US20050015963A1 - Protective sleeve for threaded connections for expandable liner hanger - Google Patents
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Abstract
A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.
Description
- The present application is the National Stage patent filing for PCT patent application serial number PCT/US02/39418, filed on Dec. 10, 2002, which claimed the benefit of the filing dates of: (1) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/346,309, attorney docket no. 25791.92, filed on Jan. 07, 2002, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present application is related to the following: (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/454,139, attorney docket no. 25791.03.02, filed on Dec. 3, 1999, (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/510,913, attorney docket no. 25791.7.02, filed on Feb. 23, 2000, (3) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/502,350, attorney docket no. 25791.8.02, filed on Feb. 10, 2000, (4) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/440,338, attorney docket no. 25791.9.02, filed on Nov. 15, 1999, (5) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/523,460, attorney docket no. 25791.11.02, filed on Mar. 10, 2000, (6) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/512,895, attorney docket no. 25791.12.02, filed on Feb. 24, 2000, (7) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/511,941, attorney docket no. 25791.16.02, filed on Feb. 24, 2000, (8) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/588,946, attorney docket no. 25791.17.02, filed on Jun. 7, 2000, (9) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/559,122, attorney docket no. 25791.23.02, filed on Apr. 26, 2000, (10) PCT patent application serial no. PCT/US00/18635, attorney docket no. 25791.25.02, filed on Jul. 9, 2000, (11) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/162,671, attorney docket no 25791.27, filed on Nov. 1, 1999, (12) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/154,047, attorney docket no. 25791.29, filed on Sep. 16, 1999, (13) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/159,082, attorney docket no. 25791.34, filed on Oct. 12, 1999, (14) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/159,039, attorney docket no. 25791.36, filed on Oct. 12, 1999, (15) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/159,033, attorney docket no. 25791.37, filed on Oct. 12, 1999, (16) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/212,359, attorney docket no. 25791.38, filed on Jun. 19, 2000, (17) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/165,228, attorney docket no. 25791.39, filed on Nov. 12, 1999, (18) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/221,443, attorney docket no. 25791.45, filed on Jul. 28, 2000, (19) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/221,645, attorney docket no. 25791.46, filed on Jul. 28, 2000, (20) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/233,638, attorney docket no. 25791.47, filed on Sep. 18, 2000, (21) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/237,334, attorney docket no 25791.48, filed on Oct. 2, 2000, (22) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/270,007, attorney docket no. 25791.50, filed on Feb. 20, 2001, (23) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/262,434, attorney docket no. 25791.51, filed on Jan. 17, 2001, (24) U.S, provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/259,486, attorney docket no. 25791.52, filed on Jan. 3, 2001, (25) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/303,740, attorney docket no. 25791.61, filed on Jul. 6, 2001, (26) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/313,453, attorney docket no. 25791.59, filed on Aug. 20, 2001, (27) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/317,985, attorney docket no. 25791.67, filed on Sep. 6, 2001, (28) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/3318,386, attorney docket no. 25791.67.02, filed on Sep. 10, 2001, (29) U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 09/969,922, attorney docket no. 25791.69, filed on Oct. 3, 2001, (30) U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 10/016,467, attorney docket no. 25791.70, filed on Dec. 10, 2001; and (31) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/343,674, attorney docket no. 25791.68, filed on Dec. 27, 2001, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- This invention relates generally to oil and gas exploration, and in particular to forming and repairing wellbore casings to facilitate oil and gas exploration.
- During oil exploration, a wellbore typically traverses a number of zones within a subterranean formation. Wellbore casings are then formed in the wellbore by radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members that are coupled to one another by threaded connections. Existing methods for radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members coupled to one another by threaded connections are not always reliable or produce satisfactory results. In particular, the threaded connections can be damaged during the radial expansion process.
- The present invention is directed to overcoming one or more of the limitations of the existing processes for radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members coupled to one another by threaded connections.
