Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

Details Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Cementing, plugging or consolidating

C166S177400

Reexamination Certificate

active

07913760

ABSTRACT:
For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

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