摘要 |
A magnet assembly can be attached to, or placed in the vicinity of, a conventional bell nipple to generate a magnetic field within the central bore of the bell nipple. The magnetic field catches falling metal objects and prevents such objects from passing beyond the bell nipple and entering the subterranean portions of a wellbore. An optional diverter assembly slows the velocity of falling metal objects before reaching the magnet assembly, while also wiping the outer surface of pipe or other items lowered into a wellbore.
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