Pipe Coupling

摘要

A coupling system between tubulars such as tubing, pipes, casing and liner for location in a well bore in which profiled sections (46, 50) on the tubulars (12, 14) are connected using a radially applied force to form a metal to metal sealed connection. Embodiments are provided in which the profiled sections are grooved and/or tapered, additional profiles are provided to prevent relative rotation of the tubulars, the radial force is applied inwardly, outwardly or in both directions, and a connector is used as an additional tubular member to form the coupling.

主权项

1. A coupling system between first and second tubular members comprising: a first tubular member having a first end which includes a first profiled section extending circumferentially and continuously around an outer surface; a second tubular member having a first end which includes a second profiled section extending circumferentially and continuously around an inner surface; the first end of the first tubular member being inserted within the first end of the second tubular member so that the profiled sections are coaxial and by application of a force creating a metal to metal seal between the tubular members at the profiled sections.