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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2023
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2019
Dril-quip, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Daniel J. McLaughlin, Katy, TX (US);
Gregory D. Williams, Houston, TX (US);
Eleazar Herrera, Houston, TX (US);
Morris B. Wade, Houston, TX (US);
Todd Scaggs, Houston, TX (US);
Dril-Quip, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for proper orientation of the connections of a tubing hanger and a subsea assembly in a wellhead or tree are provided. The alignment is accomplished with the use of an orientation spool adaptor equipped with positional sensors and an orientation helix. Calibration of the positional sensors at the surface allows for orientation with simple vertical deployment. Positional sensors may provide real time data such as location, speed of installation and orientation back to the surface.