CN101180449A - Radial expansion system - Google Patents

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CN101180449A
CN101180449A CN 200680017710 CN200680017710A CN101180449A CN 101180449 A CN101180449 A CN 101180449A CN 200680017710 CN200680017710 CN 200680017710 CN 200680017710 A CN200680017710 A CN 200680017710A CN 101180449 A CN101180449 A CN 101180449A
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M·舒斯特
M·格雷
G·格林贝格
S·科斯塔
R·沃森
D·P·布里斯科
B·W·沃特森
K·K·沃德尔
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D19/00—Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes
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    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D39/00—Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by plating; Tube expanders
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Abstract

A radial expansion system is provided.

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Radial expansion system
Cross reference with related application
The rights and interests of the date of application of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application that [0001] the application requires that sequence number is 60/663,883, the agent is numbered 25791.337, the applying date is on March 21st, 2005, the content of its announcement is incorporated herein by reference.
[0002] the application is the part continuation application (continuation-in-part) of one or more application in the following application: (1) sequence number is 10/644,101, the agent is numbered 25791.50.06, the applying date is U.S.'s application for a patent for invention (U.S.utility patent application) on August 13rd, 2003, this application is to be on February 14th, 2002 applying date, the agent is numbered the national stage (NationalStage) of the PCT application US02/04353 of 25791.50.02, requiring sequence number is 60/270,007, the agent is numbered 25791.50, the applying date is the priority of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application in February 20 calendar year 2001; (2) sequence number is 10/504361, the agent is numbered 25791.71.09, the applying date is U.S.'s application for a patent for invention on January 9th, 2003, this application is to be the national stage that January 9, agent in 2003 are numbered the PCT application US03/00609 of 25791.71.02 the applying date, require that sequence number is 60/357,372, the agent is numbered 25791.71, the applying date is the priority of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application on February 15th, 2002; (3) sequence number is that PCT/2005/023391, agent are numbered the PCT application that 25791.299.02, the applying date are on June 29th, 2005, the rights and interests of the date of application of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application that this application requires that sequence number is 60/585,370, the agent is numbered 25791.299, the applying date is on July 2nd, 2004; (4) sequence number is that PCT/US2005/028669, agent are numbered the PCT application that 25791.194.02, the applying date are on August 11st, 2005, the rights and interests of the date of application of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application that this application requires that sequence number is 60/600,679, the agent is numbered 25791.194, the applying date is on August 11st, 2004; And (5) sequence number for _ _ _ _, to be numbered 25791.308.07, the applying date be U.S.'s application for a patent for invention on March 6th, 2006 to the agent, this application is to be the national stage that September 7, agent in 2004 are numbered the PCT application US2004/028831 of 25791.308.02 the applying date, requiring sequence number is 60/500,435, the agent is numbered 25791.304, the applying date is the priority of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application on September 5th, 2003, and the content of its announcement is incorporated herein by reference.
[0003] the application is that sequence number is 10/528498, the agent is numbered 25791.118.08, the applying date is the part continuation application of U.S.'s application for a patent for invention on March 18th, 2005, this application is to be the national stage that August 18, agent in 2003 are numbered the PCT application PCT/US03/025667 of 25791.118.02 the applying date, require that sequence number is 60/412653, the agent is numbered 25791.118, the applying date is the priority of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application on September 20th, 2002, the content of its announcement is incorporated herein by reference.
Background technology
[0005] generally, the present invention relates to oil and gas prospect, specifically, relate to formation and maintenance well bore casing (wellbore casing) so that oil and gas prospect.
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[0001] Fig. 1 is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the expansible tubulose parts within the structure of preexist.
[0002] Fig. 2 is a phantom of placing the expansible tubulose parts among the later Fig. 1 of extension fixture in expansible tubulose parts.
[0003] thus Fig. 3 is the part of operation extension fixture expansible tubulose parts to this in expansible tubulose parts carry out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Fig. 2.
[0004] thus Fig. 4 is the another part of operation extension fixture expansible tubulose parts to this in expansible tubulose parts carry out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Fig. 3.
[0005] Fig. 5 is the diagram of exemplary embodiment of stress/strain curves of the several sections of the expansible tubulose parts among Fig. 1 to 4.
[0006] Fig. 6 is the diagram of the exemplary embodiment of the yield strength of at least a portion of the expansible tubulose parts among Fig. 1 to 4 and ductility relation curve.
[0007] Fig. 7 is the phantom of the embodiment of a series of overlapping expansible tubulose parts.
[0008] Fig. 8 is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the expansible tubulose parts within the structure of preexist.
[0009] Fig. 9 is a phantom of placing the expansible tubulose parts among the later Fig. 8 of extension fixture in expansible tubulose parts.
[0010] thus Figure 10 is the part of operation extension fixture expansible tubulose parts to this in expansible tubulose parts carry out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Fig. 9.
[0011] thus Figure 11 is the another part of operation extension fixture expansible tubulose parts to this in expansible tubulose parts carry out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 10.
[0012] Figure 12 is the diagram of exemplary embodiment of stress/strain curves of the several sections of the expansible tubulose parts among Fig. 8 to 11.
[0013] Figure 13 is the diagram of the exemplary embodiment of the yield strength of at least a portion of the expansible tubulose parts among Fig. 8 to 11 and ductility relation curve.
[0014] Figure 14 is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the expansible tubulose parts within the structure of preexist.
[0015] Figure 15 is a phantom of placing the expansible tubulose parts among the later Figure 14 of extension fixture in expansible tubulose parts.
[0016] thus Figure 16 is the part of operation extension fixture expansible tubulose parts to this in expansible tubulose parts carry out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 15.
[0017] thus Figure 17 is the another part of operation extension fixture expansible tubulose parts to this in expansible tubulose parts carry out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 16.
[0018] Figure 18 is the flow chart of exemplary embodiment of handling the method for expansible tubulose parts.
[0019] Figure 19 is the diagram of the exemplary embodiment of the yield strength of at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts in the operating process of the method in Figure 18 and ductility relation curve.
[0020] Figure 20 is the diagram of stress/strain curves of the exemplary embodiment of expansible tubulose parts.
[0021] Figure 21 is the diagram of stress/strain curves of the exemplary embodiment of expansible tubulose parts.
[0022] Figure 22 is a part of sectional view, is described in the embodiment of this end institute supported tubular sleeve of embodiment that an end has the radial dilatation of a part of first tubular part that internal thread connects and plastic strain, this first tubular part and second tubular part with male thread portion of the flange interlock that links to each other with the female thread portion of first tubular part and pass through sleeve.This sleeve at one end comprises flange, to increase axial compression load.
[0023] Figure 23 is a part of sectional view, is described in the embodiment that an end has the end institute supported tubular sleeve of the radial dilatation of a part of first tubular part that internal thread connects and the embodiment of plastic strain, second tubular part with the male thread portion that links to each other with the female thread portion of first tubular part and two tubular parts.This sleeve comprises flange in relative end, to increase the axial tension load.
[0024] Figure 24 is a part of sectional view, is described in the embodiment that an end has the end institute supported tubular sleeve of the radial dilatation of a part of first tubular part that internal thread connects and plastic strain, second tubular part with the male thread portion that links to each other with the female thread portion of first tubular part and two tubular parts.This sleeve comprises flange in relative end, to increase axial compression/tension load.
[0025] Figure 25 is a part of sectional view, is described in the embodiment that an end has the end institute supported tubular sleeve of the radial dilatation of a part of first tubular part that internal thread connects and plastic strain, second tubular part with the male thread portion that links to each other with the female thread portion of first tubular part and two tubular parts.This sleeve comprises flange in relative end, has protectiveness material (sacrificial material) on it.
[0026] Figure 26 is a part of sectional view, is described in the embodiment that an end has the end institute supported tubular sleeve of the radial dilatation of a part of first tubular part that internal thread connects and plastic strain, second tubular part with the male thread portion that links to each other with the female thread portion of first tubular part and two tubular parts.This sleeve comprises the thin cylinder that the protectiveness material is made.
[0027] Figure 27 is a part of sectional view, is described in the embodiment that an end has the end institute supported tubular sleeve of the radial dilatation of a part of first tubular part that internal thread connects and plastic strain, second tubular part with the male thread portion that links to each other with the female thread portion of first tubular part and two tubular parts.This sleeve comprises variable thickness along its length direction.
[0028] Figure 28 is a part of sectional view, is described in the embodiment that an end has the end institute supported tubular sleeve of the radial dilatation of a part of first tubular part that internal thread connects and plastic strain, second tubular part with the male thread portion that links to each other with the female thread portion of first tubular part and two tubular parts.This sleeve comprises that coiling enters the parts of the chase groove that forms in sleeve, to change the thickness of sleeve.
[0029] Figure 29 is the phantom of the exemplary embodiment of expansible connection.
[0030] Figure 30 a to 30c is the phantom of the exemplary embodiment of expansible connection.
[0031] Figure 31 is the phantom of the exemplary embodiment of expansible connection.
[0032] Figure 32 a is the phantom of the structure of the expansible exemplary embodiment that is connected with 32b.
[0033] Figure 33 is the phantom of the exemplary embodiment of expansible connection.
[0034] Figure 34 a, 34b are the phantoms of the expansible exemplary embodiment that is connected with 34c.
[0035] Figure 35 a is the phantom of the exemplary embodiment of expansible tubulose parts.
[0036] Figure 35 b is the diagram of exemplary embodiment of the variation in yield point (variation) of the expansible tubulose parts among Figure 35 a.
[0037] Figure 36 a is the flow chart of exemplary embodiment of handling the method for tubular part.
[0038] Figure 36 b is the figure of microstructure of the exemplary embodiment of the tubular part before the heat treatment.
[0039] Figure 36 c is the figure of microstructure of the exemplary embodiment of the tubular part after the heat treatment.
[0040] Figure 37 a is the flow chart of exemplary embodiment of handling the method for tubular part.
[0041] Figure 37 b is the figure of microstructure of the exemplary embodiment of the tubular part before the heat treatment.
[0042] Figure 37 c is the figure of microstructure of the exemplary embodiment of the tubular part after the heat treatment.
[0043] Figure 38 a is the flow chart of exemplary embodiment of handling the method for tubular part.
[0044] Figure 38 b is the figure of microstructure of the exemplary embodiment of the tubular part before the heat treatment.
[0045] Figure 38 c is the figure of microstructure of the exemplary embodiment of the tubular part after the heat treatment.
[0046] Figure 39 a is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the expansible tubulose parts within the structure of preexist.
[0047] Figure 39 b places the phantom that can regulate the expansible tubulose parts among extension fixture and the later Figure 39 a of hydroforming (hydroforming) extension fixture in expansible tubulose parts.
[0048] thus Figure 39 c is an operation hydroforming extension fixture at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts is carried out radial dilatation and makes this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 39 b.
[0049] thus Figure 39 d is the phantom of operation hydroforming extension fixture expansible tubulose parts Figure 39 c after these expansible tubulose parts break away from.
[0050] Figure 39 e be within the radial dilatation of expansible tubulose parts part, place can regulate extension fixture and this size that can regulate extension fixture regulated after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 39 d.
[0051] thus Figure 39 f is operation can regulate extension fixture carries out the expansible tubulose parts among Figure 39 e after the radial dilatation to another part of expansible tubulose parts phantom.
[0052] Figure 40 a is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the expansible tubulose parts within the structure of preexist.
[0053] Figure 40 b is a phantom of placing the expansible tubulose parts among the later Figure 40 a of hydroforming extension fixture in the part of expansible tubulose parts.
[0054] thus Figure 40 c is an operation hydroforming extension fixture at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts is carried out radial dilatation and makes this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 40 b.
[0055] Figure 40 d is a phantom of placing the expansible tubulose parts among the later Figure 40 c of hydroforming extension fixture in another part of expansible tubulose parts.
[0056] thus Figure 40 e is an operation hydroforming extension fixture to another part at least of expansible tubulose parts carry out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 40 d.
[0057] Figure 40 f is a phantom of placing the expansible tubulose parts among the later Figure 40 e of hydroforming extension fixture in another part of expansible tubulose parts.
[0058] thus Figure 40 g is an operation hydroforming extension fixture to another part at least of expansible tubulose parts carry out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 40 f.
[0059] Figure 41 a is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the expansible tubulose parts within the structure of preexist, and wherein comprise can valvular passage (valveable passageway) for the tubular part of bottommost.
[0060] Figure 41 b is a phantom of placing the expansible tubulose parts among the later Figure 41 a of hydroforming extension fixture within the expansible tubulose parts of bottommost.
[0061] thus Figure 41 c is an operation hydroforming extension fixture at least a portion of the expansible tubulose parts of bottommost is carried out radial dilatation and makes this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 41 b.
[0062] Figure 41 d makes the phantom of hydroforming extension fixture expansible tubulose parts Figure 41 c after the expansible tubulose parts of bottommost break away from.
[0063] Figure 41 e is in the radial dilatation of the expansible tubulose parts of bottommost and the phantom that can regulate the expansible tubulose parts among Figure 41 d after the extension fixture takes place to place within the later part of plastic strain.
[0064] Figure 41 f is that operation can be regulated the phantom of extension fixture with the expansible tubulose parts among Figure 41 e with the radial dilatation of the expansible tubulose parts of bottommost and after the later part interlock of plastic strain takes place.
[0065] thus Figure 41 g is operation can regulate extension fixture and another part at least of expansible tubulose parts is carried out radial dilatation and make this part generation plastic strain after the phantom of expansible tubulose parts among Figure 41 f.
[0066] Figure 41 h is the phantom of the expansible tubulose parts among Figure 41 g after the part of bottommost of the machinery expansible tubulose parts of removing bottommost.
[0067] Figure 42 a is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the tubular part within the structure of preexist, and wherein in the tubular part comprises one or more radial passages.
[0068] Figure 42 b is the phantom of the tubular part among Figure 42 a after placement hydroforming cover tubular patch (casing patch) installs within having the tubular part of radial passage.
[0069] thus Figure 42 c is an operation hydroforming extension fixture tubular sleeve sticking patch is carried out radial dilatation and make this cover tubular patch generation plastic strain so that its with the later Figure 42 b of the tubular part interlock with radial passage in the phantom of tubular part.
[0070] Figure 42 d makes the phantom of hydroforming extension fixture expansible tubulose parts Figure 42 c after the tubular part with radial passage breaks away from.
[0071] Figure 42 e is the phantom with hydroforming extension fixture expansible tubulose parts Figure 42 d after the tubular part with radial passage removes.
[0072] Figure 43 is the schematic diagram of the exemplary embodiment of hydroforming extension fixture.
[0073] Figure 44 a and 44b are the flow charts of the exemplary methods of the hydroforming extension fixture among operation Figure 43.
[0074] Figure 45 a is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the radial expansion system within the part with well of well.
[0075] Figure 45 b is a phantom of placing this system after the ball in the venturi of the system in Figure 45 a.
[0076] Figure 45 c is the phantom that carries out this system in the process of explosion at fluent material (fluidic material) with the bursting diaphragm (burst disc) to the system among Figure 45 b.
[0077] Figure 45 d is injecting continuously fluent material at least a portion of pipe lining frame (tubular linerhanger) is carried out radial dilatation and make the phantom of system of process Figure 45 c of this part generation plastic strain.
[0078] Figure 45 e is injecting continuously the phantom of fluent material with the system of process Figure 45 d that the size that can regulate the extension fixture assembly is regulated.
[0079] Figure 45 f can regulate the extension fixture assembly carries out the system among Figure 45 e in the process of radial dilatation with the another part to pipe lining frame phantom placing.
[0080] Figure 45 g is the phantom that removes later this system of system Figure 45 f from well.
[0081] Figure 46 a is the phantom that is positioned at the exemplary embodiment of the radial expansion system within the part with well of well.
[0082] Figure 46 b is a phantom of placing this system after the stopper in the venturi of the system in Figure 46 a.
[0083] Figure 46 c is the phantom that carries out this system in the process of explosion at the jet fluid material with the bursting diaphragm to the system among Figure 46 b.
[0084] Figure 46 d is injecting continuously fluent material at least a portion of pipe lining frame is carried out radial dilatation and make the phantom of system of process Figure 46 c of this part generation plastic strain.
[0085] Figure 46 e is injecting continuously the phantom of fluent material with the system of process Figure 46 d that the size that can regulate the extension fixture assembly is regulated.
[0086] Figure 46 f can regulate the extension fixture assembly carries out the system among Figure 46 e in the process of radial dilatation with the another part to pipe lining frame phantom placing.
[0087] Figure 46 g is the vertical view that limits the part of the radial dilatation of sleeve (expansion limiter sleeve) and the exemplary embodiment that plastic strain this expansion in the past limits sleeve in expansion.
[0088] Figure 46 h is the radial dilatation of the expansion restriction sleeve in Figure 46 g and the vertical view that plastic strain this expansion later on limits the part of sleeve.
[0089] Figure 46 i is the vertical view that limits the part of the radial dilatation of sleeve and the exemplary embodiment that plastic strain this expansion in the past limits sleeve in expansion.
[0090] Figure 46 ia is the phantom of the expansion restriction sleeve among Figure 46 i.
[0091] Figure 46 j is the radial dilatation of the expansion restriction sleeve in Figure 46 i and the vertical view that plastic strain this expansion later on limits the part of sleeve.
[0092] Figure 47 a is used for tubular part being carried out radial dilatation and making the phantom of an exemplary embodiment of the system of this parts generation plastic strain in the process of hardenable fluid encapsulation material being sprayed the system that enters.
[0093] Figure 47 b be place stopper subsequently in the flow channel of the system in Figure 47 a so that this passage of this system can be pressurized process in the phantom of this system.
[0094] Figure 47 c is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 47 b, wherein pressurization is for the spreader cone of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe is carried out radial dilatation and made this part generation plastic strain.
[0095] Figure 47 d is the phantom of this system in the continuous pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 47 c, wherein pressurization is for the spreader cone of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the other part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe and the part of expansible tubulose sleeve are carried out radial dilatation and made these part generation plastic strain.
[0096] Figure 47 e is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 47 d, wherein pressurization is for the spreader cone of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the other part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe is carried out radial dilatation and made these part generation plastic strain.
[0097] Figure 48 a is used for tubular part being carried out radial dilatation and making the phantom of an exemplary embodiment of the system of this parts generation plastic strain in the process of hardenable fluid encapsulation material being sprayed the system that enters.
[0098] Figure 48 b be place stopper subsequently in the flow channel of the system in Figure 48 a so that this passage of this system can be pressurized process in the phantom of this system.
[0099] Figure 48 c is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 48 b, and wherein pressurization is to operate and regulate for the size to the extension fixture regulated of this system.
[0100] Figure 48 d is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 48 c, wherein pressurization is for the extension fixture of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe is carried out radial dilatation and made this part generation plastic strain.
[0101] Figure 48 e is the phantom of this system in the continuous pressure process afterwards of flow channel of the system in Figure 48 d, wherein pressurization is for the extension fixture of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the other part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe and the part of expansible tubulose sleeve are carried out radial dilatation and made these part generation plastic strain.
[0102] Figure 48 f is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 48 e, wherein pressurization is for the spreader cone of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the other part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe is carried out radial dilatation and made these part generation plastic strain.
[0103] Figure 49 a is used for tubular part being carried out radial dilatation and making the phantom of an exemplary embodiment of the system of this parts generation plastic strain in the process of hardenable fluid encapsulation material being sprayed the system that enters.
[0104] Figure 49 b be in the flow channel of the system in Figure 49 a, place stopper subsequently so that this passage of this system can be pressurized process in the phantom of this system.
[0105] Figure 49 c is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 49 b, and wherein pressurization is to operate and regulate for the size to the extension fixture regulated of this system.
[0106] Figure 49 d is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 49 c, wherein pressurization is for the extension fixture of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe is carried out radial dilatation and made this part generation plastic strain.
[0107] Figure 49 e is the phantom of this system in the continuous pressure process afterwards of flow channel of the system in Figure 49 d, wherein pressurization is for the extension fixture of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the other part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe and the part of expansible tubulose sleeve are carried out radial dilatation and made these part generation plastic strain.
[0108] Figure 49 f is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 49 e, wherein pressurization is for the spreader cone of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the other part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe is carried out radial dilatation and made these part generation plastic strain.
[0109] Figure 50 a is used for tubular part being carried out radial dilatation and making the phantom of exemplary embodiment of the system of this parts generation plastic strain in the process of hardenable fluid encapsulation material being sprayed the system that enters.
[0110] Figure 50 aa is the enlarged drawing of the part of the system among Figure 50 a.
[0111] Figure 50 ab is the sectional view of the part among Figure 50 aa that cuts open along the line 50ab-50ab among Figure 50 aa.
[0112] Figure 50 b be in the flow channel of the system in Figure 50 a, place stopper subsequently so that this passage of this system can be pressurized process in the phantom of this system.
[0113] Figure 50 c is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 50 b, wherein pressurization is to operate and regulate for the size to the extension fixture regulated of this system, thereby the part of expansible sleeve is carried out radial dilatation and made this part generation plastic strain.
[0114] Figure 50 ca is the enlarged drawing of the part of the system among Figure 50 c.
[0115] Figure 50 cb is the sectional view of the part among Figure 50 ca that cuts open along the line 50cb-50cb among Figure 50 ca.
[0116] Figure 50 d is the phantom of this system in the pressure process subsequently of flow channel of the system in Figure 50 c, wherein pressurization is for the extension fixture of this system being operated and being shifted, thereby the part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe is carried out radial dilatation and is made these part generation plastic strain, and make expansible tubulose sleeve pipe from the interlock of sleeve pipe lock assembly discharge.
[0117] Figure 50 e is the phantom of this system in the continuous pressure process afterwards of flow channel of the system in Figure 50 d, wherein pressurization is for the extension fixture of this system being operated and be shifted, thereby the other part of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe is carried out radial dilatation and made these part generation plastic strain.
[0118] Figure 50 f be with expansible tubulose sleeve pipe from the interlock of the locking pawl (locking dog) of sleeve pipe lock assembly the phantom of the system among Figure 50 b in the process that promptly discharges.
[0119] Figure 51 is the diagram of an exemplary experiment embodiment.
[0120] Figure 52 is the diagram of an exemplary experiment embodiment.
[0121] Figure 53 is the flow chart of an exemplary embodiment of handling the method for tubular part.
[0122] Figure 54 is the diagram of an exemplary embodiment of handling the method for tubular part.
[0123] Figure 55 is the diagram of an exemplary embodiment of handling the method for tubular part.
[0124] Figure 56 is the diagram of an exemplary embodiment of handling the method for tubular part.
[0125] specific descriptions of illustrative embodiment
[0126] at first with Fig. 1 be reference, an exemplary embodiment of expansible tubulose assembly 10 comprises the first expansible tubulose parts 12 that link to each other with the second expansible tubulose parts 14.In some exemplary embodiment, the first and second expansible tubulose parts 12 adopt such as traditional mechanical connection with 14 end, are welded to connect, brazing is connected, be threaded and/or interference fit (interference fit) ways of connecting continuous.In an exemplary embodiment, the first expansible tubulose parts 12 have plastic yield-point YP1, and the second expansible tubulose parts 14 have plastic yield-point YP2.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose assembly 10 places a structure that is pre-existing in, and for example, one passes the well 16 of subsurface structure 18.
[0127] as shown in Figure 2, an extension fixture 20 can be placed the second expansible tubulose parts 14 then.In some exemplary embodiment, extension fixture 20 can comprise, for example, and one or more following traditional extension fixtures: a) spreader cone; B) rotation extension fixture; C) hydroforming extension fixture; D) impulsive force extension fixture; E) any can from the patent of the arbitrary disclosed patent application of WeatherfordInternational, Baker Hughes, Halliburton Energy Services, Shell Oil Co., Schlumberger and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C or communique, obtaining or disclosed extension fixture commercial.In some exemplary embodiment, before expansible tubulose assembly 10 being arranged in the structure 16 that is pre-existing in, in this process or after, extension fixture 20 is arranged in the second expansible tubulose parts 14.
[0128] as shown in Figure 3, can operate extension fixture 20 then, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of the second expansible tubulose parts 14, to form a bell part.
[0129] as shown in Figure 4, extension fixture 20 be can operate then, at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of the remainder and the first expansible tubulose parts 12 of the second expansible tubulose parts 14 made.
[0130] in an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion radial dilatation of at least one becomes closely to contact with the inner surface of the structure 16 that is pre-existing in the first and second expansible tubulose parts 12 and 14.
[0131] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, plastic yield-point YP1 is greater than plastic yield-point YP2.By this way, in an exemplary embodiment, the power that second expansible tubulose parts 14 radial dilatation are required and/or the value of energy are less than the required power of first expansible tubulose parts 12 radial dilatation and/or the value of energy.
[0132] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 6, the first expansible tubulose parts 12 and/or the ductility of the second expansible tubulose parts 14 before radial dilatation and plastic strain are DPE, yield strength is YSPE, and the ductility after radial dilatation and plastic strain is DAE, and yield strength is YSAE.In an exemplary embodiment, DPE is greater than DAE, and YSAE is greater than YSPE.By this way, the first expansible tubulose parts 12 and/or the second expansible tubulose parts 14 change in radial dilatation and plastic history.In addition, by this way, in an exemplary embodiment, the per unit length first expansible tubulose parts and/or the second expansible tubulose parts 12 and required power and/or the energy value of 14 radial dilatation reduce.In addition, because YSAE is greater than YSPE, the rupture strength (collapse strength) of the first expansible tubulose parts 12 and/or the second expansible tubulose parts 14 increases after the process of radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0133] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, above-mentioned with reference to figure 1-4 expansible tubulose assembly 10 radial dilatation and after plastic strain finishes, the internal diameter of second expansible tubulose parts 14 at least a portion is at least greater than the internal diameter of the first expansible tubulose parts 12.By this way, adopt at least a portion of the second expansible tubulose parts 14 to form a bell part.Then, another the expansible tubulose assembly 22 that comprises the first expansible tubulose assembly 24 and the second expansible tubulose assembly 26 can be arranged to and first expansible tubulose assembly 10 intussusceptions, and use above-mentioned referring to figs. 1 to 4 method radial dilatation and plastic strain.In addition, after the radial dilatation of this expansible tubulose assembly 20 and plastic strain were finished, in an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of at least a portion of the second expansible tubulose parts 26 was at least greater than the internal diameter of the first expansible tubulose parts 24.By this way, adopt at least a portion of the second expansible tubulose parts 26 to form a bell part.In addition, by this way, form the tubular assembly of a single diameter, this assembly limits has roughly constant cross-sectional area and/or inside diameter passage 28.
[0134] embodiment with reference to figure 8, one expansible tubulose assemblies 100 comprises first expansible tubulose parts 102 that link to each other with tubular configured joint 104.Tubular configured joint 104 links to each other with tubular configured joint 106.Tubular configured joint 106 links to each other with one second expansible tubulose parts 108.In some exemplary embodiment, tubular configured joint 104 and 106 provides a tubular configured joint assembly, be used to make the first and second expansible tubulose parts 102 and 108 to be connected with each other, this tubular assembly can comprise, for example, traditional mechanical connection is welded to connect, brazing connects, and is threaded and/or the interference fit connection.In an exemplary embodiment, the plastic yield-point of the first and second expansible tubulose parts 12 is YP1, and the plastic yield-point of tubular configured joint 104 and 106 is YP2.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose assembly 100 is arranged in a structure that is pre-existing in, and for example, one passes the well 110 of subsurface structure 112.
[0135] as shown in Figure 9, an extension fixture 114 can be arranged in the second expansible tubulose parts 108 then.In some exemplary embodiment, extension fixture 114 can comprise, for example, and one or more following traditional extension fixtures: a) spreader cone; B) rotation extension fixture; C) hydroforming extension fixture; D) impulsive force extension fixture; E) any can from the patent of the arbitrary publication application of Weatherford International, Baker Hughes, Halliburton EnergyServices, Shell Oil Co., Schlumberger and/or Enventure Global TechnologyL.L.C or communique, obtaining or disclosed extension fixture commercial.In some exemplary embodiment, before expansible tubulose assembly 100 being arranged in the structure 110 that is pre-existing in, in this process or after, extension fixture 114 is arranged in the second expansible tubulose parts 108.
[0136] as shown in Figure 10, can operate extension fixture 114 then, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of the second expansible tubulose parts 108, to form a bell part.
[0137] as shown in Figure 11, extension fixture 114 be can operate then, at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of remainder, tubular configured joint 104 and the 106 and first expansible tubulose parts 102 of the second expansible tubulose parts 108 made.
[0138] in an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion radial dilatation of at least a portion of at least one becomes closely to contact with the inner surface of the structure 110 that is pre-existing in the first and second expansible tubulose parts 102 and 108.
[0139] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 12, plastic yield-point YP1 is less than plastic yield-point YP2.By this way, in an exemplary embodiment, power that per unit length first and second expansible tubulose parts 102 and 108 radial dilatation are required and/or energy value are less than per unit length tubular configured joint 104 and required power and/or the energy value of 106 radial dilatation.
[0140] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 13, the first expansible tubulose parts 12 and/or the ductility of the second expansible tubulose parts 14 before radial dilatation and plastic strain are DPE, yield strength is YSPE, and the ductility after radial dilatation and plastic strain is DAE, and yield strength is YSAE.In an exemplary embodiment, DPE is greater than DAE, and YSAE is greater than YSPE.By this way, the first expansible tubulose parts 12 and/or the second expansible tubulose parts 14 change in radial dilatation and plastic history.In addition, by this way, in an exemplary embodiment, the per unit length first and/or the second expansible tubulose parts 12 and required power and/or the energy value of 14 radial dilatation reduce.In addition, because YSAE is greater than YSPE, the rupture strength of the first expansible tubulose parts 12 and/or the second expansible tubulose parts 14 increases behind radial dilatation and plastic history.
[0141] with reference to Figure 14, the exemplary embodiment of one expansible tubulose parts 200 comprises that first expansible tubulose parts 202, the second expansible tubulose parts 204 that link to each other with the second expansible tubulose parts 204 limit radial opening 204a, 204b, 204c and 204d.In some exemplary embodiment, the first and second expansible tubulose parts 202 adopt such as traditional mechanical connection with 204 end, are welded to connect, brazing is connected, be threaded and/or interference fit connects continuous.In an exemplary embodiment, one or more among radial opening 204a, 204b, 204c and the 204d have circle, ellipse, square and/or irregular cross section, and/or comprise arbitrary end that extends to the second expansible tubulose parts 204 and the part of interfering with it.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose assembly 200 is arranged in a structure that is pre-existing in, for example, and a well 206 of passing subsurface structure 208.
[0142] as shown in Figure 15, an extension fixture 210 can be arranged in the second expansible tubulose parts 204 then.In some exemplary embodiment, extension fixture 210 can comprise, for example, and one or more following traditional extension fixtures: a) spreader cone; B) rotation extension fixture; C) hydroforming extension fixture; D) impulsive force extension fixture; E) any can from the patent of the arbitrary publication application of Weatherford International, Baker Hughes, Halliburton EnergyServices, Shell Oil Co., Schlumberger and/or Enventure Global TechnologyL.L.C or communique, obtaining or disclosed extension fixture commercial.In some exemplary embodiment, before expansible tubulose assembly 200 being arranged in the structure 206 that is pre-existing in, in this process or after, extension fixture 210 is arranged in the second expansible tubulose parts 204.
[0143] as shown in Figure 16, can operate extension fixture 210 then, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of the second expansible tubulose parts 204, to form a bell part.
[0144] as shown in Figure 16, extension fixture 20 be can operate then, at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of the remainder and the first expansible tubulose parts 202 of the second expansible tubulose parts 204 made.
[0145] in an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy rate AR of the first and second expansible tubulose parts is defined by following formula:
【0146】AR＝In(WTf/WTo)/In(Df/Do)；
[0147] wherein AR is the anisotropy rate;
[0148] wherein WTf is the final wall thickness of these expansible tubulose parts after expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and the plastic strain;
[0149] wherein WTi is the initial wall thickness of these expansible tubulose parts before expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and the plastic strain;
[0150] wherein Df is the final internal diameter of these expansible tubulose parts after expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and the plastic strain; And
[0151] wherein Di is the initial inside diameter of these expansible tubulose parts before expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and the plastic strain.
[0152] in an exemplary embodiment, the first and/or second expansible tubulose parts 202 and 204 anisotropy rate AR are greater than 1.
[0153] in an exemplary embodiment, the second expansible tubulose parts 204 have the anisotropy rate AR greater than 1, and the radial dilatation of the second expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain can not cause among opening 204a, 204b, 204c and the 204d any one to be split or make the remainder cracking of the second expansible tubulose parts.This is the result of a unanticipated.
[0154] with reference to Figure 18, in an exemplary embodiment, one or more usings method 300 in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204 are handled, in the method, under original state, in step 302, tubular part is carried out hot mechanical treatment.In an exemplary embodiment, hot mechanical treatment 302 comprises one or more heat treatments and/or mechanical molding's process.As the result of hot mechanical treatment 302, tubular part becomes intermediateness.In step 304, this tubular part is carried out further hot mechanical treatment then.In an exemplary embodiment, this hot mechanical treatment 304 comprises one or more heat treatments and/or mechanical molding's process.As the result of hot mechanical treatment 304, tubular part becomes end-state.
[0155] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 19, in the operating process of method 300, before the final hot mechanical treatment of tubular part in step 304, ductility is D PE, yield strength is YS PE, the ductility behind final hot mechanical treatment is D AE, yield strength is YS AEIn an exemplary embodiment, D PEGreater than D AE, and YS AEGreater than YS PEBy this way, in the final hot mechanical processes in step 304, adopt mechanical molding to handle required power and/or the energy value of this tubular part of change and reduce.In addition, by this way, because YS AEGreater than YS PE, the rupture strength of this tubular part increases behind the final hot mechanical treatment in step 304.
[0156] in an exemplary embodiment, one or more in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204 have following properties:
Characteristic Value
Hot strength (Tensile Strength) 60 to 120 ksi
Yield strength (Yield Strength) 50 to 100 ksi
The Y/T ratio Maximum 50/85%
Elongation in radial dilatation and the plastic history Minimum 35%
Width in radial dilatation and the plastic history reduces Minimum 40%
Wall thickness in radial dilatation and the plastic history reduces Minimum 30%
Anisotropy Minimum 1.5
In the vertical-minimal absorption energy under the 4_ (20 ℃) 80ft-lb
In the horizontal-minimal absorption energy under the 4_ (20 ℃) 60ft-lb
On transverse to welding region-minimal absorption energy under the 4_ (20 ℃) 60ft-lb
Launch augmentation test Do not have and destroy minimum 75%
Because the yield strength that radial dilatation and plastic strain cause increases Greater than 5.4%
[0157] in an exemplary embodiment, the one or more expansivity coefficient f that are characterised in that in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204:
i：f＝r×n
Ii: wherein f is the expansivity coefficient;
1.r be anisotropy coefficient; And
2.n be strain hardening exponent.
[0158] in an exemplary embodiment, anisotropy coefficients one or more in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204 are greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, strain hardening exponents one or more in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204 are greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, expansivity coefficients one or more in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204 are greater than 0.12.
[0159] in an exemplary embodiment, having the tubular part per unit length radial dilatation of big expansivity coefficient and plastic strain needs still less power and/or energy than the tubular part with less expansivity coefficient.In an exemplary embodiment, having the tubular part radial dilatation of big expansivity coefficient and plastic strain needs still less power and/or energy than the tubular part per unit length with less expansivity coefficient.
[0160] in some exemplary experiment embodiments, one or more in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204 is to have one of them steel alloy of following ingredients:
Element and percentage by weight
Steel alloy C Mn P S Si Cu Ni Cr
A 0.065 1.44 0.01 0.002 0.24 0.01 0.01 0.02
B 0.18 1.28 0.017 0.004 0.29 0.01 0.01 0.03
C 0.08 0.82 0.006 0.003 0.30 0.16 0.05 0.05
D 0.02 1.31 0.02 0.001 0.45 - 9.1 18.7
[0161] in the exemplary experiment embodiment, as shown in Figure 20, the yield point that the sample of the expansible tubulose parts that are made of alloy A shows before radial dilatation and plastic strain is YPBE, yield point is YPAE16% after radial dilatation about 16% and the plastic strain, and yield point is YPAE24% after about 24% radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, YPAE24%＞YPAE16%＞YPBE.In addition, in an exemplary experiment embodiment, the ductility of the sample of the expansible tubulose parts that are made of alloy A shows greater than the ductility after radial dilatation and the plastic strain before radial dilatation and plastic strain.These all are the results of unanticipated.
