3), said cavity (2) having a bottom (6), a support element (4) comprising at least one opening, at least one tank (5), said tank (5) having a longitudinal axis, a lower end (13) closed by a first closing means (12), and an upper end (14) closed by a second closing means (15), and means of access from the outside of the cavity (2) comprising at least one of the following: means for accessing each tank (5); means for accessing the inside of the tanks (5); and means for accessing the content of the cavity (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge

10.

Lifting plug

      
Application Number 18486683
Grant Number 12247442
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-13
First Publication Date 2025-03-11
Grant Date 2025-03-11
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Langford, Steve
  • Martin, Pierre

Abstract

A lifting plug for connection with a tubular member, the lifting plug including a body having an externally threaded portion, a flange at a first end of the body for engagement with a lifting device, and a grease collection groove interrupting at least a part of the externally threaded portion, the grease collection groove collecting and removing excess grease from the threaded portion during use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings
  • E21B 17/10 - Wear protectorsCentralising devices

11.

STABBING GUIDE DEVICE FOR A STEEL TUBE FOR USE IN A TUBULAR HYDROCARBON COLUMN

      
Application Number 18721892
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Brodie, Alastair
  • Vannetzel, Maxime

Abstract

A stabbing guide device is for a steel tube to be secured on a portion of the tube used in a tubular column for oil and gas, energy, or storage applications. The device includes a substantially cylindrical body extending along a rotational axis to surround the portion of the first steel tube, the body forming an open ring so that a circumferential gap subsists between two free ends of the body, and a locking door secured to the body at one of the two free ends and movable compared to the body between a locked position in which the locking door rotates towards the body and surrounds the first tube, an intermediate position in which the locking door is slid along the rotational axis towards a lower end of the body, and an unlocked position in which the locking door is rotated radially away from the body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 19/24 - Guiding or centralising devices for drilling rods or pipes
  • E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints

12.

THREADED END OF A TUBULAR COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH A COATING COMPRISING A ZINC-CHROMIUM ALLOY

      
Application Number 18697786
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-06
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Antoine, Alexandre

Abstract

A threaded end of a tubular component is for drilling and/or operating a hydrocarbon well, transporting oil and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or geothermal energy, comprising at least one thread extending over its outer or inner peripheral surface, wherein the thread is coated with a layer comprising a zinc-chromium (Zn—Cr) alloy in which zinc (Zn) is the predominant element by weight, relative to the total weight of the alloy. A process for preparing a threaded end, as defined above, includes at least one electrodeposition, on the surface of the thread of the end, of an aqueous composition comprising one or more zinc salts, one or more chromium salts, one or more electrolytes and one or more surfactants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25D 3/56 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of alloys
  • C25D 5/36 - Pretreatment of metallic surfaces to be electroplated of iron or steel
  • C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
  • C25D 7/04 - TubesRingsHollow bodies

13.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Application Number 18698086
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-13
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Tomiyasu, Ken
  • Matsumoto, Keishi
  • Ochiai, Mamoru
  • Iwaki, Yuichi

Abstract

An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure can be fastened with high torque. An oil-well metal pipe (1) according to the present disclosure includes a resin coating (100) on or above at least one of a pin contact surface (400) and a box contact surface (500). The resin coating (100) contains: an epoxy resin: 40.0 to 97.0 mass %; a magnesium silicate hydroxide powder: 3.0 to 50.0 mass %; TiO2: 0 to 10.0 mass %; a wax: 0 to 10.0 mass %; a fluorine-based additive: 0 to 20.0 mass %; and graphite: 0 to 10.0 mass %; and satisfies Formula (1): An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure can be fastened with high torque. An oil-well metal pipe (1) according to the present disclosure includes a resin coating (100) on or above at least one of a pin contact surface (400) and a box contact surface (500). The resin coating (100) contains: an epoxy resin: 40.0 to 97.0 mass %; a magnesium silicate hydroxide powder: 3.0 to 50.0 mass %; TiO2: 0 to 10.0 mass %; a wax: 0 to 10.0 mass %; a fluorine-based additive: 0 to 20.0 mass %; and graphite: 0 to 10.0 mass %; and satisfies Formula (1): ( C W + C F + C G ) / ( C Mg + C TiO ⁢ 2 + C Si ) ≤ 0.28 ( 1 ) where, in Formula (1), a content in mass % of the wax is substituted for CW, a content in mass % of the fluorine-based additive is substituted for CF, a content in mass % of the graphite is substituted for CG, a content in mass % of the magnesium silicate hydroxide powder is substituted for CMg, a content in mass % of the TiO2 is substituted for CTiO2, and a content in mass % of the silane coupling agent is substituted for CSi.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

14.

METAL TUBULAR COMPONENT, TUBULAR THREADED JOINT COMPRISING SUCH A COMPONENT AND METHOD OF OBTAINING SUCH A COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18704583
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-10
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Verger, Eric
  • Roussie, Gabriel

Abstract

A metal tubular component adapted to be associated with at least one other metal tubular component to form a joint, said metal tubular component having a longitudinal axis, a body and at least one first axial end adjacent to the body, said first axial end being provided with a connector including a thread and an internal abutment surface, the metal tubular component further including a wall with an internal surface, said internal surface being coated with a layer of a thermally-insulating material, said layer of thermally-insulating material being covered by a liner, said liner having an axial portion extending along the longitudinal axis and a radial portion, said radial portion extending along the internal abutment surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 59/147 - Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems the insulation being located inwardly of the outer surface of the pipe
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 59/10 - Bandages or covers for the protection of the insulation, e.g. against the influence of the environment or against mechanical damage
  • F16L 59/15 - Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems for underground pipes

15.

OPTIMIZED METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE CONNECTION QUALITY OF TWO TUBULAR COMPONENTS

      
Application Number 18691940
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-15
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Courtin, Dominique
  • Baudet, Nicolas
  • Gardin, Florian

Abstract

A method for connecting threaded portions of a first tubular component and a second tubular component, including the obtaining of a make-up graph. The method further includes the evaluation of the connection quality of the first and second tubular components, on the basis of first and second models, by acceptance or rejection of the make-up graph obtained and assignment of a connection status respectively representing the conforming or non-conforming state of the connection of the first and second tubular components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]

16.

Securing system intended to secure a cable to a tube

      
Application Number 18040488
Grant Number 12129716
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-03
First Publication Date 2024-10-29
Grant Date 2024-10-29
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Vannetzel, Maxime
  • Brodie, Alastair John

Abstract

A securing system intended to secure a cable to a tube for a tubular column for oil & gas, energy, or storage applications, the securing system includes a first ring configured to bear against the tube, a second ring configured to bear against the tube, and a central body arranged and blocked in relative displacement along a longitudinal axis between the first ring and the second ring. The securing system includes a cable securing mechanism having an outside housing for securing the cable, said outside housing having an opening for receiving through said opening the cable in the outside housing, said opening of the outside housing being arranged on an outside surface of the securing system, said outside surface being turned outwardly relative to an inside housing of the securing system, said inside housing being configured to house the tube.

IPC Classes  ?

17.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Application Number 18683558
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-26
First Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oshima, Masahiro
  • Kimoto, Masanari
  • Antoine, Alexandre
  • Munoz, Daniel

Abstract

An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure includes: a pipe main body that includes a pin which includes a pin contact surface including an external thread part and which is formed at a first end portion, and a box which includes a box contact surface including an internal thread part and which is formed at a second end portion; and a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer which is formed on at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The X-ray diffraction intensities of the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer satisfy Formula (1). An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure includes: a pipe main body that includes a pin which includes a pin contact surface including an external thread part and which is formed at a first end portion, and a box which includes a box contact surface including an internal thread part and which is formed at a second end portion; and a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer which is formed on at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The X-ray diffraction intensities of the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer satisfy Formula (1). I 18 / ( I 18 + I 36 + I 54 ) ≥ 0.6 ( 1 ) An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure includes: a pipe main body that includes a pin which includes a pin contact surface including an external thread part and which is formed at a first end portion, and a box which includes a box contact surface including an internal thread part and which is formed at a second end portion; and a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer which is formed on at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The X-ray diffraction intensities of the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer satisfy Formula (1). I 18 / ( I 18 + I 36 + I 54 ) ≥ 0.6 ( 1 ) Here, in Formula (1), in units of cps, an X-ray diffraction intensity of {411} and {330} is substituted for I18, an X-ray diffraction intensity of {442} and {600} is substituted for I36, and an X-ray diffraction intensity of {552} is substituted for I54.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • C25D 3/22 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of zinc
  • C25D 5/48 - After-treatment of electroplated surfaces
  • C25D 7/04 - TubesRingsHollow bodies

18.

DEVICE FOR ACQUIRING AND SENDING DATA BETWEEN OIL OR GAS WELL STRINGS

      
Application Number 18682640
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-27
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Donzier, Eric
  • Tavernier, Emmanuel

Abstract

A tubular component for a well pipe including a transmitting antenna, a first reading antenna axially spaced apart from the transmitting antenna by a distance D, excitation electronics connected to the transmitting antenna and arranged to emit an electromagnetic field E having a first electromagnetic characteristic, reading electronics connected to the first reading antenna and arranged to detect temporal and intentional variations in the electromagnetic field according to the first characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 47/13 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles

19.