- According to one aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve; coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve; coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of first and second tubular members are equal.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting an end of a tubular sleeve having an external flange into an end of the first tubular member until the external flange abuts the end of the first tubular member, inserting the other end of the tubular sleeve into an end of a second tubular member, threadably coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve until both ends of the first and second tubular members abut the external flange of the tubular sleeve, and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting an end of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange into abutment with the internal flange; inserting an end of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve into abutment with the internal flange; coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed ends of the first and second tubular members are equal.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and wherein the internal diameters of non-threaded portions of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end; and a tubular sleeve that is received within, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded end of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end of the second tubular member; and wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member; and a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the ends of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential compression and the tubular sleeve is in circumferential tension; wherein the ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed ends of the first and second tubular members are equal.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members; one or more first resilient locking members for locking the first tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and one or more second resilient locking members for locking the second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; wherein the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential compression and the tubular sleeve is in circumferential tension; wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and wherein the internal diameters of radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein a portion of the first tubular member abuts an end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve; and wherein a portion of the second tubular member abuts another end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve; coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve; coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve; coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve; coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve; coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve; coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein a portion of the first tubular member abuts an end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve; and wherein a portion of the second tubular member abuts another end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting an end of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange into abutment with the internal flange; inserting an end of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve into abutment with the internal flange; coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member is provided that includes inserting an end of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange into abutment with the internal flange; inserting an end of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve into abutment with the internal flange; coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; wherein a portion of the first tubular member abuts an end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve; and wherein a portion of the second tubular member abuts another end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end; and a tubular sleeve that is received within, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end; and a tubular sleeve that is received within, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded end of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end of the second tubular member.
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FIG. 1 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion. -
FIG. 1 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the placement of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 1 a. -
FIG. 1 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an externally threaded connection at an end portion of a second tubular member to the internally threaded connection at the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 1 b. -
FIG. 1 d is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 1 c. -
FIG. 1 e is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 1 d. -
FIG. 2 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of the first tubular member, and a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member. -
FIG. 2 b is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 2 a. -
FIG. 3 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of the first tubular member, and a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member. -
FIG. 3 b is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 3 a. -
FIG. 4 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve having an external sealing element supported by the end portion of the first tubular member, and a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member. -
FIG. 4 b is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 4 a. -
FIG. 5 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of the first tubular member, and a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member. -
FIG. 5 b is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 5 a. -
FIG. 6 a is a fragmentary cross sectional illustration of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve. -
FIG. 6 b is a fragmentary cross sectional illustration of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve. -
FIG. 6 c is a fragmentary cross sectional illustration of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve. -
FIG. 6 d is a fragmentary cross sectional illustration of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve. -
FIG. 7 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion. -
FIG. 7 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the placement of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 7 a. -
FIG. 7 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an externally threaded connection at an end portion of a second tubular member to the internally threaded connection at the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 7 b. -
FIG. 7 d is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 1 c. -
FIG. 7 e is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 7 d. -
FIG. 8 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion. -
FIG. 8 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the placement of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 8 a. -
FIG. 8 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 8 b to the end portion of the first tubular member. -
FIG. 8 d is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an externally threaded connection at an end portion of a second tubular member to the internally threaded connection at the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 8 b. -
FIG. 8 e is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 8 d to the end portion of the second tubular member. -
FIG. 8 f is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 8 e. -
FIG. 8 g is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 8 f. -
FIG. 9 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion. -