[0162] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, the tensile properties below the sample of the expansible tubulose parts that are made of alloy A shows before and after radial dilatation and plastic strain:
Yield point ksi Yield rate Elongation % Width reduces % Wall thickness reduces % Anisotropy
Before radial dilatation and the plastic strain 46.9 0.69 53 -52 55 0.93
After 16% radial dilatation 65.9 0.83 17 42 51 0.78
After 24% radial dilatation 68.5 0.83 5 44 54 0.76
Increase % 16% radial dilatation increases 40%24% radial dilatation and increases 46%
[0163] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, as shown in Figure 21, the yield point that the sample of the expansible tubulose parts that are made of alloy B shows before radial dilatation and plastic strain is YP BE, yield point is YP after radial dilatation about 16% and the plastic strain AE16%, and yield point is YP after about 24% radial dilatation and plastic strain AE24%In an exemplary embodiment, YP AE24%＞YP AE16%＞YP BEIn addition, in an exemplary experiment embodiment, the ductility of the sample of the expansible tubulose parts that are made of alloy B also shows greater than the ductility after radial dilatation and the plastic strain before radial dilatation and plastic strain.These all are the results of unanticipated.
[0164] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, the tensile properties below a kind of expansible tubulose parts that are made of alloy B show before and after radial dilatation and plastic strain:
Yield point ksi Yield rate Elongation % Width reduces % Wall thickness reduces % Anisotropy
Before radial dilatation and the plastic strain 57.8 0.71 44 43 46 0.93
After 16% radial dilatation 74.4 0.84 16 38 42 0.87
After 24% radial dilatation 79.8 0.86 20 36 42 0.81
Increase % 16% radial dilatation increases 28.7%24% radial dilatation and increases 38%
[0165] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, the sample of the expansible tubulose parts that are made of alloy A, B, C and D shows following tensile properties before radial dilatation and plastic strain:
Steel alloy Surrender ksi Yield rate Elongation % Anisotropy The energy ft-lb that absorbs The expansivity coefficient
A 47.6 0.71 44 1.48 145
B 57.8 0.71 44 1.04 62.2
C 61.7 0.80 39 1.92 268
D 48 0.55 56 1.34 -
[0166] in an exemplary embodiment, one or more in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204 have greater than 0.12 strain hardening exponent with less than 0.85 yield rate.
[0167] in an exemplary embodiment, for having the tubular part that is less than or equal to 0.12% carbon content (percentage by weight), carbon equivalent value C eProvide by following formula:
C e＝C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V+Ti+Nb)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15
C wherein eBe the carbon equivalent value;
A.C is the carbon percentage by weight;
B.Mn is the manganese percentage by weight;
C.Cr is a weight of chromium percentage;
D.Mo is a weight of molybdenum percentage;
E.V is the vanadium percentage by weight;
F.Ti is the titanium percentage by weight;
G.Nb is the niobium percentage by weight;
H.Ni is the nickel percentage by weight; And
I.Cu is a weight of copper percentage.
[0168] in an exemplary embodiment, for having the tubular part that is less than or equal to 0.12% carbon content (percentage by weight), one or more in expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204, Ce is less than 0.21 for the carbon equivalent value.
[0169] in an exemplary embodiment, for the tubular part with the carbon content (percentage by weight) greater than 0.12%, carbon equivalent value Ce is provided by following formula:
【0170】C e＝C+Si/30+(Mn+Cu+Cr)/20+Ni/60+Mo/15+V/10+5*B
[0171] wherein Ce is the carbon equivalent value;
[0172] C is the carbon percentage by weight;
[0173] Si is the silicon percentage by weight;
[0174] Mn is the manganese percentage by weight;
[0175] Cu is a weight of copper percentage;
[0176] Cr is a weight of chromium percentage;
[0177] Ni is the nickel percentage by weight;
[0178] Mo is a weight of molybdenum percentage;
[0179] V is the vanadium percentage by weight; And
[0180] B is the boron percentage by weight.
[0181] in an exemplary embodiment, for tubular part with carbon content (weight) greater than 0.12%, one or more in expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204, Ce is less than 0.36 for the carbon equivalent value.
[0182] with reference to Figure 22, in an exemplary embodiment, 2214 places comprise that an internal thread connects 2212 to first tubular part 2210 in the end.First end of tubular sleeve 2216 comprises that one has the inward flange 2218 of tapering part 2220, and second end comprises a tapering part 2222, and this sleeve is installed on the end 2214 of first tubular part 2210 and the end 2214 that holds first tubular part 2210.In an exemplary embodiment, the end 2214 of first tubular part 2210 is close to a side of the inward flange 2218 of tubular sleeve 2216, and the internal diameter of the inward flange 2218 of tubular sleeve 2216 is substantially equal to or connect 2212 maximum inner diameter greater than the internal thread of the end 2214 of first tubular part 2210.The external screw thread of end 2226 that has second tubular part 2228 of an annular groove 2230 then connects 2224 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 2216, and can be connected 2212 with the internal thread of the end 2214 of first tubular part 2210 and be threaded.In an exemplary embodiment, the inward flange 2218 of tubular sleeve 2216 cooperates with the annular groove 2230 of the end 2226 of second tubular part 2228 and is contained in the annular groove 2230.Like this, tubular sleeve 2216 and first and second tubular parts 2210 link to each other with 2228 external surface and surround these external surfaces.
It is a female connection (box connection) that the internal thread of the end 2214 of [0183] first tubular part 2210 connects 2212, and the external screw thread of the end 2226 of second tubular part 2228 connection 2224 is pin thread connections (pin connection).In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 2216 than the external diameter of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 at least larger about 0.020 ".By this way, in the process that is threaded of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228, the fluent material in first and second tubular parts can be discharged from tubular part.
[0184] as shown in Figure 22, first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228, and tubular sleeve 2216 can be arranged in another structure 2232, for example one has sleeve pipe or uncased well, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example inner and/or be positioned at traditional extension fixture 2234 of the first and second tubular part inside by moving and/or rotate through first and second tubular parts.The tapering part 2220 and 2222 of tubular sleeve 2216 helps first and second tubular parts to pass the insertion of structure 2232 and move in structure 2232 neutralization, and extension fixture 2234 passes moving of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 inside, for example, from the top to the bottom or from bottom to top.
[0185] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228, tubular sleeve 2216 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.As a result, tubular sleeve 2216 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 2214 of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 and 2226 can keep circumferential compression.
[0186] sleeve 2216 has increased the axial compression load of connection between the tubular part 2210 and 2228 by extension fixture 2234 before and after expansion.For example, sleeve 2216 can be fixed on tubular part 2210 and 2228 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0187] in some selectivity embodiment, adopt other to be used to make that the conventional method of tubular part generation radial dilatation and plastic strain makes first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 that radial dilatation and plastic strain take place, for example, internal pressurization, hydroforming and/or roller extension fixture and/or can be from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C obtain traditional can be from the combination of any one or more the such products ﹠ services the expansion products ﹠ services of commercial acquisition.
[0188] tubular sleeve 2216 is connected on second tubular part 2228 at (a) first tubular part 2210, (b) first and second tubular parts are arranged in the structure 2232, (c) use in the process of the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain provides the number of significant benefit.For example, in structure 2232, handle tubular part and be inserted in the process of structure 2232, tubular sleeve 2216 protection first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 end 2214 and 2226 external surface.By this way, can avoid the end 2214 of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 and 2226 external surface damage, otherwise this damage can cause stress to be concentrated, can in ensuing radial dilatation operation, cause catastrophic destruction.In addition, tubular sleeve 2216 provides the location guiding, and also screw thread is continuous with it to be convenient to second tubular part, 2228 insertions, first tubular part 2210.By this way, can avoid to cause 2212 and 2224 location of damaging that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 inaccurate.In addition, in the required relative rotation of second tubular part with respect to first tubular part, tubular sleeve 2216 provides first and second tubular parts to be threaded onto the indication of which kind of degree in first and second tubular parts are threaded process.For example, if tubular sleeve 2216 can rotate at an easy rate, this shows that first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 also do not have perfect thread to be connected and closely contact with the inward flange 2218 of tubular sleeve.In addition, tubular sleeve 2216 can prevent cracks can spread in the process of the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 and plastic strain.By this way, be that the fault mode of example can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully with the longitudinal crack in the end 2214 and 2226 of first and second tubular parts.In addition, after the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 and plastic strain are finished, tubular sleeve 2216 can between the external surface of the end 2214 of tubular sleeve 2216 inner surfaces and first and second tubular parts and 2226, provide can not permeate fluid metal to metal seal.By this way, what can prevent that fluent material from passing first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 is threaded 2212 and 2224, flows into the anchor ring between first and second tubular parts and the structure 2232.In addition, because after the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228, tubular sleeve 2216 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 2214 of first and second tubular parts 2210 and 2228 and 2226 can keep circumferential compression, therefore can transmit axial load and/or moment load by tubular sleeve.
[0189] in a plurality of exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2210 and one or more parts of 2228, and tubular sleeve 2216 has the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0190] with reference to Figure 23, in an exemplary embodiment, 2314 places comprise that an internal thread connects 2312 to first tubular part 2310 in the end.First end of tubular sleeve 2316 comprises an inward flange 2318 and a tapering part 2320.Second end of sleeve 2316 comprises an inward flange 2321 and a tapering part 2322.And the external screw thread of end 2326 with second tubular part 2328 of an annular groove 2330 connects 2324 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 2316, and can be connected 2312 with the internal thread of the end 2314 of first tubular part 2310 and be threaded.The inward flange 2318 of sleeve 2316 cooperates with annular groove 2230 and is contained in the annular groove 2230.
[0191] first tubular part 2310 comprises groove 2331.Inward flange 2321 cooperates with this annular groove 2331 and is contained in this annular groove 2331.Like this, sleeve 2316 and first and second tubular parts 2310 link to each other with 2328 external surface and surround these external surfaces.
It is female connections that the internal thread of the end 2314 of [0192] first tubular part 2310 connects 2312, and the external screw thread of second tubular part, 2328 ends 2326 connection 2324 is pin thread connections.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 2316 than the external diameter of first and second tubular parts 2310 and 2328 at least larger about 0.020 ".By this way, in the process that is threaded of first and second tubular parts 2310 and 2328, the fluent material in first and second tubular parts can be discharged from tubular part.
[0193] as shown in Figure 23, first and second tubular parts 2310 and 2328, and tubular sleeve 2316 can be arranged in another structure 2332, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example inner and/or be positioned at the extension fixture 2334 of the first and second tubular part inside by moving and/or rotate through first and second tubular parts.The tapering part 2320 and 2322 of tubular sleeve 2316 helps first and second tubular parts to pass the insertion of structure 2332 and move in structure 2332 neutralization, and extension fixture 2334 passes moving of first and second tubular parts 2310 and 2328 inside, for example, from the top to the bottom or from bottom to top.
[0194] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 2310 and 2328, tubular sleeve 2316 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.In an exemplary embodiment, the result, tubular sleeve 2316 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 2314 of first and second tubular parts 2310 and 2328 and 2326 can keep circumferential compression.
[0195] sleeve 2316 has increased the axial tension load of the connection between the tubular part 2310 and 2328 by extension fixture 2334 before and after expansion.Sleeve 2316 can be fixed on tubular part 2310 and 2328 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0196] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2310 and one or more parts of 2328, and tubular sleeve 2316 has the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0197] with reference to Figure 24, in an exemplary embodiment, 2414 places comprise that an internal thread connects 2412 to first tubular part 2410 in the end.First end of tubular sleeve 2416 comprises an inward flange 2418 and a tapering part 2420.Second end of sleeve 2416 comprises an inward flange 2421 and a tapering part 2422.The external screw thread of end 2426 with second tubular part 2428 of an annular groove 2430 connects 2424 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 2416, and can be connected 2412 screw threads with the internal thread of the end 2414 of first tubular part 2410 and link to each other.The inward flange 2418 of sleeve 2416 cooperates with annular groove 2430 and is contained in this annular groove 2430.First tubular part 2410 comprises groove 2431.Inward flange 2421 cooperates with this annular groove 2431 and is contained in this annular groove 2431.Like this, sleeve 2416 and first and second tubular parts 2410 link to each other with 2428 external surface and surround these external surfaces.
It is female connections that the internal thread of the end 2414 of [0198] first tubular part 2410 connects 2412, and the external screw thread of the end 2426 of second tubular part 2428 connection 2424 is pin thread connections.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 2416 than the external diameter of first and second tubular parts 2410 and 2428 at least larger about 0.020 ".By this way, in the process that is threaded of first and second tubular parts 2410 and 2428, the fluent material in first and second tubular parts can be discharged from tubular part.
[0199] as shown in Figure 24, first and second tubular parts 2410 and 2428, and tubular sleeve 2416 can be arranged in another structure 2432, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example inner and/or be positioned at the extension fixture 2434 of the first and second tubular part inside by moving and/or rotate through first and second tubular parts.The tapering part 2420 and 2422 of tubular sleeve 2416 helps first and second tubular parts to pass the insertion of structure 2432 and move in structure 2432 neutralization, and extension fixture 2434 passes moving of first and second tubular parts 2410 and 2428 inside, for example, from the top to the bottom or from bottom to top.
[0200] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 2410 and 2428, tubular sleeve 2416 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.In an exemplary embodiment, the result, tubular sleeve 2416 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 2414 of first and second tubular parts 2410 and 2428 and 2426 can keep circumferential compression.
[0201] sleeve 2416 has increased the axial compression load of connection between the tubular part 2410 and 2428 by extension fixture 2434 before and after expansion.Sleeve 2416 can be fixed on tubular part 2410 and 2428 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0202] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2410 and one or more parts of 2428, and tubular sleeve 2416 has one or more one or more material behaviors of tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0203] with reference to Figure 25, in an exemplary embodiment, 2514 places comprise that an internal thread connects 2512 to first tubular part 2510 in the end.First end of tubular sleeve 2516 comprises an inward flange 2518 and an otch 2520.Second end of tubular sleeve 2516 comprises an inward flange 2521 and an otch 2522.The external screw thread of end 2526 with second tubular part 2528 of an annular groove 2530 connects 2524 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 2516, and can be connected 2512 screw threads with the internal thread of the end 2514 of first tubular part 2510 and link to each other.The inward flange 2518 of sleeve 2516 cooperates with annular groove 2530 and is contained in this annular groove 2530.First tubular part 2510 comprises groove 2531.Inward flange 2521 cooperates with this annular groove 2531 and is contained in this annular groove 2531.Like this, sleeve 2516 and first and second tubular parts 2510 link to each other with 2528 external surface and surround these external surfaces.
It is female connections that the internal thread of the end 2514 of [0204] first tubular part 2510 connects 2512, and the external screw thread of the end 2526 of second tubular part 2528 connection 2524 is pin thread connections.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 2516 than the external diameter of first and second tubular parts 2510 and 2528 at least larger about 0.020 ".By this way, in the process that is threaded of first and second tubular parts 2510 and 2528, the fluent material in first and second tubular parts can be discharged from tubular part.
[0205] as shown in Figure 25, first and second tubular parts 2510 and 2528, and tubular sleeve 2516 can be arranged in another structure 2532, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example inner and/or be positioned at the extension fixture 2534 of the first and second tubular part inside by moving and/or rotate through first and second tubular parts.Otch 2520 and 2522 usefulness comprise protectiveness material 2540 fillings of conical surface 2542 and 2544 respectively.Material 2540 can be metal or synthetic materials, and helps first and second tubular parts 2510 and 2528 insert structures 2532 and move through structure 2532.Extension fixture 2534 passes moving of first and second tubular parts 2510 and 2528 inside, for example, and from the top to the bottom or from bottom to top.
[0206] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 2510 and 2528, tubular sleeve 2516 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.In an exemplary embodiment, the result, tubular sleeve 2516 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 2514 of first and second tubular parts 2510 and 2528 and 2526 can keep circumferential compression.
[0207] is positioned at supplementary protection material 2540 on the sleeve 2516 and avoids stress riser (stress riser) on sleeve 2516 and tubular part 2510. Conical surface 2542 and 2544 is used for wearing and tearing even damages, thereby has avoided this wearing and tearing or damage to occur on the sleeve 2516.Sleeve 2516 can be fixed on tubular part 2510 and 2528 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0208] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2510 and one or more parts of 2528, and tubular sleeve 2516 has the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0209] with reference to Figure 26, in an exemplary embodiment, 2614 places comprise that an internal thread connects 2612 to first tubular part 2610 in the end.First end of tubular sleeve 2616 comprises an inward flange 2618 and a tapering part 2620.Second end of sleeve 2616 comprises an inward flange 2621 and a tapering part 2622.The external screw thread of end 2626 with second tubular part 2628 of an annular groove 2630 connects 2624 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 2616, and can be connected 2612 screw threads with the internal thread of the end 2614 of first tubular part 2610 and link to each other.The inward flange 2618 of sleeve 2616 cooperates with annular groove 2630 and is contained in the annular groove 2630.
[0210] first tubular part 2610 comprises groove 2631.Inward flange 2621 cooperates with this annular groove 2631 and is contained in this annular groove 2631.Like this, sleeve 2616 and first and second tubular parts 2610 link to each other with 2628 external surface and surround these external surfaces.
It is female connections that the internal thread of the end 2614 of [0211] first tubular part 2610 connects 2612, and the external screw thread of the end 2626 of second tubular part 2628 connection 2624 is pin thread connections.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 2616 than the external diameter of first and second tubular parts 2610 and 2628 at least larger about 0.020 ".By this way, in the process that is threaded of first and second tubular parts 2610 and 2628, the fluent material in first and second tubular parts can be discharged from tubular part.
[0212] as shown in Figure 26, first and second tubular parts 2610 and 2628, and tubular sleeve 2616 can be arranged in another structure 2632, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example inner and/or be positioned at the extension fixture 2634 of the first and second tubular part inside by moving and/or rotate through first and second tubular parts.The tapering part 2620 and 2622 of tubular sleeve 2616 helps first and second tubular parts in structure 2632 and pass the insertion of structure 2632 and move, and extension fixture 2634 passes moving of first and second tubular parts 2610 and 2628 inside, for example, from the top to the bottom or from bottom to top.
[0213] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 2610 and 2628, tubular sleeve 2616 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.In an exemplary embodiment, the result, tubular sleeve 2616 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 2614 of first and second tubular parts 2610 and 2628 and 2626 can keep circumferential compression.
[0214] thin cylinder made by a protectiveness material 2640 of sleeve 2616 covers.Also fill near the space 2623 and 2624 of tapering part 2620 and 2622 respectively with extra protectiveness material 2640.This material can be metal or synthetic materials, and helps first and second tubular parts 2610 and 2628 insert structures 2632 and move through structure 2632.
[0215] the supplementary protection material 2640 that has on the sleeve 2616 is avoided stress riser occurring on sleeve 2616 and tubular part 2610.Near the tapering part 2620 and 2622 Additional Protection material 2640 is used for wearing and tearing even damages, thereby has avoided this wearing and tearing or damage to occur on the sleeve 2616.Sleeve 2616 can be fixed on tubular part 2610 and 2628 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0216] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2610 and one or more parts of 2628, and tubular sleeve 2616 has the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0217] with reference to Figure 27, in an exemplary embodiment, 2714 places comprise that an internal thread connects 2712 to first tubular part 2710 in the end.First end of tubular sleeve 2716 comprises an inward flange 2718 and a tapering part 2720.Second end of tubular sleeve 2716 comprises an inward flange 2721 and a tapering part 2722.The external screw thread of end 2726 with second tubular part 2728 of an annular groove 2730 connects 2724 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 2716, and can be connected 2712 screw threads with the internal thread of the end 2714 of first tubular part 2710 and link to each other.The inward flange 2718 of sleeve 2716 cooperates with annular groove 2730 and is contained in the annular groove 2730.
[0218] first tubular part 2710 comprises groove 2731.Inward flange 2721 cooperates with this annular groove 2731 and is contained in this annular groove 2731.Like this, sleeve 2716 and first and second tubular parts 2710 link to each other with 2728 external surface and surround these external surfaces.
It is female connections that the internal thread of the end 2714 of [0219] first tubular part 2710 connects 2712, and the external screw thread of the end 2726 of second tubular part 2728 connection 2724 is pin thread connections.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 2716 than the external diameter of first and second tubular parts 2710 and 2728 at least larger about 0.020 ".By this way, in the process that is threaded of first and second tubular parts 2710 and 2728, the fluent material in first and second tubular parts can be discharged from tubular part.
[0220] as shown in Figure 27, first and second tubular parts 2710 and 2728, and tubular sleeve 2716 can be arranged in another structure 2732, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example inner and/or be positioned at the extension fixture 2734 of the first and second tubular part inside by moving and/or rotate through first and second tubular parts.The tapering part 2720 and 2722 of tubular sleeve 2716 helps first and second tubular parts to pass the insertion of structure 2732 and move in structure 2732 neutralization, and extension fixture 2734 to pass moving of first and second tubular parts 2710 and 2728 inside can be from the top to the bottom or from bottom to top.
[0221] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 2710 and 2728, tubular sleeve 2716 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.In an exemplary embodiment, the result, tubular sleeve 2716 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 2714 of first and second tubular parts 2710 and 2728 and 2726 can keep circumferential compression.
[0222] reduce thickness part 2790 and/or increase thickness part 2792 owing to one or more, sleeve 2716 has variable thickness.
[0223] by changing the thickness of sleeve 2716, in the ability that control or guiding stress are provided on the select location of sleeve 2716 length and end 2724 and 2726.Sleeve 2716 can be fixed on tubular part 2710 and 2728 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0224] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2710 and one or more parts of 2728, and tubular sleeve 2716 has the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0225] with reference to Figure 28, in an alternate embodiment, do not change the thickness of sleeve 2716, can obtain above-mentioned identical result by increasing parts 2740 with reference to Figure 27, these parts can be coiled on the groove 2739 that forms in the sleeve 2716, thereby change thickness along the length direction of sleeve 2716.
[0226] with reference to Figure 29, in an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 2910 at one end portion 2916 comprises that an internal thread connects 2912 and one inner groove 2914.First end of tubular sleeve 2918 comprises an inward flange 2920, and second end of sleeve 2916 cooperates and hold end 2916 with the end 2916 of first tubular part 2910.And the external screw thread of end 2924 with second tubular part 2926 of an annular groove 2928 connects 2922 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 2918, and is connected 2912 screw threads with the internal thread of the end 2916 of first tubular part 2910 and links to each other.The inward flange 2920 of sleeve 2918 cooperates with annular groove 2928 and is contained in the annular groove 2928.Potted component 2930 is contained in the inner groove 2914 of end 2916 of first tubular part 2910.
It is female connections that the internal thread of the end 2916 of [0227] first tubular part 2910 connects 2912, and the external screw thread of second tubular part, 2926 ends 2924 connection 2922 is pin thread connections.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 2918 than the external diameter of first tubular part 2910 at least larger about 0.020 ".By this way, in first and second tubular parts 2910 linked to each other process with 2926 screw thread, the fluent material in first and second tubular parts can be discharged from tubular part.
[0228] first and second tubular part 2910 and 2926, and tubular sleeve 2918 can be arranged in another structure, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example inner and/or be positioned at the extension fixture of the first and second tubular part inside by moving and/or rotate through first and second tubular parts.
[0229] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 2910 and 2926, tubular sleeve 2918 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.In an exemplary embodiment, the result, tubular sleeve 2918 can keep circumferential tension, and first and second tubular parts 2910 and 2926 end 2916 and 2924 separately can keep circumferential compression.
[0230] in an exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2910 and 2926 and the radial dilatation and plastic strain of tubular sleeve 2918 before, in this process and after, the interface between potted component 2930 sealings first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2910 and 2926 and the radial dilatation of tubular sleeve 2918 and plastic history in and after, a position in column position down forms metal to metal seal at least: between first and second tubular parts 2910 and 2926, between first tubular part and the tubular sleeve 2918 and/or between second tubular part and the tubular sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the neither saturating fluid of this metal to metal seal is airtight again.
[0231] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 2910 and 2926 one or more parts, tubular sleeve 2918 and potted component 2930 have the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0232] with reference to figure 30a, in an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 3010 at one end portion 3016 comprises that the internal thread that is separated by cylindrical form interior surface 3014 connects 3012a and 3012b.The external screw thread that is separated by the cylindrical outer surface 3020 of an end 3022 of second tubular part 3024 connects 3018a and 3018b, is connected 3012a with the internal thread of the end 3016 of first tubular part 3010 respectively and links to each other with the 3012b screw thread.One potted component 3026 is contained in the annular groove, and this annular groove forms between the cylindrical outer surface 3020 of the cylindrical form interior surface 3014 of first tubular part 3010 and second tubular part 3024.
The internal thread of the end 3016 of [0233] first tubular part 3010 connects 3012a and 3012b is female connection, and the external screw thread of the end 3022 of second tubular part 3024 connection 3018a is that pin thread is connected with 3018b.In an exemplary embodiment, potted component 3026 is elasticity and/or metallic seal element.
[0234] first and second tubular part 3010 and 3024 can be arranged in another structure, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example by move and/or rotation to be positioned at first and second tubular parts inner and/or pass the extension fixture of the first and second tubular part inside.
[0235] in an exemplary embodiment, before the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3010 and 3024, in this process and after, the interface between potted component 3026 sealing first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, before the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3010 and 3024, in this process and after, a position in following column position forms metal to metal seal at least: between first and second tubular parts 3010 and 3024, between first tubular part and the potted component 3026 and/or between second tubular part and the potted component.In an exemplary embodiment, the neither saturating fluid of this metal to metal seal is airtight again.
[0236] in an alternate embodiment, omit potted component 3026, and in the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 3010 and 3024 and plastic history and/or after, between first and second tubular parts, form metal to metal seal.
[0237] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 3010 and 3024 one or more parts, potted component 3026 have the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0238] with reference to figure 30b, in an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 3030 at one end portion 3036 comprises that the internal thread that is separated by wavy near cylindrical inner surface 3034 connects 3032a and 3032b.The external screw thread that is separated by the cylindrical outer surface 3040 of an end 3042 of second tubular part 3044 connects 3038a and 3038b, is connected 3032a with the internal thread of the end 3036 of first tubular part 3030 respectively and links to each other with the 3032b screw thread.A potted component 3046 is contained in the annular groove, and this annular groove forms between the cylindrical outer surface 3040 of the wavy near cylindrical inner surface 3034 of first tubular part 3030 and second tubular part 3044.
The internal thread of the end 3036 of [0239] first tubular part 3030 connects 3032a and 3032b is female connection, and the external screw thread of the end 3042 of second tubular part 3044 connection 3038a is that pin thread is connected with 3038b.In an exemplary embodiment, potted component 3046 is elasticity and/or metallic seal element.
[0240] first and second tubular part 3030 and 3044 can be arranged in another structure, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example by move and/or rotation to be positioned at first and second tubular parts inner and/or pass the extension fixture of the first and second tubular part inside.
[0241] in an exemplary embodiment, before the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3030 and 3044, in this process and after, the interface between potted component 3046 sealing first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, before the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3030 and 3044, in this process and after, a position in following column position forms metal to metal seal at least: between first and second tubular parts 3030 and 3044, between first tubular part and the potted component 3046 and/or between second tubular part and the potted component.In an exemplary embodiment, the neither saturating fluid of this metal to metal seal is airtight again.
[0242] in an alternate embodiment, omit potted component 3046, and in the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 3030 and 3044 and plastic history and/or after, between first and second tubular parts, form metal to metal seal.
[0243] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 3030 and 3044 one or more parts, potted component 3046 have the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0244] with reference to figure 30c, in an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 3050 at one end portion 3058 comprises that the internal thread that is separated by the cylindrical form interior surface 3054 that comprises one or more square grooves 3056 connects 3052a and 3052b.The external screw thread that is separated by the cylindrical outer surface that comprises one or more square grooves 3,064 3062 of an end 3066 of second tubular part 3068 connects 3060a and 3060b, is connected 3052a with the internal thread of the end 3058 of first tubular part 3050 respectively and links to each other with the 3052b screw thread.One potted component 3070 is contained in the annular groove, and this annular groove forms between the cylindrical outer surface 3062 of the cylindrical form interior surface 3054 of first tubular part 3050 and second tubular part 3068.
The internal thread of the end 3058 of [0245] first tubular part 3050 connects 3052a and 3052b is female connection, and the external screw thread of the end 3066 of second tubular part 3068 connection 3060a is that pin thread is connected with 3060b.In an exemplary embodiment, potted component 3070 is elasticity and/or metallic seal element.
[0246] first and second tubular part 3050 and 3068 can be arranged in another structure, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example by move and/or rotation to be positioned at first and second tubular parts inner and/or pass the extension fixture of the first and second tubular part inside.
[0247] in an exemplary embodiment, before the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3050 and 3068, in this process and after, the interface between potted component 3070 sealing first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, before the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3050 and 3068, in this process and after, a position in following column position forms metal to metal seal at least: between first and second tubular parts, between first tubular part and the potted component 3070 and/or between second tubular part and the potted component.In an exemplary embodiment, the neither saturating fluid of this metal to metal seal is airtight again.
[0248] in an alternate embodiment, omit potted component 3070, and in the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 3050 and 3068 and plastic history and/or after, between first and second tubular parts, form metal to metal seal.
[0249] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 3050 and 3068 one or more parts, potted component 3070 have the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0250] with reference to Figure 31, in an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 3110 comprises that an end 3116 internal thread that is separated by a non-threaded inner surface 3114 connects 3112a and 3112b.The external screw thread that is separated by a non-threaded external surface 3120 of an end 3122 of second tubular part 3124 connects 3118a and 3118b, is connected 3112a with the internal thread of the end 3122 of first tubular part 3124 respectively and links to each other with the 3112b screw thread.
[0251] first, second and/or the 3rd tubular sleeve 3126,3128 and 3130 gap between being threaded of being formed by internal and external threads 3112a and 3118a, non-threaded surperficial 3114 and 3120 and the opposite that is threaded that is formed by internal and external threads 3112b and 3118b respectively links to each other with the external surface of first tubular part 3110.
The internal thread of the end 3116 of [0252] first tubular part 3110 connects 3112a and 3112b is female connection, and the external screw thread of the end 3122 of second tubular part 3124 connection 3118a is that pin thread is connected with 3118b.
[0253] like this, first and second tubular parts 3110 and 3124 and tubular sleeve 3126,3128 and/or 3130 can be arranged in another structure 3132, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example by move and/or rotation to be positioned at first and second tubular parts inner and/or pass the extension fixture 3134 of the first and second tubular part inside.
[0254] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 3110 and 3124, also radial dilatation and plastic strain of tubular sleeve 3126,3128 and/or 3130.In an exemplary embodiment, the result, tubular sleeve 3126,3128 and/or 3130 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 3116 of first and second tubular parts 3110 and 3124 and 3122 can keep circumferential compression.
[0255] for example, sleeve 3126,3128 and/or 3130 can be fixed on first tubular part 3110 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0256] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 3110 and one or more parts of 3124 and sleeve 3126,3128 and 3130 have the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0257] with reference to figure 32a, in an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 3210 at one end portion 3214 comprises by internal thread connection 3212.The one external screw thread connection 3216 of one end 3218 of second tubular part 3220 is connected 3212 screw threads with the internal thread of the end 3214 of first tubular part 3210 and links to each other.
It is female connections that the internal thread of the end 3214 of [0258] first tubular part 3210 connects 3212, and the external screw thread of the end 3218 of second tubular part 3220 connection 3216 is pin thread connections.
[0259] tubular sleeve 3222 that comprises inward flange 3224 and 3226 is arranged as in abutting connection with the end 3214 of first tubular part 3210 and surrounds this end 3214.
[0260] then, as shown in Figure 32 b, tubular sleeve 3222 is engaged with the external surface of first tubular part, 3210 ends 3214 with a traditional approach.As a result, first and second tubular parts 3210 and 3220 end 3214 and 3218 in the mode of fluctuation by contractive pressure (upset).
[0261] then, first and second tubular parts 3210 and 3220 and tubular sleeve 3222 can be arranged in another structure, well for example, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example by move and/or rotation to be positioned at first and second tubular parts inner and/or pass the extension fixture of the first and second tubular part inside.
[0262] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 3210 and 3220, tubular sleeve 3222 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.In an exemplary embodiment, the result, tubular sleeve 3222 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 3214 of first and second tubular parts 3210 and 3220 and 3218 can keep circumferential compression.
[0263] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 32 10 and one or more parts of 3220 and sleeve 3222 have the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0264] with reference to Figure 33, in an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 3310 at one end portion 3316 comprises internal thread connection 3312 and circular protrusion 3314.
[0265] tubular sleeve 3318 comprises an inward flange 3320 and second end, inward flange 3320 has the annular groove 3324 that a tapering part 3322 and are used to hold the circular protrusion 3314 of first tubular part 3310, and second end comprises a tapering part 3326, and first end of tubular sleeve 3318 is installed on the end 3316 of first tubular part 3310 and holds this end 3316.
[0266] in an exemplary embodiment, the end 3316 of first tubular part 3310 is close to a side of the inward flange 3320 of tubular sleeve 3318, and the circular protrusion 3314 of the first tubular part end cooperates with the annular groove 3324 of the inward flange of tubular sleeve and is contained in the annular groove 3324, and the internal diameter of the inward flange 3320 of tubular sleeve 3318 is substantially equal to or connect 3312 maximum inner diameter greater than the internal thread of the end 3316 of first tubular part 3310.And the external screw thread of end 3328 with second tubular part 3330 of an annular groove 3332 connects 3326 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 3318, and is connected 3312 screw threads with the internal thread of the end 3316 of first tubular part 3310 and links to each other.In an exemplary embodiment, the inward flange 3332 of tubular sleeve 3318 cooperates with the annular groove 3332 of the end 3328 of second tubular part 3330 and is contained in the annular groove 3332.Like this, tubular sleeve 3318 and first and second tubular parts 3310 link to each other with 3328 external surface and surround these external surfaces.
It is female connections that the internal thread of the end 3316 of [0267] first tubular part 3310 connects 3312, and the external screw thread of the end 3328 of second tubular part 3330 connection 3326 is pin thread connections.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of tubular sleeve 3318 than the external diameter of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 at least larger about 0.020 ".By this way, in first and second tubular parts 3310 linked to each other process with 3330 screw thread, the fluent material in first and second tubular parts can be discharged from tubular part.
[0268] as shown in Figure 33, first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 and tubular sleeve 3318 can be arranged in another structure 3334, for example one has sleeve pipe or uncased well, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example by move and/or rotation to be positioned at first and second tubular parts inner and/or pass traditional extension fixture 3336 of the first and second tubular part inside.The tapering part 3322 and 3326 of tubular sleeve 33 18 helps first and second tubular parts to pass the insertion of structure 3334 and move in structure 3334 neutralization, and extension fixture 3336 passes moving of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 inside, for example, from the top to the bottom or from bottom to top.
[0269] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330, tubular sleeve 3318 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.As a result, tubular sleeve 3318 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 3316 of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 and 3328 can keep circumferential compression.
[0270] sleeve 3316 has increased the axial compression load that connects between the tubular part 3310 and 3330 before and after by extension fixture 3336 expansions.For example, sleeve 3316 can be fixed on tubular part 3310 and 3330 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0271] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 adopt other to be used for the conventional method radial dilatation and the plastic strain of radial dilatation and plastic strain tubular part, for example, internal pressurization, hydroforming and/or roller extension fixture, and/or can from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International and/or Enventure GlobalTechnology L.L.C obtain traditional can be from the combination of any one or more the such products ﹠ services the expansion products ﹠ services of commercial acquisition.