PROTECTOR FOR A THREADED END OF A TUBULAR COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18688957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Gallois, Yann
  • David, Didier

Abstract

A protector for protecting a male or female threaded end of a tubular component for drilling, for the exploitation of hydrocarbon wells, for transporting oil and gas, for transporting or storing hydrogen, for capturing carbon or geothermal energy, the male or female threaded end being provided with at least one external or internal thread, the protector includes a main body that is intended to receive the male or female threaded end, the main body having a peripheral side wall extending in an axial direction, wherein a housing is provided in a thickness of the peripheral side wall, said housing extending around the peripheral side wall, at least one threaded ring detachably housed in said housing, the threaded ring having a thread that is intended to be screwed onto the external or internal thread of the male or female threaded end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear

20.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELLS

      
Application Number JP2024007513
Publication Number 2024/185640
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-29
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oshima, Masahiro
  • Kimoto, Masanari

Abstract

The present invention provides a metal pipe for oil wells, the metal pipe being provided with a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer that has high hardness. A metal pipe for oil wells according to the present disclosure is provided with a pipe main body that comprises a pin and a box, and is additionally provided with a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer that is formed on a pin contact surface or a box contact surface. The Ni content in the Zn-Ni alloy plating layer is 14.8% by mass to 25.0% by mass, and the bulk density of the Zn-Ni alloy plating layer is 7.00 g/cm3 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • C25D 7/04 - TubesRingsHollow bodies

21.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELLS, AND COMPOSITION FOR FORMING LUBRICANT COATING LAYER FOR SAID METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELLS

      
Application Number JP2024001593
Publication Number 2024/180941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-22
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Akioka, Koji
  • Kuranishi, Takao
  • Goto, Kunio

Abstract

22, a metal soap, a wax, and a basic aromatic organic metal salt.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • C10M 105/22 - Carboxylic acids or their salts
  • C10M 117/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a non-macromolecular carboxylic acid or salt thereof having only one carboxyl group bound to an acyclic carbon atom, cycloaliphatic carbon atom or hydrogen
  • C10M 125/02 - CarbonGraphite
  • C10M 159/06 - Waxes, e.g. ozocerite, ceresine, petrolatum or slack-wax
  • C10M 169/06 - Mixtures of thickeners and additives
  • C10N 10/08 - Groups 4 or 14
  • C10N 30/06 - OilinessFilm-strengthAnti-wearResistance to extreme pressure
  • C10N 40/00 - Specified use or application for which the lubricating composition is intended

22.

THREADED JOINT FOR STEEL-PIPE

      
Application Number JP2023033134
Publication Number 2024/171497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Morishige, Yuya
  • Inose, Keita
  • Ogawa, Masahiro
  • Kurio, Satoshi
  • Wada, Akira

Abstract

pinboxbox, respectively; the axial length from the sealing point (SP) to the tip of the pin (10) is a pin lip length L; and the angle that the shoulder surface (11) of the pin (10) makes with a plane (S1) perpendicular to the axial direction of the threaded joint (100) is a shoulder angle θ.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

23.

THREADED JOINT

      
Application Number JP2024003871
Publication Number 2024/171885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-06
Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Inose, Keita
  • Sugino, Masaaki
  • Kurio, Satoshi
  • Ogawa, Masahiro
  • Morishige, Yuya
  • Wada, Akira

Abstract

Provided is a slim threaded joint that has excellent sealing performance with respect to internal pressure, excellent sealing performance with respect to external pressure, and excellent strength with respect to compressive loads and that maintains sealing performance with respect to external pressure even after repeated loading. The present invention provides a slim threaded joint in which external pressure seals 21, 31 and internal pressure seals 23, 33 are provided in front of and behind thread parts 22, 32, a nose part 24 for maintaining internal pressure sealing performance is provided to a tip part of a pin 2, and torque shoulder surfaces 25, 35 are provided to the tip of the nose part 24, wherein contact between insertion surfaces of the thread parts 22, 32 during compressive loading bears a portion of the compressive load. The shoulder angle θ of the torque shoulder surfaces 25, 35 is reduced to reduce the amount that the pin 2 presses into a box 3 and the amount that an open end part of the box 2 undergoes diameter-reducing deformation toward the inside in the radial direction during compressive loading and to suppress accumulation of damage near an outer seal surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

24.

THREADED JOINT FOR STEEL PIPES

      
Application Number JP2023033179
Publication Number 2024/171498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Inose, Keita
  • Ogawa, Masahiro
  • Morishige, Yuya
  • Kurio, Satoshi
  • Maruta, Satoshi

Abstract

This threaded joint comprises a pin (10) and a box (20). The pin (10) and box (20) fastened together comprise a threaded portion (101), an interior seal portion (102), and an exterior seal portion (103). A value Lth of the ratio of the amount of interference δth of the threaded portion (101) to tan (θth) when the slope angle of the threaded portion (101) is θth, a value Lint of the ratio of the amount of interference δint of the interior seal portion (102) to tan(θint), when the slope angle of the interior seal portion (102) is θint, and a value Lext of the ratio of the amount of interference δext of the exterior seal portion (103) to tan(θext), when the slope angle of the exterior seal portion (103) is θext, satisfy condition (1) or condition (2) below. Lth > Lext and Lint ≠ Lth (1); Lth > Lint and Lext ≠ Lth (2)

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings

25.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELLS

      
Application Number JP2023045526
Publication Number 2024/154524
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-19
Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oshima, Masahiro
  • Matsuyama, Tomoya
  • Mitsunari, Hideki

Abstract

020020 of not less than 2.00.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

26.

SELF-LOCKING THREADED CONNECTION PARTIALLY IN NON-LOCKING ENGAGEMENT

      
Application Number 18561578
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-19
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Delbosco, Thimothé
  • Ott, Wesley
  • Granger, Scott

Abstract

A threaded connection comprising: a first tubular component (1) having a first male threaded portion (16) and a second male threaded portion (17), a root width in the first male threaded portion (16) decreasing in a direction oriented a first pipe body (3), the root width being constant in the second male threaded portion (17), the second tubular component (2) comprising a female threaded zone (10) having a first female threaded portion (19) with a root width decreasing in a direction oriented towards a second pipe body (5), the connection being partially made up in a self-locking arrangement in order to provide a locking region (18) and a non-locking region (20), a female distal thread (22) of the locking region (18) has a width such that FDTW/TH>=125%, in which FDTW is a tooth width of the female distal thread (22) of the locking region and TH is the tooth height of said female distal thread (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
  • E21B 17/043 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded with locking means

27.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR TUBULAR ELEMENTS

      
Application Number 18570981
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-06
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayakawa, Ryunosuke
  • Villert, Sébastien

Abstract

A connection device includes a first tubular element, a second tubular element, and a coupling sleeve in order to connect the first tubular element and the second tubular element. A first male portion of the first tubular element includes a free end which has an annular sealing lip. The sealing lip covers an outer sealing surface of the second tubular element. The sealing lip has an outer periphery on which an outer thread is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread

28.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Application Number JP2023044467
Publication Number 2024/135464
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-12
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Akioka, Koji
  • Matsuyama, Tomoya
  • Kuranishi, Takao
  • Yamaoka, Ikuro

Abstract

Provided is an oil-well metal pipe that has an excellent anti-seize property, and is capable of keeping a threaded joint from loosening even when screwing and unscrewing are repeated. An oil-well metal pipe (1) according to the present disclosure comprises a pipe body (10) including a first end portion (10A) and a second end portion (10B). The pipe body (10) includes a pin (40) formed at the first end portion (10A), and a box (50) formed at the second end portion (10B). The pin (40) includes a pin contact surface (400) including a male thread portion (41). The box (50) includes a box contact surface (500) including a female thread portion (51). The oil-well metal pipe (1) further comprises a resin coating film (100) formed as an uppermost layer on at least one of the pin contact surface (400) and the box contact surface (500). The resin coating film (100) includes an epoxy resin, and an organic carboxylic acid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells

29.

OIL WELL STEEL PIPE WITH THREADED CONNECTION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING OIL WELL STEEL PIPES CONNECTED BODY USING OIL WELL STEEL PIPE WITH THREADED CONNECTION, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING OIL WELL STEEL PIPE WITH THREADED CONNECTION

      
Application Number 18555581
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-28
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Nakai, Yuya
  • Kuranishi, Takao
  • Nakamura, Keiichi
  • Beniya, Yuki
  • Mitsunari, Hideki

Abstract

This invention provides an oil well steel pipe with a threaded connection with which excellent galling resistance is obtained without using a compound grease, and which can suppress the occurrence of rust on a pin contact surface and can also keep shouldering torque at a low level. An oil well steel pipe with a threaded connection of the present disclosure includes a pipe main body including a first end portion and a second end portion. The pipe main body includes a pin formed at the first end portion, and a box formed at the second end portion. A light oil is applied to a pin contact surface of the pin. A solid lubricant coating is formed on a box contact surface of the box.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

30.

STEEL PIPE FOR OIL WELL

      
Application Number 18557395
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-31
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oshima, Masahiro
  • Kimoto, Masanari

Abstract

An oil-well steel pipe according to the present disclosure includes: a pipe main body that includes a pin which includes a pin contact surface, and a box which includes a box contact surface; and a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer which is formed on at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The chemical composition of the pipe main body contains, in mass %, C:0.01 to 0.60%, Cr:0 to 8.0% and Fe:80.0% or more. In addition, when a region containing C in an amount that, in mass %, is 1.5 times or more greater than the C content of the pipe main body is defined as a C-concentrated layer, the thickness of the C-concentrated layer in the wall thickness direction of the pipe main body is within the range of 0 to 1.50 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 38/18 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium
  • C25D 3/22 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of zinc
  • C25D 5/48 - After-treatment of electroplated surfaces
  • C25D 7/04 - TubesRingsHollow bodies

31.

DEVICE FOR INSPECTING A THREADED ELEMENT AND CORRESPONDING INSPECTION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023085710
Publication Number 2024/126631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-13
Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • David, Didier
  • Petit, Sébastien

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for measuring the dimensions of a threaded element (1), the device comprising a first laser line sensor (3) and a second laser line sensor (4) having a second optical measurement direction, the second optical measurement direction forming a non-zero angle A with the first optical measurement direction in a plane containing the first optical measurement direction, the first laser line sensor (3) and the second laser line sensor (4) being mounted so as to move on a frame (2) and having at least one measurement path for acquiring geometric data on the threaded element (1) which passes through a calibration jig (5) and is capable of passing through a portion of the threaded element (1), the device comprising an electronic unit arranged to construct a complete profile using a first partial profile from the first laser line sensor (3) and a second partial profile from the second laser line sensor (4) and according to at least one measurement carried out on the calibration jig (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
  • G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures

32.