FIG. 9 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the placement of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 9 a. -
FIG. 9 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an externally threaded connection at an end portion of a second tubular member to the internally threaded connection at the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 9 b. -
FIG. 9 d is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 9 c. -
FIG. 9 e is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 9 d. -
FIG. 10 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion. -
FIG. 10 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the placement of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 10 a. -
FIG. 10 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an externally threaded connection at an end portion of a second tubular member to the internally threaded connection at the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 10 b. -
FIG. 10 d is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 10 c. -
FIG. 10 e is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 10 d. -
FIG. 11 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion. -
FIG. 11 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the placement of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 11 a. -
FIG. 11 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an externally threaded connection at an end portion of a second tubular member to the internally threaded connection at the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 11 b. -
FIG. 11 d is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 11 c. -
FIG. 11 e is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 11 d. -
FIG. 12 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion. -
FIG. 12 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the placement of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 12 a. -
FIG. 12 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an externally threaded connection at an end portion of a second tubular member to the internally threaded connection at the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 12 b. -
FIG. 12 d is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 12 c. -
FIG. 12 e is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 12 d. -
FIG. 13 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an end portion of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of a first tubular member. -
FIG. 13 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an end portion of a second tubular member to the other end portion of the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 13 a. -
FIG. 13 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 13 b. -
FIG. 13 d is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 13 c. -
FIG. 14 a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of an end portion of a first tubular member. -
FIG. 14 b is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an end portion of an alternative embodiment of a tubular sleeve onto the end portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 14 a. -
FIG. 14 c is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the coupling of an end portion of a second tubular member to the other end portion of the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 14 b. -
FIG. 14 d is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of the first tubular member ofFIG. 14 c. -
FIG. 14 e is a fragmentary cross sectional of the continued radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded connection between the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve ofFIG. 14 d. -
FIG. 15 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 16 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 17 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 18 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 19 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 20 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 21 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 22 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 23 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 24 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. -
FIG. 25 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a protective sleeve for threaded connections for an expandable liner hanger. - Referring to
FIG. 1 a, a firsttubular member 10 includes an internally threadedconnection 12 at anend portion 14. As illustrated inFIG. 1 b, a first end of atubular sleeve 16 that includes aninternal flange 18 and tapered portions, 20 and 22, at opposite ends is then mounted upon and receives theend portion 14 of the firsttubular member 10. In an exemplary embodiment, theend portion 14 of the firsttubular member 10 abuts one side of theinternal flange 18 of thetubular sleeve 16, and the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is substantially equal to or greater than the maximum internal diameter of the internally threadedconnection 12 of the end portion of the first tubular member. As illustrated inFIG. 1 c, an externally threadedconnection 24 of anend portion 26 of a secondtubular member 28 having anannular recess 30 is then positioned within thetubular sleeve 16 and threadably coupled to the internally threadedconnection 12 of theend portion 14 of the firsttubular member 10. In an exemplary embodiment, theinternal flange 18 of thetubular sleeve 16 mates with and is received within theannular recess 30 of theend portion 26 of the secondtubular member 28. Thus, thetubular sleeve 16 is coupled to and surrounds the external surfaces of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. - In an exemplary embodiment, the internally threaded
connection 12 of theend portion 14 of the firsttubular member 10 is a box connection, and the externally threadedconnection 24 of theend portion 26 of the secondtubular member 28 is a pin connection. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of thetubular sleeve 16 is at least approximately 0.020″ greater than the outside diameters of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 1 d and 1 e, the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and thetubular sleeve 16 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The tapered portions, 20 and 22, of thetubular sleeve 16 facilitate the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through thestructure 32, and the movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, the
tubular sleeve 16 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 16 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - In several exemplary embodiments, the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, are radially expanded and plastically deformed using the
expansion cone 32 in a conventional manner and/or using one or more of the methods and apparatus disclosed in one or more of the following: (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/454,139, attorney docket no. 25791.03.02, filed on Dec. 3, 1999, (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/510,913, attorney docket no. 25791.7.02, filed on Feb. 23, 2000, (3) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/502,350, attorney docket no. 25791.8.02, filed on Feb. 10, 2000, (4) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/440,338, attorney docket no. 25791.9.02, filed on Nov. 15, 1999, (5) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/523,460, attorney docket no. 25791.11.02, filed on Mar. 10, 2000, (6) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/512,895, attorney docket no. 25791.12.02, filed on Feb. 24, 2000, (7) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/511,941, attorney docket no. 25791.16.02, filed on Feb. 24, 2000, (8) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/588,946, attorney docket no. 25791.17.02, filed on Jun. 7, 2000, (9) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/559,122, attorney docket no. 25791.23.02, filed on Apr. 26, 2000, (10) PCT patent application serial no. PCT/US00/18635, attorney