[0272] use that tubular sleeve 3318 links to each other with second tubular part 3330 at (a) first tubular part 3310, (b) is arranged in first and second tubular parts in the process of the radial dilatation of structure 3334 neutralization (c) first and second tubular parts and plastic strain provides a lot of significant benefits.For example, in structure 3334, handle tubular part and be inserted in the process of structure 3334, tubular sleeve 3318 protection first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 end 3316 and 3328 external surface.By this way, can avoid the damage to the external surface of the end 3316 of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 and 3328, otherwise can cause stress to be concentrated, this stress is concentrated and can be caused catastrophic destruction in ensuing radial dilatation operation.In addition, tubular sleeve 3318 provides the location guiding, and also screw thread is continuous with it to help second tubular part 3330 to insert first tubular part 3310.By this way, can avoid to cause 3312 and 3326 location of damaging that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 inaccurate.In addition, in the required relative rotation of second tubular part with respect to first tubular part, tubular sleeve 3318 provides the first and second tubular part screw threads to be connected to the indication of which kind of degree in the first and second tubular part screw threads link to each other process.For example, if tubular sleeve 3318 can rotate at an easy rate, this shows that first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 also do not have perfect thread to link to each other and closely contact with tubular sleeve inward flange 3320.In addition, tubular sleeve 3318 can prevent cracks can spread in the process of the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 and plastic strain.By this way, be that the fault mode of example can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully with the longitudinal crack in the end 3316 and 3328 of first and second tubular parts.In addition, after the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 and plastic strain are finished, tubular sleeve 3318 can between the external surface of tubular sleeve 3318 inner surfaces and the first and second tubular part ends 3316 and 3328, provide can not permeate fluid metal to metal seal.By this way, what can prevent that fluent material from passing first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 is threaded 3312 and 3326, flows into the anchor ring between first and first tubular part and the structure 3334.In addition, because after the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330, tubular sleeve 3318 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 3316 of first and second tubular parts 3310 and 3330 and 3328 can keep circumferential compression, therefore can transmit axial load and/or moment load by tubular sleeve.
[0273] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 3310 and one or more parts of 3330 and tubular sleeve 3318 have the one or more one or more material behaviors in tubular part 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0274] with reference to figure 34a, 34b and 34c, in an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part 3410 comprises an internal thread connection 1312 and one or more outer grooves 3414 an end 3416.
[0275] tubular sleeve 3418 comprises inward flange 3420, tapering part 3422, comprises second end of a tapering part 3424 and the mid portion that comprises the opening 3426 of one or more vertical arrangements, and first end of tubular sleeve 3418 is installed on the end 3416 of first tubular part 3410 and holds this end 3416.
[0276] in an exemplary embodiment, the end 3416 of first tubular part 3410 is close to a side of the inward flange 3420 of tubular sleeve 3418, and the internal diameter of the inward flange 3420 of tubular sleeve 3416 is substantially equal to or connect 3412 maximum inner diameter greater than the internal thread of the end 3416 of first tubular part 3410.Thereby the external screw thread of end 3430 that comprises second tubular part 3432 of one or more internal recess 3434 connects 3428 and is arranged in the tubular sleeve 3418, and is connected 3412 screw threads with the internal thread of the end 3416 of first tubular part 3410 and links to each other.In an exemplary embodiment, the inward flange 3420 of tubular sleeve 3418 cooperates with the annular groove 3436 of the end 3430 of second tubular part 3432 and is contained in the annular groove 3436.Like this, tubular sleeve 3418 and first and second tubular parts 3410 link to each other with 3432 external surface and surround these external surfaces.
[0277] first and second tubular part 3410 and 3432 and tubular sleeve 3418 can be arranged in another structure, for example one has sleeve pipe or uncased well, and radial dilatation and plastic strain, for example by move and/or rotation to be positioned at first and second tubular parts inner and/or pass traditional extension fixture of the first and second tubular part inside.The tapering part 3422 and 3424 of tubular sleeve 3418 helps first and second tubular parts to pass the insertion of this structure and move in the neutralization of this structure, and this extension fixture pass moving of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 inside can be from the top to the bottom or from bottom to top.
[0278] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432, tubular sleeve 3418 is radial dilatation and plastic strain also.As a result, tubular sleeve 3418 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 3416 of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 and 3430 can keep circumferential compression.
[0279] sleeve 3416 has increased the axial compression load that connects between the tubular part 3410 and 3432 before and after by the extension fixture expansion.For example, sleeve 3418 can be fixed on tubular part 3410 and 3432 by the thermal contraction cooperation.
[0280] in the radial dilatation and plastic history of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432, groove 3414 and/or 3434 and/or opening 3426 provide stress to concentrate, this stress is concentrated to 3412 and 3428 the matching thread of being threaded and has been applied extra stress conversely.As a result, in the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 and plastic history and after, to be threaded 3412 keep metal to metal to contact with 3428 matching thread, can not permeate fluid and being connected of gas thereby provide.In an exemplary embodiment, groove 3414 and/or 3434 and the orientation of opening 3426 be perpendicular to one another.In an exemplary embodiment, groove 3414 and/or 3434 is helical grooves.
[0281] in some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 adopt other to be used for the conventional method radial dilatation and the plastic strain of radial dilatation and plastic strain tubular part, for example, internal pressurization, hydroforming and/or roller extension fixture, and/or can be from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, and/or Enventure GlobalTechnology L.L.C obtain traditional can be from the combination of any one or more the such products ﹠ services the expansion products ﹠ services of commercial acquisition.
[0282] use that tubular sleeve 3418 links to each other with second tubular part 3432 at (a) first tubular part 3410, (b) is arranged in first and second tubular parts in the process of structure neutralization (c) first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain provides a lot of significant benefits.For example, in structure, handle tubular part and be inserted in the process of structure, tubular sleeve 3418 protection first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 end 3416 and 3430 external surface.By this way, can avoid the end 3416 of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 and 3430 external surface damage, otherwise can cause stress to be concentrated, this stress is concentrated and can be caused catastrophic destruction in ensuing radial dilatation operation.In addition, tubular sleeve 3418 provides the location guiding, and also screw thread is continuous with it to be convenient to second tubular part, 3432 insertions, first tubular part 3410.By this way, can avoid to cause 3412 and 3428 location of damaging that are threaded of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 inaccurate.In addition, in the required relative rotation of second tubular part with respect to first tubular part, tubular sleeve 3416 provides first and second tubular parts to be threaded onto the indication of which kind of degree in the first and second tubular part screw threads link to each other process.For example, if tubular sleeve 3418 can rotate at an easy rate, this shows that first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 also do not have perfect thread to be connected and closely contact with the inward flange 3420 of tubular sleeve.In addition, tubular sleeve 3418 can prevent cracks can spread in the process of the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 and plastic strain.By this way, be that the fault mode of example can be limited by strictness or eliminate fully with the longitudinal crack in the end 3416 and 3430 of first and second tubular parts.In addition, after the radial dilatation of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 and plastic strain were finished, tubular sleeve 3418 can provide between the end 3416 of the inner surface of tubular sleeve 3418 and first and second tubular parts and 3430 external surfaces can not permeate fluid and the metal to metal seal of gas.By this way, what can prevent that fluent material from passing first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 is threaded 3412 and 3430, flows into the anchor ring between first and second tubular parts and the structure.In addition, because after the radial dilatation and plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432, tubular sleeve 3418 can keep circumferential tension, and the end 3416 of first and second tubular parts 3410 and 3432 and 3430 can keep circumferential compression, therefore can transmit axial load and/or moment load by tubular sleeve.
[0283] in some exemplary embodiment, above-mentioned first and second tubular parts referring to figs. 1 to Figure 34 c use extension fixture in a conventional manner and/or use that disclosed one or more method and apparatus carry out radial dilatation and plastic strain in following one or more document: the application relates to following application: the U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on December 3rd, (1) 1999 is 09/454,139, the agent is numbered 25791.03.02; The U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on February 23rd, (2) 2000 is 09/510,913, the agent is numbered 25791.7.02; The U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on February 10th, (3) 2000 is 09/502,350, the agent is numbered 25791.8.02; The U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on November 15th, (4) 1999 is 09/440,338, the agent is numbered 25791.9.02; The U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on March 10th, (5) 2000 is 09/523,460, the agent is numbered 25791.11.02; The U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on February 24th, (6) 2000 is 09/512,895, the agent is numbered 25791.12.02; The U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on February 24th, (7) 2000 is 09/511,941, the agent is numbered 25791.16.02; The U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on June 7th, (8) 2000 is 09/588,946, the agent is numbered 25791.17.02; The U.S. Patent application that the application number of submitting on April 26th, (9) 2000 is 09/559,122, the agent is numbered 25791.23.02; The application number that on July 9th, (10) 2000 submitted to is the PCT patent application that PCT/US00/18635, agent are numbered 25791.25.02; The application number of submitting on November 1st, (11) 1999 is 60/162,671, the agent is numbered 25791.27 U.S. Provisional Patent Application; The application number of submitting on September 16th, (12) 1999 is 60/154,047, the agent is numbered 25791.29 U.S. Provisional Patent Application; 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[0284] with reference to figure 35a, the embodiment of expansible tubulose parts 3500 comprises first tubular portion 3502 and second tubular portion 3504.In an exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular portions 3502 are different with 3504 material behavior.In an exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular portions 3502 are different with 3504 yield point.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of first tubular portion 3502 is less than the yield point of second tubular portion 3504.In some exemplary embodiment, the one or more composition tubular parts 3500 in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202 and/or 204.
[0285] with reference to figure 35b, in an exemplary embodiment, the yield point in first and second tubular portions 3502 and 3504 of expansible tubulose parts 3500 is as the function of the radial position in these expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, yield point increases as the function of the radial position in expansible tubulose parts 3500.In an exemplary embodiment, the relation between the radial position in yield point and the expansible tubulose parts 3500 is a linear relationship.In an exemplary embodiment, the relation in yield point and the expansible tubulose parts 3500 between the radial position is a non-linear relation.In an exemplary embodiment, yield point is as the function of radial position in these expansible tubulose parts 3502, increases with different speed in 3504 at first and second tubular portions 3502.In an exemplary embodiment, in first and second tubular portions 3502 and 3504 of expansible tubulose parts 3500, the functional relation of yield point and value are revised by the radial dilatation and the plastic strain of these expansible tubulose parts.
[0286] in some exemplary embodiment, one or more microstructures that comprise before radial dilatation and plastic strain in the expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202,204 and/or 3502, this structure is is the hard phase of example with martensite, be the soft phase of example with the ferrite and be the combination of the transitional face of example with the retained austenite.By this way, in radial dilatation and plastic history, provide high strength firmly mutually, softly provide ductility mutually, and transitional face is to the hard phase transition that with martensite is example.In addition, by this way, as the result of radial dilatation and plastic strain, the yield point of tubular part increases.And by this way, tubular part is ductile before radial dilatation and plastic strain, thereby helps radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the composition of the expansible tubulose parts of two-phase comprises (percentage by weight): about 0.1% C, 1.2% Mn and 0.3% Si.
[0287] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 36 a to 36c, expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202, one or more in 204 and/or 3502 handle according to method 3600, in the method, in step 3602, provide an expansible tubulose parts 3602a, these parts are steel alloy, have following material component (percentage by weight): 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni, 0.02% Cr, 0.05% V, 0.01% Mo, 0.01% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary experiment embodiment, the expansible tubulose parts 3602a that provides in step 3602 has the yield strength of 45ksi and the hot strength of 69 ksi.
[0288] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 36 b, in step 3602, expansible tubulose parts 3602a comprises a microstructure, and this structure comprises martensite, pearlite and V, Ni and/or Ti carbide.
[0289] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3602a heated about 10 minutes under 790 ℃ temperature in step 3604.
[0290] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3602a in step 3606 at quenching-in water.
[0291] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 36 c, after step 3606 was finished, expansible tubulose parts 3602a comprised a microstructure, and this structure comprises new ferrite, crystalline pearlite, martensite and ferrite.In an exemplary embodiment, after step 3606 was finished, expansible tubulose parts 3602a had the yield strength of 67ksi and the hot strength of 95ksi.
[0292] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3602a adopts one or more said methods and equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, after the radial dilatation and plastic strain of expansible tubulose parts 3602a, the yield strength of these expansible tubulose parts is approximately 95ksi.
[0293] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, as shown in Figure 37 a to 37c, expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202, one or more in 204 and/or 3502 handle according to method 3700, in the method, in step 3702, provide an expansible tubulose parts 3702a, these parts are steel alloy, have following material component (percentage by weight): 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni, 0.03% Cr, 0.04% V, 0.01% Mo, 0.03% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansible tubulose parts 3702a that provides in step 3702 has the yield strength of 60 ksi and the hot strength of 80ksi.
[0294] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 37 b, in step 3702, expansible tubulose parts 3702a comprises a microstructure, and this structure comprises pearlite and pearlite striped.
[0295] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3702a heated about 10 minutes under 790 ℃ temperature in step 3704.
[0296] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3702a in step 3706 at quenching-in water.
[0297] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 37 c, after step 3706 was finished, expansible tubulose parts 3702a comprised a microstructure, and this structure comprises ferrite, martensite and bainite.In an exemplary embodiment, after step 3706 was finished, expansible tubulose parts 3702a had the yield strength of 82ksi and the hot strength of 130ksi.
[0298] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3702a adopts one or more said methods and equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, after the radial dilatation and plastic strain of expansible tubulose parts 3702a, the yield strength of these expansible tubulose parts is approximately 130ksi.
[0299] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 38 a to 38c, expansible tubulose parts 12,14,24,26,102,104,106,108,202, one or more in 204 and/or 3502 handle according to method 3800, in the method, in step 3802, provide an expansible tubulose parts 3802a, these parts are steel alloy, have following material component (percentage by weight): 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.06% Cu, 0.05% Ni, 0.05% Cr, 0.03% V, 0.03% Mo, 0.01% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansible tubulose parts 3802a that provides in step 3802 has the yield strength of 56ksi and the hot strength of 75ksi.
[0300] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 38 b, in step 3802, expansible tubulose parts 3802a comprises a microstructure, and this structure comprises the carbide of crystalline pearlite, Wei Deman martensite or day martensite Wei (widmanstatten martensite) and V, Ni and/or Ti.
[0301] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3802a heated about 10 minutes under 790 ℃ temperature in step 3804.
[0302] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3802a in step 3806 at quenching-in water.
[0303] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 38 c, after step 3806 was finished, expansible tubulose parts 3802a comprised a microstructure, and it comprises bainite, pearlite and new ferrite.In an exemplary experiment embodiment, after step 3806 was finished, expansible tubulose parts 3802a had the yield strength of 60ksi and the hot strength of 97ksi.
[0304] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 3802a adopts one or more said methods and equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, after expansible tubulose parts 3802a radial dilatation and plastic strain, the yield strength of these expansible tubulose parts is approximately 97ksi.
[0305] in some exemplary embodiment, disclosed one or more instructions combine among the FR 2841626 that instruction of the present disclosure was submitted to on June 28th, 2002, on January 2nd, 2004 announced, the disclosed content of this application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0306] with reference to figure 39a to 39f, an embodiment of augmentation system 3900 comprises that one can be regulated extension fixture 3902 and a hydroforming extension fixture 3904, and these two devices all link to each other with a support component 3906.
[0307] in some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 3902 and comprise that tradition can regulate one or more elements of extension fixture, and/or disclosed one or more elements of regulating extension fixture among one or more in above-mentioned related application, and/or traditional commercial available one or more elements of regulating extension fixture that can obtain from BakerHughes, Weatherford International, Schlumberger and/or Enventure GlobalTechnology L.L.C.In some exemplary embodiment, hydroforming extension fixture 3904 comprises one or more elements of conventional hydraulic shaping extension fixture, and/or one or more elements of disclosed hydroforming extension fixture among one or more in above-mentioned related application, and/or can be from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, one or more elements of traditional commercial available hydroforming extension fixture that Schlumberger and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C obtain, and/or be 5 at sequence number, 901, one or more elements of disclosed hydroforming extension fixture in 594 the United States Patent (USP), the content of this patent disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.In some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 3902 and hydroforming extension fixture 3904 and can be bonded in the isolated system, and/or comprise each other one or more element.
[0308] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of augmentation system 3900, as shown in Figure 39 a and 39b, this augmentation system is arranged in the expansible tubulose assembly, this assembly comprises first and second tubular parts 3908 and 3910, their end links to each other and arranges and be supported in the structure that is pre-existing in, for example, and a well 3912 of passing subsurface structure 3914.In some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 3908 and 3910 comprise one or more features of the expansible tubulose parts described in the application.
[0309] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 39 c, can operate hydroforming extension fixture 3904 then so that a part of radial dilatation and the plastic strain of second tubular part 3910.
[0310] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 39 d, hydroforming extension fixture 3904 can separate from second tubular part 3910 then.
[0311] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 39 e, hydroforming extension fixture 3902 can be arranged in the radial dilatation part of second tubular part 3910 then, and the size that can regulate extension fixture increases.
[0312] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 39 f, can regulate extension fixture 3902 so that the one or more part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 3908 and 3910 thereby can operate.
[0313] with reference to figure 40a to 40g, an exemplary embodiment of an augmentation system 4000 comprises the hydroforming extension fixture 4002 that links to each other with support component 4004.
[0314] in some exemplary embodiment, hydroforming extension fixture 4002 comprises one or more elements of conventional hydraulic shaping extension fixture, and/or one or more elements of disclosed hydroforming extension fixture among one or more in above-mentioned related application, and/or can be from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, Schlumberger and/or EnventureGlobal Technology L.L.C obtain traditional can be from one or more elements of the commercial hydroforming extension fixture that obtains, and/or be 5 at sequence number, 901, one or more elements of disclosed hydroforming extension fixture in 594 the United States Patent (USP), the content of this patent disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.
[0315] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of augmentation system 4000, as shown in Figure 40 a and 40b, this augmentation system is arranged in the expansible tubulose assembly, this assembly comprises first and second tubular parts 4006 and 4008, their end links to each other and arranges and be supported in the structure that is pre-existing in, for example, and a well 4010 of passing subsurface structure 4012.In some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 4004 and 4006 comprise one or more features of the expansible tubulose parts described in the application.
[0316] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 40 c to 40f, thereby can repetitive operation hydroforming extension fixture 4002 so that the one or more part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of first and second tubular parts 4008 and 4010.
[0317] with reference to figure 41a to 41h, the exemplary embodiment of an augmentation system 4100 comprises that one can be regulated extension fixture 4102 and a hydroforming extension fixture 4104, and these two devices all link to each other with a tubular support member 4106.
[0318] in some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 4102 and comprise that tradition can regulate one or more elements of extension fixture, and/or disclosed one or more elements of regulating extension fixture among one or more in above-mentioned related application, and/or can from BakerHughes, Weatherford International, Schlumberger and/or Enventure GlobalTechnology L.L.C obtain traditional can be from one or more elements of the commercial extension fixture regulated that obtains.In some exemplary embodiment, hydroforming extension fixture 4104 comprises one or more elements of conventional hydraulic shaping extension fixture, and/or one or more elements of disclosed hydroforming extension fixture among one or more in above-mentioned related application, and/or can be from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, Schlumberger, and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C obtain traditional can be from one or more elements of the commercial hydroforming extension fixture that obtains, and/or be 5 at sequence number, 901, one or more elements of disclosed hydroforming extension fixture in 594 the United States Patent (USP), the content of this patent is incorporated herein by reference.In some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 4102 and hydroforming extension fixture 4104 and can be bonded in the isolated system, and/or comprise each other one or more element.
[0319] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of augmentation system 4100, as shown in Figure 41 a and 41b, this augmentation system is arranged in the expansible tubulose assembly, this assembly comprises first and second tubular parts 4108 and 4110, their end links to each other and arranges and be supported in the structure that is pre-existing in, for example, and a well 4112 of passing subsurface structure 4114.In an exemplary embodiment, one have can valvular passage 4118 base (shoe) 4116 be connected to the bottom of second tubular part 4110.In some exemplary embodiment, first and second tubular parts 4108 and 4110 comprise one or more features of the expansible tubulose parts described in the application.
[0320] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 41 c, can operate hydroforming extension fixture 4104 then so that a part of radial dilatation and the plastic strain of second tubular part 4110.
[0321] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 41 d, hydroforming extension fixture 4104 can separate from second tubular part 4110 then.
[0322] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 41 e and 41f, can regulate extension fixture 4102 then and can be arranged in the radial dilatation part of second tubular part 4110, and the size that can regulate extension fixture increases.But the folding passage 4118 of base 4116 can be closed then, for example, and by in this passage, placing ball 4120 with a kind of traditional approach.
[0323] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 41 g, can operate then and can regulate extension fixture 4102 so that one or more parts of first and second tubular parts 4108 and 4110 radial dilatation and plastic strain above base 4116.
[0324] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 41 h, augmentation system 4100 can be removed from tubular assembly then, and bottom and base 4116 that second tubular part 4110 is radially expanded can processedly not removed.
[0325] with reference to figure 42a to 42e, the exemplary embodiment of augmentation system 4200 comprises a hydroforming extension fixture 4202 that links to each other with tubular support member 4204.Expansible tubulose parts 4206 link to each other with hydroforming extension fixture 4202 and are supported by hydroforming extension fixture 4202.
[0326] in some exemplary embodiment, hydroforming extension fixture 4202 comprises one or more elements of conventional hydraulic shaping extension fixture, and/or one or more elements of disclosed hydroforming extension fixture among one or more in above-mentioned related application, and/or can be from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, Schlumberger, and/or one or more elements of traditional commercial available hydroforming extension fixture of obtaining of EnventureGlobal Technology L.L.C, and/or be 5 at sequence number, 901, one or more elements of disclosed hydroforming extension fixture in 594 the United States Patent (USP), the content of this patent is incorporated herein by reference.
[0327] in some exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 4206 comprise one or more features of the expansible tubulose parts described in the application.
[0328] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of augmentation system 4200, as shown in Figure 42 a and 42b, this augmentation system is arranged in the expansible tubulose assembly, this assembly comprises first and second tubular parts 4208 and 4210, their end links to each other and arranges and be supported in the structure that is pre-existing in, for example, and a well 4212 of passing subsurface structure 4214.In an exemplary embodiment, second tubular part 4210 comprises one or more radial passages 4212.In an exemplary embodiment, the radial passage 4212 of the expansible tubulose parts 4206 and second tubular part 4210 is staggered relatively.
[0329] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 42 c, thereby can operate hydroforming extension fixture 4202 so that expansible tubulose parts 4206 radial dilatation and plastic strain, and its inner surface with second tubular part 4210 is contacted, thereby cover and seal the radial passage 4212 of second tubular part.
[0330] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 42 d, thereby hydroforming extension fixture 4202 is separated from expansible tubulose parts 4206.
[0331] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 42 e, thereby augmentation system 4200 can be removed from well 4212.
[0332] with reference to Figure 43, the exemplary embodiment of a hydroforming augmentation system 4300 comprises an expansion member 4302, and this expansion member 4302 is 5,901 with sequence number roughly, disclosed unanimity in 594 the United States Patent (USP), the content of this patent disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.
[0333] runner 4304 links to each other with the inlet of expansion member 4302 and the outlet of tradition two logical/two bit traffic control valves 4306.Runner 4308 links to each other with the inlet of flow control valve 4306 and the outlet of traditional accumulator (accumulator) 4310, and runner 4312 links to each other with fluid reservoirs (reservoir) 4314 with another inlet of flow control valve.
[0334] runner 4316 links to each other with the inlet of runner 4308 and traditional relief valve (pressure reliefvalve) 4318, and runner 4320 links to each other with fluid reservoirs 4314 with the outlet of reducing valve.Runner 4322 links to each other with the inlet of accumulator 4310 and the outlet of conventional check valves (check valve) 4324.
[0335] runner 4326 links to each other with the inlet of flap valve 4324 and the outlet of conventional pump 4328.Runner 4330 links to each other with the inlet of runner 4326 and traditional relief valve 4332.
[0336] runner 4334 links to each other with the outlet and the fluid reservoirs 4314 of reducing valve 4332, and runner 4336 links to each other with fluid reservoirs with the inlet of pump 4328.
[0337] controller 4338 operationally links to each other with pump 4328 with flow control valve 4306, with the operation of control flow control valve and pump.In an exemplary embodiment, controller 4338 is programmable universal controllers.Conventional pressure sensor 4340,4342 operationally links to each other with expansion member 4302, accumulator 4310 and runner 4326 respectively with 4344, and all links to each other with controller 4338.Legacy user's interface 4346 operationally links to each other with controller 4338.
[0338] in the operating process of hydroforming augmentation system 4300, shown in Figure 44 a and 44b, this system has realized method of operating 4400, and in step 4402, the user can select the expansion of expansible tubulose parts in the method.If the user selects expansion in step 4402, then in step 4404, controller 4338 determine by the operating pressure of the accumulator 4310 of pressure sensor 4342 inductions whether more than or equal to predetermined value.
[0339] if in step 4404, be not greater than or equal to predetermined value by the operating pressure of the accumulator 4310 of pressure sensor 4342 induction, then in step 4406, controller 4338 operating pumps 4328 are to increase the operating pressure of accumulator.Then in step 4408, controller 4338 determine by accumulator 4310 operating pressures of pressure sensor 4342 inductions whether more than or equal to predetermined value.If in step 4408, accumulator 4310 operating pressures of being responded to by pressure sensor 4342 are not greater than or equal to predetermined value, and then in step 4406, controller 4338 continues operating pumps 4328 to increase the operating pressure of accumulator.
[0340] if in step 4404 or 4408, by accumulator 4310 operating pressures of pressure sensor 4342 induction more than or equal to predetermined value, then in step 4410, by arranging that flow control valve is connected with each other runner 4304 and 4308, controller 4338 operations flows control valves 4306 are to pressurize to expansion member 4302.If dilation procedure is finished in step 4412, then in step 4414, by arranging that flow control valve communicates with each other runner 4304 and 4312, controller 4338 operations flows control valves 4306 are to reduce pressure to expansion member 4302.
[0341] in some exemplary embodiment, one or more in the hydroforming extension fixture 4002,4104 and 4202 are in conjunction with the one or more elements of hydroforming augmentation system 4300 and/or the operating procedure of method 4400.
[0342] with reference to figure 45a, the exemplary embodiment of a pipe lining frame system 4500 comprises a tubular support member 4502, and this tubular support member 4502 limits a passage 4502a, and comprises that at one end an external screw thread connects 4502b.The internal thread of one end of outer tubular axle 4504 connects 4504a and is connected 4502b with the external screw thread of the end of tubular support member 4502 and links to each other and hold external screw thread connection 4502b, wherein outer tubular axle 4504 limits passage 4504b, and comprises outward flange 4504c, inner groove 4504d, outer groove 4504e, outer groove 4504f, outward flange 4504g, outer groove 4504h, inward flange 4504i, outward flange 4504j and a plurality of tooth 4504k that circumferentially vertically arranges at interval at the other end.
[0343] end that is close to the end face of outward flange 4504c of outer tubular axle 4504 and the pipe that cooperates with this end face lining frame 4506 holds the outer tubular axle and cooperates with this axle, and comprises that at the other end vertically internal tooth 4506b, the inward flange 4506c of arrangement are connected 4506d with external screw thread for internal tooth 4506a, a plurality of circumferential interval.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of pipe lining frame 4506 comprises one or more features of the expansible tubulose parts described in the application.
[0344] internal thread of an end of pipe lining 4508 external screw thread that connects 4508a containing pipe lining frame 4506 connects 4506d and is connected continuous with this external screw thread.Isolated elastic sealing elements 4510,4512 links to each other with the external surface of the end of managing lining frame 4506 with 4514.
[0345] the outward flange 4516a of an end of interior tubular mandrel 4516 cooperates with the inner groove 4504d of outer tubular axle 4504 and is contained among this inner groove 4504d, interior tubular mandrel 4516 limits a vertical passage 4516b with venturi 4516ba and radial passage 4516c, should in tubular mandrel 4516 comprise that also one is installed in and is used for the seal member 4516d that combines with the inner groove 4504d of outer tubular axle 4504 sealing on the outward flange, one on the other end outward flange 4516e and be contained among the inward flange 4506c of pipe lining frame 4506 and the other end that is mated, wherein the end at outward flange 4516e place comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced tooth 4516f, tooth 4516f cooperates with the tooth 4504k of outer tubular axle 4504 and pipe lining frame 4506 and 4506b respectively and meshes, and is used for transmitting betwixt torsional load.In being contained in, a traditional safety disc (rupture disc) 4518 links to each other among the radial passage 4516c of tubular mandrel 4516 and with this radial passage.
[0346] traditional packing leather cup (packer cup) 4520 is installed in the outer groove 4504e of outer tubular axle 4504 and with outer groove 4504e and links to each other, is used for the inner surface that connecting pipe hermetically serves as a contrast frame 4506.A lock assembly 4522 is installed on the outer tubular axle 4504 and with outer tubular axle 4504 and is connected, this lock assembly 4522 and outward flange 4504g adjacency, and be the relation of relativity with the internal tooth 4506a of pipe lining frame 4506, be used for controllably mesh pipe and serve as a contrast frame and its position of locking with respect to outer tubular axle 4504.In some exemplary embodiment, lock assembly 4522 can be a traditional locks locking apparatus that is used to lock tubular part position relative to each other.In some selectivity embodiments, lock assembly 4522 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed lock assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 22nd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 23rd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that submit to (1 1) on April 2nd, 2004 is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
Can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 for [0347] one and between lock assembly 4522 and outward flange 4504j, be installed on the outer tubular axle 4504 and be attached thereto, so that radial dilatation and the plastic strain controllably of pipe lining frame 4506.In some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 and can be one and be used to make the tradition of tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain can regulate the extension fixture assembly, can comprise that tradition can regulate spreader cone, axle, the rotation extension fixture, one or more elements of hydroforming extension fixture, and/or Enventure GlobalTechnology L.L.C, Baker Hughes, Weatherford International and/or Schlumberger can be from the commercial extension fixture regulated that obtains one or more one or more elements, and/or at Enventure Global Technology L.L.C, BakerHughes, Weatherford International, disclosed one or more elements of regulating extension fixture in the patent application of one or more announcements of Shell Oil Co. and/or Schlumberger and/or the patent of communique.In some selectivity embodiments, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 and can comprise one or more disclosed one or more elements of regulating extension fixture in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02, and/or the sequence number that on April 15th, (14) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0348] traditional SSR stopper group 4526 is installed in the inward flange 4506c that manages lining frame 4506 and with inward flange 4506c and links to each other.
[0349] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4500, as shown in Figure 45 a, this system layout is passed subsurface structure 4530 and is comprised that in the well 4528 of a well bore casing that is pre-existing in 4532, this well bore casing 4532 links to each other with well and is arranged in the well at one.In an exemplary embodiment, this system 4500 is arranged to make pipe lining frame 4506 and sleeve pipe 4532 intussusceptions.
[0350] with reference to figure 45b, in an exemplary embodiment, by the passage 4502a of tubular support member 4502, the passage 4504b of outer tubular axle 4504 and the passage 4516b of interior tubular mandrel 4516 fluent material 4536 is expelled in the system 4500, thereby in this way ball 4534 is arranged among the venturi 4516ba.
[0351] with reference to figure 45c, in an exemplary embodiment, after ball 4534 is placed venturi 4516a, continuation is expelled to fluent material 4536 in the system 4500, the internally passage 4516b of tubular mandrel 4516 pressurization, thereby make safety disc 4518 break, thereby allow fluent material to flow through the radial passage 4516c of interior tubular mandrel.As a result, the inside of pipe lining frame 4506 is pressurized.
[0352] with reference to figure 45d, in an exemplary embodiment, fluent material 4536 is injected into the inside of pipe lining frame 4506 continuously, makes at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of pipe lining frame.In one embodiment, fluent material 4536 is injected into pipe lining frame 4506 inside continuously, makes pipe lining frame 4506 facing to a part of radial dilatation and the plastic strain that can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524.In an exemplary embodiment, fluent material 4536 is injected into pipe lining frame 4506 inside continuously, pipe lining frame 4506 is faced toward can regulate a part of radial dilatation and the plastic strain of extension fixture assembly 4524, thereby make this part engage with well bore casing 4532.
[0353] with reference to figure 45e, in an exemplary embodiment, the size that can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 increases in the part of the radial dilatation of pipe lining frame 4506, and operation lock assembly 4522, make pipe lining frame from the engaging of lock assembly release.In an exemplary embodiment, the lock assembly 4522 and operating pressure that extension fixture assembly 4524 uses continuous injecting fluid material 4536 to be provided in the system 4500 can be provided operate.In an exemplary embodiment, can regulate at least a portion radial dilatation and plastic strain that extension fixture assembly 4524 is adjusted to the feasible pipe lining of large-size frame 4506.
[0354], in an exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 and vertically move, thereby make pipe lining frame radial dilatation and plastic strain with respect to pipe lining frame 4506 with reference to figure 45f.In an exemplary embodiment, pipe lining frame 4506 radial dilatation and plastic strain are to engaging with sleeve 4532.In an exemplary embodiment,, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 and vertically move with respect to pipe lining frame 4506 because fluent material 4536 is injected the operating pressure that produces continuously in the pipe lining frame.In an exemplary embodiment because in the pipe lining frame below leather cup 4520 since fluent material 4536 operating pressures that produce of injection continuously can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 and vertically move with respect to pipe lining frame 4506.By this way, by the operation of leather cup 4520, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 and be pulled through pipe lining frame 4506.In an exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 is vertically moving with respect to pipe lining frame 4506, thereby make pipe lining frame radial dilatation and plastic strain, engage with the outward flange 4516a of interior tubular mandrel 4516 up to the inward flange 4504i of outer tubular axle 4504.
[0355] with reference to figure 45g, in an exemplary embodiment, 4504, because the inward flange 4504i of outer tubular axle 4504 engages with the outward flange 4516a of the end of interior tubular mandrel 4516, interior tubular mandrel and SSR stopper group 4526 can remove from well 4528.As a result, have benefited from managing engaging of lining frame 4506 and well bore casing 4532, pipe serves as a contrast 4508 and is suspended in the well 4528.
[0356] in some selectivity embodiment, in the operating process of system 4500, in order between well 4528 and pipe lining 4508, to form annular barrier, but with cement is the hardenable fluidic sealing material of example, can be before the radial dilatation of pipe lining frame 4506, in the process or later injected current cross system 4500.
[0357] in some selectivity embodiment, in the operating process of system 4500, the size that can regulate extension fixture 4524 can be before the hydroforming expansion that is injected into the pipe lining frame 4506 that pipe lining frame inside causes by fluent material 4536, in the process or increase later on.
[0358] in some selectivity embodiments, at least a portion of pipe lining frame 4506 comprises a plurality of by the nested expansible tubulose parts that are bonded together in the amorphous mode that is bonded as example.
[0359] in some selectivity embodiments, at least a portion of pipe lining frame 4506 is made by the material that is particularly suitable for ensuing drilling operation, for example, and aluminium and/or copper-based material and alloy.
[0360] in some selectivity embodiments, in the operating process of system 4500, pipe lining frame 4506 is positioned at the part that can regulate extension fixture 4524 belows can be regulated extension fixture and come radial dilatation and plastic strain by moving down.
[0361] in some selectivity embodiments, at least a portion of pipe lining frame 4506 is made by the material that is particularly suitable for ensuing drilling operation, for example aluminium and/or copper-based material and alloy.In a plurality of selectivity embodiments, in the operating process of system 4500, the part that pipe lining frame 4506 is made by the material that is particularly suitable for ensuing drilling operation is not the hydroforming by injecting fluid material 4536.
[0362] in some selectivity embodiment, in the operating process of system 4500, at least a portion hydroforming of pipe lining frame 4506 by injecting fluid material 4536, the remainder of pipe lining frame above the initial position that can regulate extension fixture 4524 can be regulated extension fixture and radial dilatation and plastic strain by moving up, and the part of pipe lining frame below the initial position that can regulate extension fixture can be regulated extension fixture and radial dilatation by moving down then.