THREADED JOINT FOR STEEL PIPES

      
Application Number JP2023040263
Publication Number 2024/106291
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-08
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oku, Yosuke
  • Inose, Keita

Abstract

Provided is a slim threaded joint that is for steel pipes and that is capable of exhibiting high torque resistance performance and high sealing performance. A threaded joint 1 for steel pipes comprises: a pin 10 having a male thread 11 formed of a wedged thread having a two-step thread structure; and a box 20 having a female thread 21 including a wedged thread having a two-step thread structure. The pin 10 and the box 20 respectively have, at a middle portion of the two-step thread, inner seal portions 13, 23 and outer seal portions 14, 24, and respectively have shoulder surfaces 12, 22 provided between the inner and outer seal portions. In a fastened state, the male thread 11 is tightly attached to and fitted with the female thread 21 to generate a locking effect. Meanwhile, in the fastened state, there is a minute gap between the shoulder surfaces 12, 22. The size of the gap is determined such that the shoulder surfaces 12, 22 make contact with each other by single round or several rounds of a yield compression load Lc on the thread joint 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements

33.

DIMENSIONING OF A THREADED AXIAL GAP

      
Application Number 18552288
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-21
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mathon, Thibault
  • Boufflers, Laurent
  • Luongo, Matthieu

Abstract

A tubular threaded joint for the drilling, operation of hydrocarbon wells, transport of oil and gas, carbon capture or geothermal energy, comprising a male tubular element and a female tubular element, each of said male or female tubular elements comprising respectively a male threaded portion and a female threaded portion, one or the other of the male or female threaded portions optionally comprising an anticorrosive and/or lubricating solid coating, said male threaded portion and female threaded portion comprise respectively at least one male threading tooth or one female threading tooth and a threaded axial gap TAG ensuring a space, in the mounted state, between an stab flank of said male threading tooth and a load flank of said female threading tooth, wherein said threaded axial gap TAG is greater than or equal to a minimum gap TAGmin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread

34.

THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2023080593
Publication Number 2024/099879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-02
Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Delbosco, Thimothé
  • Martin, Pierre

Abstract

The invention relates to a tubular connection (1) comprising a first tubular component (2) and a second tubular component (3), each tubular component (2, 3) comprising a thread (8) and a sealing surface (9, 7, 13, 15), the threads (8, 14) having a variable thread pitch, the threads (8, 14) being intermeshed when the tubular connection (1) is in a mounted state, the sealing surfaces (7, 9, 13, 15) being in sealed contact when the tubular connection (1) is in the mounted state, the tubular connection (1) comprising a reference mark (26), the reference mark having an optimal relative position between the tubular components (2, 3), characterised in that the optimal relative position corresponds to a nominal optimal relative position to which a correction is applied, the correction being dependent on the characteristics of the one from among the first tubular component (2) and the second tubular component (3) on which the reference mark is arranged and on a target torque of the tubular connection (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

35.

TUBULAR CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2023079850
Publication Number 2024/089138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-25
Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Seiboth, Wolf
  • Protzel, Peter
  • Hubert, Marine

Abstract

The invention relates to a metal tubular connector (1) comprising a first tubular component (2) and a second tubular component (3), the first tubular component (2) and the second tubular component (3) being metallic, the first tubular component (2) extending along a first axis (4), the second tubular component (3) extending along a second axis (7), the first axis (4) and the second axis (7) intersecting, the first tubular component (2) comprising an opening, an open end (8) of the second tubular component (3) being contiguous with the first tubular component (2) along a junction zone, the junction zone being delimited by the opening, the connector (1) also comprising a material deposit (14) in the junction zone so as to provide a seal for the junction zone, the material deposit (14) having a flat surface extending in a plane parallel to the first axis (4) and parallel to the second axis (7), the flat surface being arranged in line with the junction zone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted
  • F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
  • B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
  • B23K 33/00 - Specially-profiled edge portions of workpieces for making soldering or welding connectionsFilling the seams formed thereby
  • B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials

36.

INSPECTION DEVICE FOR TUBULAR GOOD

      
Application Number EP2023069497
Publication Number 2024/017758
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-13
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor Kling E Silva, Lucas

Abstract

An inspection device (1) for a tubular good comprising a first body part (2) comprising odometer and profilometers, a second body part (4) rotatably mounted on the first body part, a body motor (5) arranged to rotate the second body part (4), whereas the second body part comprises at least one array of eddy current test sensors (7), and a scanning electronics (9).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/9013 - Arrangements for scanning
  • G01N 27/904 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents with two or more sensors

37.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELLS

      
Application Number JP2023026134
Publication Number 2024/019019
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-14
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • DAIZO CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Akioka, Koji
  • Ochiai, Mamoru
  • Iwaki, Yuichi

Abstract

222, the hydrous magnesium silicate and the nylon in the resin coating film (100) is 5.00 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • C23C 26/00 - Coating not provided for in groups

38.

INSPECTION DEVICE FOR TUBULAR GOOD WITH ULTRASONIC SENSORS

      
Application Number EP2023069459
Publication Number 2024/017753
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-13
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Kling E Silva, Lucas
  • Camerini, Claudio

Abstract

Inspection device for tubular good with ultrasonic sensors An inspection device (1) for a tubular good comprising a first body part (2), a second body part (4) rotatably mounted on the first body part, a body motor (5) arranged to rotate the second body part (4), whereas the second body part comprises at least one array of ultrasonic sensors (41, 51), the inspection device (1) further comprising scanning electronics (9) mounted on said second body part (4), said scanning electronics (9) being connected to the ultrasonic sensors (41, 51), wherein said scanning electronics (9) comprises a circuitry arranged to drive emission and reception of ultrasonic signals by ultrasonic sensors (41, 51) of said array of ultrasonic sensors and said scanning electronics being arranged to generate an A-scan, wherein scanning electronics (9) and ultrasonic sensors (41, 51) are mounted on the second body part (4) such that scanning electronics (9) and ultrasonic sensors (41, 51) are rotated at a same rotation speed when second body part (4) is rotated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 29/11 - Analysing solids by measuring attenuation of acoustic waves
  • G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
  • G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy

39.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELLS

      
Application Number JP2023024285
Publication Number 2024/005167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Akioka, Koji
  • Matsuyama, Tomoya
  • Kuranishi, Takao
  • Ishii, Kazuya
  • Yamaoka, Ikuro

Abstract

Provided is a metal pipe for oil wells, the pipe having outstanding high-torque performance. A metal pipe for oil wells (1) according to the present disclosure comprises a main pipe body (10). The main pipe body (10) has a pin (40) and a box (50). The pin (40) includes a pin contact surface (400) including a male pin section (41). The box (50) includes a box contact surface (500) including a female screw section (51). The metal pipe for oil wells (1) further comprises a resin coating film (100) formed as a top layer on at least either the pin contact surface (400) or the box contact surface (500). The resin coating film (100) includes an epoxy resin. The resin coating film (100) was measured using a 1222 of the three components is 110.0 µs or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

40.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELL

      
Application Number JP2023010725
Publication Number 2023/243170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-17
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor Oshima, Masahiro

Abstract

Provided is a metal pipe for an oil well, the metal pipe comprising a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer having excellent seizure resistance. A metal pipe (1) for an oil well according to the present disclosure comprises a pipe body (10) including a first end part (10A) and a second end part (10B). The pipe body (10) includes a pin (40) formed on the first end part (10A) and a box (50) formed on the second end part (10B). The pin (40) includes a pin contact surface (400) including a male screw part (41). The box (50) includes a box contact surface (500) including a female screw part (51). The metal pipe (1) for an oil well further comprises a Ni plating layer (100) formed on the pin contact surface (400) and/or the box contact surface (500), and a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer (110) formed on the Ni plating layer (100). The deposition amount of the Ni plating layer (100) is larger than or equal to 6.00 g/m 2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • C25D 5/12 - Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals at least one layer being of nickel or chromium
  • C25D 5/48 - After-treatment of electroplated surfaces
  • C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated

41.

Metal tubular connecting part and method for obtaining such a part by additive manufacturing

      
Application Number 18247297
Grant Number 12247680
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-24
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Grant Date 2025-03-11
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Maillon, Bertrand
  • Noel, Alexandre
  • Taisne, Thierry
  • Caruso, Umberto

Abstract

A metal tubular connecting part includes a total axial length, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The inner and outer surfaces delimit a wall, an outer transition surface, and an inner transition surface. The outer transition surface and the inner transition surface delimit a transition thickness of the wall. A first threaded end is defined by a first outer surface portion extending over a first axial length. A second threaded end is defined by a second inner surface portion extending over a second axial length. The sum of the first axial length and the second axial length is less than or equal to the total axial length of the connecting part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • F16L 25/14 - Joints for pipes of different diameters or cross-section

42.

THREADED JOINT FOR STEEL PIPE

      
Application Number JP2023021005
Publication Number 2023/238864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-06
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Inose, Keita
  • Kurio, Satoshi
  • Tsujimura, Takuya
  • Sasaki, Masayoshi
  • Kuranishi, Takao

Abstract

Provided is a threaded joint which is for a steel pipe and which can improve seizure resistance performance and manufacturability. A threaded joint 1 for a steel pipe comprises: a pin 10; and a box 20. The pin 10 has a male screw 11, an inner pin seal surface 12, and an outer pin seal surface 13. The box 20 has a female screw 12, an inner box seal surface 12, and an outer box seal surface 23. The male screw 11 includes a tapered region 111 positioned on the outer pin seal surface 13 side, and a tapered region 112 positioned on the inner pin seal surface 11 side. The gradient β1 of the tapered region 112 is smaller than the gradient α1 of the tapered region 111. The insertion surface pitch of screw threads included in the male screw 112 is constant. The screw threads included in the tapered region 112 have a screw thread width wider than that of screw threads included in the tapered region 111.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

43.

