Drilling Fluid Pump Module Coupled to Specially Configured Riser Segment and Method for Coupling the Pump Module to the Riser

摘要

A pump module for a drilling riser includes at least one pump mounted to a frame, the frame including features to couple the frame to a segment of riser. A fluid inlet is affixed to the frame. The fluid inlet is in fluid communication with an intake of the at least one pump. The fluid inlet has features to make fluid tight hydraulic connection to a fluid outlet of the riser segment when the frame is coupled thereto.

主权项

1. A pump module for a drilling riser comprising:
at least one pump mounted to a structure to form a pump module, the pump module including features to couple the pump module to a segment of riser; and a fluid inlet affixed to the pump module, the fluid inlet in fluid communication with an intake of the at least one pump, the fluid inlet having features to make fluid tight hydraulic connection to a fluid outlet of the riser segment when the frame is coupled thereto.