Stab connector assembly and methods usable for establishing a fluid connection

摘要

Systems and methods enable connection of, and are usable to connect, well servicing equipment to other well equipment, including wellheads, blowout preventers, and other well servicing equipment. The systems comprise connecting apparatus having a male connector and female connector. The male connector comprises an elongate body having an axial bore extending therethrough and a plurality of protrusions extending from the elongate body at an angle relative to the axial bore. The female connector can be adapted for connection with the male connector, wherein engagement between the male connector and female connector communicates the axial bore of the male connector with a bore of the female connector to define a flowpath for communicating a medium. The systems and methods enable the ability to connect or disconnect well equipment remotely without the need of a diver, an ROV, and without the need to bring the well equipment to the surface for disassembly.

主权项

1. A system for establishing a fluid connection, the system comprising:
a male connector comprising:
an elongate body having a bore extending longitudinally therethrough, a plurality of cavities and a plurality of guide slots on an outer surface of the elongate body;a plurality of protrusions extending from the plurality of cavities along a radial axis, wherein the plurality of protrusions are biased in an extended position, wherein the plurality of protrusions are retractable into the plurality of cavities; anda sleeve slidably positioned about the elongate body, wherein the sleeve comprises a guide pin adapted for engagement with the plurality of guide slots, and wherein the sleeve is adapted to force the plurality of protrusions into the plurality of cavities; and a female connector comprising a tubular body having a bore extending longitudinally therethrough and a plurality of apertures extending radially therethrough, wherein the elongate body of the male connector is adapted to enter the tubular body of the female connector, wherein the bore of the male connector and the bore of the female connector are adapted to join together to define a flowpath for communicating a medium, and wherein the plurality of protrusions are adapted to extend through the plurality of apertures to lock the male connector within the female connector to define an engaged fluid connector position.