SELF-LOCKING THREADED CONNECTION PARTIALLY IN NON-LOCKING ENGAGEMENT

      
Application Number 18250306
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-20
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ott, Wesley
  • Van Gorp, Logan
  • Granger, Scott

Abstract

A flush self-locking threaded connection partially in a non-locking engagement comprises a first and a second tubular component provided respectively with male and female threaded zone at their respective ends. First portions of the male and female threaded zones with varying thread width and root cooperate along a self-locking tightening arrangement. A locking region within the threaded connection is located in the middle of non-locking regions, and radially centered to the pipe body API tolerances in order to withstand high torque and seal performances.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • E21B 17/043 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded with locking means

44.

TUBULAR COMPONENT HAVING A THREADED CONNECTION ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023064252
Publication Number 2023/232707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor Verger, Eric

Abstract

The invention relates to a tubular component (1) for a tubular threaded joint, the tubular component (1) having a main body (2) and a threaded connection element (3), the threaded connection element (3) extending axially from the main body (2) as far as a free end (4) of the tubular component (1), the threaded connection element (3) having a helical thread (6), the tubular component (1) having a metal portion (8) and a portion (7) made of composite material, wherein the metal portion (8) forms the free end (4) of the tubular component (1), the helical thread (6) having a first threaded portion (11) and a second threaded portion (12), the metal portion (8) having the first threaded portion (11), the portion (7) made of composite material having the second threaded portion (12), the portion (7) made of composite material being in radial contact with the metal portion (8) in line with the second threaded portion (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • E21B 17/08 - Casing joints
  • F16L 47/16 - Screw-threaded joints

45.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Application Number 18042658
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-25
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Beniya, Yuki
  • Nakamura, Keiichi
  • Kuranishi, Takao

Abstract

This invention provides an oil-well metal pipe which is capable of achieving both high yield torque and excellent galling resistance in a compatible manner. An oil-well metal pipe of the present disclosure includes a pipe main body. The pipe main body includes a pin that is formed at the first end portion, and a box that is formed at the second end portion. A plating layer is formed on a first contact surface, which is one of a pin contact surface of the pin and a box contact surface of the box, and a solid lubricant layer is formed on the plating layer. An arithmetic average roughness Ra of a second contact surface, which is the other of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface, is 0.5 to 10.0 μm, and a semi-solid or liquid anti-rust coating is formed on the second contact surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 58/08 - Coatings characterised by the materials used by metal
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

46.

UNDERGROUND STORAGE SYSTEM FOR FLUID STORAGE

      
Document Number 03251257
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Open to Public Date 2023-11-02
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor Martin, Pierre

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge

47.

UNDERGROUND STORAGE SYSTEM FOR FLUID STORAGE

      
Application Number EP2023061094
Publication Number 2023/209079
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor Martin, Pierre

Abstract

The invention relates to an underground storage system (1) for fluid storage, comprising a recess (2) having a bottom (3), a support element (4) comprising at least one opening (7) suitable for receiving an assembly element (18), at least one tank (10) having a longitudinal axis (l), a lower end (14) and an upper end (12), a first closure means (16) suitable for closing the tank (10) at its lower end (14), and a second closure means (17) suitable for closing the tank (10) at its upper end (12), the upper end (12) being suitable for being assembled to the support element (4) via the assembly element (18) so that the tank (10) is suspended inside the recess (2) and an axial clearance (G) suitable for absorbing an axial thermal expansion of the tank (10) remains between the first closure means (16) and the bottom (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge

48.

PROTECTOR FOR TUBULAR THREADED ELEMENTS

      
Application Number EP2023059440
Publication Number 2023/198708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-11
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Berthet, Guillaume
  • Magallanes, Gerardo
  • Vannetzel, Maxime

Abstract

The invention relates to a protector (1, 2) for a tubular threaded element (49) for drilling, operating hydrocarbon wells, transporting oil and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, and capturing carbon or geothermal energy, the protector (1, 2) comprising a main body (4), the main body (4) comprising at least one inner axial surface (21) extending axially and facing outward in such a way as to face the inner surface of a tubular threaded element (49) in the mounted state, which protector is characterised in that the inner axial surface (21) of the main body (4) is provided with at least one seal (10) that is arranged so as to block solid particles (50) in the mounted state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings

49.

Oil-well metal pipe, and method for producing oil-well metal pipe

      
Application Number 18041829
Grant Number 12104085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-16
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Tomiyasu, Ken
  • Matsumoto, Keishi
  • Ochiai, Mamoru

Abstract

An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure has a pipe main body including a first end portion and a second end portion. The pipe main body includes a pin formed at the first end portion, and a box formed at the second end portion. The pin includes a pin contact surface including an external thread part, and the box includes a box contact surface including an internal thread part. The oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure also includes a resin coating containing a resin, a solid lubricant powder, and copper phthalocyanine on or above at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 7/63 - Additives non-macromolecular organic
  • C10M 103/04 - MetalsAlloys
  • C10M 107/28 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing monomers having an unsaturated radical bound to a carboxyl radical, e.g. acrylate
  • C10M 107/30 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C10M 107/38 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a macromolecular compound containing halogen
  • C10M 139/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing atoms of elements not provided for in groups
  • C10N 10/04 - Groups 2 or 12
  • C10N 30/12 - Inhibition of corrosion, e.g. anti-rust agents, anti-corrosives
  • C10N 40/02 - Bearings
  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

50.

THREADED CONNECTION FOR PIPE

      
Application Number 17754535
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oku, Yousuke
  • Maruta, Satoshi

Abstract

In a threaded connection for pipe having a two-step thread construction with intermediate shoulder surfaces, compression resistance is further improved. Upon completion of make-up of the pin 2 and box 3, the diameter of a stabbing clearance is 0.15 mm or smaller, where the stabbing clearance is defined between the stab flank of a male thread including an inner thread portion 27 and an outer thread portion 23 and the stab flank of a female thread including an inner thread portion 36 and an outer thread portion 32, thereby causing the stab flanks of the male and female threads to start to be in contact before the angle of rotation θ of the intermediate shoulder surfaces 25 and 34 as appearing in a longitudinal cross section starts to rapidly increase, thus preventing accumulation of damage in the intermediate shoulder surfaces 25 and 34.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

51.

TUBULAR THREADED JOINT

      
Document Number 03249239
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Open to Public Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (France)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Daly, Daly
  • Martin, Pierre

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

52.

Securing system intended to secure a cable to a tube

      
Application Number 18040665
Grant Number 12065889
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-28
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Grant Date 2024-08-20
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Brodie, Alastair John
  • Vannetzel, Maxime

Abstract

Securing system intended to secure a cable to a tube for a tubular column for oil & gas, energy, or storage applications, said securing system comprising:—a bearing surface and an outside surface, the bearing surface being turned inwardly, said bearing surface defining an inside housing for the tube, the outside surface being turned outward relative to the bearing surface,—a tube fixing mechanism having an open state and a closed state, the tube fixing mechanism being configured to fix the securing system on the tube in the closed state of the tube fixing mechanism, the tube being housed in the inside housing in said closed state of the tube fixing mechanism, said tube fixing mechanism being mobile relative to the tube in an open state of the tube fixing mechanism; said tube fixing mechanism comprises a band, the band extending along a longitudinal axis, the band extending radially, the band extending around the tube, said band forming the bearing surface,—a cable securing mechanism having an outside housing for securing the cable, said outside housing having an opening for receiving, through said opening, the cable inside the outside housing, said opening of the outside housing being arranged on the outside surface.

IPC Classes  ?

53.

TUBULAR THREADED JOINT

      
Application Number EP2023057318
Publication Number 2023/180375
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Daly, Daly

Abstract

The invention relates to a threaded joint (1) having a longitudinal axis (x), said joint comprising a first tubular component (C1) and a second tubular component (C2) screwed together, a first axial length BSL between a female inner abutment surface (23) and a female outer abutment surface (21) being greater than a second axial length PSL between a male inner abutment surface (13) and a male outer abutment surface (11), the first axial length BSL and the second axial length PSL being such that a gap (30) is formed between the male outer abutment surface (11) and the female outer abutment surface (21), said gap (30) being closable by contact between the male outer abutment surface (11) and the female outer abutment surface (21) when an axial compressive load is applied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

54.

INTERNAL INSPECTION DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A LENGTH OF A TUBULAR GOOD

      
Application Number 18040201
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-28
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Kling E Silva, Lucas
  • Petit, Sébastien
  • Brodie, Alastair
  • Wilbert, Nicolas
  • Medeiros, Nestor

Abstract

This internal inspection device is for determining a length and inner diameter of a tubular good. The internal inspection device includes a first positioning sensor, a second positioning sensor spaced axially from the first positioning sensor, a displacement sensor the displacement of the internal inspection device inside the tubular good between two positions sensed by the respective positioning sensors, the internal inspection device further including a electronic arranged to computing the length of the tubular good by adding a distance measured by the displacement sensor and a predetermined length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 5/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
  • F16L 55/32 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained
  • G01B 11/12 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters internal diameters

55.