[0363] in some selectivity embodiments, in the operating process of system 4500, the part of pipe lining frame 4506 radial dilatation and plastic strain is only because the hydroforming that fluent material 4536 injections cause and radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0364] in some selectivity embodiment, in the operating process of system 4500, the part of pipe lining frame 4506 radial dilatation and plastic strain will be only owing to can regulate extension fixture 4524 and be adjusted to the size of an increase and next make and can regulate extension fixture and move and radial dilatation and plastic strain with respect to pipe lining frame.
[0365] with reference to figure 46a, an exemplary embodiment that is used for the system 4600 of radial dilatation tubular part comprises a tubular support member 4602, and this tubular support member 4602 limits a passage 4602a.A conventional tube safety joint (safety sub) 4604 limits a passage 4604a, one end of this safety joint links to each other with an end of tubular support member 4602, and the other end of safety joint 4604 links to each other with an end of the tubular sleeve lock assembly 4606 that limits passage 4606a.
[0366] in some exemplary embodiment, lock assembly 4606 can be a traditional locks locking apparatus, is used to lock tubular part with respect to another position component.In some selectivity embodiments, lock assembly 4606 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed lock assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 22nd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 23rd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0367] tubular support member 4608 limits passage 4608a and comprises outer groove 4608b, one end of this tubular support member 4608 links to each other with the other end of lock assembly 4606, and the other end of tubular support member 4608 links to each other with an end of tubular support member 4610, tubular support member 4610 limits passage 4610a, radial passage 4610b, and comprises outer groove 4610c, inner groove 4610d and circumferentially spaced tooth 4610e at the other end.
Can regulate the outer groove 4610c that extension fixture assembly 4612 is installed in tubular support member 4610 for [0368] one goes up and is attached thereto.In some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4612 and can be one and be used to make the tradition of tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain can regulate the extension fixture assembly, tubular part wherein can comprise that tradition can regulate spreader cone, axle, the rotation extension fixture, one or more elements of hydroforming extension fixture, and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C, Baker Hughes, commercial available one or more one or more elements of regulating in the extension fixture of WeatherfordInternational and/or Schlumberger, and/or at Enventure Global TechnologyL.L.C, Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, disclosed one or more elements of regulating extension fixture among one or more in the published of Shell Oil Co. and/or the patent of communique.In some selectivity embodiments, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4524 and can comprise disclosed one or more elements of regulating the extension fixture assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 22nd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 23rd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0369] end of unsteady base 4614 is contained among the inner groove 4610d of tubular support member 4610, the base 4614 that wherein floats limits a passage 4614a with venturi 4614aa, and comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced tooth 4614b at an end that cooperates with the tooth 4610e of tubular support member 4610 and mesh, be used for transmitting betwixt torsional load, the base 4614 that floats comprises that also external screw thread connects 4614c.
[0370] end of expansible tubulose parts 4616 is connected 4614c and links to each other with the external screw thread of unsteady base 4614, and another part of expansible tubulose parts links to each other with lock assembly 4606.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts 4616 comprises one or more features of expansible tubulose parts described in the application.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 4616 are close to can be regulated extension fixture assembly 4612 and comprise an outer expansion restriction sleeve 4618 with the part that can regulate extension fixture assembly 4612 positioned opposite, be used to limit expansible tubulose parts be close to can regulate the extension fixture assembly and with the amount of radial expansion of the part that can regulate extension fixture assembly positioned opposite.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of outer expansion restriction sleeve 4618 comprises one or more features of the expansible tubulose parts described in the application.
[0371] cup seal assembly 4620 links to each other with the outer groove 4608b of tubular support member 4608 and is arranged among the outer groove 4608b, is used for engaging with the inner surface of expansible tubulose parts 4616 hermetically.Safety disc 4622 is arranged among the radial passage 4610b of tubular support member 4610 and is attached thereto.
[0372] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4600, as shown in Figure 46 a, this system layout is passed subsurface structure 4626 and is comprised that in the well 4624 of a well bore casing that is pre-existing in 4628, this well bore casing 4628 links to each other with well and is arranged in the well at one.In an exemplary embodiment, this system 4600 is arranged to make expansible tubulose parts 4616 and sleeve pipe 4628 intussusceptions.
[0373] with reference to figure 46b, in an exemplary embodiment, by the passage 4602a of tubular support member 4602, passage 4604a, the passage 4606a of locking component 4606, the passage 4608a of tubular support member 4608 and the passage 4610a of tubular support member 4610 of safety joint 4604, fluent material 4632 is expelled in the system 4600, in this way stopper 4630 is arranged among the venturi 4614aa of the base 4614 that floats.
[0374] with reference to figure 46c, in an exemplary embodiment, after stopper 4630 is placed pore-throat passage 4614aa, continuation is injecting fluid material 4632 in system 4600, make the passage 4610a of tubular support member 4610 pressurized, thereby make safety disc 4622 break, thereby allow fluent material to flow through the radial passage 4610b of tubular support member.As a result, it is pressurized to be close to the inside of the expansible tubulose parts 4616 that can regulate extension fixture assembly 4612.
[0375] with reference to figure 46d, in an exemplary embodiment, fluent material 4632 continues to be injected into the inside of expansible tubulose parts 4616, makes at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, fluent material 4632 continues to be injected into expansible tubulose parts 4616 inside, makes expansible tubulose parts part radial dilatation and the plastic strain relative with regulating extension fixture assembly 4612.In an exemplary embodiment, fluent material 4632 continues to be injected into expansible tubulose parts 4616 inside, make expansible tubulose parts part radial dilatation and the plastic strain relative, thereby make this part engage with well bore casing 4628 with regulating extension fixture assembly 4612.In an exemplary embodiment, expansion limits the variation of sleeve 4618 material property in the radial dilatation process, has limited the degree of expansible tubulose parts 4616 energy radial dilatation.
[0376] with reference to figure 46e, in an exemplary embodiment, the size that can regulate extension fixture assembly 4612 increases in the part of expansible tubulose parts 4616 radial dilatation, and operation lock assembly 4606 make expansible tubulose parts from the engaging of lock assembly release.In an exemplary embodiment, lock assembly 4606 and can regulate extension fixture assembly 4612 and adopt by fluent material 4632 operating pressures that injection is provided in system 4600 continuously and operate.In an exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4612 and be adjusted to large-size and make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose parts 4616.
[0377], in an exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4612 and vertically move, thereby make expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain with respect to expansible tubulose parts 4616 with reference to figure 46f.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose parts 4616 radial dilatation and plastic strain are to engaging with sleeve pipe 4628.In an exemplary embodiment,, can regulate extension fixture assembly 4612 and vertically move with respect to expansible tubulose parts 4616 because fluent material 4632 is injected the operating pressure that is produced continuously in the expansible tubulose parts.
[0378] in some selectivity embodiment, in the operating process of system 4600, in order between well 4624 and/or well bore casing 4628 and expansible tubulose parts, to form annular barrier, but with cement be the hardenable fluidic sealing material of example can be before expansible tubulose parts 4616 radial dilatation, in the process or injection later on by system 4600.
[0379] in some selectivity embodiment, in the operating process of system 4600, the size that can regulate extension fixture 4612 can be before the hydroforming expansion that is injected into the expansible tubulose parts 4616 that expansible tubulose components interior causes by fluent material 4632, in the process or increase later on.
[0380] in some selectivity embodiments, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts 4616 comprises a plurality of by the nested expansible tubulose parts that are bonded together in the amorphous mode that is bonded as example.
[0381] in some selectivity embodiments, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts 4616 is made by the material that is particularly suitable for ensuing drilling operation, for example, and aluminium and/or copper-based material and alloy.
[0382] in some selectivity embodiments, in the operating process of system 4600, expansible tubulose parts 4616 are positioned at the part that can regulate extension fixture 4612 belows can be regulated extension fixture and come radial dilatation and plastic strain by moving down.
[0383] in some selectivity embodiments, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts 4616 is made by the material that is particularly suitable for ensuing drilling operation, for example aluminium and/or copper-based material and alloy.In a plurality of selectivity embodiments, in the operating process of system 4600, the part that expansible tubulose parts 4616 are made by the material that is particularly suitable for ensuing drilling operation is not the hydroforming by injecting fluid material 4632.
[0384] in some selectivity embodiment, in the operating process of system 4600, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts 4616 hydroforming by injecting fluid material 4632, the remainder of expansible tubulose parts above the initial position that can regulate extension fixture 4612 can be regulated extension fixture and radial dilatation and plastic strain by moving up, and the part of expansible tubulose parts below the initial position that can regulate extension fixture can be regulated extension fixture and radial dilatation by moving down then.
[0385] in some selectivity embodiments, in the operating process of system 4600, the part of expansible tubulose parts 4616 radial dilatation and plastic strain is only because the hydroforming that fluent material 4632 injection causes and radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0386] in some selectivity embodiment, in the operating process of system 4600, the part of expansible tubulose parts 4616 radial dilatation and plastic strain will be only owing to can regulate extension fixture 4612 and be adjusted to the size of an increase and next make and can regulate extension fixture and move and radial dilatation and plastic strain with respect to expansible tubulose parts.
[0387] in an exemplary embodiment, the successfully hydroforming of expansible tubulose parts of making by tellurium copper, leading admirality brass, phosphor bronze and aluminium-silicon bronze, thereby radial dilatation and plastic strain to radial dilatation 30%, these all are the results of unanticipated.
[0388] with reference to figure 46g, in an exemplary embodiment, before the expansion restriction sleeve radial dilatation and plastic strain that are produced by system's 4600 operations, at least a portion of expansion restriction sleeve 4618 comprises one or more rhombus groove 4618a.With reference to figure 46h, in an exemplary embodiment, in the expansion restriction sleeve radial dilatation and plastic history that are produced by system's 4600 operations, rhombus groove 4618a is deformed into the power that the feasible further radial dilatation of expanding the restriction sleeve need increase.More put it briefly, expansion restriction sleeve 4618 can manufacture has groove, and the cross-sectional area of these grooves reduces owing to expanding the radial dilatation and the plastic strain that limit sleeve, thereby has increased the amount of expanding the required power of the further radial dilatation of restriction sleeve.By this way, limited the degree that expansible tubulose parts 4616 can radial dilatation.In some selectivity embodiments, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts 4616 comprises groove, the cross-sectional area of these grooves is owing to the radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose parts reduce, thereby increased the amount of the required power of the further radial dilatation of expansible tubulose parts.
[0389] with reference to figure 46i and Figure 46 ia, in an exemplary embodiment, before the radial dilatation and plastic strain of the expansion restriction sleeve that is produced by system's 4600 operations, at least a portion of expansion restriction sleeve 4618 comprises one or more circumferentially spaced wavy band 4618b.With reference to figure 46j, in an exemplary embodiment, in the radial dilatation and plastic history of the expansion restriction sleeve that produces by system's 4600 operations, the power that the wavy further radial dilatation of being with 4618b to be deformed into feasible expansion restriction sleeve need increase.More put it briefly, expansion restriction sleeve 4618 can manufacture has the circumference band, result as these band radial dilatation and plastic strain, the direction of these bands is with more and more consistent perpendicular to the direction of cross section longitudinal axis, thereby increased the amount of the required power of expansion restriction sleeve further radial dilatation.By this way, limited the degree that expansible tubulose parts 4616 can radial dilatation.In some selectivity embodiments, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts 4616 comprises the circumference band, result as these band radial dilatation and plastic strain, the direction of these bands is with more and more consistent perpendicular to the direction of cross section longitudinal axis, thereby increased the amount of the required power of the further radial dilatation of expansible tubulose parts.
[0390] in some exemplary embodiment, the design of expansion restriction sleeve 4618 provide limit expansible tubulose parts 4616 can radial dilatation and the restraint forces of the degree of plastic strain.In addition, in some exemplary embodiment, the design of expansion restriction sleeve 4618 provide limit expansible tubulose parts 4616 can radial dilatation and the variable bound power of the degree of plastic strain.In some exemplary embodiment, the variable bound power of expansion restriction sleeve 4618 and expansible tubulose the parts 4616 degree of radial dilatation increase pro rata.
[0391] with reference to figure 47a, an exemplary embodiment that is used for the system 4700 of radial dilatation tubular part comprises a tubular support member 4702, and this tubular support member 4702 limits a passage 4702a.Limit an end of the conventional tube safety joint 4704 of a passage 4704a, link to each other with an end of tubular support member 4702, and the other end of safety joint 4704 links to each other with an end of the tubulose ball chuck assembly 4706 that limits passage 4706a.
[0392] in some exemplary embodiment, ball chuck assembly 4706 can be to be used to limit the conventional apparatus that move of tubular part with respect to another parts, wherein another parts adopt, for example, the discrete ball type device of one or more separation is controllably to engage and to limit the relative motion of tubular part on one or more directions.In a plurality of alternate embodiment, ball chuck assembly 4706 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed ball chuck assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/0103 17, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0393] end that limits the tubular sleeve lock assembly 4708 of passage 4708a links to each other with the other end of ball chuck assembly 4706.In some exemplary embodiment, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 can be one and be used to limit the conventional apparatus that tubular part moves with respect to another parts.In some selectivity embodiments, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed sleeve pipe lock assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, (2) 2002 years] sequence number submitted to January 12 is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0394] limits passage 4710a and also comprise that at one end an end of the tubulose stretching actuator 4710 of inner groove 4710c links to each other with the other end of sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 with one or more outer installing hole 4710b.In some exemplary embodiment, tubulose stretching actuator 4710 can be to be used to conventional apparatus that parts are moved with respect to another parts.In some selectivity embodiments, tubulose stretching actuator 4710 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed stretching actuator among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0395] at one end 4712b comprises that the solid tubulose spreader cone 4712 of master of a conical outer surface 4712a links to each other with the other end of tubulose stretching actuator 4710.The expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 that at one end limits one or more installing hole 4714a holds safety joint 4704, ball chuck assembly 4706, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708, stretching actuator 4710 and cooperates with them.The end of sleeve pipe 4714 holds the part of the non-tapering point of tubulose spreader cone 4712 and tapering point 4712b and cooperates with them.As a result, tubular sleeve 4714 holds the part of tapering point 4712b of tubulose spreader cone 4712 and the end that cooperates with it is open.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of the open tapering point of tubular sleeve 4714 is less than or equal to the maximum outside diameter of the tapering point 4712b of tubulose spreader cone 4712.One end of mount pin 4716 is contained among the installing hole 4710b of stretching actuator 4710 and is attached thereto, and the other end of mount pin is contained among the installing hole 4714a of tubular sleeve 4714 and is attached thereto.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 is provided, this expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 comprises that above-mentioned is one or more characteristics of the distensible tube of reference with Fig. 1 to 46j.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4700, mount pin 4716 allows moment to transmit between expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 and stretching actuator 4710.
[0396] end of inferior tubulose spreader cone 4718 links to each other with an end of stretching actuator 4710, this time tubulose spreader cone 4718 limits passage 4718a, and comprise outer groove 4718b, conical outer surface 4718c, inner groove 4718d and at a plurality of circumferentially spaced tooth 4718e of the other end, wherein outer groove 4718b cooperates with the end of stretching actuator 4710 and main tubular spreader cone 4712 and is contained in the above-mentioned end.Expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 cooperates with time tubulose spreader cone 4718, and hold time tubulose spreader cone 4718, wherein expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 comprises the first end 4720a, a mid portion 4720b with outer groove 4720aa and has internal thread and be connected the second end 4720c of 4720d.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 provides and comprises that above-mentioned is one or more characteristics of the distensible tube of reference with Fig. 1 to 46j.Seal member 4722 is contained among the outer groove 4720aa of expansible tubulose sleeve 4,720 first end 4720a and is attached thereto.In an exemplary embodiment, the wall thickness of tubular sleeve 4,720 first end 4720a is greater than the wall thickness of the second end 4720c of this tubular sleeve, and the wall thickness of the mid portion 4720b of this tubular sleeve is a convergent.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of the tubular sleeve 4720 mid portion 4720b and the second end 4720c all is less than or equal to the maximum outside diameter of the tapering point 4712b of tubulose spreader cone 4712.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of seal member 4722 is less than or equal to the maximum outside diameter of 4712 tapering point 4712b of tubulose spreader cone.
[0397] internal thread that base 4724 is contained in expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 ends that floats connects among the 4720d, and cooperates with it and link to each other; The base 4724 that floats limits a passage 4724a and the passage 4724b with venturi 4724aa, and in being contained in the inner groove 4718d of time tubulose spreader cone 4718 ends and an end that cooperates with it comprise outer groove 4724c, comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced shaft shoulder 4724d, also comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced tooth 4724e that is used for the circumferentially spaced tooth 4718e engagement of time tubulose spreader cone 4718 and a traditional float element 4724f at the other end.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of the shaft shoulder 4724d spaced apart of the base 4724 that floats is greater than the maximum outside diameter of the tapering point 4712b of tubulose spreader cone 4712.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4700, the interaction of the circumferentially spaced tooth 4724e of the base 4724 that floats and the circumferentially spaced tooth 4718e of time tubulose spreader cone 4718 allows moment load to transmit between them.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4700, circumferentially spaced shaft shoulder 4724d further limits circumferentially spaced axial flow channel between the shaft shoulder.
[0398] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4700, as shown in Figure 47 a, this system layout is in a well 4726 of passing subsurface structure 4728.But with cement is the hardenable fluidic sealing material 4730 of example, can be injected into system 4700 by passage 4702a, 4704a, 4706a, 4708a, 4710a, 4718a and 4724a.Fluent material 4730 can be carried the float element 4724f by the base 4724 that floats then, and enters anchor ring 4732 between system 4700 and well 4726 inner surfaces by passage 4724b.Then, can allow the fluent material 4730 in the anchor ring 4732 partly solidified at least.
[0399] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4700, as shown in Figure 47 b, by passage 4702a, 4704a, 4706a, 4708a, 4710a, 4718a and 4724a to system's 4700 injecting fluid materials 4736, thereby a traditional stoppers 4734 is arranged among the venturi 4724aa of passage 4724a of the base 4724 that floats.As a result, the passage 4724a of the base 4724 that floats stops up, and passage 4702a, 4704a, 4706a, 4708a, 4710a and 4718a can be pressurized by the continuous injection of fluent material 4736.
[0400] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4700, as shown in Figure 47 c, passage 4702a, 4704a, 4706a, 4708a, 4710a, 4718a can be pressurized by the continuous injection of fluent material 4736 in system.The result, thereby sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 is operated it is engaged with expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714, and then operation stretching actuator 4710, make main tubular spreader cone 4712, inferior tubulose spreader cone 4718, expansible tubulose sleeve 4720, seal member 4722 and unsteady base 4724 on vertical 4738, move up with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714.As a result, the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 radial dilatation and plastic strain owing to the conical outer surface 4712a of main tubular spreader cone 4712.In addition, as a result of, the radial dilatation of sleeve pipe 4714 and the end of plastic strain hold expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 and seal member 4722 and cooperate with them.In addition, as a result of, mount pin 4716 is sheared.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 contacts at the end face of the shaft shoulder 4724d of the base 4724 that floats because the conical outer surface 4712a of main tubular spreader cone 4712 and radial dilatation and plastic strain up to the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe.
[0401] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4700, as shown in Figure 47 d, passage 4702a, 4704a, 4706a, 4708a, 4710a and 4718a can by fluent material 4736 in system continuous injection and pressurizeed continuously.As a result, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 and stretching actuator 4710 can continue with above-mentioned be that the mode of reference is operated with Figure 47 c.In addition, as a result of, main tubular spreader cone 4712 continues to move up on vertical 4738 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714, and inferior tubulose spreader cone 4718 moves up on vertical 4738 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 and seal member 4722.It should be noted, in the process that continues operation stretching actuator 4710, because the interaction between the end face of the shaft shoulder 4724d of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 ends and unsteady base 4724 can prevent further moving up of expansible tubulose sleeve 4720, seal member 4722 and unsteady base 4724.In addition, as a result of, the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 is further radial dilatation and plastic strain by the conical outer surface 4712a of main tubular spreader cone 4712, and two parts 4720a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 and 4720b further radial dilatation and the plastic strain in expansible tubulose sleeve pipe by the conical outer surface 4718c of inferior tubulose spreader cone 4718.As a result, seal member 4722 is in conjunction with the interface between not saturating fluid ground expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 of sealing and the expansible tubulose sleeve 4720.In addition, in an exemplary embodiment, as the result of two parts 4720a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 and 4720b radial dilatation and plastic strain in expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714, between expansible tubulose internal surface of casing and expansible tubulose sleeve outer surface, form one can not permeate fluid metal to metal seal.In an exemplary embodiment, in case two parts 4720a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 and 4720b are owing to the complete radial dilatation of conical outer surface 4718c and the plastic strain of time tubulose spreader cone 4718, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 just discharges expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714.
[0402] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4700, as shown in Figure 47 e, after expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 discharges from sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708, fluent material 4736 continues to inject in the passage of system will make main tubular spreader cone 4712 further move up on vertical 4738 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714.As a result, expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 further radial dilatation and plastic strain by the conical outer surface 4712a of main tubular spreader cone 4712.
[0403] in a plurality of selectivity embodiment, by in first stroke, operating the stretching actuator so that a part of radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 can be operated stretching actuator 4710 so that expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 radial dilatation and plastic strain.After finishing first stroke of stretching actuator 4710, operate sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 to discharge expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714, for example, by reducing the operating pressure of fluent material 4736.By the rigidly connected part in end of move up with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 tubular support member 4702, tubulose safety joint 4704, ball chuck assembly 4706, sleeve pipe lock assembly and stretching actuator and sleeve pipe lock assembly, stretching actuator 4710 is reset to an initial position then.The operating pressure of fluent material 4736 increases, and operation stretching actuator in second stroke makes the another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 then.In some exemplary embodiment,, can repeat these process several times as required in order to make the needed part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4720.In an exemplary embodiment, first stroke of stretching actuator 4710, reset and/or the process of second stroke in, for example, also operate ball chuck assembly 4706 to limit of the displacement of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714 at one or more longitudinal directions by the operating pressure of regulated fluid material 4736.
[0404] in an exemplary embodiment, in the process that system 4700 moves in well 4726, the maximum outside diameter of system 4700 is limited by the maximum outside diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714.
[0405] in some selectivity embodiments, system 4700 comprises ball chuck assembly 4706 and/or sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708.
[0406] in some selectivity embodiments, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 omits from system 4700.As a result, system 4700 only relies on ball chuck assembly 4706 to limit moving of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4714.
[0407] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4700, the operation of ball chuck assembly 4706 and/or sleeve pipe lock assembly 4708 can be replaced by the use of conventional hydraulic or mechanical slip (slip) or strengthen.
[0408] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4700, expansible tubulose sleeve 4720 is made by the material that is specially adapted to adopt drilling equipment to remove, for example aluminium or brass.
[0409] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4700, the base 4724 that floats can comprise a sliding sleeve valve, is used to control fluent material flowing by the base that floats.In some exemplary embodiment of system 4700, inferior tubulose spreader cone 4718 comprises that an attached traditional support (stinger) thereon is to handle also and then to control the operation of sliding sleeve valve.
[0410] with reference to figure 48a, an exemplary embodiment of a system 4800 that is used to make a tubular part radial dilatation comprises a tubular support member 4802, and this tubular support member 4802 limits a passage 4802a.One conventional tube safety joint 4804 limits a passage 4804a, and an end of this tubulose safety joint 4804 links to each other with an end of tubular support member 4802, and the other end links to each other with an end of the tubulose ball chuck assembly 4806 that limits passage 4806a.
[0411] in some exemplary embodiment, ball chuck assembly 4806 can be one and be used to limit the conventional apparatus that move of tubular part with respect to another parts, for example, the discrete ball type device of one or more separation is controllably to engage and to limit the relative motion of tubular part on one or more directions.In some selectivity embodiments, ball chuck assembly 4806 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed ball chuck assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0412] end that limits the tubular sleeve lock assembly 4808 of passage 4808a links to each other with the other end of ball chuck assembly 4806.In some exemplary embodiment, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 can be one and be used to limit the conventional apparatus of tubular part with respect to the motion of another parts.In some exemplary embodiment, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed sleeve pipe lock assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0413] end that limits the tubulose stretching actuator 4810 of passage 4810a links to each other with the other end of sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808.In some exemplary embodiment, tubulose stretching actuator 4810 can be one and be used to conventional apparatus that parts are moved with respect to another parts.In some selectivity embodiments, tubulose stretching actuator 4810 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed stretching actuator among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0414] limits passage 4812a and comprise that an end of the tubular support member 4812 of outer groove 4812b links to each other with the other end of tubulose stretching actuator 4810.One seal cup assembly 4814 is arranged among the outer groove 4812b of tubular support member 4812 and is attached thereto.In some exemplary embodiment, seal cup assembly 4814 can comprise the one or more one or more elements in the disclosed seal cup assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0415] end of extension fixture assembly 4816 links to each other with the other end of tubular support member 4812, wherein extension fixture assembly 4816 limits a passage 4816a and an installing hole 4816aa, and comprise that at one end can be regulated an extension fixture 4816b, outside comprising an outer groove 4816c, a taper, the other end expands surperficial 4816d, an inner groove 4816e and a plurality of circumferentially spaced tooth 4816f.In some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 4616b can be a traditional extension fixture regulated, and can comprise a shape, the surface is expanded in the taper of size and/or position-adjustable outward, a rotation extension fixture, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Schlumberger, the traditional of Weatherford and/or Enventure GlobalTechnology L.L.C can be from one or more elements of the commercial extension fixture that obtains, and/or transfer the possession of or license to Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Schlumberger, the patent of the communique of Weatherford and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C and the one or more elements in the disclosed patent application.In some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 4816b and comprise disclosed one or more one or more elements of regulating in the extension fixture among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 2579 1.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0416] end of mount pin 4818 is contained among the installing hole 4816aa of extension fixture assembly 4816 and with it and cooperates, and the other end of mount pin is contained among the installing hole 4820a that limits in the expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, and expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 holds the end of tubular support member 4802, tubulose safety joint 4804, tubulose ball chuck assembly 4806, tubular sleeve lock assembly 4808, tubulose stretching actuator 4810, tubular support member 4812, seal cup assembly 4814 and extension fixture assembly 4816.
[0417] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 is provided, this sleeve pipe comprises that above-mentioned is one or more characteristics of the distensible tube of reference with Fig. 1 to 46j.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, mount pin 4818 allows moment to transmit between expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 and extension fixture assembly 4816.In an exemplary embodiment, torque pin 4818 is made by the material of can holing, for example brass or aluminium.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, seal cup assembly 4814 engages with the internal diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 hermetically.
[0418] expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 comprises the first end 4822a, a mid portion 4822b with outer groove 4822aa and has internal thread and be connected the second end 4822c of 4822d, and this expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 cooperates with the outer groove 4816c of extension fixture assembly 4816 and is contained in wherein.In an exemplary embodiment, the wall thickness of expansible tubulose sleeve 4,822 first end 4822a is greater than the wall thickness of the expansible tubulose sleeve second end 4822c, and the wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve mid portion 4822b is a convergent.In an exemplary embodiment, the mid portion 4822b of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 cooperates with the outer cone surface 4816d of extension fixture assembly 4816 and holds it.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 is provided, this sleeve comprises that above-mentioned is one or more characteristics of the distensible tube of reference with Fig. 1 to 46j.
[0419] seal member 4824 is contained among the outer groove 4822aa of the first end 4822a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 and is attached thereto.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of the tubular sleeve 4822 mid portion 4822b and the second end 4822c all is less than or equal to the maximum outside diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4822.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of seal member 4824 is less than or equal to the maximum outside diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820.
[0420] float internal thread that base 4826 is contained in the end of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 connects among the 4822d and cooperates with it and link to each other, the base 4826 that floats limits a passage 4826a and the passage 4826b with venturi 4826aa, and an end that also cooperates with it in the inner groove 4816e that is contained in extension fixture assembly 4816 ends comprises outer groove 4826c, comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced shaft shoulder 4826d at the other end, also comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced tooth 4826e that is used for the circumferentially spaced tooth 48 16f engagement of the end of extension fixture assembly 4816, and comprise a traditional float element 4826f.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of the shaft shoulder 4826d spaced apart of the base 4826 that floats is greater than the external diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 and expansible tubulose sleeve 4822.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, the interaction between the circumferentially spaced tooth 4826e of the base 4826 that floats and the circumferentially spaced tooth 4816f of extension fixture assembly 4816 allows torque loads to transmit between them.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, circumferentially spaced shaft shoulder 4826d further limits circumferentially spaced axial flow channel between the shaft shoulder.
[0421] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, as shown in Figure 48 a, this system layout is in a well 4828 of passing subsurface structure 4830.But the hardenable fluidic sealing material 4832 that with cement is example can be injected into system 4800 by passage 4802a, 4804a, 4806a, 4808a, 4810a, 4812a, 4816a and 4826a.Fluent material 4832 can be carried the float element 4826f by the base 4826 that floats then, and enters the anchor ring 4834 between the inner surface of system 4800 and well 4828 by passage 4826b.Then, can allow the fluent material 4832 in the anchor ring 4834 partly solidified at least.
[0422] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, as shown in Figure 48 b, by passage 4802a, 4804a, 4806a, 4808a, 4810a, 4812a and 4816a fluent material 4838 is injected into system 4800, thereby a traditional stoppers 4836 is arranged among the venturi 4826aa of passage 4826a of the base 4826 that floats.As a result, the passage 4826a of the base 4826 that floats stops up, and passage 4802a, 4804a, 4806a, 4808a, 4810a, 4812a and 4816a can be pressurized by the continuous injection of fluent material 4838.
[0423] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, as shown in Figure 48 c, passage 4802a, 4804a, 4806a, 4808a, 4810a, 4812a and 4816a can be pressurizeed continuously by fluent material 4838 is injected in the system continuously.As a result, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 is operated it is engaged with expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, and the external diameter of the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816 increases.In an exemplary embodiment, the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816 comprises the surperficial 4816ba of one or more outer expansion that is used for engaging and making with expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0424] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, as shown in Figure 48 d, passage 4802a, 4804a, 4806a, 4808a, 4810a, 4812a and 4816a can be pressurizeed continuously by fluent material 4838 is injected in the system continuously.The result, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 continues to be operated makes it engage with expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, and stretching actuator 4810 is operated and makes extension fixture assembly 4816, expansible tubulose sleeve 4822, seal member 4824 and unsteady base 4826 move up on vertical 4840 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820.As a result, the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 radial dilatation and plastic strain owing to the surperficial 4816ba of outer expansion of the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816.In addition, as a result of, the radial dilatation of tubular sleeve 4820 and the end of plastic strain hold expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 and seal member 4824 and cooperate with them.In addition, as a result of, mount pin 4818 is sheared.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 contacts at the end face of the shaft shoulder 4826d of the base 4826 that floats because the surperficial 4816ba of outer expansion of the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816 and radial dilatation and plastic strain up to the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe.
[0425] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, as shown in Figure 48 e, passage 4802a, 4804a, 4806a, 4808a, 48 10a, 48 12a and 48 16a can by fluent material 4838 in system continuous injection and pressurizeed continuously.As a result, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 and stretching actuator 4810 can continue with above-mentioned be that the mode of reference is operated with Figure 48 d.In addition, as a result of, the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816 continues to move up vertical 4840 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, and the surperficial 4816d of the outer expansion of the taper of extension fixture assembly moves up vertical 4838 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 and seal member 4824.Note, in the process that continues operation stretching actuator 4810, because the interaction between the end face of the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 and the shaft shoulder 4826d of unsteady base 4826 prevents that expansible tubulose sleeve 4822, seal member 4824 and unsteady base 4826 from further moving up.In addition, as a result of, the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 is because extension fixture assembly 4816 can be regulated further radial dilatation of the surperficial 4816ba of outer expansion and the plastic strain of extension fixture 4816b, and the 4822a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 and 4822b part are because the outer surperficial 4816d of expansion of the taper of extension fixture assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain in the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe.As a result, seal member 4824 engages with interface between expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 and the expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 and the saturating fluid ground of this interface is sealed.In addition, in an exemplary embodiment, as the result of the 4822a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 and 4822b part radial dilatation and plastic strain in the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, between expansible tubulose internal surface of casing and expansible tubulose sleeve outer surface, form one can not permeate fluid metal to metal seal.In an exemplary embodiment, in case the 4822a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 and 4822b part are expanded surperficial 48 16d and radial dilatation and plastic strain fully because the taper of extension fixture assembly 481 6 is outer, then sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 discharges expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820.
[0426] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4800, as shown in Figure 48 f, after expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 separates from sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808, fluent material 4838 continues to inject in the runner of system will make the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816 further move up vertical 4840 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820.In an exemplary embodiment, the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 in vertical 4840 processes that move up, seal cup assembly 4814 engages with the inner surface of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 hermetically.As a result, seal cup assembly 4814 belows are pressurized because fluent material 4838 is injected into system 4800 with the anchor ring that is close to seal cup assembly 4814 in the expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, thereby apply an axial force that makes progress to tubular support member 4812.As a result, the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816 is pulled and by expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820.As a result, expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820 further radial dilatation and plastic strain owing to the surperficial 4816ba of outer expansion of the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816.
[0427] in some selectivity embodiment,, can operate stretching actuator 4810 and make expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 radial dilatation and plastic strain so that a part of radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 by operation stretching actuator in first stroke.After finishing first stroke of stretching actuator 4810, operate sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 to discharge expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, for example, by reducing the operating pressure of fluent material 4838.By the rigidly connected part of tubular support member 4802, tubulose safety joint 4804, ball chuck assembly 4806, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 and stretching actuator and sleeve pipe lock assembly end that moves up with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, stretching actuator 4810 is rearranged to an initial position then.The operating pressure of fluent material 4838 increases, and operation stretching actuator 4810 in second stroke makes the another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 then.In some exemplary embodiment,, can repeat these process several times as required in order to make the required part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4822.In an exemplary embodiment, stretching actuator 4,810 first strokes, reset and/or second stroke in, also operate ball chuck 4806 to limit of the displacement of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820, for example pass through the operating pressure of regulated fluid material 4838 at one or more longitudinal directions.
[0428] in some exemplary embodiment, in the process that system moves in well 4828, the maximum outside diameter of system 4800 is limited by the maximum outside diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820.
[0429] in some exemplary embodiment, system 4800 comprises ball chuck assembly 4806 and/or sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808.
[0430] in some exemplary embodiment, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 omits from system 4800.As a result, system 4800 only relies on ball chuck 4806 and limits moving of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4820.
[0431] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4800, the operation of ball chuck assembly 4806 and/or sleeve pipe lock assembly 4808 can be replaced by the use of conventional hydraulic or mechanical slip or strengthen.
[0432] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4800, expansible tubulose sleeve 4822 is made by the material that is specially adapted to adopt drilling equipment to remove, for example aluminium or brass.
[0433] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4800, the base 4826 that floats can comprise a sliding sleeve valve, is used to control fluent material flowing by the base that floats.In some exemplary embodiment of system 4800, the end of extension fixture assembly 4816 comprises an attached traditional support thereon, to handle also and then to control the operation of sliding sleeve valve.
[0434] in some exemplary embodiment, seal cup assembly 48 14 can be arranged in above or below the sleeve lock assembly 4808.
[0435] with reference to figure 49a, the exemplary embodiment of a system 4900 that is used to make the tubular part radial dilatation comprises a tubular support member 4902, and this tubular support member 4902 limits a passage 4902a.One end of a conventional tube safety joint 4904 links to each other with an end of tubular support member 4902, this tubulose safety joint 4904 limits a passage 4904a, and the other end of this safety joint 4904 links to each other with an end of the tubulose ball chuck assembly 4906 that limits passage 4906a.
