The invention in provides an apparatus, system and method of monitoring a sealing device. The apparatus comprises an inlet configured to receive pressurised fluid from a seal activation fluid pressure source and an outlet configured to be connected to a sealing device to deliver pressurised fluid to a seal element of the sealing device to energise the sealing device in use. A fluid barrier is disposed between the inlet and the outlet and is operable to isolate the inlet from the outlet. A fluid chamber is defined between the fluid barrier and the outlet, and the apparatus comprises means for detecting a change in condition in the fluid chamber indicative of a change in volume of the seal element of the sealing device.
F16J 15/3296 - Agencements pour la surveillance de l’état physique ou du fonctionnement des joints élastiquesAgencements pour le contrôle des joints élastiques, p. ex. de leur géométrie ou rigidité
E21B 19/00 - Manipulation de tiges, tubages, tubes ou autre objets analogues à l'extérieur du trou de forage, p. ex. dans la tour de forageAppareils pour faire avancer les tiges ou les câbles
F16J 15/32 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques
G01M 3/28 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour tuyaux, câbles ou tubesExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour raccords ou joints d'étanchéité de tuyauxExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour soupapes
G01M 3/32 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour récipients, p. ex. radiateurs
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APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN FERROUS PARTICLE REMOVAL FROM A FLUID
The invention provides a modular frame for mounting at least one magnet apparatus in a fluid receptacle, a kit of parts for forming the modular frame, a system for removing ferrous particles from a fluid receptacle, and methods of use. The modular frame comprises first and second engagement members for engaging the frame with a wall of the fluid receptacle, and at least one coupling member for coupling the magnet apparatus to the frame. The magnet apparatus is mountable in the fluid receptacle to attract and remove ferrous or magnetically attractable particles from a fluid volume in the fluid receptacle. The first and second engagement members are respectively removably connected to the at least one coupling member. The modular frame may be assembled from a kit of standardised components to fit a particular fluid receptacle, and may be disassembled or reconfigured according to requirements.
The invention provides an apparatus for separating ferrous particles from a liquid or slurry, and a method of use. The apparatus comprises an elongate housing, a magnet assembly located within the elongate housing and a drive means. The drive means is operable to translate reciprocating motion to the magnet assembly, to move it back and forth within the elongate housing. The elongate housing comprises one or more formations along its length.
The invention provides a modular frame (11) for mounting at least one magnet apparatus (50) in a fluid receptacle (12), a kit of parts for forming the modular frame (11), a system (10) for removing ferrous particles from a fluid receptacle (12), and methods of use. The modular frame (11) comprises first and second engagement members (20) for engaging the frame (11) with a wall of the fluid receptacle (12), and at least one coupling member (40) for coupling the magnet apparatus (50) to the frame (11). The magnet apparatus (50) is mountable in the fluid receptacle (12) to attract and remove ferrous or magnetically attractable particles from a fluid volume in the fluid receptacle (12). The first and second engagement members (20) are respectively removably connected to the at least one coupling member (40). The modular frame (11) may be assembled from a kit of standardised components to fit a particular fluid receptacle (12), and may be disassembled or reconfigured according to requirements.
The invention in provides an apparatus, system and method of monitoring a sealing device. The apparatus comprises an inlet configured to receive pressurised fluid from a seal activation fluid pressure source and an outlet configured to be connected to a sealing device to deliver pressurised fluid to a seal element of the sealing device to energise the sealing device in use. A fluid barrier is disposed between the inlet and the outlet and is operable to isolate the inlet from the outlet. A fluid chamber is defined between the fluid barrier and the outlet, and the apparatus comprises means for detecting a change in condition in the fluid chamber indicative of a change in volume of the seal element of the sealing device.
