CONNECTOR APPARATUS FOR SUBSEA BLOWOUT PREVENTER

摘要

According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.

主权项

1. An apparatus adapted to engage a subsea structure, the apparatus comprising:
an adapter comprising axially opposing first and second end portions; a slip bowl comprising a first flange connection, the first flange connection being connected to the first end portion of the adapter; and a funnel connected to the slip bowl at an end portion thereof opposite the first flange connection; wherein the funnel is adapted to receive the subsea structure during relative movement therebetween.