[0436] in some exemplary embodiment, ball chuck assembly 4906 can be one and be used to limit the conventional apparatus that tubular part moves with respect to another parts, for example, the discrete ball type device of one or more separation is controllably to engage and to limit the relative motion of tubular part on one or more directions.In some selectivity embodiments, ball chuck assembly 4906 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed ball chuck assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0437] end that limits the sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 of passage 4908a links to each other with the other end of ball chuck assembly 4908.In some exemplary embodiment, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 can be one and be used to limit the conventional apparatus that tubular part moves with respect to another parts.In some selectivity embodiments, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed sleeve pipe lock assembly among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0438] the tubulose stretching actuator 4910 that limits passage 4910a links to each other with the other end of sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908.In some exemplary embodiment, tubulose stretching actuator 4910 can be one and be used to conventional apparatus that parts are moved with respect to another parts.In some selectivity embodiments, tubulose stretching actuator 4910 can comprise one or more elements of disclosed stretching actuator among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0439] limits passage 4912a and comprise that an end of the tubular support member 4912 of outer groove 4912b links to each other with the other end of tubulose stretching actuator 4910.Seal cup assembly 4914 is arranged among the outer groove 4912b of tubular support member 4912 and is attached thereto.In some exemplary embodiment, seal cup assembly 4914 can comprise the one or more one or more elements in the disclosed seal cup assembly among one or more in one or more conventional seals cup assemblies and/or the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0440] end of extension fixture assembly 4916 links to each other with the other end of tubular support member 4912, wherein extension fixture assembly 4916 limits a passage 4916a and an installing hole 4916aa, and comprise that at one end can be regulated an extension fixture 4916b, outside comprising an outer groove 4916c, a taper, the other end expands surperficial 4916d, an inner groove 4916e and a plurality of circumferentially spaced tooth 4916f.In some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 4916b can be a traditional extension fixture regulated, and can comprise a shape, the surface is expanded in the taper of size and/or position-adjustable outward, a rotation extension fixture, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Schlumberger, the traditional of Weatherford and/or Enventure GlobalTechnology L.L.C can be from one or more elements of the commercial extension fixture that obtains, and/or transfer the possession of or license to Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Schlumberger, the patent of the communique of Weatherford and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C and the one or more elements in the disclosed patent application.In some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 4916b and comprise disclosed one or more one or more elements of regulating in the extension fixture among one or more in the following application: the sequence number that on November 12nd, (1) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36157, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.87.02, the sequence number that on November 12nd, (2) 2002 submitted to is PCT/US02/36267, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.88.02, the sequence number that on February 29th, (3) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/04837, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.95.02, the sequence number that on September 22nd, (4) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29859, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.102.02, the sequence number that on November 13rd, (5) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/14153, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.104.02, the sequence number that on June 11st, (6) 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/18530, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.108.02, (7) sequence number is PCT/US03/29858, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.112.02, on September 23rd, (8) 2003, the sequence number that on September 22nd, 2003 submitted to is PCT/US03/29460, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.114.02, the sequence number that on March 11st, (9) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US04/07711, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.253.02, the sequence number that on March 26th, (10) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/009434, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.260.02, the sequence number that on April 2nd, (11) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010317, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.270.02, the sequence number that on April 7th, (12) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010712, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.272.02, the sequence number that on April 6th, (13) 2004 submitted to is PCT/US2004/010762, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.273.02 and/or the sequence number of submission on April 15th, (14) 2004 is PCT/US2004/011973, the agent is numbered the PCT patent application of 25791.277.02, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned application is incorporated herein by reference.
[0441] end of mount pin 4918 is contained among the installing hole 4916aa of extension fixture assembly 4916 and with it and cooperates, and the other end of mount pin is contained among the installing hole 4920a that limits in the expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920, and expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 holds the end of tubular support member 4902, tubulose safety joint 4904, tubulose ball chuck assembly 4906, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908, tubulose stretching actuator 4910, tubular support member 4912, seal cup assembly 4914 and extension fixture assembly 4916.
[0442] in an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 is provided, this expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 comprises that above-mentioned is one or more characteristics of the distensible tube of reference with Fig. 1 to 46j.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, mount pin 4918 allows moment to transmit between expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 and extension fixture assembly 4816.In an exemplary embodiment, torque pin 4918 is made by the material of can holing, for example brass or aluminium.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, seal cup assembly 4914 engages with the internal diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 hermetically.
[0443] tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 is held the end of extension fixture assembly 4916, extension fixture assembly 4916 comprises can regulate extension fixture 4916b, one end of tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 links to each other with an end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920, and the other end of tubulose slotted sleeve comprises a tapered end face 4921a.In some exemplary embodiment, tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 comprises one or more perforation, for example can comprise groove, circular hole or other perforation.
[0444] expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 comprises the first end 4922a, mid portion 4922b and has internal thread and be connected the second end 4922c of 4922d, wherein the first end 4922a comprises a taper outer groove 4922aa who cooperates with tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 tapered end face 4921a, with one and the isolated outer groove 4922ab of this taper outer groove, this expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 cooperates with the outer groove 4916c of extension fixture assembly 4916 and is contained in wherein.In an exemplary embodiment, the wall thickness of the first end 4922a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 is greater than the wall thickness of the second end 4922c of expansible tubulose sleeve, and the wall thickness of the mid portion 4922b of this expansible tubulose sleeve is a convergent.In an exemplary embodiment, the mid portion 4922b of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 cooperates with the outer cone surface 4916d of extension fixture assembly 4916 and holds it.In an exemplary embodiment, expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 is provided, this expansible tubulose sleeve pipe comprises that above-mentioned is one or more characteristics of the distensible tube of reference with Fig. 1 to 46j.
[0445] seal member 4924 is contained among the outer groove 4922ab of the first end 4922a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 and is attached thereto.In an exemplary embodiment, the mid portion 4922b of tubular sleeve 4922 and the external diameter of the second end 4922c all are less than or equal to the maximum outside diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of seal member 4924 is less than or equal to the maximum outside diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920.
[0446] unsteady base 4926 is contained among the internal thread connection 4922d of tubular sleeve 4922 ends, and cooperate with it and link to each other, the base 4926 that floats has limited a passage 4926a and the passage 4926b with venturi 4926aa, and at one end comprise outer groove 4926c, this end is contained among the inner groove 4916e of end of extension fixture assembly 4916 and cooperates with it, the base 4926 that floats comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced shaft shoulder 4926d at the other end, also comprise the circumferentially spaced tooth 4926e of circumferentially spaced tooth 4916f engagement of the end of a plurality of and extension fixture assembly 4916, and comprise a traditional float element 4926f.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of the shaft shoulder 4926d that the base 4926 of floating is spaced apart is greater than the maximum outside diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 and expansible tubulose sleeve 4922.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, the interaction between the circumferentially spaced tooth 4926e of the base 4926 that floats and the circumferentially spaced tooth 4916f of extension fixture assembly 491 6 allows moment load to transmit between them.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, circumferentially spaced shaft shoulder 4926d further limits circumferentially spaced axial flow channel between the shaft shoulder.
[0447] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, as shown in Figure 49 a, this system layout is in a well 4928 of passing subsurface structure 4930.In an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 prevents the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of the fragment damage extension fixture assembly 4916 in the well 4928.But with cement is the hardenable fluidic sealing material 4932 of example, can be injected into system 4900 by passage 4902a, 4904a, 4906a, 4908a, 4910a, 4912a, 4916a and 4926a.Fluent material 4932 can be carried the float element 4926f by the base 4926 that floats then, and enters anchor ring 4934 between system 4900 and well 4928 inner surfaces by passage 4926b.Thereby can allow the fluent material 4932 in the anchor ring 4934 to solidify at least in part.
[0448] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, as shown in Figure 49 b, by passage 4902a, 4904a, 4906a, 4908a, 4910a, 4912a and 4916a to system's 4900 injecting fluid materials 4938, thereby a traditional stoppers 4936 is arranged among the venturi 4926aa of the base 4926 passage 4926a that float.As a result, the passage 4926a of the base 4926 that floats stops up, and passage 4902a, 4904a, 4906a, 4908a, 4910a, 4912a and 4916a can be pressurized by the continuous injection of fluent material 4938.
[0449] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, as shown in Figure 49 c, passage 4902a, 4904a, 4906a, 4908a, 4910a, 4912a and 4916a can be pressurized by the continuous injection of fluent material 4938 in system.As a result, operation sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 is engaging with expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920, and the increase of the external diameter of the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of extension fixture assembly 4916.As a result, tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 is held part radial dilatation and the plastic strain that can regulate extension fixture 4916b.In an exemplary embodiment, the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of extension fixture assembly 4916 comprises one or more surperficial 4916ba of outer expansion of engaging and making tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 and expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 radial dilatation and plastic strain of being used to.
[0450] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, as shown in Figure 49 d, passage 4902a, 4904a, 4906a, 4908a, 4910a, 4912a and 4916a can by fluent material 4938 in system continuous injection and continued pressurization.The result, continue operation sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 engaging, and operate stretching actuator 4910 so that extension fixture assembly 4916, expansible tubulose sleeve 4922, seal member 4924 and unsteady base 4926 move up on vertical 4940 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 and tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 with expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920.As a result, the end of tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 and expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 radial dilatation and plastic strain owing to the surperficial 4816ba of outer expansion of the extension fixture the regulated 4816b of extension fixture assembly 4816.In addition, as a result of, tubulose slotted sleeve 4921 engages with the tapered end face of the shaft shoulder 4926d of unsteady base 4926, thus further radial dilatation and plastic strain.In addition, as a result of, that end of sleeve pipe 4920 radial dilatation and plastic strain holds expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 and seal member 4924 and cooperates with them.In addition, as a result of, mount pin 4918 is sheared.In an exemplary embodiment, the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 contacts at the end face of the shaft shoulder 4926d of the base 4926 that floats because the surperficial 4916ba of outer expansion of the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of extension fixture assembly 4916 and radial dilatation and plastic strain up to the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe.
[0451] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, as shown in Figure 49 e, passage 4902a, 4904a, 4906a, 4908a, 4910a, 4912a and 4916a can by fluent material 4938 in system continuous injection and pressurizeed continuously.As a result, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 and stretching actuator 4910 can continue with above-mentioned be that the mode of reference is operated with Figure 49 d.In addition, as a result of, the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of extension fixture assembly 4916 further moves up vertical 4940 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920, and the surperficial 4916d of the outer expansion of the taper of extension fixture assembly moves up vertical 4938 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 and seal member 4924.Note, in the process that continues operation stretching actuator 4910, because the interaction between the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 and the shaft shoulder 4926d end face of unsteady base 4926 prevents further moving up of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922, seal member 4924 and unsteady base 4926.In addition, as a result of, the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 is because extension fixture assembly 4916 can be regulated the surperficial 4916ba of outer expansion of extension fixture 4916b and further radial dilatation and plastic strain, and the part 4922a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 and 4922b are because the surperficial 4916ba of outer expansion radial dilatation and plastic strain in the end of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe of extension fixture assembly.As a result, seal member 4924 engages saturating fluid ground and seals this interface with interface between expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 and the expansible tubulose sleeve 4922.In addition, in an exemplary embodiment, as the result of the 4922a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 and 4922b part radial dilatation and plastic strain in expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 ends, between the external surface of the inner surface of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe and expansible tubulose sleeve, form the sealing of a fluid-tight metal to metal.In an exemplary embodiment, in case the part 4922a of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 and 4922b are because the complete radial dilatation of the surperficial 4916ba of outer expansion and the plastic strain of extension fixture assembly 4916, the then expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 of sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 releases.
[0452] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 4900, as shown in Figure 49 f, after expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 separates from sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908, fluent material 4938 continues to inject in the runner of system will make the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of extension fixture assembly 4916 further move up vertical 4940 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920.In an exemplary embodiment, the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of extension fixture assembly 4916 with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 in vertical 4940 processes that move up, seal cup assembly 4914 engages with the inner surface of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 hermetically.As a result, seal cup assembly 4914 belows are pressurized because fluent material 4938 is injected into system 4900 with the anchor ring that is close to seal cup assembly 4914 in the expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920, thereby apply an axial force that makes progress to tubular support member 4912.As a result, the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of extension fixture assembly 4916 is pulled and by expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920.As a result, expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920 is by further radial dilatation of the surperficial 4916ba of outer expansion and the plastic strain of the extension fixture the regulated 4916b of extension fixture assembly 4916.
[0453] in some selectivity embodiment, by in first stroke, operating the stretching actuator so that a part of radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 can be operated stretching actuator 4910 so that expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 radial dilatation and plastic strain.After finishing first stroke of stretching actuator 4910, operate sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 to discharge expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920, for example, by reducing the operating pressure of fluent material 4938.By the rigidly connected part of tubular support member 4902, tubulose safety joint 4904, ball chuck assembly 4906, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 and stretching actuator and sleeve pipe lock assembly end that moves up with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920, stretching actuator 4910 is reset to an initial position then.The operating pressure of fluent material 4938 increases, and operation stretching actuator 4910 in second stroke makes the another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 then.In some exemplary embodiment,, can frequency as required repeat this process in order to make the needed part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve 4922.In an exemplary embodiment, stretching actuator 4,910 first strokes, reset and/or second stroke in, also operate ball chuck 4906 to limit of the displacement of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920, for example pass through the operating pressure of regulated fluid material 4938 at one or more longitudinal directions.
[0454] in an exemplary embodiment, in the process that system moves in well 4928, the maximum outside diameter of system 4900 is limited by the maximum outside diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920.
[0455] in some selectivity embodiments, system 4900 comprises ball chuck assembly 4906 and/or sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908.
[0456] in some selectivity embodiments, sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 omits from system 4900.As a result, system 4900 only relies on ball chuck assembly 4906 and limits moving of expansible tubulose sleeve pipe 4920.
[0457] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4900, the operation of ball chuck assembly 4906 and/or sleeve pipe lock assembly 4908 can be replaced by the use of conventional hydraulic or mechanical slip or strengthen.
[0458] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4900, expansible tubulose sleeve 4922 is made by the material that is specially adapted to adopt drilling equipment to remove, for example aluminium or brass.
[0459] in some exemplary embodiment of system 4900, the base 4926 that floats can comprise a sliding sleeve valve, is used to control fluent material flowing by the base that floats.In some exemplary embodiment of system 4900, the end of extension fixture assembly 4916 comprises an attached traditional support thereon, to handle also and then to control the operation of sliding sleeve valve.
[0460] in some exemplary embodiment, seal cup assembly 4914 can be arranged in above or below the sleeve lock assembly 4908.
[0461] with reference to figure 50a, Figure 50 aa and Figure 50 ab, one is used to make the exemplary embodiment of the system 5000 of tubular part radial dilatation to comprise a tubular support member 5002, this tubular support member 5002 limits a passage 5002a, one or more radial opening 5002b and one or more installing hole 5002c, and comprises an inner groove 5002d, an inner groove 5002e and an inner groove 5002f.Tubular support member 5004 is contained among the inner groove 5002d of tubular support member 5002 and with it and cooperates, one end of tubular support member 5004 limits a passage 5004a, an installing hole 5004b, a radial passage 5004c, a radial passage 5004d, radial passage 5004e and installing hole 5004f, and comprise an outer groove 5004g, an outer groove 5004h, an outer groove 5004i who comprises outer circumferentially interval spline 5004j, an external screw thread connects 5004k, an external screw thread connects 50041, an outward flange 5004m, a taper outward flange 5004n and an outward flange 5004p who comprises circumferential spaced teeth 5004q at the other end who comprises circumferential interval T shape groove 5004o.In an exemplary embodiment, the taper outward flange 5004n of tubular support member 5004 comprises a plurality of multiaspects plane 5004na.
[0462] spacer lug 5006a and 5006b, outer locking tooth 5006c and being used to made locking pawl radially inwardly the spring arm 5006d and the 5006e of biasing in locking pawl 5006 comprised, locking pawl 5006 is contained among the corresponding radial opening 5002b of tubular support member 5002 and cooperates with it.Tubulose locking pawl engine base sleeve 5008 comprises relative with 5006b with the spacer lug 5006a of locking pawl 5006 respectively outer interval flange 5008a and 5008b, and tubulose locking pawl fixed muffle 5008 holds an end of tubular support member 5004 and cooperates with it.
[0463] end of expansible tubulose parts 5010 holds tubular support member 5002 and cooperates with it, expansible tubulose parts 5010 comprise the internal tooth 5010a that is used for the outer locking tooth 5006c engagement of locking pawl, have the contractive pressure part 5010b that the part reduces internal diameter near also being included in the other end.Tubular part 5010 is provided in some exemplary embodiment, and this tubular part 5010 comprises that above-mentioned is one or more characteristics of the distensible tube of reference with Fig. 1 to 46j.An end that at one end comprises the expansion sleeve 5012 of internal thread connection 5012a links to each other with the other end of expansible tubulose parts 5010.In some exemplary embodiment, expansion sleeve 5012 is made by one or both alloy in aluminium and/or brass and/or this two kinds of metals, and/or comprises that above-mentioned is one or more characteristics of the distensible tube of reference with Fig. 1 to 46j.
[0464] promptly discharges tubular sleeve 5014 and limit a radial passage 5014a, and comprising an inner groove 5014b who cooperates with tubular support member 5004, an end that promptly discharges tubular sleeve 5014 holds the outer groove 5004g and the cooperation with it of the end of tubular support member 5004.Safety disc 5016 is arranged among the installing hole 5004b of tubular support member 5004 and is attached thereto.
[0465] end of tubulose load transfer sleeve 5018 is contained among the inner groove 5002f of end of tubular support member 5002, and cooperate with it and link to each other, tubulose load transfer sleeve 5018 limits an installing hole 5018a and comprises an outward flange 5018b and an inward flange 5018c, is included in the circumferential interval internal spline 5018d that the other end cooperates with the external splines 5004j of tubular support member 5004.Mount pin 5020 is contained among the installing hole 5018a of the installing hole 5002c of tubular support member 5002 and sleeve 5018 and is attached thereto, and is used for carry-over moment load between these two holes.
[0466] upper tubular seal cup pedestal 5022 comprises that internal thread connects 5022a and angled end-face 5022b, and comprise male-tapered flange 5022c at the other end that the inner surface with expansible tubulose parts 5010 engages, internal thread connection 5022a is connected 5004k and links to each other with the external screw thread of tubular support member 5004, upper tubular seal cup pedestal 5022 is close to the end face of the external splines 5004j of tubular support member 5004 and arranges.
[0467] base 5024 that floats limits passage 5024a and the passage 5024b with a venturi 5024aa, and comprises an outer groove 5024c, is used for being connected with the circumferential spaced teeth 5024d of the circumferential spaced teeth 5004q engagement of tubular support member 5004, internal thread with the end of expansion sleeve 5012 external screw thread that 50 12a link to each other and connects 5024e and a traditional float element 5024f.The lower tubular seal cup support 5026 that limits vertical passage 5026a in a plurality of circumferential intervals comprises that an external screw thread with tubular support member 5004 is connected 50041 internal threads that link to each other and connects 5026b.
[0468] holds tubular support member 5004 and the lower tubular cup sealing that cooperates with it, link to each other is supported 5028 and is close to lower tubular seal cup support 5026 and arranges.Hold tubular support member 5004 and also cooperate with it, link to each other, and the bottom cup sealing 5030 that engages with expansible tubulose parts 5010 inner surfaces hermetically is close to lower tubular seal cup pedestal 5026 layouts.Bottom cup sealing support 5032 is held tubular support member 5004 and is cooperated with it, links to each other, and holds, supports bottom cup sealing 5030, and cooperates with it.Hold tubular support member 5004 and cooperate with it, link to each other, and hold bottom cup sealing 5030 and the sealing of bottom cup with the standby cup sealing 5034 in bottom that expansible tubulose parts 5010 inner surfaces engage hermetically and support 5032 and cooperate with them.The lower tubular cup sealing support 5036 of holding tubular support member 5004 and cooperating with it, link to each other is close to the standby cup sealing 5034 in bottom and arranges, and cooperates with it, and the standby cup sealing 5034 in support bottom.
[0469] hold tubular support member 5004, and the upper tubular cup sealing support 5038 that cooperates with it, links to each other is close to lower tubular seal cup support 5036 layouts.Hold tubular support member 5004, and cooperate with it, link to each other, and the upper cup that engages with expansible tubulose parts 5010 inner surfaces hermetically sealing 5040 is close to upper tubular cup sealing support 5038 layouts.Upper cup sealing is supported 5042 and is held tubular support member 5004 and cooperate with it, link to each other, and, hold upper cup sealing 5040 and cooperate with it and support it.Hold tubular support member 5004 and cooperate with it, link to each other, and hold upper cup sealing 5040 and upper cup sealing with the standby cup sealing 5044 in top that expansible tubulose parts 5010 inner surfaces engage hermetically and support 5042 and cooperate with them.
[0470] tubulose spreader cone support 5046 limits circumferentially spaced internal channel 5046a and circumferentially spaced radially T shape groove 5046b, wherein internal channel 5046a links to each other with lower tubular seal cup support 5026 circumferentially spaced interior vertical passage 5026a fluid ground, tubulose spreader cone support 5046 also at one end comprises taper shaft shoulder 5046c and inner groove 5046d, and wherein inner groove 5046d holds the outward flange 5004m of tubular support member 5004 and cooperates with it.Safety disc 5048 is arranged in the installing hole 5004f of tubular support member 5004 and is attached thereto.
[0471] circumferentially spaced spreader cone section 5050 comprises T shape installation elements 5050a and T shape installation elements 5050b, wherein T shape installation elements 5050a is slidably received among the tubulose spreader cone support 5046 corresponding T-slot 5046b and cooperates with it, and T shape installation elements 5050b is slidably received among the tubular support member 5004 corresponding T-slot 5004o and cooperation with it.In an exemplary embodiment, each spreader cone section 5050 is installed on the corresponding multiaspect plane 5004na of tapered flanges 5004n of tubular support member 5004.In an exemplary embodiment, when moving to one finally radially outward on the position time, spreader cone section 5050 limits the outer expansion surface of a basic adjacency.
[0472] in an exemplary embodiment, tubular support member 5004, tubulose spreader cone support 5046 and spreader cone section 5050 provide one can regulate extension fixture 5052 together.In some exemplary embodiment, this can be regulated extension fixture 5052 a radially adjustable extended surface of degree is provided, it is included in disclosed one or more elements of regulating extension fixture among international open WO 03/023178 A2 of WIPO, and the disclosed content of above-mentioned document is incorporated in as a reference.
[0473] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 5000, as shown in Figure 50 a, 50aa and 50ab, this system layout is in a well 5054 of passing subsurface structure 5056.But the hardenable fluidic sealing material 5038 that with cement is example can be injected into system 5000 by passage 5002a, 5004a and 5024a.Fluent material 5058 can be carried the float element 5024f by the base 5024 that floats then, and enters anchor ring 5060 between system 5000 and well 5054 inner surfaces by passage 5024b.Then, can allow the fluent material 5058 in the anchor ring 5060 to solidify at least in part.
[0474] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 5000, as shown in Figure 50 b, by passage 5002a, 5004a and 5024a to system's 5000 injecting fluid materials 5064, thereby a traditional stoppers 5062 is arranged among the venturi 5024aa of passage 5024a of the base 5024 that floats.As a result, the passage 5024a of the base 5024 that floats stops up, and passage 5002a and 5004a can be pressurized by the continuous injection of fluent material 5064.
[0475] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 5000, as shown in Figure 50 c, 50ca and 50cb, passage 5002a and 5004a can be pressurized by the continuous injection of fluent material 5064 in system.As a result, safety disc 5048 breaks, thereby the fluent material 5064 that allows to pressurize is by managing the radial passage 5004f conveying of adorning support component 5004 and entering in the anchor ring that forms between tubular support member 5004 and the tubulose spreader cone support 5046.As a result, spreader cone section 5050 moves vertical 5066.The result, because spreader cone section 5050 is installed slidably, on the T-slot 5004o of the taper outward flange 5004n of tubular support member 5004, to move, therefore spreader cone section 5050 is radially outward moving simultaneously, thereby engages and make expansion sleeve 5012 radial dilatation and plastic strain with expansion sleeve 5012.In an exemplary embodiment, 5050 radially outer mobile also make expansible tubulose parts 5010 radial dilatation and the plastic strain of spreader cone section.By this way, can regulate the size increase of extension fixture 5052.
[0476] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, expansion sleeve 5012 is made of 1018 steel, has the yield strength of 43035psi.Before the joint of spreader cone section 5050 and expansion sleeve 5012, expansion sleeve 5012 has 7.625 inches external diameter and 6.875 inches internal diameter.At the joint of spreader cone section 5050 and expansion sleeve 5012 and because in the corresponding radial dilatation and plastic history of the expansion sleeve 5012 that this joint produces, the external diameter that spreader cone section 5050 is limited increases to 8.026 inches.Spreader cone section 5050 is applied on the expansion sleeve 5012 so that the expansionary force that expansion sleeve 5012 is expanded basically fully is 163000 pounds.
[0477] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, expansion sleeve 5012 is made of the C63200 yorcalnic, has the yield strength of 48560psi.Before the joint of spreader cone section 5050 and expansion sleeve 5012, expansion sleeve 5012 has 7.625 inches external diameter and 6.875 inches internal diameter.At the joint of spreader cone section 5050 and expansion sleeve 5012 and because in the corresponding radial dilatation and plastic history of the expansion sleeve 5012 that this joint produces, the external diameter that spreader cone section 5050 is limited increases to 8.026 inches.Spreader cone section 5050 is applied on the expansion sleeve 5012 so that the expansionary force that expansion sleeve 5012 is expanded basically fully is 255000 pounds.
[0478] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, expansion sleeve 5012 is made of 1018 steel, has the yield strength of 43035psi.Before the joint of spreader cone section 5050 and expansion sleeve 5012, expansion sleeve 5012 has 7.625 inches external diameter and 6.875 inches internal diameter.At the joint of spreader cone section 5050 and expansion sleeve 5012 and because in the corresponding radial dilatation and plastic history of the expansion sleeve 5012 that this joint produces, the external diameter that spreader cone section 5050 is limited increases to 8.500 inches.Spreader cone section 5050 is applied on the expansion sleeve 50 12 so that the expansionary force that expansion sleeve 5012 is expanded basically fully is 227000 pounds.
[0479] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, expansion sleeve 5012 is made of the C63200 yorcalnic, has the yield strength of 48560 psi.Before the joint of spreader cone section 5050 and expansion sleeve 5012, expansion sleeve 5012 has 7.625 inches external diameter and 6.875 inches internal diameter.At the joint of spreader cone section 5050 and expansion sleeve 5012 and because in the corresponding radial dilatation and plastic history of the expansion sleeve 5012 that this joint produces, the external diameter that spreader cone section 5050 is limited increases to 8.500 inches.Spreader cone section 5050 is applied on the expansion sleeve 5012 so that the expansionary force that expansion sleeve 5012 is expanded basically fully is 346000 pounds.
[0480] in some exemplary experiment embodiments, expansion sleeve 5012 can be made of various materials, for example, and the aluminium alloys of all kinds, steel alloy, copper alloy and their combination.In addition, expansion sleeve 5012 can bear the various heat treatments and/or the course of work, for example, and cold working.As a result, it should be understood that the yield strength of expansion sleeve 5012 can have significant variation, other characteristic of expansion sleeve 5012 also can have significant variation, for example, and strain hardening coefficient.And the material of expansion sleeve 5012 can have the not prolongation of expansion with dividing, and can adopt different types of drill bit to hole, for example, and toothed or PDC oil field drill bit.
[0481] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 5000, as shown in Figure 50 d, passage 5002a and 5004a can by fluent material 5064 in system continuous injection and pressurizeed continuously.The result, the radial passage 5004f of pressure fluid material 5064 by pipe dress support component 5004 carries and enters in the anchor ring that limits between tubular support member 5004 and the tubulose spreader cone support 5046, and pressure fluid material 5064 makes that the anchor ring that is limited by tubular support member 5004 and expansible tubulose parts 5010 is pressurized below bottom cup sealing 5030.As a result, the pressure fluid material 5064 in the anchor ring that is formed below bottom cup sealing 5030 by tubular support member 5004 and expansible tubulose parts 5010 applies a longitudinal force to tubular support member 5004 on direction 5068.The result, tubular support member 5004, tubular sleeve 5014 and locking pawl fixed muffle 5008 move on direction 5068 with respect to tubular support member 5002 and locking pawl 5006, thus the flange 5006a that makes locking pawl 5006 and 5006b from the joint of the flange 5008a of locking pawl fixed muffle 5008 and 5008b separate.As a result, the spring arm 5006d of locking pawl 5006 and 5006e radially move inward the locking pawl, and from separate the locking of expansible tubulose parts 5010 engages.By this way, tubular support member 5004 is spurred by bottom cup sealing 5030 with respect to expansible tubulose parts 5010 on direction 5068.In addition, by this way, can regulate extension fixture 5052 and make the other part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose parts 5010.
[0482] in an exemplary embodiment, in the operating process of system 5000, as shown in Figure 50 e, passage 5002a and 5004a can by fluent material 5064 in system continuous injection and pressurizeed continuously.The result, pressure fluid material 5064 is adorned the radial passage 5004f conveying of support component 5004 by pipe and is entered in the anchor ring that limits between tubular support member 5004 and the tubulose spreader cone support 5046, and pressure fluid material 5064 continues to make the anchor ring that is limited below bottom cup sealing 5030 by tubular support member 5004 and expansible tubulose parts 5010 pressurized.As a result, the pressure fluid material 5064 in the anchor ring that is formed below bottom cup sealing 5030 by tubular support member 5004 and expansible tubulose parts 5010 continues to apply a longitudinal force to tubular support member 5004 on direction 5068.As a result, tubular support member 5004 and can regulate extension fixture 5052 and on direction 5068, move with respect to expansible tubulose parts 5010, thus make expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0483] in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 50 f, in the venturi 5024aa of the passage 5024a that stopper 5062 is arranged in the base 5024 that floats after, expansible tubulose parts 5010 can from the joint of locking pawl 5006 separate.Especially, after in the venturi 5024aa of the passage 5024a that stopper 5062 is arranged in the base 5024 that floats, the operating pressure of injecting fluid material 5064 can increase to is enough to make safety disc 5016 to break, thereby the permission fluent material is transported to tubular support member 5004 by passage 5004b and promptly discharges in the anchor ring that limits between the tubular sleeve 5014.As a result, promptly discharging tubular sleeve 5014 moves on direction 5070 with respect to tubular support member 5004.As a result, locking pawl fixed muffle 5008 moves on direction 5070 with respect to locking pawl 5006, thus the flange 5006a that makes locking pawl 5006 and 5006b from the joint of the flange 5008a of locking pawl fixed muffle 5008 and 5008b separate.As a result, the spring arm 5006d of locking pawl 5006 and 5006e radially move inward the locking pawl, and from separate the locking of expansible tubulose parts 5010 engages.By this way, expansible tubulose parts 5010 can from the joint of locking pawl 5006 controllably separate.
[0484] in some exemplary embodiment, tubular support member 5002 comprises one or more elements of conventional security joint.
[0485] in a plurality of exemplary embodiment, tubular support member 5002, tubular support member 5004, locking pawl 5006 and locking pawl fixed muffle 5008 provide a lock assembly, be used to make expansible tubulose parts 5010 controllably locking to tubular support member 5002.In some exemplary embodiment, traditional sleeve locking instrument can replace this lock assembly, perhaps can use traditional sleeve locking instrument extraly.
[0486] in some exemplary embodiment, lower tubular cup sealing supports 5028, bottom cup sealing 5030, the sealing of bottom cup support 5032, the standby cup sealing 5034 in bottom, the sealing of lower tubular cup support 5036, the sealing of upper tubular cup supports 5038, upper cup sealing 5040, upper cup sealing support 5042 and the standby cup sealing 5044 in top a black box is provided, be used for the interface between sealed tubular support component 5004 and the expansible tubulose parts 5010.By this way, the anchor ring pressurization that can between tubular support member 5004 and expansible tubulose parts 5010, below the sealing assembly, limit, thus allow the sealing assembly to apply a pulling force that makes progress to tubular support member 5004.By this way, tubular support member 5004 upwards can be pulled out expansible tubulose parts 5010.In addition, by this way, can regulate extension fixture 5052 and can make progress tractive, thereby make expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain by expansible tubulose parts 5010.
[0487] in some exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 5052 is used to make the part of expansible tubulose parts 5010 and/or expansible sleeve 5012 to expand, and another extension fixture, it can be fixing or adjustable dimensionally, can be used to make the remainder radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose parts and/or expansible sleeve.
[0488] in some exemplary embodiment, expansible sleeve 5012 is made by the material of can holing, for example aluminium or copper, and link to each other with the end of expansible tubulose parts 5010, for example by amorphous bonding.In an exemplary embodiment, the required power of expansible sleeve 5012 radial dilatation is significantly less than the required power of expansible tubulose parts 5010 radial dilatation.In an exemplary embodiment, after above-mentioned operation with reference to figure 50a-50e is finished, the part of expansible sleeve 5012 any not expansions is removed, for example by drilling.
[0489] in an exemplary embodiment, for the ease of ensuing removal, the float element 5024f of the base 5024 that floats is made by the material of can holing, for example aluminium, brass, synthetic materials and/or concrete.In an exemplary embodiment, the base 5024 that floats comprises a pressure balance sliding sleeve valve or other equivalent valve, to allow the front and back in the venturi 5024aa of the passage 5024a that stopper 5062 is arranged in the base that floats, the control fluent material is by the passage of the passage of the base that floats.By this way, but hardenable fluidic sealing material 5058 can be expelled in the anchor ring 5060 at any point in system's 5000 operating process.
[0490] in a selectivity embodiment, lock assembly can be before the size that can regulate extension fixture 5052 increases, from the joint of expansible tubulose parts 5010 separate.
[0491] in an exemplary embodiment, can regulate extension fixture 5052 and comprise a support, be used to handle also and then control the operation of the base 5024 that floats.
[0492] in some exemplary embodiment, after above-mentioned operation with reference to figure 50a to 50c is finished, tubular support member 5002 and 5004, and can regulate extension fixture 5052, thereby make the other part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible sleeve 5012 with respect to expansible tubulose parts 5010 and 5012 declines of expansible sleeve.This can be regulated extension fixture 5052 and can move up with respect to expansible tubulose parts as above-mentioned with reference to as described in figure 50d and the 50e then.
[0493] in some exemplary embodiment, after above-mentioned operation with reference to figure 50a to 50e is finished, tubular support member 5002 and 5004, and can regulate extension fixture 5052, thereby make the other part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible sleeve 5012 with respect to expansible tubulose parts 5010 and 5012 declines of expansible sleeve.
[0494] in some exemplary embodiment, can repeat the operation among Figure 50 a to 50e by overlapping one second expansible tubulose parts on expansible tubulose parts 5010.By this way, can provide a well bore casing that comprises the radial dilatation well bore casing of a plurality of mutual intussusceptions with constant inner diameter.
[0495] in an exemplary embodiment, use the system of a tribology to reduce friction, thereby and make that needed expansionary force minimizes in the process of the radial dilatation of tubular part and plastic strain, this system comprises one or more in following: (1) tubulose tribology system; (2) drilling mud tribology system; (3) lubrication friction is learned system and (4) extension fixture tribology system.
[0496] in an exemplary embodiment, tubulose tribology system comprises the inner surface that lubricant coating is applied to tubular part.
[0497] in an exemplary embodiment, drilling mud tribology system comprises lubricating additive is added into drilling mud.
[0498] in an exemplary embodiment, lubrication friction system comprises the use lubricant grease, the self-lubricating extension fixture, the automatic injection of lubricant grease/the deliver into interface between extension fixture and the tubular part, self-lubricating surface within the interface between extension fixture and the expansible tubulose parts, within the interface between extension fixture and the expansible tubulose parts grain surface arranged, extension fixture and comprise diamond and/or ceramic insert, the thermal spray coating, fluoropolymer coating, self-lubricating surface within the interface between the expansible tubulose parts that PVD films and/or CVD films.