F16J 15/3296 - Agencements pour la surveillance de l’état physique ou du fonctionnement des joints élastiquesAgencements pour le contrôle des joints élastiques, p. ex. de leur géométrie ou rigidité
F16J 15/48 - Joints d'étanchéité par bague de garniture dilatée ou comprimée dans son logement par pression d'un fluide, p. ex. garnitures gonflables la pression provenant de celle existant dans l'organe à isoler
E21B 19/00 - Manipulation de tiges, tubages, tubes ou autre objets analogues à l'extérieur du trou de forage, p. ex. dans la tour de forageAppareils pour faire avancer les tiges ou les câbles
G01M 3/28 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour tuyaux, câbles ou tubesExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour raccords ou joints d'étanchéité de tuyauxExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour soupapes
G01M 3/32 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour récipients, p. ex. radiateurs
6.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC PARTICLES FROM LIQUIDS AND SLURRIES
The invention provides an apparatus for separating ferrous particles from a liquid or slurry, and a method of use. The apparatus comprises an elongate housing, a magnet assembly located within the elongate housing and a drive means. The drive means is operable to translate reciprocating motion to the magnet assembly, to move it back and forth within the elongate housing. The elongate housing comprises one or more formations along its length for retaining collected magnetic particles at specific locations when the magnet assembly is moved back and forth.
Machines for removing solid and particulate matter from wellbore fluids; machine tools for removing waste material; apparatus and equipment for use in the drilling and operating of oil and gas wells, namely, machines and machine tools for separating and removing metallic particles from wellbore fluids and downhole returns; apparatus and equipment for use in the construction and completion of oil and gas wells, namely, separating machines for removing metallic particles from wellbore fluids; oilfield equipment, namely, machinery incorporating magnets for removing metallic particles, debris and contaminants from oil and gas wells and wellbore fluid returns; well clean up machine tools incorporating magnets for separating metallic components from wellbore fluids; machines and machine tools for use in collecting, recovering and removing swarf, particles and contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; conveyor belt apparatus; conveyor belt apparatus for removing swarf, particles and contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; drives for conveyors; machines and machine tools incorporating magnets for use in catching, collecting and removing metal contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; machines and machine tools incorporating magnets for use in collecting metal contaminants from drilling fluid downhole returns; machine tools incorporating magnets for removing metallic particles from drilling systems; separators incorporating magnets for industrial use for separating metallic components from wellbore fluids; machines and machine tools used in the completion and operation of oil wells; pumps as parts of machines; component and replacement parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Machines for removing solid and particulate matter from wellbore fluids; machine tools for removing waste material; apparatus and equipment for use in the drilling and operating of oil and gas wells, namely, machines and machine tools for separating and removing metallic particles from wellbore fluids and downhole returns; apparatus and equipment for use in the construction and completion of oil and gas wells, namely, separating machines for removing metallic particles from wellbore fluids; oilfield equipment, namely, machinery incorporating magnets for removing metallic particles, debris and contaminants from oil and gas wells and wellbore fluid returns; well clean up machine tools incorporating magnets for separating metallic components from wellbore fluids; machines and machine tools for use in collecting, recovering and removing swarf, particles and contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; conveyor belt apparatus; conveyor belt apparatus for removing swarf, particles and contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; drives for conveyors; machines and machine tools incorporating magnets for use in catching, collecting and removing metal contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; machines and machine tools incorporating magnets for use in collecting metal contaminants from drilling fluid downhole returns; machine tools incorporating magnets for removing metallic particles from drilling systems; separators incorporating magnets for industrial use for separating metallic components from wellbore fluids; machines and machine tools used in the completion and operation of oil wells; pumps as parts of machines; component and replacement parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Machines for removing solid and particulate matter from wellbore fluids; machine tools for removing waste material; apparatus and equipment for use in the drilling and operating of oil and gas wells, namely, machines and machine tools for separating and removing metallic particles from wellbore fluids and downhole returns; apparatus and equipment for use in the construction and completion of oil and gas wells, namely, separating machines for removing metallic particles from wellbore fluids; oilfield equipment, namely, machinery incorporating magnets for removing metallic particles, debris and contaminants from oil and gas wells and wellbore fluid returns; well clean up machine tools incorporating magnets for separating metallic components from wellbore fluids; machines and machine tools for use in collecting, recovering and removing swarf, particles and contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; conveyor belt apparatus; conveyor belt apparatus for removing swarf, particles and contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; drives for conveyors; machines and machine tools incorporating magnets for use in catching, collecting and removing metal contaminants from wellbore fluids and drilling medium; machines and machine tools incorporating magnets for use in collecting metal contaminants from drilling fluid downhole returns; machine tools incorporating magnets for removing metallic particles from drilling systems; separators incorporating magnets for industrial use for separating metallic components from wellbore fluids; machines and machine tools used in the completion and operation of oil wells; pumps as parts of machines; component and replacement parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING SEALING DEVICES
The invention in provides an apparatus, system and method of monitoring a sealing device. The apparatus (11) comprises an inlet (12) configured to receive pressurised fluid from a seal activation fluid pressure source and an outlet (14) configured to be connected to a sealing device to deliver pressurised fluid to a seal element (36) of the sealing device to energise the sealing device (36) in use. A fluid barrier (17) is disposed between the inlet (12) and the outlet (14) and is operable to isolate the inlet (12) from the outlet (14). A fluid chamber (20) is defined between the fluid barrier (12) and the outlet (14), and the apparatus (11) comprises means (30) for detecting a change in condition in the fluid chamber (20) indicative of a change in volume of the seal element (36) of the sealing device.
