Forum Energy Technologies has been granted a patent for a flexible wellhead connection system with a rotatable joint, connecting wellheads to fluid sources and instrumentation skids. The system includes a flexible hose, connection conduit, upper fluid conduit, and components for efficient wellhead operations. GlobalData’s report on Forum Energy Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Flexible wellhead connection system with rotatable joint for fluid sources

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Forum Energy Technologies Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11994245B2) discloses a flexible wellhead connection system designed for injecting fluid into multiple wellheads efficiently. The system comprises a flexible wellhead hose with a connection conduit at one end and an upper fluid conduit at the other end. A rotatable joint with a swivel mechanism is connected to the upper fluid conduit, allowing for easy movement between different wellheads. The system also includes a skid with valves and a lower fluid conduit supported on a mount beam. A first manifold is coupled to the skid via a first fluid connection, enabling seamless fluid transfer.

Furthermore, the patent details a method for injecting fluid into various wellheads using the flexible wellhead connection system. The process involves installing the system at a wellsite, coupling the connection conduit to a wellhead, pumping fluid from the first manifold into the wellhead, and repeating the process for multiple wellheads. The system's design ensures flexibility and ease of operation, with the rotatable joint facilitating smooth transitions between different wellheads. Additionally, the method includes specific steps for coupling the connection conduit to the wellheads using a connection sub or a locking ring assembly, enhancing the system's versatility and adaptability for various wellhead configurations.

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