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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 27, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2009
David E. Mouton, Kingwood, TX (US);
Michael Hayes, Houston, TX (US);
Karsten Heidecke, Houston, TX (US);
David J. Havens, Houston, TX (US);
Raleigh Fisher, Houston, TX (US);
Jim Hollingsworth, Cypress, TX (US);
Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr., Houston, TX (US);
David E. Mouton, Kingwood, TX (US);
Michael Hayes, Houston, TX (US);
Karsten Heidecke, Houston, TX (US);
David J. Havens, Houston, TX (US);
Raleigh Fisher, Houston, TX (US);
Jim Hollingsworth, Cypress, TX (US);
Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr., Houston, TX (US);
Weatherford/Lamb, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig platform. In one aspect, a compensation system for use with a landing string is provided. The compensation system includes a slip joint member attachable to the landing string, the slip joint member having an upper portion and a lower portion. The compensation system further includes a first lock assembly configured to connect the upper portion of the slip joint member to a floating rig. Additionally, the compensation system includes a second lock assembly configured to connect the lower portion of the slip joint member to a riser disposed below the floating rig. In another aspect, a method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig is provided.