F16J 15/3296 - Agencements pour la surveillance de l’état physique ou du fonctionnement des joints élastiquesAgencements pour le contrôle des joints élastiques, p. ex. de leur géométrie ou rigidité
F16J 15/46 - Joints d'étanchéité par bague de garniture dilatée ou comprimée dans son logement par pression d'un fluide, p. ex. garnitures gonflables
E21B 19/00 - Manipulation de tiges, tubages, tubes ou autre objets analogues à l'extérieur du trou de forage, p. ex. dans la tour de forageAppareils pour faire avancer les tiges ou les câbles
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Apparatus and method for removing magnetic particles from liquids or slurries from an oil or gas process
The application provides an apparatus for removing ferrous particles from an oil or gas process liquid or slurry and a method of use. The apparatus has a first inner cylindrical sheath and a second outer cylindrical sheath arranged concentrically on a longitudinal axis to create an annular volume. A helical screw flight on the first or second cylindrical sheaths extends across the annular volume, and a magnet assembly extends along the longitudinal axis, such that ferrous particles are attracted to a surface of the annular volume. The apparatus has an inlet a discharge outlet, and a ferrous particle collection location. The screw flight and the cylindrical sheath operable to rotate with respect to the magnet assembly to convey particles to the collection location. The apparatus includes a retaining surface to retain collected particles.
B03C 1/14 - Séparation magnétique agissant directement sur la substance à séparer ayant des supports pour le matériau traité, de forme cylindrique avec des aimants fixes
E21B 21/06 - Dispositions pour traiter les fluides de forage à l'extérieur du trou de forage
B03C 1/033 - Éléments constitutifsOpérations auxiliaires caractérisés par le circuit magnétique
The invention provides an apparatus for removing ferrous particles from metal contaminated oil and gas process liquids or slurries and method of use. The magnetic separator apparatus comprises a vessel with an inlet and an outlet configured to allow the flow through of a liquid or slurry, or to hold a liquid or slurry inside. A plurality of magnetic rod devices is mounted upon at least one frame member secured to the vessel such that they extend into the interior of the vessel. Each magnetic rod device has a first condition in which it is operable to attract ferrous particles, and a second condition in which it is operable to dispose of ferrous particles. Embodiments of the invention provide a magnetic separator apparatus for removing ferrous particles from contaminated liquids and slurries which are stored in a storage facility.
The invention provides an apparatus (10) for removing ferrous particles from an oil or gas process liquid or slurry and a method of use. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a first inner cylindrical sheath (27) and a second outer cylindrical sheath (18) arranged concentrically on a longitudinal axis to create an annular volume (19). At least one helical screw flight (26) on one of the first or second cylindrical sheaths extends substantially or fully across the annular volume, and a magnet assembly (30) extends along at least a part of the longitudinal axis, such that ferrous particles are attracted to an internal cylindrical surface of the annular volume. The apparatus comprises an inlet (12) for a liquid or slurry to enter the annular volume, a liquid or slurry discharge outlet (14) from the annular volume, and a ferrous particle collection location (16) at one end of the apparatus. The screw flight and the cylindrical sheath on which it is mounted are operable to be rotated with respect to the magnet assembly to convey particles along the apparatus to the ferrous particle collection location. The apparatus further comprises a retaining surface (225) configured to retain collected particles as they are conveyed towards the ferrous particle collection location.
