Tubular Handling System and Method

摘要

A modular system and process for connecting a first and second tubular. The system may comprise a skid, a tong assembly operatively associated with the skid, a hydraulic power unit, operatively positioned on said skid, a spring assembly that includes spring stands, a frame containing the tong assembly, springs, rods disposed within the spring, and lanyards attached to the rods on a first end and attached to the base on a second end so that vibratory and displacement forces created during torqueing of the first tubular onto the second tubular are absorbed. The system may also include a sensor, operatively positioned on the skid, for sensing an applied torque to the first and second tubular, and generating a sensor signal.

主权项

1. A modular system for connecting a first tubular with a second tubular, the system comprising:
a skid; a tong assembly operatively associated with said skid, said tong assembly including:
a rotary tong for applying a torque force to the tubular member, said rotary tong having a receiving end for receiving the first tubular;a back-up tong, operatively associated with said rotary tong, for providing a fixed point for torqueing the first tubular, said back-up tong configured to receive and grasp the second tubular; a hydraulic power unit, operatively positioned on said skid, for providing hydraulic power to said rotary tong and said back-up tong. a spring assembly including:
a plurality of spring stands attached to said skid, wherein said spring stands have a top end;a frame containing said tong assembly;a plurality of springs having a proximal end abutting said top end of said spring stands;a plurality of rods disposed within said springs, said rods containing a stop structure on said rod, and wherein said springs have a distal end abutting said stop structure; a plurality of lanyards attached to said rods on a first end and attached to said base on a second end so that vibratory and displacement forces created during torqueing of the first tubular onto the second tubular are absorbed.