[0499] in an exemplary embodiment, tubular part comprises one or more following features: the strain when high spalling and collapse (burst and collapse), radial dilatation surpass about 40% ability, high fracture toughness, defective permission (defect tolerance), 150_ recovers (strain recovery), good flex fatigue, optimal residual stress and for the corrosion resistance of H2S, with in the process of radial dilatation and plastic strain and after optimal characteristics is provided.
[0500] in an exemplary embodiment, tubular part is made by having at least approximately the steel alloy of the but shellfish energy (charpy energy) of 90ft-lbs, with in the process of the radial dilatation of expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain and after enhanced features is provided.
[0501] in an exemplary embodiment, tubular part is made by the steel alloy that has less than about 0.08% carbon percentage by weight, with in the process of the radial dilatation of tubular part and plastic strain and after enhanced features is provided.
[0502] in an exemplary embodiment, tubular part is made by the steel alloy with the sulfur content that reduces, so that hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) (hydrogen induced cracking) minimizes.
[0503] in an exemplary embodiment, tubular part is made by the steel alloy that has less than about 0.20% carbon percentage by weight and about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch (charpy-V-notch) impact toughness, with in the process of the radial dilatation of tubular part and plastic strain and after enhanced features is provided.
[0504] in an exemplary embodiment, tubular part is made by the steel alloy with lower carbon percentage by weight, can (shelfenergy) and to the resistance of hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) to strengthen toughness, ductility, solderability, frame.
[0505] in some exemplary embodiment, tubular part is made by the steel alloy with following percentage composition, with in the process of the radial dilatation of tubular part and plastic strain and
Enhanced features is provided later on:
C Si Mn P S Al N Cu Cr Ni Nb Ti Co Mo
Example A 0.030 0.22 1.74 0.005 0.0005 0.028 0.0037 0.30 0.26 0.15 0.095 0.014 0.0034
Example B minimum 0.020 0.23 1.70 0.004 0.0005 0.026 0.0030 0.27 0.26 0.16 0.096 0.012 0.0021
Example B maximum 0.032 0.26 1.92 0.009 0.0010 0.035 0.0047 0.32 0.29 0.18 0.120 0.016 0.0050
Example C 0.028 0.24 1.77 0.007 0.0008 0.030 0.0035 0.29 0.27 0.17 0.101 0.014 0.0028 0.0020
Example D 0.08 0.30 0.5 0.07 0.005 0.010 0.10 0.50 0.10
Example E 0.0028 0.009 0.17 0.011 0.006 0.027 0.0029 0.029 0.014 0.035 0.007
Example F 0.03 0.1 0.1 0.015 0.005 18.0 0.6 9 5
Example G 0.002 0.01 0.15 0.07 0.005 0.04 0.0025 0.015 0.010
[0506] in an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the wall thickness t of the outer diameter D of tubular part and tubular part is changing in about scope of 12 to 22, with the rupture strength of the tubular part that strengthens radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0507] in an exemplary embodiment, the outside of the wall thickness of the tubular part of radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises residual tension, with the rupture strength after enhancing radial dilatation and the plastic strain.
[0508] in some exemplary experiment embodiments, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, reduces the rupture strength that residual stress in the sample of tubular part has increased the tubular part of radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0509] in some exemplary experiment embodiment, when receiving, strain aging under the 250_ (strain age) 5 hours with after reducing residual stress and strain aging under the 350_ 14 days with after reducing residual stress, the rupture strength of the radial dilatation of pipe and the sample of plastic strain is as follows:
The tubulose sample Rupture strength after 10% radial dilatation
Tubulose sample
1---as derive from manufacturer 4000 psi
Tubulose sample
1---strain aging 5 hours is to reduce residual stress under 250_ 4800 psi
Tubulose sample 1---strain aging 14 days is to reduce residual stress under 350_ 5000psi
[0510] as above shown in the table, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, reduces residual stress in the tubular part and enlarged markedly the consequent rupture strength after the expansion.
[0511] in some exemplary experiment embodiments, as when deriving from manufacturer, under 250_ strain aging 5 hours with reduce residual stress later and under 350_ strain aging 14 days as follows with the rupture strength of the sample of the radial dilatation that reduces the later pipe of residual stress and plastic strain:
The tubulose sample Rupture strength after 20% radial dilatation
Tubulose sample
1---as derive from manufacturer 3000psi
Tubulose sample 1---under 250_, answer ageing Change 5 hours to reduce residual stress 4000psi
Tubulose sample 1---under 350_, answer ageing Change 14 days to reduce residual stress 4250psi
[0512] as above shown in the table, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, reduces residual stress in the tubular part and enlarged markedly the consequent rupture strength after the expansion.
[0513] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, the residual stress in the tubular part from approximately-12000psi is reduced to approximately-6000psi, reduced about 105%.As a result, the rupture strength of consequent tubular part increases to about 1750psi from about 1550psi.This is the result that unanticipated arrives.
[0514] in some exemplary experiment embodiment, tubular part uses different sliding agents to come radial dilatation and plastic strain, to realize the friction factor of certain limit between tubular part and solid spreader cone in the process of the radial dilatation of tubular part and plastic strain.As a result, obtained following experimental result:
Sample Friction factor Expansionary force (lbf) Wall thickness (t) The expansion back is straight Footpath and wall thickness Ratio (D/t) Rupture strength (ksi)
1 0.125 145900 0.305 24.8 2379
2 0.075 143000 0.350 21.6 3243
3 0.02 149900 0.450 16.8 5837
4 0.02 125800 0.500 15.1 5359
5 0.02 125800 0.500 15.1 8443
Above-mentioned tabular experimental result is that unanticipated arrives.Specifically, the consequent rupture strength of the pipe of radial dilatation and plastic strain is by one or more in the following reason and increase: 1) reduce friction factor; And/or 2) reduce the ratio of D/t.
[0515] with Figure 51 is reference, in an exemplary experiment embodiment, a sample of steel pipe is tested to produce stress-strain diagram 5100, and manufacture process common for this steel pipe is revised, and comprises quenching and tempering (" No. 1 steel pipe of quenching and tempering ").As shown in Figure 51, the yield point of curve 6700 is 76.8ksi.The further stress and strain test of No. 1 steel pipe of quenching and tempering presents following feature:
Sample Surrender is strong Degree ksi Surrender/draw Stretch intensity Ratio Before the inefficacy Vertically stretch Long rate % Before the inefficacy Width subtracts Little % Before the inefficacy Wall thickness subtracts Little % Each is to different The property
Quench and 1 of tempering Number steel pipe 76.8 0.82 16％ 32％ 45％ 0.65
As shown in Figure 51, the test result of summing up No. 1 steel pipe of superincumbent quenching and tempering with form is the result that unanticipated arrives.Therefore, to quenching and the common manufacture process of No. 1 steel pipe of tempering is made amendment and quenched and tempering step to comprise, this modification significantly and unanticipated strengthened the performance characteristic of pipe to ground, thereby make pipe be particularly suitable for being used as distensible tube.
[0516] with Figure 52 be reference, in an exemplary experiment embodiment, right
Figure S2006800177109D01171
A sample of steel pipe, from the tradition of Nippon Steel
Figure S2006800177109D01172
Sample of NT80-HE steel pipe and from the tradition of Nippon Steel
Figure S2006800177109D01173
A sample of NT55-HE steel pipe is tested, wherein common manufacture process has been carried out revising to comprise and has been quenched and tempering (No. 2 steel pipes of tempering " quench and ") for the steel pipe of first sample, thereby is respectively No. 2 steel pipes of quenching and tempering, from Nippon Steel's
Figure S2006800177109D01181
NT80-HE steel pipe and from NipponSteel's
Figure S2006800177109D01182
The NT55-HE steel pipe produces stress-strain diagram 5200,5202 and 5204.As shown in Figure 52, curve 5200,5202 and 5204 yield point are respectively 84.4ksi, 61.5ksi and 73.7ksi.Quench and No. 2 steel pipes of tempering, from Nippon Steel's
Figure S2006800177109D01183
NT80-HE steel pipe and from Nippon Steel's The further stress and strain test of NT55-HE steel pipe presents following feature:
Sample Surrender is strong Degree ksi Surrender/draw Stretch intensity Ratio Before the inefficacy Vertically stretch Long rate % Before the inefficacy Width subtracts Little % Before the inefficacy Wall thickness subtracts Little % Each is to different The property
Quench and return The fire No. 2 Steel pipe 84.4 0.840 20.5％ 40.0％ 41.8％ 0.935
NT80-HE 61.5 0.62 16.5％ 25.5％ 47％ 0.46
NT55-HE 73.7 0.67 13.5％ 20.4％ 37.5％ 0.48
As shown in Figure 52, the test result of summing up No. 2 steel pipes of superincumbent quenching and tempering with form is the result that unanticipated arrives.Therefore, to quenching and the common manufacture process of No. 2 steel pipes of tempering is made amendment to comprise quenching and tempering step, this modification with respect to traditional NT80-HE and NT55-HE pipe significantly and unanticipated strengthened the performance characteristic of pipe to ground, thereby make pipe be particularly suitable for as distensible tube.
[0517] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, sample to steel pipe carries out the stress and strain test, manufacture process common for this steel pipe is revised, and comprises quenching and tempering (" No. 3 and No. 4 steel pipes of quenching and tempering "), presents following feature:
Feature Value
No. 3 steel pipes of quenching and tempering No. 4 steel pipes of quenching and tempering
Yield strength 81.25 ksi 78.77 ksi
The Y/T ratio 0.829 0.822
Elongation rate before losing efficacy 14.88％ 15.90％
Width reduced before losing efficacy 37.8％ 44.0％
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness reduces 43.25％ 43.33％
Anisotropy 0.830 1.03
Experimental result in the above-mentioned table is that unanticipated arrives.
[0518] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, sample to steel pipe carries out the stress and strain test, manufacture process common for this steel pipe is revised, and comprises quenching and tempering (" No. 5 steel pipes of quenching and tempering "), presents following feature:
Feature Value
Yield strength 80.19ksi
The Y/T ratio 0.826
Elongation rate before losing efficacy 15.25％
Width reduced before losing efficacy 40.4％
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness reduces 43.3％
Anisotropy 0.915
Experimental result in the above-mentioned table is that unanticipated arrives.
[0519] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, to a sample of steel pipe, test to determine to absorb energy and enlarging expansion (flare expansion) feature from sample of traditional NT80-HE steel pipe of Nippon Steel and from a sample of traditional NT55-HE steel pipe of NipponSteel, wherein common manufacture process has carried out revising to comprise quenching and tempering (" No. 6 and No. 7 steel pipes of quenching and tempering ") for the steel pipe of first sample, presents following feature:
Feature Value
Quench and return The fire No. 6 Steel pipe Quench and return The fire No. 7 Steel pipe NT80-HE NT55-HE
Vertically absorb energy 125 ft-lbs 145 ft-lbs 100 ft-lbs 50 ft-lbs
Laterally absorb energy 59 ft-lbs 59 ft-lbs 40 ft-lbs 30 ft-lbs
Welding absorbs energy 176 ft-lbs 174 ft-lbs 70 ft-lbs 4 ft-lbs
The enlarging expansion 42％ 52％ 32％ 30％
The test result of summing up No. 6 and No. 7 steel pipes of superincumbent quenching and tempering with form is the result that unanticipated arrives.Therefore, to quenching and the common manufacture process of No. 6 and No. 7 steel pipes of tempering is made amendment to comprise quenching and tempering step, this modification with respect to traditional NT80-HE and NT55-HE pipe significantly and unanticipated strengthened the performance characteristic of pipe to ground, thereby make pipe be particularly suitable for as distensible tube.
[0520] in an exemplary embodiment, quench and No. 6 of tempering and No. 7 steel pipes, expand by the tapered solid spreader cone is pushed from the sample of traditional NT80-HE steel pipe of Nippon Steel and from the enlarging of the sample of traditional NT55-HE steel pipe of NipponSteel and to enter one of tubular specimen and bring in execution, thereby make this end radial dilatation and plastic strain of this tubular specimen.
[0521] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, sample to steel pipe carries out the stress and strain test, manufacture process common for this steel pipe is revised, and comprises quenching and tempering (" No. 8 steel pipes of quenching and tempering "), presents following feature:
Feature Value
Yield strength 88.8ksi
The Y/T ratio 0.86
Elongation rate before losing efficacy 22％
Width reduced before losing efficacy 39％
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness reduces 41％
Anisotropy 0.93
Experimental result in the above-mentioned table is that unanticipated arrives.
[0522] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, to a sample of steel pipe, test to determine to absorb energy and enlarging expansion feature from sample of traditional NT80-HE steel pipe of Nippon Steel and from a sample of traditional NT55-HE steel pipe of NipponSteel, wherein common manufacture process has carried out revising to comprise quenching and tempering (" No. 9 steel pipes of quenching and tempering ") for the steel pipe of first sample, presents following feature:
Feature Value
No. 9 steel pipes of quenching and tempering NT80-HE NT55-HE
Yield strength 84.4ksi 73.7ksi 61.5ksi
Surrender/hot strength ratio 0.840 0.67 0.62
Elongation rate before losing efficacy 20.5％ 13.5％ 16.5％
Width reduced before losing efficacy 40.0％ 20.4％ 25.5％
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness reduces 41.8％ 37.5％ 47％
Anisotropy 0.935 0.48 0.46
The test result of summing up No. 9 steel pipes of superincumbent quenching and tempering with form is the result that unanticipated arrives.Therefore, to quenching and the common manufacture process of No. 9 steel pipes of tempering is made amendment to comprise quenching and tempering step, this modification with respect to traditional NT80-HE and NT55-HE pipe significantly and unanticipated strengthened the performance characteristic of pipe to ground, thereby make and quench and the steel pipe of tempering is particularly suitable for being used as distensible tube.
[0523] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, sample to steel pipe carries out the stress and strain test, common manufacture process has carried out revising to comprise quenching and tempering (" No. 10 steel pipes of quenching and tempering ") for this steel pipe, presents following feature:
Feature Value
Yield strength 84.6ksi
The Y/T ratio 0.85
Elongation rate before losing efficacy 21％
Width reduced before losing efficacy 39％
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness reduces 43％
Anisotropy 0.88
Experimental result in the above-mentioned table is that unanticipated arrives.
[0524] in an exemplary embodiment, No. 1 composition to No. 10 steel pipes of quenching and tempering comprises following percentage by weight:
C Si Mn P S Cu Cr Ni
0.27 0.14 1.28 0.009 0.005 0.14
In an exemplary embodiment, quench and under 970 ℃, carry out to the quenching of No. 10 steel pipes No. 1 of tempering, and under 670 ℃, carried out 10 minutes to the tempering of No. 10 steel pipes quenching and tempering No. 1.
[0525] in an exemplary embodiment, use the combination of experiment, theory and experimental data, electric resistance welding (" the ERW ") tubular part that is suitable for radial dilatation and plastic strain most presents following feature:
Feature Value
Absorption energy in a longitudinal direction At least 80 ft-lb
Absorption energy in a lateral direction At least 60 ft-lb
Absorption energy in the transverse weld zone At least 60 ft-lb
The enlarging expansion 45% to 75% minimum W/O cracking
Hot strength 60 to 120ksi
Yield strength 40 to 100ksi
The Y/T ratio 40% to 85% maximum
Longitudinal tensile strain rate before losing efficacy Minimum 22% to 35%
Width reduced before losing efficacy Minimum 30% to 45%
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness reduces Minimum 30% to 45%
Anisotropy Minimum 0.8 to 1.5
[0526] in an exemplary experiment embodiment, based on theory, experience and experimental data, the tubular part that presents following feature is suitable for radial dilatation and plastic strain most:
Feature Value
Yield strength
50 to 95ksi
The Y/T ratio Less than 0.5 to 0.82
Elongation rate before losing efficacy Greater than 16% to 30%
Width reduced before losing efficacy Greater than 32% to 45%
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness reduces Greater than 30% to 45%
Anisotropy Greater than 0.65 to 1.5
[0527] in an exemplary embodiment, shown in Figure 53 and 54, in an exemplary embodiment, in step 5302, realized handling the method 5300 of tubular part, receive produced tubular part 5302a in the method.In step 5304, carry out cold rolling so that cold rolling tubular part 5304a to be provided to the tubular part 5302a that makes.In step 5306, cold rolling tubular part 5304a is carried out intercritical annealing (inter critical anneal) so that annealing tubular part 5306a to be provided.In step 5308, annealing tubular part 5306a is placed in the well and with a traditional approach radial dilatation and a plastic strain, so that the tubular part 5308a of radial dilatation and plastic strain to be provided.In step 5310, the temperature of using surrounding environment in the well is toasted in well the tubular part 5308a of radially expansion and plastic strain, so that the tubular part 5310a after the baking to be provided.Shown in Figure 54, the last final yield strength of the tubular part 5310a after the baking is greater than the yield strength of the tubular part 5302a that makes.In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular part 5302a of manufacturing is two-phase (dual phase) steel pipe or phase change induction plasticity (Transformation Induced Plasticity-TRIP) steel pipe.
[0528] in an exemplary embodiment, the pipe 5302a of dual phase steel manufacturing comprises having about 15% to 30% martensite and ferritic microstructure.In an exemplary embodiment, the pipe 6902a of dual phase steel manufacturing comprises the composition of the Si of 0.1% C, 1.2% Mn and 0.3%.
[0529] in an exemplary embodiment, shown in Figure 55, when the pipe 5302a that makes was dual phase steel, the initial microstructures of this pipe comprised ferrite and pearlite.In an exemplary embodiment, in step 5306, the intercritical annealing of cold rolling pipe 5304a is carried out down at about 750 ℃.As the result of intercritical annealing, at least some pearlite are converted into austenite.After intercritical annealing is finished in step 5306, allow the pipe 5306a cooling of annealing.As the result of cooling, at least some austenites among the pipe 5306a of annealing are converted into martensite.In an exemplary embodiment, in step 5310, the baking of the pipe 5308a of radial dilatation and plastic strain is carried out in well, and temperature range is from about 100 ℃ to 250 ℃.In an exemplary embodiment, as the result of baking procedure 5310, the pipe 6908a of radial dilatation and plastic strain has reduced stress and has hardened through overbaking.
[0530] in an exemplary embodiment, in the step 5304 of method 5300, shown in Figure 56, the temperature of the steel pipe 5302a of manufacturing is followed curve 5602, and steel pipe is out of shape in the whole cooling procedure at this curve at the stage of a plurality of separation 5602a and 5602b in this curve.In an exemplary embodiment, at the rolling stage of first pipe 5602a, the undissolvable precipitate in the pipe 5302a slows down austenitic growth, and distortion has also promoted to separate out.In an exemplary embodiment, at the rolling stage of second pipe 5602b, the undissolvable precipitate in the pipe 6902a suppresses crystallization again, and austenite crystal is restricted.As a result, final surrender and the rupture strength of the pipe 5310a of baking are increased.
[0531] in some exemplary embodiment, instruction of the present invention combines with the one or more of instruction content of announcement among the FR 2 841 626 that submits on June 28th, 2002, on January 2nd, 2004 announced, the content of its announcement is incorporated herein by reference.
[0532] a kind of method that forms the pipe lining in the structure that is pre-existing in has been described, has been included in and arranges a tubular assembly in the structure that is pre-existing in; Make this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain then in the structure that this is pre-existing in, wherein, before tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of tubular assembly has the yield point that is lower than the tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly other parts than this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain have bigger internal diameter.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also is included in the structure that is pre-existing in to arrange another tubular assembly with the relation that this tubular assembly overlaps mutually; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain then, wherein, before tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of another tubular assembly has the yield point that is lower than another tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the other parts of this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain equals the internal diameter of the other parts of another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of isolated predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of isolated other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular parts that are connected with each other that connect by corresponding tubulose.In an exemplary embodiment, tubulose connects the predetermined portions that comprises this tubular assembly; And tubular part wherein comprises the other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly during tubulose connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly limits one or more openings.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more grooves that comprise in the opening.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1; And the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is first steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is about the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain is at least than the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain big 40% of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises second steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is about the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain is at least than the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain big 28% of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 3rd steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 4th steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is about the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain is at least than the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain big 40% of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is about the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain is at least than the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain big 28% of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is in about 47.6ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.In the exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than or equal to 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent value of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than 0.21.In the exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent value of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than 0.36.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular assembly at least a portion is less than the yield point of the outer tubular member of this this part of tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in the mode of linearity as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in the mode of linearity as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the rate of change of the inner tubular member yield point of this tubular body is different from the rate of change of the outer tubular member yield point of this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the rate of change of the inner tubular member yield point of this tubular body is different from the rate of change of the outer tubular member yield point of this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, the part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure that comprises hard phase structure and soft phase structure at least.In an exemplary embodiment, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, the part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure with transition structure at least.In an exemplary embodiment, hard phase structure comprises martensite.In an exemplary embodiment, soft phase structure comprises ferrite.In an exemplary embodiment, transition structure comprises retained austenite.In an exemplary embodiment, hard phase structure comprises martensite; Wherein soft phase structure comprises ferrite; And wherein transition structure comprises retained austenite.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure that comprises hard phase structure and soft phase structure, comprises about 0.1% C with percentage by weight, about 1.2% Mn and about 0.3% Si.
[0533] a kind of expansible tubulose parts that comprise steel alloy have been described, this steel alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And the yield point of this tubular part after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is about the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain is at least than the yield point of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain big 40%.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0534] a kind of expansible tubulose parts that comprise steel alloy have been described, this steel alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of this tubular part after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is about the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain is at least than the yield point of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain big 28%.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0535] a kind of expansible tubulose parts that comprise steel alloy have been described, this steel alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0536] a kind of expansible tubulose parts that comprise steel alloy have been described, this steel alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0537] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the yield point of these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And the yield point of these expansible tubulose parts after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0538] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein these expansible tubulose parts in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain at least than this yield point of expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain big 40% about.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0539] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the anisotropy of these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0540] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the yield point of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of this tubular part after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0541] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein these expansible tubulose parts are about the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain is at least than the yield point of this tubular part before radial dilatation and plastic strain big 28%.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0542] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the anisotropy of these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0543] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the anisotropy of these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0544] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the anisotropy of these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0545] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the anisotropic scope of these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0546] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the yield point scope of these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is in about 47.6 ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0547] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the expansivity coefficient of these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0548] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the expansivity coefficient of these expansible tubulose parts is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these expansible tubulose parts other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0549] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein this tubular part specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0550] a kind of method that makes tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain has been described, this tubular assembly comprises first tubular part that is connected on second tubular part, and this method comprises makes this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain in the structure that is pre-existing in; And the power that the power that the per unit length first tubular part radial dilatation is used uses less than the per unit length second tubular part radial dilatation.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0551] a kind of system that makes tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain has been described, this tubular assembly comprises first tubular part that is connected on second tubular part, and this system comprises the device that makes this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain in the structure that is pre-existing in; And make power that the per unit length first tubular part radial dilatation uses device less than the per unit length second tubular part radial dilatation power demand.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0552] a kind of method of making tubular part has been described, this method comprises that handling tubular part has one or more intermediate features up to this tubular part; This tubular part is placed a structure that is pre-existing in; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, handle this tubular part then, have one or more final features up to this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this structure that is pre-existing in comprises a well of passing subsurface structure.In an exemplary embodiment, these features are selected from the group that is made of yield point and ductility.In an exemplary embodiment, in the structure that is pre-existing in, handle tubular part and have one or more final features up to this tubular part, comprise making this tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain in the structure that is pre-existing in.
[0553] a kind of device has been described, this device comprises an expansible tubulose assembly; And extension fixture that is connected to this expansible tubulose assembly; Wherein this tubular assembly predetermined portions has the yield point that is lower than these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this extension fixture comprises a rotation extension fixture, an axially movable extension fixture, a reciprocal extension fixture, a hydroforming extension fixture and/or an impact force extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly has than higher ductility of these tubular assembly other parts and lower yield point.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly has the ductility higher than these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly has the yield point lower than these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of isolated predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of isolated other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular parts that are connected with each other that connect by corresponding tubulose.In an exemplary embodiment, tubulose connects the predetermined portions that comprises this tubular assembly; And tubular part wherein comprises the other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly during tubulose connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly limits one or more openings.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more grooves that comprise in the opening.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1; And the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises first steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at most about 46.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises second steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at most about 57.8ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 3rd steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 4th steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at most about 46.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at most about 57.8ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy scope of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point scope of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is in about 47.6ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.In an exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than or equal to 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent value of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than 0.21.In an exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent value of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than 0.36.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular assembly at least a portion is less than the yield point of the outer tubular member of this this part of tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in the mode of linearity as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in the mode of linearity as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the rate of change of the inner tubular member yield point of this tubular body is different from the rate of change of the outer tubular member yield point of this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, the part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure that comprises hard phase structure and soft phase structure at least.In an exemplary embodiment, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, the part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure with transition structure at least.In an exemplary embodiment, hard phase structure comprises martensite.In an exemplary embodiment, soft phase structure comprises ferrite.In an exemplary embodiment, transition structure comprises retained austenite.In an exemplary embodiment, hard phase structure comprises martensite; Wherein soft phase structure comprises ferrite; And wherein transition structure comprises retained austenite.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure that comprises hard phase structure and soft phase structure, comprises about 0.1% C, about 1.2% Mn and about 0.3% Si with percentage by weight.In an exemplary embodiment, the part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure that comprises hard phase structure and soft phase structure at least.In an exemplary embodiment, calculate according to percentage by weight, this part of this tubular assembly comprises 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni, 0.02% Cr, 0.05% V, 0.01% Mo, 0.01% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary embodiment, calculate according to percentage by weight, this part of this tubular assembly comprises and is approximately 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni, 0.03% Cr, 0.04% V, 0.01% Mo, 0.03% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary embodiment, calculate according to percentage by weight, this part of this tubular assembly comprises 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.06% Cu, 0.05% Ni, 0.05% Cr, 0.03% V, 0.03% Mo, 0.01% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: martensite, pearlite, vanadium carbide, carbonization nickel or titanium carbide.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: pearlite or pearlite striped.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: crystalline pearlite, Wei martensite, vanadium carbide, carbonization nickel or titanium carbide.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: ferrite, crystalline pearlite or martensite.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: ferrite, martensite or bainite.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular assembly comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: bainite, pearlite or ferrite.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield strength of this this part of tubular assembly is approximately 67ksi, and hot strength is approximately 95ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield strength of this this part of tubular assembly is approximately 82ksi, and hot strength is approximately 130ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield strength of this this part of tubular assembly is approximately 60ksi, and hot strength is approximately 97ksi.
[0554] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the yield point of expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain is big by about 5.8% than this at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for these expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0555] a kind of method of determining selected tubular assembly expansivity has been described, this method is determined the anisotropy value of selected tubular part, determines the strain hardening value of selected tubular part; Make strain hardening value and anisotropy value multiply by the expansivity value that produces selected tubular part mutually then.In an exemplary embodiment, anisotropy value is suitable for radial dilatation and plastic strain greater than 0.12 this tubular part of expression.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.
[0556] a kind of method that makes tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain has been described, this method comprises selects a tubular part; Determine the anisotropy value of selected tubular part, determine the strain hardening value of selected tubular part; Make strain hardening value and anisotropy value multiply by the expansivity value that produces selected tubular part mutually then; And if anisotropy value then makes selected tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.In an exemplary embodiment, selected tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain comprise: selected tubular part is inserted in the structure that is pre-existing in; Make selected tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain then.In an exemplary embodiment, this structure that is pre-existing in comprises a well of passing subsurface structure.
[0557] a kind of radially expansible multiple tubular part equipment has been described, this equipment comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that engages the formation joint with this first tubular part; A sleeve that on joint, overlaps and connect first and second tubular parts; This sleeve has the flange that the groove that forms in relative tapering point and one and the adjacent tubular parts engages; An and surface that is formed on this flange in the tapering point.In an exemplary embodiment, this groove comprises a conical wall, with the tapering point engage that forms on flange.In an exemplary embodiment, this sleeve comprises a flange on each tapering point, and each tapering point all is formed on the corresponding flange.In an exemplary embodiment, each tubular part comprises a groove.In an exemplary embodiment, each flange engages with a corresponding grooves respectively.In an exemplary embodiment, each groove comprises a conical wall, respectively with the tapering point engage that forms on a corresponding flange.
[0558] the radially method of expansible multiple tubular part of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided; One second tubular part is engaged with first tubular part to form a joint; Provide a sleeve, a surface that is formed on this flange in the tapering point with relative tapering point and flange; And this sleeve is installed with overlap joint on this joint and connect first and second tubular parts; Wherein this flange engages is in a groove, and this groove is formed in the adjacent tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also is included in a conical wall is provided in this groove, in order to the tapering point engage that on flange, forms.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also is included in provides a flange on each tapering point, and wherein each tapering point all is formed on the corresponding flange.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also is included in each tubular part groove is provided.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises makes each flange engage with a corresponding groove.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also is included in a conical wall is provided in each groove, in order to the tapering point engage that on a corresponding flange, forms.
[0559] a kind of radially expansible multiple tubular part equipment has been described, this equipment comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that engages the formation joint with this first tubular part; And sleeve that on joint, overlaps and connect first and second tubular parts; Wherein the part of this sleeve is made up of easy crushing material at least.
[0560] a kind of radially expansible multiple tubular part equipment has been described, this equipment comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that engages the formation joint with this first tubular part; And sleeve that on joint, overlaps and connect first and second tubular parts; The variable wall thickness of this sleeve wherein.
[0561] the radially method of expansible multiple tubular part of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided; One second tubular part is engaged with first tubular part to form a joint; A sleeve that comprises easy crushing material is provided; And this sleeve is installed with overlap joint on this joint and connect first and second tubular parts.
[0562] the radially method of expansible multiple tubular part of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided; One second tubular part is engaged with first tubular part to form a joint; A sleeve that comprises wall of variable thickness is provided; And this sleeve is installed with overlap joint on this joint and connect first and second tubular parts.
[0563] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, this assembly comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; And be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, increasing the device of the axial compression load ability that connects between first and second tubular parts.
[0564] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, this assembly comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; And be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, increasing the device of the axial tension load capacity that connects between first and second tubular parts.
[0565] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, this assembly comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; And be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, increase the axial compression that connects between first and second tubular parts and the device of tension load ability.
[0566] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, this assembly comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; And be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain the device of the stress riser in avoiding connecting between first and second tubular parts.
[0567] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, this assembly comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; And be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain the device of guiding stress in the selected portion that between first and second tubular parts, connects.
[0568] in some exemplary embodiment of said apparatus, the sleeve circumferential tension; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.
[0569] in some exemplary embodiment of said method, this method also is included in before the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and the plastic strain, in the process and/or after, make sleeve keep circumferential tension and make first and second tubular parts keep circumferentially compression.
[0570] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, has comprised one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; One first is threaded, is used to connect the part of first and second tubular parts; One is threaded with first and isolated second is threaded, and is used to connect another part of first and second tubular parts; The end that tubular sleeve and the end of first and second tubular parts link to each other and hold first and second tubular parts; And one at isolated first and second the potted components between being threaded, are used to seal the interface between first and second tubular parts; Wherein, in the anchor ring that the sealing arrangements of elements forms between first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this anchor ring is limited by irregular surface at least in part.In an exemplary embodiment, this anchor ring is limited by toothed surfaces at least in part.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises elastomeric material.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises metal material.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises elastomeric material and metal material.
[0571] the radially method of expansible multiple tubular part of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided; One second tubular part is provided; A sleeve is provided; This sleeve is installed, is used for overlap joint and connects first and second tubular parts; At a primary importance first and second tubular parts that are threaded; One with the isolated second place of primary importance on first and second tubular parts that are threaded; Sealing interface between first and second tubular parts with a compressible seal element between first and second positions.In an exemplary embodiment, this anchor ring is limited by irregular surface at least in part.In an exemplary embodiment, this anchor ring is limited by toothed surfaces at least in part.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises elastomeric material.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises metal material.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises elastomeric material and metal material.
[0572] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, has comprised one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; One first is threaded, is used to connect the part of first and second tubular parts; One is threaded with first and isolated second is threaded, and is used to connect another part of first and second tubular parts; And a plurality of isolated tubular sleeves and the end of first and second tubular parts end that links to each other and hold first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, in the tubular sleeve is facing to first layout that is threaded at least; And wherein at least in the tubular sleeve facing to second layout that is threaded.In an exemplary embodiment, in the tubular sleeve is facing to first and second layouts that are threaded at least.
[0573] the radially method of expansible multiple tubular part of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided, one second tubular part is provided, at a primary importance first and second tubular parts that are threaded, at first and second tubular parts that are threaded with the isolated second place of primary importance, a plurality of sleeves are provided, these sleeves are installed on spaced positions, with overlap joint and connect first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, in the tubular sleeve is facing to first layout that is threaded at least; And wherein at least in the tubular sleeve facing to second layout that is threaded.In an exemplary embodiment, in the tubular sleeve is facing to first and second layouts that are threaded at least.
[0574] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, has comprised one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; And a plurality of isolated tubular sleeves and the end of first and second tubular parts end that links to each other and hold first and second tubular parts.
[0575] the radially method of expansible multiple tubular part of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided, one second tubular part is provided, the sleeve of a plurality of connection first and second tubular parts is provided, and these sleeves are installed on spaced positions, with overlap joint and connect first and second tubular parts.
[0576] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, comprise one first tubular part, second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part, one is used to connect being threaded of first and second tubular part parts, with a tubular sleeve, with the end that the end of first and second tubular parts links to each other and holds first and second tubular parts, a part that wherein is threaded at least is a contractive pressure.In an exemplary embodiment, the part of tubular sleeve is passed first tubular part at least.
[0577] the radially method of expansible multiple tubular part of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided, one second tubular part is provided, and first and second tubular parts that are threaded, and make the contractive pressure that is threaded.In an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part comprises that also an annular of extending from it extends, and the flange limit of sleeve goes out an annular groove, and the annular that is used to hold first tubular part is extended and cooperated with it.In an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part comprises that also an annular of extending from it extends, and the flange limit of sleeve goes out an annular groove, and the annular that is used to hold first tubular part is extended and cooperated with it.
[0578] a kind of radially expansible multiple tubular part equipment has been described, this equipment comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that engages the formation joint with this first tubular part; A sleeve that on joint, overlaps and connect first and second tubular parts; And one or more stress concentrators that are used in the joint concentrated stress.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more water jackets that limit in first tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more inside grooves that limit in second tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more openings that limit in sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more water jackets that limit in first tubular part; And stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more inside grooves that limit in second tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more water jackets that limit in first tubular part; And stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more openings that limit in sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more inside grooves that limit in second tubular part; And stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more openings that limit in sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more water jackets that limit in first tubular part; Wherein stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more inside grooves that limit in second tubular part; And wherein stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more openings that limit in sleeve.
[0579] the radially method of expansible multiple tubular part of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided; One second tubular part is engaged with first tubular part to form a joint; Provide a sleeve, a surface that is formed on this flange in the tapering point with relative tapering point and flange; And in joint concentrated stress.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use first tubular part concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use second tubular part concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use tubular sleeve concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use first tubular part and second tubular part concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use first tubular part and sleeve concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use second tubular part and sleeve concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use first tubular part, second tubular part and sleeve concentrated stress in joint in joint.
[0580] a kind of be used to the make first tubular part radial dilatation that links to each other with second tubular part by mechanical connection and the system of plastic strain have been described, this system comprises the device that is used for radial dilatation first and second tubular parts, with be used for after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, make the part of first and second tubular parts keep the circumferentially device of compression.
[0581] a kind of be used to the make first tubular part radial dilatation that links to each other with second tubular part by mechanical connection and the system of plastic strain have been described, this system comprises the device that is used for radial dilatation first and second tubular parts, with be used at first and second tubular part radial dilatation and the plastic histories device of concentrated stress in mechanical connection.
