GB2360881A - Disconnectable and reconnectable wet connector - Google Patents

Disconnectable and reconnectable wet connector

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Publication number
GB2360881A
GB2360881A GB0114072A GB0114072A GB2360881A GB 2360881 A GB2360881 A GB 2360881A GB 0114072 A GB0114072 A GB 0114072A GB 0114072 A GB0114072 A GB 0114072A GB 2360881 A GB2360881 A GB 2360881A
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Prior art keywords
reconnectable
disconnectable
wet connector
wet
disclosed
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Granted
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GB0114072A
Other versions
GB0114072D0 (en
GB2360881B (en
Inventor
David Cameron
Russell A Miller
Robert C Smith
Walter Myron
Lindley Baugh
Rustrom Mody
Robert Joe Coon
Michael A Carmody
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Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
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Baker Hughes Inc
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Priority to GB0401447A priority Critical patent/GB2394127B/en
Publication of GB0114072D0 publication Critical patent/GB0114072D0/en
Publication of GB2360881A publication Critical patent/GB2360881A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2360881B publication Critical patent/GB2360881B/en
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Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/523—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases for use under water
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B17/00—Drilling rods or pipes; Flexible drill strings; Kellies; Drill collars; Sucker rods; Cables; Casings; Tubings
    • E21B17/02—Couplings; joints
    • E21B17/028—Electrical or electro-magnetic connections

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Geology (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
  • Cable Accessories (AREA)
  • Keying Circuit Devices (AREA)
  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)
  • Earth Drilling (AREA)

Abstract

A wet connect/disconnect arrangement is disclosed for a downhole system that allows installation of various tools and/or a string and subsequent electrical connection to the downhole system in a wet environment. Several embodiments are disclosed, all of which produce a clean, reliable connection.
GB0114072A 1999-11-05 2000-11-06 A wet connect/disconnect and reconnect apparatus and method Expired - Lifetime GB2360881B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0401447A GB2394127B (en) 1999-11-05 2000-11-06 Oriented downhole connector

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US16357599P 1999-11-05 1999-11-05
PCT/US2000/030565 WO2001033032A1 (en) 1999-11-05 2000-11-06 Disconnectable and reconnectable wet connector

Publications (3)

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GB0114072D0 GB0114072D0 (en) 2001-08-01
GB2360881A true GB2360881A (en) 2001-10-03
GB2360881B GB2360881B (en) 2004-03-17

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Family Applications (2)

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GBGB0026910.0A Ceased GB0026910D0 (en) 1999-11-05 2000-11-03 PBR with TEC bypass and wet disconnect/connect feature
GB0114072A Expired - Lifetime GB2360881B (en) 1999-11-05 2000-11-06 A wet connect/disconnect and reconnect apparatus and method

Family Applications Before (1)

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GBGB0026910.0A Ceased GB0026910D0 (en) 1999-11-05 2000-11-03 PBR with TEC bypass and wet disconnect/connect feature

Country Status (5)

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AU (2) AU7140200A (en)
CA (2) CA2325164A1 (en)
GB (2) GB0026910D0 (en)
NO (3) NO20005558D0 (en)
WO (1) WO2001033032A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US6789621B2 (en) 2000-08-03 2004-09-14 Schlumberger Technology Corporation Intelligent well system and method
US7222676B2 (en) 2000-12-07 2007-05-29 Schlumberger Technology Corporation Well communication system
US7487830B2 (en) 2002-11-11 2009-02-10 Baker Hughes Incorporated Method and apparatus to facilitate wet or dry control line connection for the downhole environment
US8711655B2 (en) 2009-03-17 2014-04-29 Schlumberger Technology Corporation Single well reservoir characterization apparatus and methods

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3753206A (en) * 1971-12-09 1973-08-14 Trw Inc Electrical connector with coaxial contacts
US4806114A (en) * 1985-09-14 1989-02-21 The British Petroleum Company P.L.C. Underwater electrically conductive coupling
US4921438A (en) * 1989-04-17 1990-05-01 Otis Engineering Corporation Wet connector
US5141051A (en) * 1991-06-05 1992-08-25 Ensco Technology Company Electrical wet connect and check valve for a drill string
EP0860907A2 (en) * 1997-02-19 1998-08-26 Schlumberger Limited Female wet connector

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3753206A (en) * 1971-12-09 1973-08-14 Trw Inc Electrical connector with coaxial contacts
US4806114A (en) * 1985-09-14 1989-02-21 The British Petroleum Company P.L.C. Underwater electrically conductive coupling
US4921438A (en) * 1989-04-17 1990-05-01 Otis Engineering Corporation Wet connector
US5141051A (en) * 1991-06-05 1992-08-25 Ensco Technology Company Electrical wet connect and check valve for a drill string
EP0860907A2 (en) * 1997-02-19 1998-08-26 Schlumberger Limited Female wet connector

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WO2001033032A1 (en) 2001-05-10
CA2358288C (en) 2005-06-28
AU1469601A (en) 2001-05-14
NO20005558D0 (en) 2000-11-03
NO325395B1 (en) 2008-04-21
NO335867B1 (en) 2015-03-09
AU779822B2 (en) 2005-02-10
CA2358288A1 (en) 2001-05-10
NO20013320L (en) 2001-09-04
GB0114072D0 (en) 2001-08-01
GB0026910D0 (en) 2000-12-20
NO20074304L (en) 2001-09-04
WO2001033032A9 (en) 2002-05-10
NO20013320D0 (en) 2001-07-04
CA2325164A1 (en) 2001-05-05
AU7140200A (en) 2001-05-10
GB2360881B (en) 2004-03-17

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PE20 Patent expired after termination of 20 years

Expiry date: 20201105