docket no. 25791.25.02, filed on Jul. 9, 2000, (11) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/162,671, attorney docket no. 25791.27, filed on Nov. 1, 1999, (12) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/154,047, attorney docket no. 25791.29, filed on Sep. 16, 1999, (13) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/159,082, attorney docket no. 25791.34, filed on Oct. 12, 1999, (14) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/159,039, attorney docket no. 25791.36, filed on Oct. 12, 1999, (15) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/159,033, attorney docket no. 25791.37, filed on Oct. 12, 1999, (16) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/212,359, attorney docket no. 25791.38, filed on Jun. 19, 2000, (17) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/165,228, attorney docket no. 25791.39, filed on Nov. 12, 1999, (18) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/221,443, attorney docket no. 25791.45, filed on Jul. 28, 2000, (19) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/221,645, attorney docket no. 25791.46, filed on Jul. 28, 2000, (20) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/233,638, attorney docket no. 25791.47, filed on Sep. 18, 2000, (21) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/237,334, attorney docket no. 25791.48, filed on Oct. 2, 2000, (22) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/270,007, attorney docket no. 25791.50, filed on Feb. 20, 2001; (23) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/262,434, attorney docket no. 25791.51, filed on Jan. 17, 2001; (24) U.S, provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/259,486, attorney docket no. 25791.52, filed on Jan. 3, 2001; (25) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/303,740, attorney docket no. 25791.61, filed on Jul. 6, 2001; (26) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/313,453, attorney docket no. 25791.59, filed on Aug. 20, 2001; (27) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/317,985, attorney docket no. 25791.67, filed on Sep. 6, 2001; (28) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/3318,386, attorney docket no. 25791.67.02, filed on Sep. 10, 2001; (29) U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 09/969,922, attorney docket no. 25791.69, filed on Oct. 3, 2001; (30) U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 10/016,467, attorney docket no. 25791.70, filed on Dec. 10, 2001; and (31) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/343,674, attorney docket no. 25791.68, filed on Dec. 27, 2001, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. - In several alternative embodiments, the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, are radially expanded and plastically deformed using other conventional methods for radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members such as, for example, internal pressurization and/or roller expansion devices. In an exemplary embodiment, the roller expansion devices are the commercially available roller expansion devices available from Weatherford International and/or as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,457,532 B1, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- The use of the
tubular sleeve 16 during (a) the coupling of the firsttubular member 10 to the secondtubular member 28, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 16 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular member, 10 and 28, are prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 16 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of the secondtubular member 28 to the firsttubular member 10. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 12 and 24, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be avoided. In addition, during the relative rotation of the second tubular member with respect to the first tubular member, required during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, thetubular sleeve 16 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if thetubular sleeve 16 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with theinternal flange 18 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 16 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 16 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 12 and 24, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 16 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 a and 2 b, in an alternative embodiment, atubular sleeve 110 having aninternal flange 112 and atapered portion 114 is coupled to the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In particular, thetubular sleeve 110 receives and mates with theend portion 14 of the firsttubular member 10, and theinternal flange 112 of the tubular sleeve is received within theannular recess 30 of the secondtubular member 28 proximate the end of the first tubular member. In this manner, thetubular sleeve 110 is coupled to the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and the tubular sleeve covers theend portion 14 of the firsttubular member 10. - In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and the
tubular sleeve 110 may then be positioned within thestructure 32 and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 110 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 110 during (a) the coupling of the firsttubular member 10 to the secondtubular member 28, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 110 protects the exterior surface of theend portion 14 of the firsttubular member 10 during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of theend portion 14 of the firsttubular member 10 is prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. In addition, during the relative rotation of the second tubular member with respect to the first tubular member, required during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, thetubular sleeve 110 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if thetubular sleeve 110 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with theinternal flange 112 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 110 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 110 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surface of theend portion 14 of the first tubular member. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 12 and 24, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 110 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 a and 3 b, in an alternative embodiment, atubular sleeve 210 having aninternal flange 212, tapered portions, 214 and 216, at opposite ends, and annular sealing members, 218 and 220, positioned on opposite sides of the internal flange, is coupled to the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In particular, thetubular sleeve 210 receives and mates with the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and theinternal flange 212 of the tubular sleeve is received within theannular recess 30 of the secondtubular member 28 proximate the end of the first tubular member. Furthermore, the sealing members, 218 and 220, of thetubular sleeve 210 engage and fluidicly seal the interface between the tubular sleeve and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In this manner, thetubular sleeve 210 is coupled to the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and the tubular sleeve covers the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. - In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and the