[0582] a kind of be used to the make first tubular part radial dilatation that links to each other with second tubular part by mechanical connection and the system of plastic strain have been described, this system comprises the device that is used for radial dilatation first and second tubular parts; Be used for after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation, make the part of first and second tubular parts keep the circumferentially device of compression; And be used at first and second tubular part radial dilatation and the plastic histories device of concentrated stress in mechanical connection.
[0583] a kind of radially expansible tubulose components has been described, this equipment comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that engages the formation joint with this first tubular part; A sleeve that on joint, overlaps and connect first and second tubular parts; Wherein, before this equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain, predetermined portions of this equipment has the yield point less than these equipment other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of this equipment predetermined portions is less than or equal to 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent value of this equipment predetermined portions is less than 0.21.In an exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent value of this equipment predetermined portions is less than 0.36.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and being used for after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, makes the part of first and second tubular parts keep the circumferentially device of compression.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used at first and second tubular part radial dilatation and the plastic histories device of concentrated stress in mechanical connection.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and being used for after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, makes the part of first and second tubular parts keep the circumferentially device of compression; And be used at first and second tubular part radial dilatation and the plastic histories device of concentrated stress in mechanical connection.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment comprises that also one or more stress concentrators are used in the joint concentrated stress.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more water jackets that limit in first tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more inside grooves that limit in second tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more openings that limit in sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more water jackets that limit in first tubular part; And stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more inside grooves that limit in second tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more water jackets that limit in first tubular part; And stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more openings that limit in sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more inside grooves that limit in second tubular part; And stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more openings that limit in sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more water jackets that limit in first tubular part; Wherein stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more inside grooves that limit in second tubular part; And wherein stress concentrator one or more comprise one or more openings that limit in sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part also comprises an annular extension of extending from it; And the flange limit of its middle sleeve goes out an annular groove, is used to hold the annular extension of first tubular part and cooperate with it.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment comprises that also is used to connect being threaded of first and second tubular part parts; A part that wherein is threaded at least is a contractive pressure.In an exemplary embodiment, the part of tubular sleeve is passed first tubular part at least.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used for increasing the device of the axial compression load ability that connects between first and second tubular parts before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used for increasing the device of the axial tension load capacity that connects between first and second tubular parts before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and being used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, increases the axial compression that connects between first and second tubular parts and the device of tension load ability.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and being used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, the device of the stress riser in avoiding connecting between first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and being used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, the device of guiding stress in the selected portion that connects between first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the sleeve circumferential tension; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.In an exemplary embodiment, be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, increasing the device circumferential tension of the axial compression load ability that connects between first and second tubular parts; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.In an exemplary embodiment, be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, increasing the device circumferential tension of the axial tension load capacity that connects between first and second tubular parts; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.In an exemplary embodiment, be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, increase the axial tension that connects between first and second tubular parts and the device circumferential tension of compressive load ability; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.In an exemplary embodiment, be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain the device circumferential tension of the stress riser in avoiding connecting between first and second tubular parts; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.In an exemplary embodiment, be used for before and after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain the device circumferential tension of guiding stress in the selected portion that between first and second tubular parts, connects; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.In an exemplary embodiment, the part of this sleeve is made up of easy crushing material at least.In an exemplary embodiment, the variable wall thickness of sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment other parts than this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain have bigger internal diameter.In an exemplary embodiment, this sleeve circumferential tension; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.In an exemplary embodiment, this sleeve circumferential tension; And wherein first and second tubular parts circumferentially compress.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also is included in the structure that is pre-existing in to arrange another equipment with the relation that this equipment overlaps mutually; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make another equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain then; Wherein, before this equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of another equipment has the yield point that is lower than another equipment other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the other parts of this equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain equals the internal diameter of the other parts of another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises an end of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises a plurality of isolated predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this equipment comprise an end of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this equipment comprise a plurality of other parts of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this equipment comprise a plurality of isolated other parts of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment comprises a plurality of tubular parts that are connected with each other that connect by corresponding tubulose.In an exemplary embodiment, tubulose connects the predetermined portions that comprises this equipment; And tubular part wherein comprises the other parts of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this equipment during tubulose connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise equipment in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment limits one or more openings.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more grooves that comprise in the opening.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 1; And the strain hardening exponent of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises first steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this equipment is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises second steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this equipment is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises the 3rd steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises the 4th steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this equipment is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this equipment is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy scope of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point scope of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is in about 47.6ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these equipment other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a well bore casing.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a support structure.
[0584] a kind of radially expansible tubulose components has been described, this equipment comprises one first tubular part; Second tubular part that engages the formation joint with this first tubular part; A sleeve that on joint, overlaps and connect first and second tubular parts; This sleeve has relative tapering point and a flange that engages with the groove that forms in adjacent tubular parts; And one in the tapering point is a surface that forms on flange; Wherein, before this device radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of this device has lower yield point than these device other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this groove comprises a conical wall with the tapering point engage that forms on this flange.In an exemplary embodiment, this sleeve comprises a flange on each tapering point, and each tapering point all is formed on the corresponding flange.In an exemplary embodiment, each tubular part comprises a groove.In an exemplary embodiment, each flange all is bonded in the corresponding grooves.In an exemplary embodiment, each groove part comprises a conical wall with the tapering point engage that forms on a corresponding flange.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment other parts than this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain have bigger internal diameter.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also is included in the structure that is pre-existing in to arrange another equipment with the relation that this equipment overlaps mutually; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make another equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain then; Wherein, before this equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of another equipment has the yield point that is lower than another equipment other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the other parts of this equipment radial dilatation and plastic strain equals the internal diameter of the other parts of another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises an end of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises a plurality of isolated predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this equipment comprise an end of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this equipment comprise a plurality of other parts of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this equipment comprise a plurality of isolated other parts of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment comprises a plurality of tubular parts that are connected with each other that connect by corresponding tubulose.In an exemplary embodiment, tubulose connects the predetermined portions that comprises this equipment; And tubular part wherein comprises the other parts of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this equipment during tubulose connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise equipment in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment limits one or more openings.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more grooves that comprise in the opening.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 1; And the strain hardening exponent of this equipment predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises first steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this equipment is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises second steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this equipment is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises the 3rd steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this equipment comprises the 4th steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this equipment is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this equipment after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this equipment is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this equipment.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy scope of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point scope of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is in about 47.6ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this equipment before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these equipment other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a well bore casing.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a support structure.
[0585] provide the method for the radially expansible tubulose parts of a kind of connection, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided; Second tubular part is combined with this first tubular part to form joint; A sleeve is provided; Be installed on the joint sleeve with overlap joint and connect first and second tubular parts; Wherein first tubular part, second tubular part and sleeve limit a tubular assembly; And make this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain; Wherein, before this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of this tubular assembly has lower yield point than the other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, in an exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than or equal to 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent value of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than 0.21.In an exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent value of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is less than 0.36.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, make the part of first and second tubular parts keep circumferentially compression.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: in the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic history, and concentrated stress in mechanical connection.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: after the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain, make the part of first and second tubular parts keep circumferentially compression; And in the first and second tubular part radial dilatation and plastic history, concentrated stress in mechanical connection.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: concentrated stress in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use first tubular part concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use second tubular part concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use sleeve concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use first tubular part and second tubular part concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use first tubular part and sleeve concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use second tubular part and sleeve concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, concentrated stress comprises use first tubular part, second tubular part and sleeve concentrated stress in joint in joint.In an exemplary embodiment, the part of sleeve is by forming with crushing material at least.In an exemplary embodiment, sleeve comprises a variable wall thickness.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises makes sleeve keep circumferential tension; And make first and second tubular parts keep circumferentially compression.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises makes sleeve keep circumferential tension; And make first and second tubular parts keep circumferentially compression.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises makes sleeve keep circumferential tension; And make first and second tubular parts keep circumferentially compression.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: at a primary importance first and second tubular parts that are threaded, at first and second tubular parts that are threaded with the isolated second place of primary importance, a plurality of sleeves are provided, these sleeves are installed, with overlap joint and connect first and second tubular parts on spaced positions.In an exemplary embodiment, in the tubular sleeve is facing to first layout that is threaded at least; And wherein at least in the tubular sleeve facing to second layout that is threaded.In an exemplary embodiment, in the tubular sleeve is facing to first and second layouts that are threaded at least.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: first and second tubular parts are threaded; And make the contractive pressure that is threaded.In an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part comprises that also an annular of extending from it extends, and the flange limit of its middle sleeve goes out an annular groove, and the annular that is used to hold first tubular part is extended and cooperated with it.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly other parts than this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain have bigger internal diameter.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: in the structure that is pre-existing in to arrange another tubular assembly with the relation that this tubular assembly overlaps mutually; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain then, wherein, before tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of another tubular assembly has the yield point that is lower than another tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the other parts of this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain equals the internal diameter of the other parts of another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of isolated predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of isolated other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular parts that are connected with each other that connect by corresponding tubulose.In an exemplary embodiment, tubulose connects the predetermined portions that comprises this tubular assembly; And tubular part wherein comprises the other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly during tubulose connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly limits one or more openings.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more grooves that comprise in the opening.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1; And the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is first steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises second steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 3rd steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 4th steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is in about 47.6ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a well bore casing.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a support structure.
[0586] method of the radially expansible tubulose parts of a kind of connection has been described, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided; Second tubular part is combined with this first tubular part to form joint; Provide a sleeve, a surface that is formed on this flange in the tapering point with relative tapering point and a flange; This sleeve is installed with overlap joint on this joint and connect first and second tubular parts; Wherein, the groove that forms in this flange and the adjacent tubular parts engages; Wherein first tubular part, second tubular part and sleeve limit a tubular assembly; And make this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain; Wherein, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of this tubular assembly has lower yield point than these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: a conical wall is provided in this groove, in order to the tapering point engage that on flange, forms.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: a flange is provided on each tapering point, and wherein each tapering point all is formed on the corresponding flange.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: a groove is provided in each tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: engage each flange in corresponding recesses.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: a conical wall is provided in each groove, in order to the tapering point engage that on corresponding flange, forms.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly other parts than this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain have bigger internal diameter.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: in the structure that is pre-existing in to arrange another tubular assembly with the relation that this tubular assembly overlaps mutually; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain then, wherein, before tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of another tubular assembly has the yield point that is lower than another tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the other parts of this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain equals the internal diameter of the other parts of another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of isolated predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of isolated other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular parts that are connected with each other that connect by corresponding tubulose.In an exemplary embodiment, tubulose connects the predetermined portions that comprises this tubular assembly; And tubular part wherein comprises the other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly during tubulose connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly limits one or more openings.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more grooves that comprise in the opening.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1; And the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is first steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises second steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 3rd steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 4th steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is in about 47.6ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a well bore casing.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a support structure.
[0587] a kind of expansible tubulose assembly has been described, has comprised one first tubular part; Second tubular part that links to each other with first tubular part; One first is threaded, is used to connect the part of first and second tubular parts; One is threaded with first and isolated second is threaded, and is used to connect another part of first and second tubular parts; The end that tubular sleeve and the end of first and second tubular parts link to each other and hold first and second tubular parts; And one at isolated first and second the potted components between being threaded, are used to seal the interface between first and second tubular parts; Wherein, in the anchor ring that the sealing arrangements of elements forms between first and second tubular parts; And wherein, before this assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of this assembly has lower yield point than these assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly other parts than this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain have bigger internal diameter.In an exemplary embodiment, this assembly also comprises: in the structure that is pre-existing in to arrange another tubular assembly with the relation that this tubular assembly overlaps mutually; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain then, wherein, before tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of another tubular assembly has the yield point that is lower than another tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the other parts of this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain equals the internal diameter of the other parts of another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of isolated predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of isolated other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular parts that are connected with each other that connect by corresponding tubulose.In an exemplary embodiment, tubulose connects the predetermined portions that comprises this tubular assembly; And tubular part wherein comprises the other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly during tubulose connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly limits one or more openings.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more grooves that comprise in the opening.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1; And the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is first steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises second steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 3rd steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 4th steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is in about 47.6ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a well bore casing.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a support structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this anchor ring is limited by irregular surface at least in part.In an exemplary embodiment, this anchor ring is limited by toothed surfaces at least in part.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises elastomeric material.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises metal material.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises elastomeric material and metal material.
[0588] provide the method for the radially expansible tubulose parts of a kind of connection, this method comprises: one first tubular part is provided; One second tubular part is provided; A sleeve is provided; This sleeve is installed with overlap joint and connect first and second tubular parts; At a primary importance first and second tubular parts that are threaded; At first and second tubular parts that are threaded with the isolated second place of primary importance; Sealing interface between first and second tubular parts with a compressible seal element between first and second positions; Wherein first tubular part, second tubular part, sleeve and potted component limit a tubular assembly; And make this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain; Wherein, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of this tubular assembly has lower yield point than the other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises an irregular surface.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises a toothed surfaces.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises elastomeric material.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises metal material.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises elastomeric material and metal material.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly other parts than this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain have bigger internal diameter.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: in the structure that is pre-existing in to arrange another tubular assembly with the relation that this tubular assembly overlaps mutually; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain then, wherein, before tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, a predetermined portions of another tubular assembly has the yield point that is lower than another tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the other parts of this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain equals the internal diameter of the other parts of another tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of isolated predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise an end of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the other parts of this tubular assembly comprise a plurality of isolated other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular parts that are connected with each other that connect by corresponding tubulose.In an exemplary embodiment, tubulose connects the predetermined portions that comprises this tubular assembly; And tubular part wherein comprises the other parts of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly during tubulose connects.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions that comprise this tubular assembly in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly limits one or more openings.In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more grooves that comprise in the opening.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1.In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 1; And the strain hardening exponent of this tubular assembly predetermined portions is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly is first steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.02% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises second steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni and 0.03% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4 ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 3rd steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.16% Cu, 0.05% Ni and 0.05% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly comprises the 4th steel alloy, and this alloy comprises: 0.02% C, 1.31% Mn, 0.02% P, 0.001% S, 0.45% Si, 9.1% Ni and 18.7% Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 46.9ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 65.9ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 40% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.48.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at most about 57.8ksi; And wherein the yield point of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly after radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 74.4ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of predetermined portions before radial dilatation and plastic strain than this tubular assembly is big by about 28% at least in the yield point after radial dilatation and the plastic strain for the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.04.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is at least about 1.34.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is between about 1.04 to about 1.92.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point scope of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is in about 47.6ksi to approximately between the 61.7ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than 0.12.In an exemplary embodiment, the expansivity coefficient of the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly before radial dilatation and plastic strain is greater than the expansivity coefficient of these tubular assembly other parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a well bore casing.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular assembly comprises a support structure.In an exemplary embodiment, this sleeve comprises: a plurality of isolated sleeves, the end that links to each other and hold first and second tubular parts with the end of first and second tubular parts.In an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part comprises that one first is threaded; Wherein second tubular part comprises that one second is threaded; Wherein first and second be threaded and be connected with each other; Wherein at least in the tubular sleeve facing to first layout that is threaded; And wherein at least in the tubular sleeve facing to second layout that is threaded.In an exemplary embodiment, first tubular part comprises that one first is threaded; Wherein second tubular part comprises that one second is threaded; Wherein first and second be threaded and be connected with each other; And at least in the tubular sleeve facing to first and second layouts that are threaded.In an exemplary embodiment, the phosphorus content of tubular part is less than or equal to 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent of this tubular part less than 0.21.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing.
[0589] a kind of expansible tubulose parts have been described, wherein the phosphorus content of this tubular part is greater than 0.12%; And wherein the carbon equivalent of this tubular part less than 0.36.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part comprises a well bore casing.
[0590] a kind of method of selecting tubular part to be used for radial dilatation and plastic strain has been described, this method comprises: select a tubular part from one group of tubular part; Determine the phosphorus content of selected tubular part; Determine the carbon equivalent of selected tubular part; And if the phosphorus content of selected tubular part is less than or equal to 0.12%, and the carbon equivalent of selected tubular part determines then that less than 0.21 selected tubular part is suitable for radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0591] a kind of method of selecting tubular part to be used for radial dilatation and plastic strain has been described, this method comprises: select a tubular part from one group of tubular part; Determine the phosphorus content of selected tubular part; Determine the carbon equivalent of selected tubular part; And if the phosphorus content of selected tubular part is greater than 0.12%, and the carbon equivalent of selected tubular part determines then that less than 0.36 selected tubular part is suitable for radial dilatation and plastic strain.
[0592] a kind of expansible tubulose parts has been described, has comprised: a tubular body; Wherein the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is less than the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in the mode of linearity as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is as the function of radial position in this tubular body, changes in the mode of linearity; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in the mode of linearity as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body; And wherein the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body changes in nonlinear mode as the function of radial position in this tubular body.In an exemplary embodiment, the rate of change of the inner tubular member yield point of this tubular body is different from the rate of change of the outer tubular member yield point of this tubular body.
[0593] a kind of method of making expansible tubulose parts has been described, this method comprises: a tubular part is provided; This tubular part is done heat treatment; Then this tubular part is quenched; Wherein after quenching, this tubular part comprises a kind of microstructure that comprises hard phase structure and soft phase structure.In an exemplary embodiment, calculate according to percentage by weight, the tubular part that is provided comprises 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni, 0.02% Cr, 0.05% V, 0.01% Mo, 0.01% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary embodiment, calculate according to percentage by weight, the tubular part that is provided comprises 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni, 0.03% Cr, 0.04% V, 0.01% Mo, 0.03% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary embodiment, calculate according to percentage by weight, the tubular part that is provided comprises 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.06% Cu, 0.05% Ni, 0.05% Cr, 0.03% V, 0.03% Mo, 0.01% Nb and 0.01% Ti.In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular part that is provided comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: martensite, pearlite, vanadium carbide, carbonization nickel or titanium carbide.In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular part that is provided comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: pearlite or pearlite striped.In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular part that is provided comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: crystalline pearlite, Wei martensite, vanadium carbide, carbonization nickel or titanium carbide.In an exemplary embodiment, heat treatment is included in 790 ℃ and heated about 10 minutes down.In an exemplary embodiment, quench to be included in to make in the water and quench through heat treated tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, after quenching, the tubular part that is provided comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: ferrite, crystalline pearlite or martensite.In an exemplary embodiment, after quenching, the tubular part that is provided comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: ferrite, martensite or bainite.In an exemplary embodiment, after quenching, the tubular part that is provided comprises a kind of microstructure, and it comprises in the following ingredients one or more: bainite, pearlite or ferrite.In an exemplary embodiment, after quenching, the yield strength of this tubular part is approximately 67ksi, and hot strength is approximately 95ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, after quenching, the yield strength of this tubular part is approximately 82ksi, and hot strength is approximately 130ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, after quenching, the yield strength of this tubular part is approximately 60ksi, and hot strength is approximately 97ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises: quenched tubular part is arranged in the structure that is pre-existing in; And radial dilatation and plastic strain in the structure that this is pre-existing in.
[0594] a kind of method of radial dilatation tubular assembly has been described, this method comprises by making the internal pressurization of this tubular assembly bottom, makes the bottom radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this tubular assembly; Then, contact with an extension fixture, make the remainder radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this tubular assembly by the inside that makes this tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, this extension fixture is one can regulate extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, this extension fixture is a hydroforming extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, this extension fixture is a rotation extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, the bottom of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the remainder of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the bottom of this tubular assembly comprises a base that limits valve passage.
[0595] a kind of system of radial dilatation tubular assembly has been described, this system comprises and is used for making the bottom radial dilatation of this tubular assembly and the device of plastic strain by making the internal pressurization of this tubular assembly bottom; And then, be used for contacting with an extension fixture by the inside that makes this tubular assembly, make the remainder radial dilatation of this tubular assembly and the device of plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this extension fixture is one can regulate extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, this extension fixture is a hydroforming extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, this extension fixture is a rotation extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, the bottom of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the remainder of this tubular assembly specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.
[0596] a kind of method of keeping in repair tubular assembly has been described, this method comprises a tubulose sticking patch is placed this tubular assembly; By internal pressurization, tubulose sticking patch radial dilatation and plastic strain are engaged with tubular assembly then to this tube sheet.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubulose sticking patch specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.
[0597] a kind of system that is used to keep in repair tubular assembly has been described, this system comprises the device that is used for a tubulose sticking patch is placed this tubular assembly; And by the internal pressurization to this tube sheet, the device that tubulose sticking patch radial dilatation and plastic strain are engaged with tubular assembly.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubulose sticking patch specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.
[0598] method of a tubular part of a kind of radial dilatation has been described, this method comprises the supply of gathering pressure fluid; And make this pressure fluid controllably inject the inside of tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the supply of gathering pressure fluid comprises: the operating pressure of fluid is gathered in monitoring; And if this operating pressure that gathers fluid then gathers to this and injects pressure fluid in fluid less than a predetermined value.In an exemplary embodiment, the inside that makes this pressure fluid controllably inject tubular part comprises: the operating conditions of monitoring this tubular part; And if this tubular part radial dilatation, then from the inside releasing pressurized fluid of this tubular part.
[0599] a kind of system that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this system comprises the device of the supply that is used to gather pressure fluid; And be used to make this pressure fluid controllably to inject the device of tubulose components interior.In an exemplary embodiment, the device that is used to gather the supply of pressure fluid comprises: be used to monitor the device that gathers fluid-operated pressure; And if this operating pressure that gathers fluid then gathers to this and injects pressure fluid in fluid less than a predetermined value.In an exemplary embodiment, the device that is used to make this pressure fluid controllably inject the inside of tubular part comprises: the device that is used to monitor the operating conditions of this tubular part; And if this tubular part radial dilatation then from the device of the inside releasing pressurized fluid of this tubular part.
[0600] a kind of equipment that is used to make a tubular part radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises a fluid reservoirs; A pump is used for extracting fluid out fluid reservoirs; An accumulator is used to hold and gather the fluid of extracting out from reservoir; A flow control valve is used for controllably discharging the fluid that reservoir gathers; And an expansion member, be used for engaging this tubular part inside limiting pressure chamber, and hold the fluid that gathers that is released in this pressure chamber at this tubular part.
[0601] a kind of equipment that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with these expansible tubulose parts releasedly; A tubular support member that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with locking system; And the extension fixture regulated that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with tubular support member; At least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: the device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: be used to seal interfacial device between expansible tubulose parts and the tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: another is contained in the tubular support member, releasedly the tubular support member that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: the device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and another tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: the device that is used for carry-over moment between another tubular support member and this tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: be used to seal interfacial device between another tubular support member and this tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: be used to seal interfacial device between expansible tubulose parts and this tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: the device that is used for responding to another tubular support member operating pressure.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: be used for the device to another tubular support member internal pressurization.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: be used to limit the device of another tubular support member with respect to this tubular support member axial displacement.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: a pipe lining that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts one end.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: a pipe lining that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts one end.
[0602] a kind of equipment that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises: expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with these expansible tubulose parts releasedly; A tubular support member that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts that link to each other with locking system; The extension fixture regulated that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts that link to each other with tubular support member; The device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and tubular support member; Be used to seal interfacial device between expansible tubulose parts and the tubular support member; Be contained in releasedly with tubular support member that expansible tubulose parts link to each other in another tubular support member; The device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and another tubular support member; The device that is used for carry-over moment between another tubular support member and this tubular support member; Be used to seal interfacial device between another tubular support member and this tubular support member; Be used for responding to the device of another tubular support member operating pressure; Be used for device to another tubular support member internal pressurization; Be used to limit the device of another tubular support member with respect to this tubular support member axial displacement; And pipe lining that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts one end; At least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.
[0603] a kind of method that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this method is included in the structure that is pre-existing in arranges that a tubular part and one can regulate extension fixture; By making the internal pressurization of this tubular part, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of tubular part; Increase can be regulated the size of extension fixture; And can regulate extension fixture and make another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this tubular part by move this with respect to this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises the operating pressure in this tubular part of induction.In an exemplary embodiment,, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of tubular part comprise: injecting fluid material in this tubular part wherein by making the internal pressurization of this tubular part; The operating pressure of induction institute injecting fluid material; And if the operating pressure of this injecting fluid then allows this fluent material to enter a pressure chamber that limits in this tubular part above a predetermined value.In an exemplary embodiment, the part of this tubular part specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain at least.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular part comprises the pressures partially of this tubular part.
[0604] a kind of system that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this system comprises and is used for arranging a tubular part and the device that can regulate extension fixture on a structure that is pre-existing in; Be used for by making the internal pressurization of this tubular part, make at least a portion radial dilatation of tubular part and the device of plastic strain; Be used to increase the device that to regulate the extension fixture size; And be used for to regulate extension fixture by moving this, the device of this tubular part another part of radial dilatation and plastic strain with respect to this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises: respond to the operating pressure in this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, wherein by making the internal pressurization of this tubular part, radial dilatation and plastic strain part tubular part comprises at least: injecting fluid material in this tubular part, the operating pressure of induction institute injecting fluid material; And if the operating pressure of this injecting fluid then allows this fluent material to enter a pressure chamber that limits in this tubular part above a predetermined value.In an exemplary embodiment, the part of this tubular part specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain at least.In an exemplary embodiment, this part of this tubular part comprises the pressures partially of this tubular part.
[0605] a kind of method that makes an expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain has been described, this method comprises the amount of radial expansion that limits these expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the amount of radial expansion that limits these expansible tubulose parts comprises: another tubular part that limits this expansible tubulose parts amount of radial expansion is linked to each other with these expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, another tubular part limits one or more grooves.In an exemplary embodiment, another tubular part specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.
[0606] equipment of a tubular part of a kind of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises expansible tubulose parts; An extension fixture that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts is used for these expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation and plastic strain; And a tubulose expansion limiter that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts, can radial dilatation and the degree of plastic strain to limit these expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubulose expansion limiter comprises a tubular part that limits one or more grooves.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubulose expansion limiter comprises a tubular part, and this tubular part specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: a locking system that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with these expansible tubulose parts releasedly; A tubular support member that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts that link to each other with extension fixture with locking system.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: the device that is used for carry-over moment between these expansible tubulose parts and this tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: be used for interfacial device between these expansible tubulose parts of sealing and this tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: be used for interfacial device between these expansible tubulose parts of sealing and this tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: the device that is used for responding to this tubular support member operating pressure.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises: be used for the device to this tubular support member internal pressurization.
[0607] a kind of equipment that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises: expansible tubulose parts; An extension fixture that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts is used for feasible this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain; A tubulose expansion limiter that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts can radial dilatation and the degree of plastic strain to limit these expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with expansible tubulose parts releasedly; A tubular support member that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with extension fixture with locking system; The device that is used for carry-over moment between these expansible tubulose parts and this tubular support member; Be used to seal interfacial device between expansible tubulose parts and the tubular support member; Be used for responding to the device of tubular support member operating pressure; And be used for device to tubular support member pressurization; At least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.
[0608] a kind of method that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this method is included in the structure that is pre-existing in arranges that a tubular part and one can regulate extension fixture; By making the internal pressurization of this tubular part, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of tubular part; By to this tubular part internal pressurization, limit the radial dilatation of this part of this tubular part and the degree of plastic strain; Increase can be regulated the size of extension fixture; And can regulate extension fixture and make another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this tubular part by move this with respect to this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises the operating pressure of responding to this tubular part inside.In an exemplary embodiment,, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of tubular part comprise: injecting fluid material in this tubular part, the operating pressure of induction institute injecting fluid material wherein by making the internal pressurization of this tubular part; And if the operating pressure of this injecting fluid then allows this fluent material to enter a pressure chamber that limits in this tubular part above a predetermined value.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of this tubular part specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, by to this tubular part internal pressurization, the degree that limits this part tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises: apply a power to the outside of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, apply a power to the outside of this tubular part and comprise: apply a variable force to the outside of this tubular part.
[0609] a kind of system that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this system is included in and arranges a tubular part and the device that can regulate extension fixture in the structure that is pre-existing in; Be used for by making the internal pressurization of this tubular part, make at least a portion radial dilatation of tubular part and the device of plastic strain; Be used for limiting the device of this part tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain degree by to this tubular part internal pressurization; Be used to increase the device that to regulate the extension fixture size; And be used for to regulate extension fixture the device of radial dilatation and this tubular part of plastic strain another part by moving this with respect to this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises: the device that is used to respond to this tubular part built-in function pressure.In an exemplary embodiment, be used for by making the internal pressurization of this tubular part, make at least a portion radial dilatation of tubular part and the device of plastic strain comprise: the device that is used for injecting fluid material in this tubular part; Be used to respond to the device of institute's injecting fluid material operation pressure; And if the operating pressure of this injecting fluid surpasses a predetermined value, then be used for allowing this fluent material to enter the device of a pressure chamber that limits at this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of this tubular part specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, be used for by to this tubular part internal pressurization, the device that limits this part tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain degree comprises: the device that is used for applying to the outside of this tubular part a power.In an exemplary embodiment, the device that wherein is used for applying to the outside of this tubular part a power comprises: the device that is used for applying to the outside of this tubular part a variable force.
[0610] a kind of equipment that is used for expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with expansible tubulose parts releasedly; An actuator that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with locking system; A tubular support member is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts, links to each other with this actuator; One first extension fixture links to each other with this tubular support member; One second extension fixture links to each other with this tubular support member; And an expansible tubulose sleeve links to each other with this second extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of first and second extension fixtures is unequal.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of first extension fixture is greater than the external diameter of second extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of first and second extension fixtures all is less than or equal to the external diameter of expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve is less than or equal to the external diameter of expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the device that is used to make this tubular support member internal pressurization.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used to limit the device of expansible tubulose quill to displacement.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the position that is used to limit expansible tubulose component axial position.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and being used for from this tubular support member to being used to limit the device of this expansible tubulose quill to the device carry-over moment of displacement.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used for moving first extension fixture with respect to expansible tubulose parts, so that the device of this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used for moving second extension fixture with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve, so that the device of this expansible tubulose sleeve radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the variable wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, this expansible tubulose sleeve comprises and is used to seal interfacial device between expansible tubulose sleeve and the expansible tubulose parts inner surface.
[0611] a kind of equipment that is used for expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with expansible tubulose parts releasedly; An actuator that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with locking system; A tubular support member is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts, links to each other with this actuator; One first extension fixture links to each other with this tubular support member; One second extension fixture links to each other with this tubular support member; An expansible tubulose sleeve links to each other with this second extension fixture; The device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and tubular support member; Be used to make the device of this tubular support member internal pressurization; Be used to limit the device of expansible tubulose quill to displacement; Be used to limit the device of expansible tubulose component axial displacement; Be used for from this tubular support member to being used to limit the device of this expansible tubulose quill to the device carry-over moment of displacement; Be used for moving first extension fixture, so that the device of this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain with respect to expansible tubulose parts; And move second extension fixture with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve, so that the device of this expansible tubulose sleeve radial dilatation and plastic strain; Wherein the external diameter of first extension fixture is greater than the external diameter of second extension fixture; At least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain; At least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain; Wherein the external diameter of first and second extension fixtures all is less than or equal to the external diameter of expansible tubulose parts; The external diameter of wherein expansible tubulose sleeve is less than or equal to the external diameter of expansible tubulose parts; The variable wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve wherein; Wherein this expansible tubulose sleeve comprises and is used to seal interfacial device between expansible tubulose sleeve and the expansible tubulose parts inner surface.
[0612] a kind of method that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this method is included in and arranges expansible tubulose parts and an expansible tubulose sleeve in the structure that is pre-existing in; Make at least a portion radial dilatation of these expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain to this expansible tubulose sleeve; And make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, when this method also is included at least a portion radial dilatation that makes expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve simultaneously.In an exemplary embodiment, this method makes another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of these expansible tubulose parts after also being included in this part radial dilatation and plastic strain that makes this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the variable wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises the interface between expansible tubulose sleeve outer surface of sealing and the expansible tubulose parts inner surface.
[0613] a kind of system that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this system comprises the device that is used for arranging on a structure that is pre-existing in expansible tubulose parts and an expansible tubulose sleeve; Be used to make at least a portion radial dilatation of these expansible tubulose parts and the plastic strain device to this expansible tubulose sleeve; And be used to make at least a portion radial dilatation of this expansible tubulose sleeve and the device of plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises and is used for making at least a portion radial dilatation of expansible tubulose sleeve and the device of plastic strain simultaneously when at least a portion radial dilatation that makes expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises and is used for making another part radial dilatation of these expansible tubulose parts and the device of plastic strain after this part radial dilatation that makes this expansible tubulose sleeve and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the variable wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises the interfacial device that is used to seal between expansible tubulose sleeve and the expansible tubulose parts inner surface.
[0614] a kind of equipment that is used for expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with expansible tubulose parts releasedly; An actuator that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with locking system; A tubular support member is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts, links to each other with this actuator; Can regulate extension fixture for one, link to each other with this tubular support member; A uncontrollable extension fixture links to each other with this tubular support member; And an expansible tubulose sleeve, link to each other with uncontrollable extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, can regulate the external diameter that all is less than or equal to expansible tubulose parts with the external diameter of unadjustable extension fixture.In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of expansible tubulose sleeve is less than or equal to the external diameter of expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the device that is used to make this tubular support member internal pressurization.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used to limit the device of expansible tubulose quill to displacement.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the position that is used to limit expansible tubulose component axial position.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and being used for from this tubular support member to being used to limit the device of this expansible tubulose quill to the device carry-over moment of displacement.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and being used for from the device of this tubular support member to the device carry-over moment that is used to limit this expansible tubulose component axial displacement.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises being used for moving with respect to expansible tubulose parts can regulate extension fixture, so that the device of this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment comprises that also being used for regulating extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts, so that the device of this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the fluid thrust unit, is used for regulating extension fixture and is pulled through expansible tubulose parts, so that this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used for moving unadjustable extension fixture with respect to expansible tubulose sleeve, so that the device of this expansible tubulose sleeve radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the fluid thrust unit, is used for unadjustable extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose sleeve, so that this expansible tubulose sleeve radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the variable wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, this expansible tubulose sleeve also comprises the interfacial device that is used to seal between expansible tubulose sleeve and the expansible tubulose parts inner surface.
[06 1 5] have illustrated a kind of equipment that is used for expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation, and this equipment comprises expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with expansible tubulose parts releasedly; An actuator that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with locking system; A tubular support member is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts, links to each other with this actuator; Can regulate extension fixture for one, link to each other with this tubular support member; A uncontrollable extension fixture links to each other with this tubular support member; An expansible tubulose sleeve links to each other with uncontrollable extension fixture; The device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and tubular support member; Be used to make the device of this tubular support member internal pressurization; Be used to limit the device of expansible tubulose quill to displacement; Be used to limit the device of expansible tubulose component axial displacement; Be used for from this tubular support member to being used to limit the device of this expansible tubulose quill to the device carry-over moment of displacement; Be used for from the device of this tubular support member to the device carry-over moment that is used to limit this expansible tubulose component axial displacement; The fluid thrust unit is used for regulating extension fixture and is pulled through expansible tubulose parts, so that this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain; And the fluid thrust unit, be used for unadjustable extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose sleeve, so that this expansible tubulose sleeve radial dilatation and plastic strain; At least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain; At least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain; Wherein can regulate the external diameter that all is less than or equal to expansible tubulose parts with the external diameter of unadjustable extension fixture; The external diameter of wherein expansible tubulose sleeve is less than or equal to the external diameter of expansible tubulose parts; The variable wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve wherein; And wherein this expansible tubulose sleeve also comprises the interfacial device that is used to seal between expansible tubulose sleeve and the expansible tubulose parts inner surface.