THREADED JOINT WITH UNSCREWING PREVENTION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023053796
Publication Number 2023/156479
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-15
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Verger, Eric

Abstract

The invention relates to a threaded joint (1) comprising a male end (2) having a male thread (4) and a male free end (13), a female end (3) having a female thread (5) and a female free end (8), the female end (3) further comprising at least one extension (6) extending axially from the side of the female thread (5) and forming the female free end (8), the at least one extension (6) being radially flexible and comprising, on an inner surface (9), an extension shoulder (10) arranged so as to engage with a locking surface (11) extending from an outer surface (12) of the male end (2) and axially limit the relative movement of the male end (2) relative to the female end (3) in one direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/043 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded with locking means

56.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Document Number 03242866
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-31
Open to Public Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Akioka, Koji
  • Matsuyama, Tomoya
  • Kuranishi, Takao

Abstract

Provided is an oil-well metal pipe which has excellent galling resistance even when a plating layer is formed on or above a contact surface of only one of a pin and a box. An oil-well metal pipe (1) according to the present disclosure includes: a pin (40) including a pin contact surface (400) with an external thread part (41); and a box (50) including a box contact surface (500) with an internal thread part (51). The oil-well metal pipe (1) according to the present disclosure further includes: a zirconium oxide coating (100) formed on one of the pin contact surface (400) and the box contact surface (500); a first resin coating (310) formed on or above the zirconium oxide coating (100); a plating layer (200) formed on or above the other of the pin contact surface (400) and the box contact surface (500); and a second resin coating (320) formed on or above the plating layer (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 9/02 - Rigid pipes of metal
  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

57.

DRIFTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TUBULAR GOODS

      
Application Number 18006759
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-28
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Kling E Silva, Lucas
  • Petit, Sébastien
  • Brodie, Alastair
  • Wilbert, Nicolas
  • Medeiros, Nestor

Abstract

This drifting device for a tubular good includes a body, a means of propelling the body through the tubular good, and at least one attachment part for attaching a cylindrical drift mandrel to the body, wherein the attachment part is so configured to enable a degree of mobility of the cylindrical drift mandrel with respect to the body along a radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 55/40 - Constructional aspects of the body
  • G01B 11/12 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters internal diameters
  • F16L 55/32 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables being self-contained

58.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELL

      
Application Number JP2023003051
Publication Number 2023/153274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-31
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Akioka, Koji
  • Matsuyama, Tomoya
  • Kuranishi, Takao

Abstract

Provided is a metal pipe for an oil well, the metal pipe having excellent seizure resistance, even when a plating layer is formed only on or above the contact surface of one among a pin and a box. A metal pipe for an oil well (1) according to the present disclosure comprises: a pin (40) including a pin contact surface (400) having a male thread portion (41); and a box (50) including a box contact surface (500) having a female thread portion (51). The metal pipe for an oil well (1) according to the present disclosure further has: a zirconium oxide coating film (100) formed on one among the pin contact surface (400) and the box contact surface (500); a first resin coating film (310) formed on or above the zirconium oxide coating film (100); a plating layer (200) formed on or above the other among the pin contact surface (400) and the box contact surface (500); and a second resin coating film (320) formed on or above the plating layer (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • F16L 9/02 - Rigid pipes of metal

59.

STABBING GUIDE DEVICE FOR A STEEL TUBE FOR USE IN A TUBULAR HYDROCARBON COLUMN

      
Application Number EP2022087844
Publication Number 2023/131563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-26
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Brodie, Alastair John
  • Vannetzel, Maxime

Abstract

Stabbing guide device (30) for a steel tube (10) designed to be secured on a portion (12) of said tube (1) used in a tubular column for oil and gas, energy, or storage applications, said device (30) comprising: - a substantially cylindrical body (32) extending along a rotational axis (A1) designed to surround the portion (12) of the first steel tube (10), said body (32) forming an open ring so that a circumferential gap (J1) subsists between two free ends (33a, 33b) of said body (32); - a locking door (34) secured in a non-detachable way to the body (32) at one of the two free ends (33a, 33b) of said body (32) and movable compared to said body (32) between a locked position in which the locking door (34) rotates towards the body (32) and surrounds the first tube (10), an intermediate position in which the locking door (34) is slid along the rotational axis (A1) towards a lower end (35) of the body (32) and an unlocked position in which the locking door (34) is rotated radially away from the body (32).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 19/24 - Guiding or centralising devices for drilling rods or pipes
  • E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints

60.

INSERT PRECISION-INTEGRATED INTO A BLANK BODY BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

      
Application Number 17996873
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-16
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor Verger, Eric

Abstract

A steel pipe is for drilling, exploiting hydrocarbon wells, transporting petrol and gas, carbon capture or geothermal energy. The steel pipe includes at least one male or female insert and a metal body. The insert includes at least a first thread axis, at least one toric or frusto-conical sealing surface, a threaded portion and a non-threaded portion connected to the metal body. The metal body is made entirely by additive manufacturing and the insert includes an anchoring profile arranged so as to adhere the additive material of the metal body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 25/14 - Joints for pipes of different diameters or cross-section
  • F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted
  • B23K 9/04 - Welding for other purposes than joining, e.g. built-up welding
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

61.

Threaded connection for steel pipe

      
Application Number 17906692
Grant Number 12018777
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-20
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Grant Date 2024-06-25
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Wada, Akira
  • Oku, Yousuke
  • Ando, Yohinori

Abstract

A high-torque threaded connection with male and female threadforms constituted by wedge threads is provided with high shear resistance and high torque resistance. The radius of curvature r1 of the base of the load flank of the first thread 111, located at the end of the male threadform 11 associated with the tip, is not lower than the thread height Th×0.14, and more preferably not lower than Th×0.16, to improve the shear resistance of the first thread 111. Further, the thread pitch may be reduced to increase the number of threads to increase the area of contact for load flanks, or only the radius of curvature of the base of the load flank of the first thread located at the end of the male threadform associated with the tip may be increased and smaller radii of curvature may be provided for the other portions to increase the area of contact for load flanks, thereby maintaining high torque resistance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

62.

TUBULAR METAL COMPONENT, TUBULAR THREADED JOINT COMPRISING SUCH A COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH A COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2022078062
Publication Number 2023/072563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-10
Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Verger, Eric
  • Roussie, Gabriel

Abstract

Tubular metal component (1) which can be combined with at least one other tubular metal component to form a joint, said tubular metal component (1) comprising a longitudinal axis (x), a body (12) and at least one first axial end (2) adjacent to the body (12), said first axial end (2) being provided with a connector comprising a screw thread (3, 300) and an internal abutment surface (5, 500), the tubular metal component (1) also comprising a wall (7) provided with an internal surface (8), said internal surface (8) being coated with a layer of thermally insulating material (9), said layer of thermally insulating material (9) being coated with a coating (11), said coating (11) having an axial portion (11ax) extending along the longitudinal axis (x) and a radial portion (11rad), said radial portion (11rad) extending along the internal abutment surface (5, 500).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
  • F16L 58/08 - Coatings characterised by the materials used by metal
  • F16L 58/18 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings
  • F16L 59/14 - Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems
  • F16L 59/147 - Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems the insulation being located inwardly of the outer surface of the pipe

63.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Document Number 03232468
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-13
Open to Public Date 2023-04-20
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Tomiyasu, Ken
  • Matsumoto, Keishi
  • Ochiai, Mamoru
  • Iwaki, Yuichi

Abstract

An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure can be fastened with high torque. An oil-well metal pipe (1) according to the present disclosure includes a resin coating (100) on or above at least one of a pin contact surface (400) and a box contact surface (500). The resin coating (100) contains: an epoxy resin: 40.0 to 97.0 mass%; a magnesium silicate hydroxide powder: 3.0 to 50.0 mass%; TiO2: 0 to 10.0 mass%; a wax: 0 to 10.0 mass%; a fluorine-based additive: 0 to 20.0 mass%; and graphite: 0 to 10.0 mass%; and satisfies Formula (1): (CW+CF+CG)/(CMg+CTiO2+CSi) ? 0.28 (1) where, in Formula (1), a content in mass% of the wax is substituted for CW, a content in mass% of the fluorine-based additive is substituted for CF, a content in mass% of the graphite is substituted for CG, a content in mass% of the magnesium silicate hydroxide powder is substituted for CMg, a content in mass% of the TiO2 is substituted for CTiO2, and a content in mass% of the silane coupling agent is substituted for CSi.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

64.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Document Number 03232798
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-13
Open to Public Date 2023-04-20
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Matsumoto, Keishi
  • Ochiai, Mamoru
  • Iwaki, Yuichi

Abstract

An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure has a high shear strength. An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure includes a resin coating (100) on or above at least one of a pin contact surface (400) and a box contact surface (500). The resin coating (100) contains: a resin: 50.0 to 99.5 mass%, a wax: 0 to 10.0 mass%, a fluorine-based additive: 0 to 30.0 mass%, graphite: 0 to 10.0 mass%, a rust preventive pigment: 0 to 30.0 mass%, a coloring pigment: 0 to 10.0 mass%, a coupling agent: 0 to 10.0 mass%, and one type or two types selected from a group consisting of a magnesium silicate hydroxide powder: 1.5 to 50.0 mass% and TiO2: 0.5 to 30.0 mass%; and satisfies Formula (1). (W+F+G)/(M+T) ? 5.00 (1)

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

65.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELLS

      
Application Number JP2022038193
Publication Number 2023/063384
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-13
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • DAIZO CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Tomiyasu, Ken
  • Matsumoto, Keishi
  • Ochiai, Mamoru
  • Iwaki, Yuichi

Abstract

2WFGMgTiO2SiWFGMg2TiO2SiSi.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • C23C 26/00 - Coating not provided for in groups

66.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELLS

      
Application Number JP2022038194
Publication Number 2023/063385
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-13
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • DAIZO CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Abe, Tomoka
  • Matsumoto, Keishi
  • Ochiai, Mamoru
  • Iwaki, Yuichi

Abstract

22, and satisfying formula (1). (1): (W + F + G)/(M + T) ≤ 5.00

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • C23C 26/00 - Coating not provided for in groups

67.

