18055686. WELLHEAD IMPRESSION TOOL FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF WELLHEAD SPOOLS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 WELLHEAD IMPRESSION TOOL FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF WELLHEAD SPOOLS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WELLHEAD IMPRESSION TOOL FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF WELLHEAD SPOOLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
WELLHEAD IMPRESSION TOOL FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF WELLHEAD SPOOLS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Abdulrhman Mohammed Alhashim of Dammam (SA)
Mohammad Saeed Alsaeed of Dhahran (SA)
Mohammed Eid Almukhlifi of Dammam (SA)
Mansour Abdullah Alamer of Dammam (SA)
WELLHEAD IMPRESSION TOOL FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF WELLHEAD SPOOLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18055686 titled 'WELLHEAD IMPRESSION TOOL FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF WELLHEAD SPOOLS
Simplified Explanation
The wellhead impression tool described in the abstract is a device used to create a physical impression of a bowl on the outer surface of an impression sleeve, which is then forced into engagement with a wellhead spool of a wellhead assembly.
- The tool includes an elongate central body with an inner chamber, an impression sleeve made of malleable material, and a hydraulic assembly for radial outward force on the impression sleeve.
- The hydraulic assembly receives hydraulic fluid from the inner chamber to operate and create the physical impression of the bowl on the impression sleeve.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in the oil and gas industry for wellhead maintenance and inspection purposes.
Problems Solved
This tool allows for easy and accurate identification of wear and tear on wellhead components, improving maintenance efficiency and safety.
Benefits
The tool provides a simple and effective way to assess the condition of wellhead spools without the need for disassembly, reducing downtime and costs.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Oil and Gas Industry Applications of Wellhead Impression Tool"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to wellhead inspection tools or devices used for creating impressions on surfaces for assessment purposes.
What materials are used to make the impression sleeve?
The impression sleeve is made of a malleable material that allows it to conform to the shape of the wellhead bowl.
How is the hydraulic assembly operated?
The hydraulic assembly is operated by receiving hydraulic fluid from the inner chamber, which then forces the impression sleeve radially outward to create the impression on the wellhead spool.
Original Abstract Submitted
A wellhead impression tool includes an elongate central body having opposing upper and lower ends, and defining an inner chamber, an impression sleeve arranged concentric with the central body and made of a malleable material, and a hydraulic assembly extending between the impression sleeve and the central body and in fluid communication with the inner chamber to receive a hydraulic fluid from the inner chamber. The hydraulic assembly is operable to force the impression sleeve radially outward and into engagement with a bowl of a wellhead spool of a wellhead assembly, and forcing the impression sleeve against the bowl results in a physical impression of the bowl on an outer surface of the impression sleeve.