[0616] a kind of method that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this method is included in the structure that is pre-existing in arranges that expansible tubulose parts, expansible tubulose sleeve and one can regulate extension fixture; Increase the size that this can regulate extension fixture; Use this can regulate extension fixture, with at least a portion radial dilatation of these expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain to this expansible tubulose sleeve; And make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, when this method also is included at least a portion radial dilatation that makes expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose sleeve simultaneously.In an exemplary embodiment, this method makes another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of these expansible tubulose parts after also being included in this part radial dilatation and plastic strain that makes this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the variable wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, this method also comprises the interface between expansible tubulose sleeve outer surface of sealing and the expansible tubulose parts inner surface.In an exemplary embodiment, this method comprises that also can regulate extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this method comprises that also using hydraulic pressure can regulate extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts.
[0617] a kind of system that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this system comprises and is used for arranging expansible tubulose parts, an expansible tubulose sleeve and the device that can regulate extension fixture on a structure that is pre-existing in; Be used to increase the device that this can regulate the extension fixture size; Be used to use this can regulate extension fixture, with at least a portion radial dilatation of these expansible tubulose parts and the plastic strain device to this expansible tubulose sleeve; And be used to make at least a portion radial dilatation of this expansible tubulose sleeve and the device of plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises and is used for making at least a portion radial dilatation of expansible tubulose sleeve and the device of plastic strain simultaneously when at least a portion radial dilatation that makes expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises and is used for making another part radial dilatation of these expansible tubulose parts and the device of plastic strain after this part radial dilatation that makes this expansible tubulose sleeve and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the variable wall thickness of this expansible tubulose sleeve.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises the interfacial device that is used to seal between expansible tubulose sleeve and the expansible tubulose parts inner surface.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises and is used for regulating the device that extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises and uses hydraulic pressure can regulate the device that extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts.
[0618] a kind of equipment that is used for expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with expansible tubulose parts releasedly; An actuator that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with locking system; A tubular support member is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts, links to each other with this actuator; And the extension fixture regulated that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with this tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this device also comprises an expansible tubulose sleeve that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts one end that has held to regulate extension fixture.In an essence example, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and tubular support member.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises the device that is used to make this tubular support member internal pressurization.In an exemplary embodiment, this actuator comprises being used for moving with respect to expansible tubulose parts can regulate extension fixture, so that the device of this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this actuator comprises that also being used for regulating extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts, so that the device of this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this actuator also comprises the fluid thrust unit, is used for regulating extension fixture and is pulled through expansible tubulose parts, so that this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this equipment also comprises and is used to regulate the device that can regulate the extension fixture size.
[0619] a kind of equipment that is used for expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation has been described, this equipment comprises expansible tubulose parts; A locking system that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with expansible tubulose parts releasedly; An actuator that is arranged in these expansible tubulose parts links to each other with locking system; A tubular support member is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts, links to each other with this actuator; The extension fixture regulated that is arranged in the expansible tubulose parts links to each other with this tubular support member; An expansible tubulose sleeve that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts one end that has held to regulate extension fixture; The device that is used for carry-over moment between expansible tubulose parts and tubular support member; Be used to make the device of this tubular support member internal pressurization; Be used to regulate the device that to regulate the extension fixture size; And the fluid thrust unit, be used for regulating extension fixture and be pulled through expansible tubulose parts, so that this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain; At least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain; And at least a portion of wherein expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.
[0620] a kind of method that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this method is included in the structure that is pre-existing in arranges that expansible tubulose parts, expansible tubulose sleeve and one can regulate extension fixture; Increase the size that this can regulate extension fixture, so that at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of expansible tubulose parts and expansible tubulose sleeve; And use this can regulate extension fixture, make the radial dilatation of another part at least and the plastic strain of these expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this method comprises that also can regulate extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this method comprises that also using hydraulic pressure can regulate extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts.
[0621] a kind of system that is used for a tubular part of radial dilatation has been described, this system comprises and is used for arranging expansible tubulose parts, an expansible tubulose sleeve and the device that can regulate extension fixture on a structure that is pre-existing in; Be used to increase the size that this can regulate extension fixture, so that at least a portion radial dilatation of expansible tubulose parts and expansible tubulose sleeve and the device of plastic strain; And be used to use this can regulate extension fixture, make the radial dilatation of another part at least of these expansible tubulose parts and the device of plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of expansible tubulose sleeve specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises and is used for regulating the device that extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts.In an exemplary embodiment, this system also comprises and is used to use hydraulic pressure can regulate the device that extension fixture is pulled through expansible tubulose parts.
[0622] be described a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain manufacturing be used for to finish the method for the expandable member of a structure, this method comprise with have about at least 90 ft-lbs but the steel alloy of shellfish energy constitute expandable member.
[0623] a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain finish the expandable member of a structure has been described, this expandable member comprises steel alloy, and this steel alloy has but shellfish energy of about at least 90 ft-lbs.
[0624] a kind of structural entity that is positioned at a structure has been described, this structural entity comprises the one or more radial dilatation that are positioned at this structure and the expandable member of plastic strain; Wherein the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain one or more by have about at least 90 ft-lbs but the steel alloy of shellfish energy make.
[0625] be described a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain manufacturing be used for to finish the method for the expandable member of a structure, this method comprises with comprising that the steel alloy less than about 0.08% carbon percentage by weight constitutes expandable member.
[0626] a kind of being used for by making expandable member finish the expandable member of a well in the position of downhole radial dilatation and plastic strain has been described, this expandable member comprises steel alloy, and this steel alloy comprises the carbon percentage by weight less than about 0.08%.
[0627] a kind of structural entity has been described, this structural entity comprises the one or more radial dilatation that are positioned at this well and the expandable member of plastic strain; Wherein the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain is one or more by comprising that the steel alloy less than about 0.08% carbon percentage by weight makes.
[0628] be described a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain manufacturing be used for to finish the method for the expandable member of a structure, this method comprises with comprising that the steel alloy less than about 0.20% carbon percentage by weight and about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness constitutes expandable member.
[0629] a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain finish the expandable member of a structure has been described, this expandable member comprises steel alloy, and this steel alloy comprises less than about 0.20% carbon percentage by weight and about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness.
[0630] a kind of structural entity has been described, this structural entity comprises the expandable member of one or more radial dilatation and plastic strain; Wherein the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain is one or more by comprising that the steel alloy less than about 0.20% carbon percentage by weight and about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness makes.
[0631] has been described a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain manufacturing be used for to finish the method for the expandable member of a structure, this method comprises with steel alloy formation expandable member: the C that comprises following weight percentage ranges, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, about at the most 0.04; N, about at the most 0.01; Cu, about at the most 0.3; Cr, about at the most 0.5; Ni, about at the most 18; Nb, about at the most 0.12; Ti, about at the most 0.6; Co, about at the most 9; And Mo, about at the most 5.
[0632] a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain finish the expandable member of a structure has been described, this expandable member comprises steel alloy, this steel alloy comprises following weight percentage ranges: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, about at the most 0.04; N, about at the most 0.01; Cu, about at the most 0.3; Cr, about at the most 0.5; Ni, about at the most 18; Nb, about at the most 0.12; Ti, about at the most 0.6; Co, about at the most 9; And Mo, about at the most 5.
[0633] a kind of structural entity has been described, this structural entity comprises the expandable member of one or more radial dilatation and plastic strain; Wherein the one or more of the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain are made by the steel alloy that comprises following weight percentage ranges: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, about at the most 0.04; N, about at the most 0.01; Cu, about at the most 0.3; Cr, about at the most 0.5; Ni, about at the most 18; Nb, about at the most 0.12; Ti, about at the most 0.6; Co, about at the most 9; And Mo, about at the most 5.
[0634] has been described a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain manufacturing be used for to finish the method for the expansible tubulose parts of a structure, this method comprises and constitutes expansible tubulose parts, and the scope of the ratio of the wall thickness of the external diameter of these expansible tubulose parts and these expansible tubulose parts is between about 12 to 22.
[0635] a kind of being used for by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain finish the expandable member of a structure has been described, this expandable member comprises expansible tubulose parts, and the scope of the ratio of the wall thickness of the external diameter of these expansible tubulose parts and these expansible tubulose parts is between about 12 to 22.
[0636] a kind of structural entity has been described, this structural entity comprises the one or more radial dilatation that are positioned at this structure and the expandable member of plastic strain; Wherein the one or more of the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain are made by expansible tubulose parts, and the scope of the ratio of the wall thickness of the external diameter of these expansible tubulose parts and these expansible tubulose parts is between about 12 to 22.
[0637] method of a structure of a kind of structure has been described, this method comprises makes expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain; Wherein the outside of the wall thickness of the expandable member of this radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises residual tension.
[0638] a kind of structural entity has been described, this structural entity comprises the expandable member of one or more radial dilatation and plastic strain; Wherein the outside of one or more wall thickness of the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises residual tension.
[0639] illustrated and a kind ofly uses expansible tubulose parts to make up the method for a structure that this method comprises carries out strain aging to this expandable member; Make this expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain then.
[0640] be described a kind of being used for by making tubular part make the method for the tubular part that is used for finishing a well in well in the position of downhole radial dilatation, this method comprises and constitutes the steel alloy that comprises by the concentration of carbon of weight between about 0.002% and 0.08% of steel alloy.In an exemplary embodiment, this method comprises that further formation comprises the steel alloy by the niobium concentration of weight between about 0.015% and 0.12% of steel alloy.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises constituting to have the steel alloy that hangs down niobium and titanium concentration; The total concentration of pressing the weight limits niobium of steel alloy and titanium is less than about 0.6%.
[0641] a kind of expansible tubulose parts of being made by steel alloy have been described, these expansible tubulose parts comprise the concentration of carbon of weight between about 0.002% and 0.08% by steel alloy.
[0642] illustrated a kind of be used for by make expansible tubulose parts in well radially expansion and plastic strain manufacturing be used in passing the well of subsurface structure, finishing the method for the expansible tubulose parts of a well integral body, this method comprise usefulness have about at least 90 ft-lbs but the steel alloy of shellfish energy constitute expansible tubulose parts; Constitute expandable member with the steel alloy that comprises about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness; Constitute expandable member: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08 with the steel alloy that comprises following weight percentage ranges; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, about at the most 0.04; N, about at the most 0.01; Cu, about at the most 0.3; Cr, about at the most 0.5; Ni, about at the most 18; Nb, about at the most 0.12; Ti, about at the most 0.6; Co, about at the most 9; And Mo, about at the most 5; Constitute expansible tubulose parts, make the scope of ratio of wall thickness of the external diameter of these expansible tubulose parts and these expansible tubulose parts be between about 12 to 22; And before the radial dilatation of expansible tubulose parts in well and plastic strain, expansible tubulose parts are carried out strain aging.
[0643] be described a kind of being used for by making expansible tubulose parts radially expand in well and the next expansible tubulose parts of finishing a well integral body in passing the well of subsurface structure of plastic strain, these expansible tubulose parts comprise having the but steel alloy of shellfish energy of about at least 90 ft-lbs; Steel alloy with about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness; The steel alloy that comprises following weight percentage ranges: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, about at the most 0.04; N, about at the most 0.01; Cu, about at the most 0.3; Cr, about at the most 0.5; Ni, about at the most 18; Nb, about at the most 0.12; Ti, about at the most 0.6; Co, about at the most 9; And Mo, about at the most 5; Wherein the scope of the ratio of the wall thickness of the external diameter of these expansible tubulose parts and these expansible tubulose parts is between about 12 to 22; And wherein before the radial dilatation of expansible tubulose parts in well and plastic strain, expansible tubulose parts are carried out strain aging.
[0644] a kind of well integral body that is positioned at the well of passing subsurface structure has been described, this well integral body comprises the one or more radial dilatation that are positioned at this well integral body and the expansible tubulose parts of plastic strain; Wherein the expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation and plastic strain one or more by have about at least 90 ft-lbs but the steel alloy of shellfish energy make; Make by the steel alloy that comprises about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness; Constituting expandable member by the steel alloy that comprises following weight percentage ranges makes: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, about at the most 0.04; N, about at the most 0.01; Cu, about at the most 0.3; Cr, about at the most 0.5; Ni, about at the most 18; Nb, about at the most 0.12; Ti, about at the most 0.6; Co, about at the most 9; And Mo, about at the most 5; At least one of wherein expansible tubulose parts comprises that scope is in the external diameter of these the expansible tubulose parts between about 12 to 22 and the ratio of the wall thickness of these expansible tubulose parts; Wherein the outside of the wall thickness of at least one of the expansible tubulose parts of radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises residual tension; And wherein before the radial dilatation of expansible tubulose parts in well and plastic strain, at least one of expansible tubulose parts carried out strain aging.
[0645] a kind of method of using extension fixture to make tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain has been described, this method comprises quenches and tempering to this tubular part; This tubular part is placed in the structure that is pre-existing in; And make this tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain.In an exemplary embodiment, the scope of the yield strength of this tubular part is in between about 76.8ksi to 88.8ksi.In an exemplary embodiment, the scope of the ratio of the yield strength of this tubular part and hot strength is between about 0.82 to 0.86.In an exemplary embodiment, the scope of longitudinal tensile strain rate is between about 14.8% to 22.0% before the inefficacy of this tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the scope that width reduces before the inefficacy of this tubular part is between about 32% to 44.0%.In an exemplary embodiment, the scope that the inefficacy anterior wall thickness of this tubular part reduces is between about 41.0% to 45%.In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropic scope of this tubular part is between about 0.65 to 1.03.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is in between about 125 ft-lbs to 145 ft-lbs in endergonic scope longitudinally.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is in between about 59 ft-lbs to 59 ft-lbs in horizontal endergonic scope.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is in between about 174 ft-lbs to 176 ft-lbs in the endergonic scope of welding portion.In an exemplary embodiment, the scope of the enlarging of an end of tubular part expansion is between about 42% to 52%.In an exemplary embodiment, by weight percentage, this tubular part comprises: 0.27 C; 0.14 Si; 1.28 Mn; 0.009 P; 0.005S and 0.14 Cr.In an exemplary embodiment, the quenching of this tubular part is carried out under about 970 ℃; The tempering of this tubular part is carried out under about 670 ℃.
[0646] illustrated a kind of can radial dilatation and the tubular part of plastic strain, these parts comprise that scope is in from the yield strength between about 76.8ksi to 88.8ksi, scope is in the ratio of yield strength with the hot strength of this tubular part between about 0.82 to 0.86, scope is in longitudinal tensile strain rate before the inefficacy of this tubular part between about 14.8% to 22.0%, width reduced before scope was in the inefficacy of this tubular part between about 32% to 44.0%, the inefficacy anterior wall thickness that scope is in this tubular part between about 41.0% to 45% reduces, and scope is in the anisotropy of this tubular part between about 0.65 to 1.03.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is in between about 125 ft-lbs to 145 ft-lbs in endergonic scope longitudinally.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is in between about 59 ft-lbs to 59 ft-lbs in horizontal endergonic scope.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is in between about 174 ft-lbs to 176 ft-lbs in the endergonic scope of welding portion.In an exemplary embodiment, the scope of the enlarging of an end of tubular part expansion is between about 42% to 52%.In an exemplary embodiment, by weight percentage, this tubular part comprises: 0.27 C; 0.14 Si; 1.28 Mn; 0.009 P; 0.005 S and 0.14 Cr.
[0647] illustrated a kind of can radial dilatation and the tubular part of plastic strain, these parts comprise: scope is in from the yield strength between about 40.0ksi to 100.0ksi; Scope is in the ratio of yield strength with the hot strength of this tubular part between about 0.40 to 0.85; Scope is in longitudinal tensile strain rate before the inefficacy of this tubular part between about at least 22.0% to 35.0%; Width reduced before scope was in the inefficacy of this tubular part between about at least 30.0% to 45.0%; The inefficacy anterior wall thickness that scope is in this tubular part between about at least 30.0% to 45.0% reduces; Scope is in the anisotropy of this tubular part between about at least 0.65 to 1.50.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is about at least 80 ft-lbs absorbing energy longitudinally.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is about at least 60 ft-lbs at horizontal absorption energy.In an exemplary embodiment, this tubular part is about at least 60 ft-lbs at the absorption energy of welding portion.In an exemplary embodiment, the scope of the enlarging of an end of tubular part expansion is between about at least 45% to 75%.
[0648] a kind of method of making tubular part has been described, this method comprises makes a tubular part; This tubular part is placed a structure that is pre-existing in; In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make this tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain; And in the structure that this is pre-existing in, this tubular part is toasted.In an exemplary embodiment, this mechanism that is pre-existing in comprises a well.In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular part of making comprises the two-phase steel pipe.In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular part of making comprises a kind of microstructure, and this microstructure comprises about martensite of 15% to 30% and comprises ferrite.In an exemplary embodiment, by weight percentage, the tubular part of making comprises: 0.1 C; 1.2 Mn and 0.3 Si.In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular part of making comprises the TRIP steel pipe.In an exemplary embodiment, make tubular part and comprise: carry out cold rolling this tubular part; And this tubular part is carried out intercritical annealing.In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular part of making comprises the two-phase steel pipe.In an exemplary embodiment, before cold rolling, the tubular part of making comprises a kind of microstructure, and this microstructure comprises ferrite and pearlite.In an exemplary embodiment, intercritical annealing is carried out under about 750 ℃.In an exemplary embodiment, after intercritical annealing, the tubular part of making comprises a kind of microstructure, and this microstructure comprises at least a in ferrite and pearlite and the austenite.In an exemplary embodiment, this method further comprises: intercritical annealing is cooled off this tubular part later.In an exemplary embodiment, after cooling, this tubular part comprises a kind of microstructure, and this microstructure comprises martensite.In an exemplary embodiment, baking is carried out under about 100 ℃ to 250 ℃.In an exemplary embodiment, after baking at least a portion, this tubular part comprises the part of baking hardening.In an exemplary embodiment, after baking at least a portion, this tubular part comprises the part that stress reduces.In an exemplary embodiment, after baking at least a portion, this tubular part comprises the part of baking hardening and the part that stress reduces.In an exemplary embodiment, cold rolling comprising: allow this tubular part to cool off in time from first temperature to the second temperature along a temperature time curve; And in a plurality of stages on this curve, make this tubular part distortion.In an exemplary embodiment, the phase I on this curve, undissolvable precipitate slows down austenitic growth in the tubular part.In an exemplary embodiment, the phase I on this curve, the distortion of tubular part promotes to separate out.In an exemplary embodiment, the second stage on this curve, the undissolvable precipitate in the tubular part suppresses crystallization again.In an exemplary embodiment, the second stage on this curve, austenite crystal is restricted.
[0649] is appreciated that under the prerequisite that does not depart from the scope of the invention, foregoing is changed.For example, the instruction of current illustrative embodiment can be used to provide a well bore casing, a pipeline or a support structure.And the element of each illustrative embodiment and instruction can be combined in some or all illustrative embodiment whole or in part.In addition, the one or more of the element of each illustrative embodiment and instruction can omit at least in part, and/or at least in part with each illustrative embodiment in other element and the instruction combine.
[0650], can expect that above-mentioned disclosure has very wide modification, variation and alternate range although illustrated and illustrated illustrative embodiment of the present invention.In some cases, can adopt features more of the present invention, and not need correspondingly to adopt further feature.Thereby, broadly and in the mode consistent with the scope of the invention appended claim to be made an explanation be suitable.

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1. one kind forms the method that pipe serves as a contrast in the structure that is pre-existing in, and comprising:
In the structure that is pre-existing in, arrange a tubular assembly; And
In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain;
Wherein, before this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly has the yield point that is lower than the other part of tubular assembly.
2. expansible tubulose parts that comprise steel alloy, this steel alloy comprises following by weight percentage:
0.065% to 0.18% C,
0.006% to 1.44% Mn,
0.006% to 0.02% P,
0.001% to 0.004% S,
0.24% to 0.45% Si,
0.16% Cu at the most,
0.01% to 9.1% Ni and
0.02% to 18.7% Cr.
3. expansible tubulose parts, wherein, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, the yield point of these expansible tubulose parts is about 46.9ksi to 61.7ksi at the most; And wherein, after radial dilatation and plastic strain, the yield point of these expansible tubulose parts is about at least 65.9ksi to 74.4ksi.
4. expansible tubulose parts, wherein, the yield point of the yield point specific diameter of these expansible tubulose parts these expansible tubulose parts before expansion and plastic strain is at least larger about 5.8% to 40% after radial dilatation and the plastic strain.
5. expansible tubulose parts, wherein, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, the anisotropic scope of these expansible tubulose parts is in from about 1.04 to about at least 1.92.
6. expansible tubulose parts, wherein, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, the expansivity coefficient of these expansible tubulose parts is greater than 0.12.
7. expansible tubulose parts, wherein, the expansivity coefficient of these expansible tubulose parts is greater than the expansivity coefficient of the other part of these expansible tubulose parts.
8. expansible tubulose parts, wherein, these expansible tubulose parts before radial dilatation and plastic strain than after radial dilatation and plastic strain, having higher ductility and lower yield point.
9. method that makes tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain, this tubular assembly comprises first tubular part that links to each other with second tubular part, this method comprises:
In the structure that is pre-existing in, make this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain; And
The per unit length radial dilatation that makes first tubular part is than the per unit length radial dilatation use power still less that makes second tubular part.
10. method of making tubular part comprises:
Handle tubular part and have one or more intermediate features up to this tubular part;
This tubular part is placed a structure that is pre-existing in; And
In the structure that this is pre-existing in, handle this tubular part, have one or more final features up to this tubular part.
11. an equipment comprises:
Expansible tubulose assembly; And
The extension fixture that links to each other with this expansible tubulose assembly;
Wherein the predetermined portions of this expansible tubulose assembly has the yield point that is lower than the other part of this expansible tubulose assembly.
12. a method of determining the expansivity of selected tubular part comprises:
For selected tubular part is determined anisotropy value;
For selected tubular part is determined the strain hardening value; And
Strain hardening value and anisotropy value are multiplied each other think that selected tubular part produces the expansivity value.
13. a method that makes tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises:
Select tubular part;
For selected tubular part is determined anisotropy value;
For selected tubular part is determined the strain hardening value;
Strain hardening value and anisotropy value are multiplied each other think that selected tubular part produces the expansivity value; And
If this anisotropy value, then makes selected tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain greater than 0.12.
14. a radially expansible tubulose components comprises:
First tubular part;
Engage and form second tubular part of joint with first tubular part; And
The sleeve that overlaps and link to each other with first and second tubular parts in the joint;
Wherein, before the radial dilatation and plastic strain of this equipment, the predetermined portions of this equipment has the yield point that is lower than the other part of this equipment.
15. the method for the radially expansible tubulose parts of connection comprises:
First tubular part is provided;
Second tubular part is engaged, to form joint with first tubular part;
Sleeve is provided;
At the joint installing sleeve with first and second tubular parts overlap joints and link to each other;
Wherein first tubular part, second tubular part and sleeve limit tubular assembly; And
Make this tubular assembly radial dilatation and plastic strain;
Wherein, before radial dilatation and plastic strain, the predetermined portions of this tubular assembly part more other than this tubular assembly has lower yield point.
16. expansible tubulose parts, wherein, if the carbon content of this tubular part is less than or equal to 0.12%, then the carbon equivalent value of this tubular part is less than 0.21; And wherein, the carbon content of this tubular part is greater than 0.12%, and then the carbon equivalent value of this tubular part is less than 0.36.
17. a method of selecting tubular part to be used for radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises:
From one group of tubular part, select tubular part;
Determine the carbon content of selected tubular part;
Determine the carbon equivalent value of selected tubular part;
If the carbon content of selected tubular part be less than or equal to 0.12% and the carbon equivalent value of selected tubular part less than 0.21, determine that then selected tubular part is suitable for radial dilatation and plastic strain; And
If the carbon equivalent value of the carbon content of selected tubular part selected tubular part greater than 0.12%, determines then that selected tubular part is suitable for radial dilatation and plastic strain less than 0.36.
18. expansible tubulose parts comprise:
Tubular body;
Wherein, the yield point of the inner tubular member of this tubular body is less than the yield point of the outer tubular member of this tubular body.
19. a method of making expansible tubulose parts comprises:
Tubular part is provided;
This tubular part is heat-treated; And
This tubular part is quenched;
Wherein after quenching, this tubular part comprises a kind of microstructure, and this microstructure comprises hard phase structure and soft phase structure.
20. a method that makes the tubular assembly radial dilatation comprises:
By making the internal pressurization of this tubular assembly bottom, make the bottom radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this tubular assembly; And
Contact with extension fixture by the inside that makes this tubular assembly, make the remainder radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this tubular assembly.
21. a method of keeping in repair tubular assembly comprises:
A tubulose sticking patch is placed this tubular assembly; And
By internal pressurization, tubulose sticking patch radial dilatation and plastic strain are engaged with tubular assembly to this tubulose sticking patch.
22. a method that makes the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
Gather the supply of pressure fluid; And
Make this pressure fluid controllably inject the inside of tubular part.
23. an equipment that is used to make the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
Fluid reservoirs;
Be used for fluid is extracted out the pump of fluid reservoirs;
Be used to hold and gather the accumulator of the fluid of extracting out from reservoir;
Be used for controllably discharging a flow control valve of the fluid that reservoir gathers; And
Be used for this tubular part interior bonds to limit pressure chamber at this tubular part and to hold the expansion member of gathering fluid that is released in this pressure chamber.
24. an equipment that is used to make the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
Expansible tubulose parts;
Be arranged in the locking system of these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with these expansible tubulose parts releasedly;
Be arranged in the tubular support member of these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with locking system; And
Be arranged in the extension fixture regulated of these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with tubular support member;
Wherein, at least a portion of expansible tubulose parts specific diameter before radial dilatation and plastic strain has higher ductility and lower yield point after expansion and plastic strain.
25. a method that is used to make the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
In the structure that is pre-existing in, arrange tubular part and can regulate extension fixture;
By making the internal pressurization of this tubular part, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of tubular part;
Increase can be regulated the size of extension fixture;
Can regulate extension fixture and make another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this tubular part by move this with respect to this tubular part.
26. a method that makes expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises:
Limit the amount of radial expansion of these expansible tubulose parts.
27. an equipment that makes the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
Expansible tubulose parts;
With the extension fixture that these expansible tubulose parts link to each other, be used to make this expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation and plastic strain; And
The tubulose that links to each other with expansible tubulose parts expansion limiter, being used to limit these expansible tubulose parts can radial dilatation and the degree of plastic strain.
28. a method that is used to make the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
In the structure that is pre-existing in, arrange tubular part and can regulate extension fixture;
By making the internal pressurization of this tubular part, make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of tubular part;
By to this tubular part internal pressurization, limit the radial dilatation of this part of this tubular part and the degree of plastic strain;
Increase can be regulated the size of extension fixture; And
Can regulate extension fixture and make another part radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this tubular part by move this with respect to this tubular part.
29. an equipment that is used to make expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation comprises:
Expansible tubulose parts;
Be arranged in the locking system in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with these expansible tubulose parts releasedly;
Be arranged in the actuator in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with this locking system;
Be arranged in the tubular support member in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with this actuator;
First extension fixture that links to each other with this tubular support member;
Second extension fixture that links to each other with this tubular support member; And
The expansible tubulose sleeve that links to each other with this second extension fixture.
30. a method that is used to make the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
In the structure that is pre-existing in, arrange expansible tubulose parts and expansible tubulose sleeve;
Make at least a portion radial dilatation of these expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain to this expansible tubulose sleeve; And
Make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this expansible tubulose sleeve.
31. an equipment that is used to make expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation comprises:
Expansible tubulose parts;
Be arranged in the locking system in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with expansible tubulose parts releasedly;
Be arranged in the actuator in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with this locking system;
Be arranged in the tubular support member in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with this actuator;
Can regulate extension fixture, link to each other with this tubular support member;
Uncontrollable extension fixture links to each other with this tubular support member; And
Expansible tubulose sleeve links to each other with uncontrollable extension fixture.
32. a method that is used to make the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
In the structure that is pre-existing in, arrange expansible tubulose parts, expansible tubulose sleeve and can regulate extension fixture;
Increase the size that this can regulate extension fixture;
Use this can regulate extension fixture, make at least a portion radial dilatation of these expansible tubulose parts and plastic strain to this expansible tubulose sleeve; And
Make at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this expansible tubulose sleeve.
33. an equipment that is used to make expansible tubulose parts radial dilatation comprises:
Expansible tubulose parts;
Be arranged in the locking system in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with these expansible tubulose parts releasedly;
Be arranged in the actuator in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with locking system;
Be arranged in the tubular support member in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with this actuator; And
Be arranged in the extension fixture regulated in these expansible tubulose parts, link to each other with this tubular support member.
34. a method that is used to make the tubular part radial dilatation comprises:
In the structure that is pre-existing in, arrange expansible tubulose parts, expansible tubulose sleeve and can regulate extension fixture;
Increase the size that this can regulate extension fixture, so that at least a portion radial dilatation and the plastic strain of at least one of expansible tubulose parts and expansible tubulose sleeve; And
Use this can regulate extension fixture, make the radial dilatation of another part at least and the plastic strain of these expansible tubulose parts.
35. a method of making expandable member, this expandable member are used for finishing a structure by the radial dilatation of this expandable member and plastic strain, this method comprises:
With having the but steel alloy formation expandable member of shellfish energy of about at least 90 ft-lbs.
36. an expandable member is used for finishing a structure by the radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this expandable member, this expandable member comprises:
Has the but steel alloy of shellfish energy of about at least 90 ft-lbs.
37. a structural entity that is positioned at a structure comprises:
Be positioned at the one or more radial dilatation of this structure and the expandable member of plastic strain;
Wherein, the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain one or more by have about at least 90 ft-lbs but the steel alloy of shellfish energy make.
38. one kind is used for comprising by making expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain manufacturing be used for to finish the method for the expandable member of a structure:
With comprising that the steel alloy less than about 0.08% carbon percentage by weight constitutes expandable member.
39. one kind is used for comprising by making the position radial dilatation of expandable member downhole in well and the expandable member that a well is finished in plastic strain:
Comprise steel alloy less than about 0.08% carbon percentage by weight.
40. a structural entity comprises:
Be positioned at the one or more radial dilatation of well and the expandable member of plastic strain;
Wherein the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain is one or more by comprising that the steel alloy less than about 0.08% carbon percentage by weight makes.
41. the manufacture method of an expandable member, this expandable member are used for finishing a structure by the radial dilatation of this expandable member and plastic strain, this method comprises:
With comprising that the steel alloy less than about 0.20% carbon percentage by weight and about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness constitutes expandable member.
42. an expandable member is used for finishing a structure by the radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this expandable member, this expandable member comprises:
Comprise steel alloy less than about 0.20% carbon percentage by weight and about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness.
43. a structural entity comprises:
The expandable member of one or more radial dilatation and plastic strain;
Wherein the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain is one or more by comprising that the steel alloy less than about 0.20% carbon percentage by weight and about at least 6 joules but shellfish v-notch impact toughness makes.
44. the manufacture method of an expandable member, this expandable member are used for finishing a structure by the radial dilatation of this expandable member and plastic strain, this method comprises:
Constitute expandable member with the steel alloy that comprises following weight percentage ranges:
C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08;
Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30;
Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92;
P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07;
S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006;
Al, about at the most 0.04;
N, about at the most 0.01;
Cu, about at the most 0.3;
Cr, about at the most 0.5;
Ni, about at the most 18;
Nb, about at the most 0.12;
Ti, about at the most 0.6;
Co, about at the most 9; And
Mo, about at the most 5.
45. an expandable member is used for finishing a structure by the radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this expandable member, this expandable member comprises:
The steel alloy that comprises following weight percentage ranges:
C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08;
Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30;
Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92;
P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07;
S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006;
Al, about at the most 0.04;
N, about at the most 0.01;
Cu, about at the most 0.3;
Cr, about at the most 0.5;
Ni, about at the most 18;
Nb, about at the most 0.12;
Ti, about at the most 0.6;
Co, about at the most 9; And
Mo, about at the most 5.
46. a structural entity comprises:
The expandable member of one or more radial dilatation and plastic strain;
Wherein the one or more of the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain are made by the steel alloy that comprises following weight percentage ranges:
C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08;
Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30;
Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92;
P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07;
S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006;
Al, about at the most 0.04;
N, about at the most 0.01;
Cu, about at the most 0.3;
Cr, about at the most 0.5;
Ni, about at the most 18;
Nb, about at the most 0.12;
Ti, about at the most 0.6;
Co, about at the most 9; And
Mo, about at the most 5.
47. the manufacture method of an expandable member, this expandable member are used for finishing a structure by the radial dilatation of this expandable member and plastic strain, this method comprises:
Constitute expansible tubulose parts, the scope of the ratio of the wall thickness of the external diameter of these expansible tubulose parts and these expansible tubulose parts is between about 12 to 22.
48. an expandable member is used for finishing a structure by the radial dilatation and the plastic strain of this expandable member, this expandable member comprises:
Expansible tubulose parts, the scope of the ratio of the wall thickness of the external diameter of these expansible tubulose parts and these expansible tubulose parts are between about 12 to 22.
49. a structural entity comprises:
Be positioned at the one or more radial dilatation of this structure and the expandable member of plastic strain;
Wherein the one or more of the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain are made by expansible tubulose parts, and the scope of the ratio of the wall thickness of the external diameter of these expansible tubulose parts and these expansible tubulose parts is between about 12 to 22.
50. a method that makes up a structure comprises:
Make expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain;
Wherein the outside of the wall thickness of the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises residual tension.
51. a structural entity comprises:
The expandable member of one or more radial dilatation and plastic strain;
Wherein the outside of one or more wall thickness of the expandable member of radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises residual tension.
52. a method of using expansible tubulose parts to make up a structure comprises:
This expandable member is carried out strain aging; And
Make this expandable member radial dilatation and plastic strain.
53. one kind is used for comprising: constitute the steel alloy that comprises by the concentration of carbon of weight between about 0.002% and 0.08% of steel alloy by making tubular part make the method for the tubular part that is used for finishing a well in well in the position of downhole radial dilatation.
54. expansible tubulose parts of being made by steel alloy, this steel alloy has the concentration of carbon of weight between about 0.002% and 0.08% by steel alloy.
55. a method of using extension fixture to make tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain comprises:
This tubular part is quenched and tempering;
This tubular part is placed in the structure that is pre-existing in; And
Make this tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain.
56. one kind can radial dilatation and the tubular part of plastic strain, has:
Scope is in from the yield strength between about 76.8ksi to 88.8ksi;
Scope is in the ratio of yield strength with the hot strength of this tubular part between about 0.82 to 0.86;
Scope is in longitudinal tensile strain rate before the inefficacy of this tubular part between about 14.8% to 22.0%;
Width reduced before scope was in the inefficacy of this tubular part between about 32% to 44.0%;
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness that scope is in this tubular part between about 41.0% to 45% reduces; And
Scope is in the anisotropy of this tubular part between about 0.65 to 1.03.
57. one kind can radial dilatation and the tubular part of plastic strain, has:
Scope is in from the yield strength between about 40.0ksi to 100.0ksi;
Scope is in the ratio of yield strength with the hot strength of this tubular part between about 0.40 to 0.85;
Scope is in longitudinal tensile strain rate before the inefficacy of this tubular part between about at least 22.0% to 35.0%;
Width reduced before scope was in the inefficacy of this tubular part between about at least 30.0% to 45.0%;
The inefficacy anterior wall thickness that scope is in this tubular part between about at least 30.0% to 45.0% reduces;
Scope is in the anisotropy of this tubular part between about at least 0.65 to 1.50.
58. a method of making tubular part comprises:
Make tubular part with one or more intermediate features;
This tubular part is placed a structure that is pre-existing in;
In the structure that this is pre-existing in, make this tubular part radial dilatation and plastic strain; And
In the structure that this is pre-existing in, this tubular part is toasted intermediate features one or more are converted into final feature.
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