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Subsea wellhead tieback system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6054556
This patent describes a conductor tieback connector for connecting a conductor to an internally grooved subsea wellhead comprising; a tubular body sealably and rigidly connectible to the conductor; a downwardly opening funnel means with internal bearing surfaces for aligning the connector. The funnel means are connected to the tubular body; internal threads on the tubular body; abutting surfaces on the wellhead and the tubular body for abutting when the tubular body is fully engaged within the wellhead; and lockdown means comprising, a two-piece bushing located within the tubular body.
Assignee:
Vetco-Gray, Inc., Houston, TX
Patent Number(s):
US 4696493
OSTI ID:
6054556
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English