TechnipFMC has been granted a patent for an apparatus featuring a helix structure with orientation slots and a threaded adjustable nut. The apparatus is designed for use in tubing hangers, providing precise orientation and secure coupling. GlobalData’s report on TechnipFMC gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Apparatus for tubing hanger with orientation slots and key
The granted patent (Publication Number: US12006780B2) discloses an apparatus and method for orienting a tubing hanger within a wellhead in a subsea production field. The apparatus includes a tubing hanger with orientation slots and an orientation key, along with a wellhead with a helical groove or vertically oriented groove for engagement with the orientation key. Additionally, a casing hanger with similar features is also part of the apparatus. An adjustable nut is included to ensure proper positioning of components within the wellhead.
The method outlined in the patent involves installing the wellhead in a conductor pipe without considering its orientation, determining the orientation post-installation, and then using a tubing hanger with an orientation key to align the tubing hanger within the wellhead. This ensures that when a production tree is connected to the tubing hanger, the production outlet will be correctly oriented relative to the subsea production field's reference system. Various techniques such as visual observation, external markings, orientation grooves, and sensor systems are employed to determine the wellhead's orientation accurately. The method also includes adjusting the vertical distance between components using the adjustable nut and ensuring equal spacing of orientation slots for precise alignment.
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