TOP DRIVE WELL CASING SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A well casing system is disclosed for the handling and make-up of casing (35 ) on a drilling rig in conjunction with a top drive (5) is disclosed. The syst em comprises a top drive (5), a casing make-up assembly (45), links (27,32), li nk tilts (29,40), and transfer (30) and lifting (25) elevators. The operator ca n remotely manipulate the elevators (25,30) to pick up and position a joint of casing (35) above the casing already secured in the drilling hole. The operator can then engage the gripper head (75) and use the rotational capability of the top drive (5) to remotely couple the two joints of casing together.