Clamp for a well tubular

摘要

A tubular clamp for gripping a tubular is disclosed. In one aspect, a tubular clamp for use with a cutting and lifting system is provided. The tubular clamp is configured to move between an opened position and a closed position. The tubular clamp further includes at least one slip member to permit the clamp to bear the weight of a severed tubular string. Lifting lugs on an outer surface of the clamp permit attachment to a lifting assembly.

主权项

1. A system for cutting a tubular extending from a subsea wellbore, the system comprising:
a. a cutting assembly configured to cut the tubular at an underground location; b. a selectively actuated grip member configured to grip an outer surface of the tubular, the grip member comprising a first door and a second door, the first door and the second door being movable between an opened position and a closed position, and a plurality of slip positioning members radially movable towards a center of the grip member and adapted to engage the tubular upon activation of the grip member; and c. a lifting assembly disposed above and connected to the grip member, wherein the lifting assembly is configured to lift the grip member and a portion of the tubular relative to the cutting assembly after the tubular has been cut.