THREADED END OF A TUBULAR COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH A COATING COMPRISING A ZINC-CHROMIUM ALLOY

      
Document Number 03232473
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-06
Open to Public Date 2023-04-13
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Antoine, Alexandre

Abstract

The present invention relates in particular to a threaded end 1, 2 of a tubular component for drilling and/or exploiting a hydrocarbon well, transporting oil and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or geothermy, comprising at least one thread 3, 4 extending on its outer or inner peripheral surface, the thread of which is coated with a layer 15 comprising a zinc-chromium (Zn-Cr) alloy, the zinc (Zn) of which is the predominant element by weight, relative to the total weight of the alloy. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing a threaded end 1, 2, as defined above, of a tubular component intended for drilling and/or exploiting a hydrocarbon well, transporting oil and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or geothermy, comprising at least one electrolytic deposition, on the surface of the thread 3, 4 of the end, of an aqueous composition comprising one or more zinc salts, one or more chromium salts, one or more electrolytes and one or more surfactants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25D 3/56 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of alloys
  • C25D 5/36 - Pretreatment of metallic surfaces to be electroplated of iron or steel
  • C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated

68.

THREADED END OF A TUBULAR COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH A COATING COMPRISING A ZINC-CHROMIUM ALLOY

      
Application Number EP2022077856
Publication Number 2023/057594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-06
Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Antoine, Alexandre

Abstract

The present invention relates in particular to a threaded end 1, 2 of a tubular component for drilling and/or exploiting a hydrocarbon well, transporting oil and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or geothermy, comprising at least one thread 3, 4 extending on its outer or inner peripheral surface, the thread of which is coated with a layer 15 comprising a zinc-chromium (Zn-Cr) alloy, the zinc (Zn) of which is the predominant element by weight, relative to the total weight of the alloy. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing a threaded end 1, 2, as defined above, of a tubular component intended for drilling and/or exploiting a hydrocarbon well, transporting oil and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or geothermy, comprising at least one electrolytic deposition, on the surface of the thread 3, 4 of the end, of an aqueous composition comprising one or more zinc salts, one or more chromium salts, one or more electrolytes and one or more surfactants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25D 3/56 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of alloys
  • C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
  • C25D 5/36 - Pretreatment of metallic surfaces to be electroplated of iron or steel

69.

OPTIMIZED METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO TUBULAR COMPONENTS

      
Application Number FR2022051739
Publication Number 2023/052705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-15
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Courtin, Dominique
  • Baudet, Nicolas
  • Gardin, Florian

Abstract

A method for connecting threaded portions (3, 4) of a first tubular component (1) and of a second tubular component (2), comprising obtaining a torque curve. In addition, the method comprises assessing the quality of the connection between the first and second tubular components (1, 2), on the basis of first and second models, by validating or rejecting the obtained torque curve and assigning a connection status that is representative of the compliant or non-compliant state of the connection between the first and second tubular components (1, 2), respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 5/24 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for determining value of torque or twisting moment for tightening a nut or other member which is similarly stressed
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

70.

PROTECTOR FOR A THREADED END OF A TUBULAR COMPONENT

      
Application Number FR2022051813
Publication Number 2023/052720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-27
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Gallois, Yann
  • David, Didier

Abstract

The invention relates to a protector (1) for protecting a male (11) or female threaded end of a tubular component (10) for drilling, exploiting hydrocarbon wells, transporting oil and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or geothermy, the male or female threaded end being provided with at least one external or internal thread (14), the protector comprising: - a main body (2) intended to receive the male or female threaded end, the main body comprising a peripheral side wall (4) extending in an axial direction (X), in which a housing (7) is provided in a thickness of the peripheral side wall, the housing extending around the peripheral side wall, - at least one threaded ring removably housed in the housing, the threaded ring having a thread intended to be screwed onto the external or internal thread of the male or female threaded end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear

71.

PROTECTOR FOR A THREADED END OF A TUBULAR COMPONENT

      
Document Number 03229277
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-27
Open to Public Date 2023-04-06
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Gallois, Yann
  • David, Didier

Abstract

The invention relates to a protector (1) for protecting a male (11) or female threaded end of a tubular component (10) for drilling, exploiting hydrocarbon wells, transporting oil and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or geothermy, the male or female threaded end being provided with at least one external or internal thread (14), the protector comprising: - a main body (2) intended to receive the male or female threaded end, the main body comprising a peripheral side wall (4) extending in an axial direction (X), in which a housing (7) is provided in a thickness of the peripheral side wall, the housing extending around the peripheral side wall, - at least one threaded ring removably housed in the housing, the threaded ring having a thread intended to be screwed onto the external or internal thread of the male or female threaded end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear

72.

SOLID LUBRICANT FOR ZN-NI COATING ON A THREADED TUBULAR ELEMENT

      
Document Number 03229066
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-06
Open to Public Date 2023-03-16
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Baska, Philippe
  • Thomas, Marie

Abstract

A threaded tubular element (1, 2) for use in drilling, operating hydrocarbon wells, transporting petroleum and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or in the field of geothermal energy, comprising a metal body (5) and at least one threaded end (3, 4) comprising at least one threaded portion (14,15), the threaded end (3, 4) comprising a multilayer coating (10) on at least one portion of the surface of the threaded end (3, 4), characterised in that the multilayer coating (10) comprises a first layer (11) comprising a solid zinc-nickel coating electrodeposited onto the at least one portion of the surface of the threaded end (3, 4), a second oxalate conversion layer (12) above the first layer (11), a third layer (13) comprising a polyurethane matrix or an epoxy matrix filled with solid lubricating particles above the second layer (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
  • F16L 58/18 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings

73.

SOLID LUBRICANT FOR ZN-NI COATING ON A THREADED TUBULAR ELEMENT

      
Application Number FR2022051678
Publication Number 2023/037069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-06
Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Baska, Philippe
  • Thomas, Marie

Abstract

A threaded tubular element (1, 2) for use in drilling, operating hydrocarbon wells, transporting petroleum and gas, transporting or storing hydrogen, carbon capture or in the field of geothermal energy, comprising a metal body (5) and at least one threaded end (3, 4) comprising at least one threaded portion (14,15), the threaded end (3, 4) comprising a multilayer coating (10) on at least one portion of the surface of the threaded end (3, 4), characterised in that the multilayer coating (10) comprises a first layer (11) comprising a solid zinc-nickel coating electrodeposited onto the at least one portion of the surface of the threaded end (3, 4), a second oxalate conversion layer (12) above the first layer (11), a third layer (13) comprising a polyurethane matrix or an epoxy matrix filled with solid lubricating particles above the second layer (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • C10M 171/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by purely physical criteria, e.g. containing as base-material, thickener or additive, ingredients which are characterised exclusively by their numerically specified physical properties, i.e. containing ingredients which are physically well defined but for which the chemical nature is either unspecified or only very vaguely indicated
  • C10M 177/00 - Special methods of preparation of lubricating compositionsChemical modification by after-treatment of components or of the whole of a lubricating composition, not covered by other classes
  • C10N 30/06 - OilinessFilm-strengthAnti-wearResistance to extreme pressure
  • C10N 30/12 - Inhibition of corrosion, e.g. anti-rust agents, anti-corrosives
  • C10N 40/08 - Hydraulic fluids, e.g. brake-fluids
  • C10N 50/08 - Form in which the lubricant is applied to the material being lubricated solid
  • C10N 80/00 - Special pretreatment of the material to be lubricated, e.g. phosphatising or chromatising of a metal
  • F16L 58/18 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings
  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements

74.

METAL PIPE FOR OIL WELL

      
Application Number JP2022032244
Publication Number 2023/037910
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-26
Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oshima, Masahiro
  • Kimoto, Masanari
  • Antoine, Alexandre
  • Munoz, Daniel

Abstract

1818365418365454 in expression (1), respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
  • C23C 26/00 - Coating not provided for in groups
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

75.

OIL-WELL METAL PIPE

      
Document Number 03228937
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-26
Open to Public Date 2023-03-16
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oshima, Masahiro
  • Kimoto, Masanari
  • Antoine, Alexandre
  • Munoz, Daniel

Abstract

An oil-well metal pipe including a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer that has high adhesion is provided. An oil-well metal pipe according to the present disclosure includes: a pipe main body that includes a pin which includes a pin contact surface including an external thread part and which is formed at a first end portion, and a box which includes a box contact surface including an internal thread part and which is formed at a second end portion; and a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer which is formed on at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The X-ray diffraction intensities of the Zn-Ni alloy plating layer satisfy Formula (1). I18/(I18+I36+I54)?0.60 (1) Here, in Formula (1), in units of cps, an X-ray diffraction intensity of {411} and {330} is substituted for I18, an X-ray diffraction intensity of {442} and {600} is substituted for I36, and an X-ray diffraction intensity of {552} is substituted for I54.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

76.

Self-locking threaded connection partially in non-locking engagement

      
Application Number 17759408
Grant Number 12049790
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-25
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Grant Date 2024-07-30
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ott, Wesley
  • Granger, Scott

Abstract

A self-locking threaded connection partially in a non-locking engagement includes a first and a second tubular component provided respectively with male and female threaded zone at their respective ends. First portions of the female threaded zones with varying thread width and root cooperate together along a self-locking tightening arrangement. A locking region within the threaded connection is located in the middle of non-locking, and radially centered to the pipe body API tolerances in order to withstand high torque and seal performances.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/043 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded with locking means
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread

77.

Threaded connection for pipes and method for producing threaded connection for pipes

      
Application Number 17758605
Grant Number 11920703
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-19
First Publication Date 2023-02-23
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Ishii, Kazuya
  • Goto, Kunio

Abstract

A threaded connection for pipes according to the present embodiment includes a pin, a box, and a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer. The pin has a pin contact surface that includes an external thread part. The box has a box contact surface that includes an internal thread part. The Zn—Ni alloy plating layer is disposed on or above at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The Zn—Ni alloy plating layer contains graphite.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 58/18 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

78.

