Drilling fluid containment apparatus for use in disconnecting a

Details Drilling fluid containment apparatus for use in disconnecting a Drilling fluid containment apparatus for use in disconnecting a

1995-01-18

1996-09-03

Buiz, Michael Powell

Wells

Above ground apparatus

Fluid catcher around pipe coupling

E21B 3300

Patent

active

055515118

ABSTRACT:
A drilling fluid containment apparatus for use in disconnecting a kelly from a drill string is described, which includes an open ended tubular containment chute divided along its longitudinal axis into two pivotally connected halves. An annular attachment plate is used to attach the containment chute to the kelly. The drilling fluid containment apparatus, as described, can be physically attached to a saver sub disposed below the kelly where access by conventional mud savers is restricted by the kelly bushing.

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