Apparatus for racking drill pipes on floater type platforms

Details Apparatus for racking drill pipes on floater type platforms Apparatus for racking drill pipes on floater type platforms

1975-02-07

1976-10-26

Goodman, Philip

Boring or penetrating the earth

Below-ground impact members

With releasable means to detachably retain telescoping...

175 85, E21B 704, E21B 1500

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039879100

ABSTRACT:
Racking apparatus and method for accomplishing racking of drilling pipes in a vertical position from the rig floor downward.
A container located in the substructure area of the floating platform provides for the supporting of the pipes; while a triple-acting racking crane provides for the handling and racking operation of the pipes and, two racking frames provide for proper alignment of each stand inside the container.
Auxiliary equipment is also provided for working in connection with the racking apparatus in order to fit all phases throughout the racking operation.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3507405 (1970-04-01), Jones
patent: 3539024 (1970-11-01), Irons

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