DEVICE FOR ACQUIRING AND COMMUNICATING DATA BETWEEN COLUMNS OF OIL WELLS OR GAS WELLS

      
Application Number FR2022051508
Publication Number 2023/017219
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-27
Publication Date 2023-02-16
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Donzier, Eric
  • Tavernier, Emmanuel

Abstract

The invention relates to a tubular component (1) of a well pipe, comprising a transmitting antenna (2), a first reading antenna (3) spaced axially apart from the transmitting antenna (2) by a distance D, excitation electronics (4) connected to the transmitting antenna (2) and arranged to transmit an electromagnetic field E having a first electromagnetic characteristic, and reading electronics (11) connected to the first reading antenna (3) and arranged to detect temporal and intentional variations of the electromagnetic field according to said first characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 47/13 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range
  • E21B 47/017 - Protecting measuring instruments

79.

COATED PIPE RESISTANT TO CASING WEAR

      
Application Number 17788233
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Mencaglia, Xavier
  • Maillon, Bertrand

Abstract

A steel tubular pipe, which is threaded, sleeved, or integral, includes at least one first male threaded end, an inner surface, and a metal deposition layer on the inner surface and of thickness between 0.01 mm and 0.8 mm deposited on all or part of the inner surface of the pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 58/08 - Coatings characterised by the materials used by metal
  • F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
  • F16L 58/18 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings
  • C23C 4/06 - Metallic material
  • C23C 4/129 - Flame spraying
  • C23C 4/131 - Wire arc spraying
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

80.

Threaded connection partially in a self-locking engagement with an external shoulder capable to resist elevated torque

      
Application Number 17784191
Grant Number 12066130
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-10
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Grant Date 2024-08-20
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ju, Justin
  • Perkins, Justin
  • Verger, Eric

Abstract

Threaded joint, comprising a first and a second tubular component (C1, C2), the first tubular component comprising a first pipe body (10) and a male end (1), the male end comprising a distal surface (17) and a male threaded zone (13) at a male end, the second tubular component comprising a second pipe body (20) and a female end (2) comprising a distal surface and a female threaded zone (23), both male and female threaded zones (13, 23) comprising respectively a varying zone where thread have varying width, and a non varying zone, adjacent to the varying zone, where thread have a constant width, the varying zone of the male threaded zone being made up with the varying zone of the female threaded zone, and non varying zone of the male threaded zone being made up with the non varying zone of the female threaded zone, a thread profile of the male and female threaded zones being trapezoidal and a pin external shoulder (37) of the male end is in axial abutting contact against a corresponding abutment surface (42) of the female distal surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
  • E21B 17/043 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded with locking means
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

81.

Threaded connection for pipe

      
Application Number 17756518
Grant Number 12276359
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-22
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2025-04-15
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Maruta, Satoshi
  • Oku, Yousuke
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Daly, Daly

Abstract

P), is such that, when the pin and box are made up and upon application of an axial compressive load, the pin and box are slightly axially compressed by the compressive load and the pin end shoulder surface comes into pressure contact with the box end shoulder surface to bear part of the compressive load.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

82.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR TUBULAR ELEMENTS

      
Document Number 03221015
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-06
Open to Public Date 2022-12-22
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Hayakawa, Ryunosuke
  • Villert, Sebastien

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device (1) comprising a first tubular element (3), a second tubular element (2) and a coupling sleeve (4) for connecting the first tubular element (3) to the second tubular element (2); the first male portion (6) of the first tubular element (3) comprising a free end which comprises an annular sealing lip (16), the sealing lip (16) being configured to cover an outer sealing surface (14) of the second tubular element (2), the sealing lip (16) having an outer periphery (17) on which an outer thread (12) is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread

83.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR TUBULAR ELEMENTS

      
Application Number EP2022065304
Publication Number 2022/263218
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-06
Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayakawa, Ryunosuke
  • Villert, Sébastien

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device (1) comprising a first tubular element (3), a second tubular element (2) and a coupling sleeve (4) for connecting the first tubular element (3) to the second tubular element (2); the first male portion (6) of the first tubular element (3) comprising a free end which comprises an annular sealing lip (16), the sealing lip (16) being configured to cover an outer sealing surface (14) of the second tubular element (2), the sealing lip (16) having an outer periphery (17) on which an outer thread (12) is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread

84.

SELF-LOCKING THREADED CONNECTION PARTIALLY IN NON-LOCKING ENGAGEMENT

      
Document Number 03218704
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-19
Open to Public Date 2022-12-15
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Delbosco, Thimothe
  • Ott, Wesley
  • Granger, Scott

Abstract

A threaded connection comprising: a first tubular component (1) having a first male threaded portion (16) and a second male threaded portion (17), a root width in the first male threaded portion (16) decreasing in a direction oriented a first pipe body (3), the root width being constant in the second male threaded portion (17), the second tubular component (2) comprising a female threaded zone (10) having a first female threaded portion (19) with a root width decreasing in a direction oriented towards a second pipe body (5), the connection being partially made up in a self-locking arrangement in order to provide a locking region (18) and a non-locking region (20), a female distal thread (22) of the locking region (18) has a width such that FDTW/TH >= 125%, in which FDTW is a tooth width of the female distal thread (22) of the locking region and TH is the tooth height of said female distal thread (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

85.

SELF-LOCKING THREADED CONNECTION PARTIALLY IN NON-LOCKING ENGAGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022063502
Publication Number 2022/258334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-19
Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Delbosco, Thimothé
  • Ott, Wesley
  • Granger, Scott

Abstract

A threaded connection comprising: a first tubular component (1) having a first male threaded portion (16) and a second male threaded portion (17), a root width in the first male threaded portion (16) decreasing in a direction oriented a first pipe body (3), the root width being constant in the second male threaded portion (17), the second tubular component (2) comprising a female threaded zone (10) having a first female threaded portion (19) with a root width decreasing in a direction oriented towards a second pipe body (5), the connection being partially made up in a self-locking arrangement in order to provide a locking region (18) and a non-locking region (20), a female distal thread (22) of the locking region (18) has a width such that FDTW/TH >= 125%, in which FDTW is a tooth width of the female distal thread (22) of the locking region and TH is the tooth height of said female distal thread (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

86.

BLASTING SYSTEM FOR SANDBLASTING DEVICE

      
Application Number FR2022050934
Publication Number 2022/243633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-17
Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Gallois, Yann
  • Van Wesemael, Alexis
  • Barrez, Stéphane
  • Gardinal, Nicolas

Abstract

The invention relates to a blasting system (40) for a sandblasting device comprising: • a first sandblasting nozzle (1) comprising a first outlet port (11) and configured to blast a first sandblasting jet from the first outlet port (11), said first sandblasting jet having a component along a longitudinal axis (x) of the blasting system (40) in a first sandblasting direction, and • a second sandblasting nozzle (2) comprising a second outlet port (21) and configured to project a second sandblasting jet from the second outlet port (21), the second sandblasting jet having a component along said longitudinal axis (x) of the blasting system (40) in a second sandblasting direction, the first sandblasting direction along the longitudinal axis (x) of the blasting system (40) being opposite to the second sandblasting direction along the longitudinal axis (x).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B24C 3/32 - Abrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants designed for abrasive blasting of particular work, e.g. the internal surfaces of cylinder blocks
  • B24C 5/04 - Nozzles therefor
  • B05B 15/65 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
  • B05B 15/60 - Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus

87.

SANDBLASTING NOZZLE

      
Application Number FR2022050933
Publication Number 2022/243632
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-17
Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Gallois, Yann
  • Van Wesemael, Alexis
  • Barrez, Stéphane
  • Gardinal, Nicolas

Abstract

The invention relates to a sandblasting nozzle (1) comprising: * a first fluid supply pipe (2) comprising a fluid inlet (201) and a fluid outlet (202), said fluid outlet (202) comprising a first outlet port (6), and * a second sandblasting agent supply pipe (3) comprising a sandblasting agent inlet (301) and a sandblasting agent outlet (302), said sandblasting agent outlet (302) comprising a second outlet port (8), the fluid outlet (202) opening through the first outlet port (6) into the second pipe (3) opposite the second outlet port (8), and said fluid outlet (202) being configured such that a mixture of sandblasting agent supplied to the second pipe (3) and pressurised fluid supplied to the first pipe (2) is ejected from the nozzle through the second outlet port (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B24C 5/04 - Nozzles therefor
  • B24C 3/32 - Abrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants designed for abrasive blasting of particular work, e.g. the internal surfaces of cylinder blocks

88.

OIL-WELL STEEL PIPE

      
Document Number 03214979
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-31
Open to Public Date 2022-11-03
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oshima, Masahiro
  • Kimoto, Masanari

Abstract

An oil-well steel pipe including a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer that has excellent galling resistance is provided. An oil-well steel pipe according to the present disclosure includes: a pipe main body that includes a pin which includes a pin contact surface, and a box which includes a box contact surface; and a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer which is formed on at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The chemical composition of the pipe main body contains, in mass%, C: 0.01 to 0.60%, Cr: 0 to 8.0% and Fe: 80.0% or more. In addition, when a region containing C in an amount that, in mass%, is 1.5 times or more greater than the C content of the pipe main body is defined as a C-concentrated layer, the thickness of the C-concentrated layer in the wall thickness direction of the pipe main body is within the range of 0 to 1.50 ?m.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • C25D 3/56 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of alloys
  • C25D 5/02 - Electroplating of selected surface areas
  • C25D 5/36 - Pretreatment of metallic surfaces to be electroplated of iron or steel
  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 9/02 - Rigid pipes of metal
  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

89.