B03C 1/033 - Éléments constitutifsOpérations auxiliaires caractérisés par le circuit magnétique
B03C 1/14 - Séparation magnétique agissant directement sur la substance à séparer ayant des supports pour le matériau traité, de forme cylindrique avec des aimants fixes
E21B 21/06 - Dispositions pour traiter les fluides de forage à l'extérieur du trou de forage
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Method and system for controlling slip joint packer activation
The invention provides a system and method for controlling packer activation in a riser slip joint. The system comprises a first electronically actuated valve disposed between a first packer and a fluid pressure source for the actuation of the first packer. A second electronically actuated valve is disposed between a second packer and a fluid pressure source for the actuation of the second packer. A control unit is operable to actuate the first and/or second electronically actuated valve in response to at least one input signal to control the activation of the first and second packers, and is configured to control the actuation of the first and second electronically actuated valves independently.
The invention provides a system and method for controlling packer activation in a riser slip joint. The system comprises a first electronically actuated valve disposed between a first packer and a fluid pressure source for the actuation of the first packer. A second electronically actuated valve is disposed between a second packer and a fluid pressure source for the actuation of the second packer. A control unit is operable to actuate the first and/or second electronically actuated valve in response to at least one input signal to control the activation of the first and second packers, and is configured to control the actuation of the first and second electronically actuated valves independently.
The invention provides an apparatus (10) for removing magnetic particles (53) from a liquid flowing from an oil or gas operation and method of use. The apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of magnet assemblies (20), each having a first condition in which an operable part is active to attract magnetic particles (53) to the magnet assembly (20), and a second condition in which the operable part is inactive and magnetic particles (53) are not attracted to the magnet assembly (20). A drive mechanism (13) moves the magnet assemblies (20) between exposure to a flow path of from a liquid (40) flowing from an oil or gas operation and a collection location (54). An activation means (36) moves the magnet assemblies (20) between the first condition and the second condition.
E21B 21/06 - Dispositions pour traiter les fluides de forage à l'extérieur du trou de forage
B03C 1/24 - Séparation magnétique agissant directement sur la substance à séparer le matériau étant déplacé sous l'effet de champs oscillantsSéparation magnétique agissant directement sur la substance à séparer le matériau étant déplacé sous l'effet de champs mobiles, p. ex. générés par des bobines magnétiques stationnairesSéparateurs à champ de Foucault, p. ex. à rampe glissante le matériau étant déplacé sous l'effet de champs mobiles
B03C 1/033 - Éléments constitutifsOpérations auxiliaires caractérisés par le circuit magnétique
B03C 1/20 - Séparation magnétique agissant directement sur la substance à séparer ayant des supports pour le matériau traité en forme de bandes avec des aimants se déplaçant pendant l'opération en forme de bandes, p. ex. du type à bande transversale
The invention provides an apparatus (10) for removing magnetic particles (53) from a liquid flowing from an oil or gas operation and method of use. The apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of magnet assemblies (20), each having a first condition in which an operable part is active to attract magnetic particles (53) to the magnet assembly (20), and a second condition in which the operable part is inactive and magnetic particles (53) are not attracted to the magnet assembly (20). A drive mechanism (13) moves the magnet assemblies (20) between exposure to a flow path of from a liquid (40) flowing from an oil or gas operation and a collection location (54). An activation means (36) moves the magnet assemblies (20) between the first condition and the second condition.
B03C 1/033 - Éléments constitutifsOpérations auxiliaires caractérisés par le circuit magnétique
B03C 1/20 - Séparation magnétique agissant directement sur la substance à séparer ayant des supports pour le matériau traité en forme de bandes avec des aimants se déplaçant pendant l'opération en forme de bandes, p. ex. du type à bande transversale
An apparatus (10) for removing magnetic particles from a mud slurry is disclosed. The apparatus (10) includes one or more endless belts or chains (12) enclosed almost wholly within a pipe (22a). A motor (28) drives the chain (22) around the pipe (22a). When the pipe (22a) is located within a mud slurry, magnetic particles in the mud slurry are drawn to the pipe (22a) and carried along the outside and away from the slurry until a collar (29) is reached. Once so separated the particles can be collected for disposal. The chain (12) comprises a series of units linked together. Each unit includes a magnet (50) with pole pieces (51a, 51b) at either pole to direct magnetic flux. Wear discs (52a, 52b) prevent the magnets (50) and pole pieces (51a, 51b) from abrasion as they are drawn through the pipe (22a). Units can be included in the chain (12) which units do not include a magnet, thereby providing a break in the field, allowing particles to fall away from the collar region.
