Coiled Tubing Quick Connect
AssigneeBaker Hughes Incorporated
InventorGordon R. Mackenzie
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Abstract
A bottom hole assembly supported by coiled tubing has components attached to each other with quick connections that do not require threading to provide the integral connection capable of supporting the BHA's required, torque, tensile and pressure loads. This quick connect feature provides torque transmission capability and does not need rig equipment such as tongs for makeup. Connecting the components is faster and safer particularly when the connections have to be made well above a rig floor. The lower end of the coiled tubing connector can also be provided with a quick connection half to mate with the uppermost tool in the bottom hole assembly.
Claims16
A bottom hole assembly for subterranean use, comprising:
- a coiled tubing string;
- a bottom hole assembly supported by said string;
- at least one connector to secure at least a portion of said bottom hole assembly to said coiled tubing string, said connector makes up without more than a turn of rotation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.