OIL WELL STEEL PIPE WITH THREADED CONNECTION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING OIL WELL STEEL PIPES CONNECTED BODY USING OIL WELL STEEL PIPE WITH THREADED CONNECTION, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCINGOIL WELL STEEL PIPE WITH THREADED CONNECTIO

      
Document Number 03214981
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Open to Public Date 2022-11-03
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Nakai, Yuya
  • Kuranishi, Takao
  • Nakamura, Keiichi
  • Beniya, Yuki
  • Mitsunari, Hideki

Abstract

This invention provides an oil well steel pipe with a threaded connection with which excellent galling resistance is obtained without using a compound grease, and which can suppress the occurrence of rust on a pin contact surface and can also keep shouldering torque at a low level. An oil well steel pipe with a threaded connection of the present disclosure includes a pipe main body 10 including a first end portion 10A and a second end portion 10B. The pipe main body 10 includes a pin 40 formed at the first end portion 10A, and a box 50 formed at the second end portion 10B. A light oil 80 is applied to a pin contact surface 400 of the pin 40. A solid lubricant coating 60 is formed on a box contact surface 500 of the box 50.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

90.

SCREW JOINT-EQUIPPED OIL WELL PIPE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING OIL WELL PIPE CONNECTING BODY WHICH USES SCREW JOINT-EQUIPPED OIL WELL PIPE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SCREW JOINT-EQUIPPED OIL WELL PIPE

      
Application Number JP2022019271
Publication Number 2022/230973
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Nakai, Yuya
  • Kuranishi, Takao
  • Nakamura, Keiichi
  • Beniya, Yuki
  • Mitsunari, Hideki

Abstract

Provided is a screw joint-equipped oil well pipe which is capable of suppressing shouldering torque, minimizing rusting on the pin contact surface, and attaining excellent seizure resistance without using compound grease. A screw joint-equipped oil well pipe according to the present disclosure is equipped with a pipe main body (10) which includes a first end section (10A) and a second end section (10B). The pipe main body (10) includes a pin (40) formed at the first end section (10A) and a box (50) formed at the second end section (10B). The pin contact surface (400) of the pin (40) is coated with light oil (80). The box contact surface (500) of the box (50) has a solid lubrication film (60) formed thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

91.

Device for a steel tube for use in a tubular hydrocarbon column

      
Application Number 17774422
Grant Number 11970911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-04
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Grant Date 2024-04-30
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Brodie, Alastair John
  • Vannetzel, Maxime

Abstract

A device for a steel tube designed to be secured on a portion of the tube used in a tubular hydrocarbon column includes a substantially cylindrical envelope extending along a longitudinal axis and designed to surround the box portion of the first steel tube and the envelope forming an opened ring so that a circumferential gap subsists between two free ends of the envelope; and a locking mechanism fixed to the envelope in the vicinity of the circumferential gap and configured to bring the free ends of the envelope closer to each other in a locked position.

IPC Classes  ?

92.

STEEL PIPE FOR OIL WELL

      
Application Number JP2022016384
Publication Number 2022/230595
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-31
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Oshima, Masahiro
  • Kimoto, Masanari

Abstract

Provided is a steel pipe for an oil well, the pipe comprising a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer having excellent seizure resistance. The steel pipe for an oil well according to the present disclosure comprises: a pipe body including a pin that includes a pin contact surface, and a box that includes a box contact surface; and a Zn-Ni alloy plating layer formed on at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The chemical composition of the pipe body contains, in mass%, C: 0.01–0.60%, Cr: 0–8.0%, and Fe: 80.0% or more. Furthermore, when a C-enriched layer is defined as a region containing 1.5 times or more the C content of the pipe body in mass%, the thickness of the C-enriched layer of the pipe body in the wall thickness direction is 0–1.50 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/00 - Drilling rods or pipesFlexible drill stringsKelliesDrill collarsSucker rodsCasingsTubings
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings

93.

Threaded connection including and intermediate shoulder

      
Application Number 17763446
Grant Number 11946572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-22
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2024-04-02
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fothergill, Alan
  • Dufrene, Corey
  • Maruta, Satoshi

Abstract

b) which are offset radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the second tubular component by a second shoulder (28). The second shoulder is to abut the first shoulder once the male portion is connected to the female portion. The threaded tubular connection comprises an inner short length fluid tight seal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

94.

Threaded connection for pipe

      
Application Number 17754227
Grant Number 12007045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-22
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2024-06-11
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Maruta, Satoshi
  • Oku, Yousuke

Abstract

P  (3)

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

95.

SIZING A THREAD AXIAL CLEARANCE

      
Document Number 03214589
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-21
Open to Public Date 2022-10-06
Owner
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Mathon, Thibault
  • Boufflers, Laurent
  • Luongo, Matthieu

Abstract

The invention relates to a tubular threaded seal (1) for drilling, the exploitation of hydrocarbon wells, the transport of petroleum and gas, carbon capture or geothermal energy, comprising a male tubular element (2) and a female tubular element (3), each of said male tubular element (2) and female tubular element (3) respectively comprising a male threaded portion (4) and a female threaded portion (5). Either the male threaded portion (4) or female threaded portion (5) optionally comprises a solid anti-corrosion and/or lubricating coating (10), said male threaded portion (4) and female threaded portion (5) respectively comprising at least one male thread tooth (6) or one female thread tooth (5) and a thread axial clearance TAG (8) providing a space, in the installed state, between an engagement flank (14) of said male thread tooth and a bearing flank (15) of said female thread tooth (7), characterised in that said thread axial clearance TAG (8) is greater than or equal to a minimum clearance TAGmin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread

96.

SIZING A THREAD AXIAL CLEARANCE

      
Application Number FR2022050508
Publication Number 2022/207995
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-21
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mathon, Thibault
  • Boufflers, Laurent
  • Luongo, Matthieu

Abstract

The invention relates to a tubular threaded seal (1) for drilling, the exploitation of hydrocarbon wells, the transport of petroleum and gas, carbon capture or geothermal energy, comprising a male tubular element (2) and a female tubular element (3), each of said male tubular element (2) and female tubular element (3) respectively comprising a male threaded portion (4) and a female threaded portion (5). Either the male threaded portion (4) or female threaded portion (5) optionally comprises a solid anti-corrosion and/or lubricating coating (10), said male threaded portion (4) and female threaded portion (5) respectively comprising at least one male thread tooth (6) or one female thread tooth (5) and a thread axial clearance TAG (8) providing a space, in the installed state, between an engagement flank (14) of said male thread tooth and a bearing flank (15) of said female thread tooth (7), characterised in that said thread axial clearance TAG (8) is greater than or equal to a minimum clearance TAGmin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread

97.

SEGMENTED THREADED TUBULAR ELEMENT

      
Application Number FR2022050297
Publication Number 2022/184992
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-18
Publication Date 2022-09-09
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Besse, Jean-Guillaume
  • Baudet, Nicolas

Abstract

The invention relates to a tubular element (2, 20, 30, 40) comprising a body (4), the body having a first surface (3, 43) on which a thread (5, 45) is formed, a second surface (7, 47) radially opposite the first surface (3, 43), and a sealing surface (10, 50) located on the first surface (3, 43), said body (4) being made from a steel having a first yield strength Ys1, the tubular element comprising a segment (11, 21, 31, 41) extending radially from the second surface (7, 47) in line with the sealing surface (10, 50) and having a second yield strength Ys2 greater than the first yield strength Ys1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

98.

SEGMENTED THREADED TUBULAR ELEMENT

      
Application Number FR2022050296
Publication Number 2022/184991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-18
Publication Date 2022-09-09
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Besse, Jean-Guillaume
  • Baudet, Nicolas

Abstract

The invention relates to a tubular threaded element (2, 20, 30) comprising at least one thread (5, 25), a distal end (8, 28), a body (4), and a segment (11, 21, 31) extending from the body (4) to the distal end (8, 28), the segment (11, 21) comprising the distal end (8, 28), the body (4) having a first surface on which the thread (5, 25) is at least partially formed, the segment (11, 21) comprising a sealing surface (10, 30) located axially between the distal end (8, 28) and the at least one thread (5, 25), said body (4) being made from a steel having a first yield strength Ys1 and said segment (11, 21) being made from a steel having a second yield strength Ys2 greater than the first yield strength Ys1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

99.

SEGMENTED THREADED TUBULAR ELEMENT

      
Application Number FR2022050298
Publication Number 2022/184993
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-18
Publication Date 2022-09-09
Owner VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
Inventor
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Baudet, Nicolas
  • Besse, Jean-Guillaume

Abstract

The invention relates to a tubular element (2; 20, 30, 40, 50) comprising a body (4, 34), the body (4, 34) having a first surface (12, 32) on which a thread (5; 7; 35; 37) is formed and a second surface (13; 33) radially opposite the first surface (12; 32), said body (4; 34) being made from a steel having a first yield strength Ys1, the tubular element further comprising a segment (11; 21; 31; 41) extending radially from the second surface (13; 33) and extending axially at the thread (5; 7; 35; 37), said segment (11; 21; 31; 41) being made from a steel having a second yield strength Ys2 greater than the first yield strength Ys1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded

100.

Threaded connection for casing string of an oil well

      
Application Number 17628113
Grant Number 12054994
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-15
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Grant Date 2024-08-06
Owner
  • VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE (France)
  • NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Foulogne, Anthony
  • Martin, Pierre
  • Abdeddaim, Malic
  • Pusard, Mickael

Abstract

Threaded tubular connection for the casing of hydrocarbon wells obtained by makeup of a male tool joint with a female tool joint, the connection includes in order from a free edge of the male tool joint: an inner metal-metal seal, a first threaded portion, an intermediate abutment, an intermediate metal-metal seal and a second threaded portion, the free edge being at a non-zero axial distance from the female tool joint, the threaded portions each comprising a helix equipped with a load flank, a thread crest, a stabbing flank, a thread root, such that a pitch of the load flank and a pitch of the stabbing flank of the first threaded portion, and respectively a pitch of the load flank and a pitch of the stabbing flank of the second threaded portion fulfil the following condition: SFLb1=LFLb1=SFLb2=LFLb2=SFLp1=SLFLp2=LFLp2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 17/042 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod threaded
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
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