tubular sleeve 210 may then be positioned within thestructure 32 and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 210 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 210 during (a) the coupling of the firsttubular member 10 to the secondtubular member 28, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 210 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, is prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. In addition, during the relative rotation of the second tubular member with respect to the first tubular member, required during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, thetubular sleeve 210 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if thetubular sleeve 210 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with theinternal flange 212 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 210 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 210 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions,14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 12 and 24, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 210 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 a and 4 b, in an alternative embodiment, atubular sleeve 310 having aninternal flange 312, tapered portions, 314 and 316, at opposite ends, and anannular sealing member 318 positioned on the exterior surface of the tubular sleeve, is coupled to the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In particular, thetubular sleeve 310 receives and mates with the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and theinternal flange 312 of the tubular sleeve is received within theannular recess 30 of the secondtubular member 28 proximate the end of the first tubular member. In this manner, thetubular sleeve 310 is coupled to the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and the tubular sleeve covers the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. - In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and the
tubular sleeve 310 may then be positioned within thestructure 32 and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 310 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, theannular sealing member 318 circumferentially engages the interior surface of thestructure 32 thereby preventing the passage of fluidic materials through the annulus between thetubular sleeve 310 and the structure. In this manner, thetubular sleeve 310 may provide an expandable packer element. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 310 during (a) the coupling of the firsttubular member 10 to the secondtubular member 28, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 310 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, is prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. In addition, during the relative rotation of the second tubular member with respect to the first tubular member, required during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, thetubular sleeve 310 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if thetubular sleeve 310 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with theinternal flange 312 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 310 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 310 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions,14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 12 and 24, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 310 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. In addition, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, theannular sealing member 318 may circumferentially engage the interior surface of thestructure 32, thetubular sleeve 310 may provide an expandable packer element. - Referring to
FIGS. 5 a and 5 b, in an alternative embodiment, a non-metallictubular sleeve 410 having aninternal flange 412, and tapered portions, 414 and 416, at opposite ends, is coupled to the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In particular, thetubular sleeve 410 receives and mates with the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and theinternal flange 412 of the tubular sleeve is received within theannular recess 30 of the secondtubular member 28 proximate the end of the first tubular member. In this manner, thetubular sleeve 410 is coupled to the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and the tubular sleeve covers the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. - In several exemplary embodiments, the
tubular sleeve 410 may be plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite and/or a frangible material. - In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, and the
tubular sleeve 410 may then be positioned within thestructure 32 and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 410 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 310 may be broken off of the first and second tubular members. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 410 during (a) the coupling of the firsttubular member 10 to the secondtubular member 28, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 410 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, is prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. In addition, during the relative rotation of the second tubular member with respect to the first tubular member, required during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, thetubular sleeve 410 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if thetubular sleeve 410 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with theinternal flange 412 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 410 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 410 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions,14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 12 and 24, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 410 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 14 and 26, of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. In addition, because, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, thetubular sleeve 410 may be broken off of the first and second tubular members, the final outside diameter of the first and second tubular members may more closely match the inside diameter of thestructure 32. - Referring to
FIG. 6 a, in an exemplary embodiment, atubular sleeve 510 includes aninternal flange 512, tapered portions, 514 and 516, at opposite ends, and defines one or moreaxial slots 518. In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, theaxial slots 518 reduce the required radial expansion forces. - Referring to
FIG. 6 b, in an exemplary embodiment, atubular sleeve 610 includes aninternal flange 612, tapered portions, 614 and 616, at opposite ends, and defines one or more offsetaxial slots 618. In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, theaxial slots 618 reduce the required radial expansion forces. - Referring to
FIG. 6 c, in an exemplary embodiment, atubular sleeve 710 includes aninternal flange 712, tapered portions, 714 and 716, at opposite ends, and defines one or moreradial openings 718. In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, theradial openings 718 reduce the required radial expansion forces. - Referring to
FIG. 6 d, in an exemplary embodiment, atubular sleeve 810 includes aninternal flange 812, tapered portions, 814 and 816, at opposite ends, and defines one or moreaxial slots 818 that extend from the ends of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 10 and 28, theaxial slots 818 reduce the required radial expansion forces. - Referring to
FIG. 7 a, a firsttubular member 910 includes an internally threadedconnection 912 at anend portion 914 and a recessedportion 916 having a reduced outside diameter. As illustrated inFIG. 7 b, a first end of atubular sleeve 918 that includes annular sealing members, 920 and 922, at opposite ends, tapered portions, 924 and 926, at one end, and tapered portions, 928 and 930, at another end is then mounted upon and receives theend portion 914 of the firsttubular member 910. In an exemplary embodiment, aresilient retaining ring 930 is positioned between the lower end of thetubular sleeve 918 and the recessedportion 916 of the firsttubular member 910 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the first tubular member. In an exemplary embodiment, theresilient retaining ring 930 is a split ring having a toothed surface in order to lock thetubular sleeve 918 in place. - As illustrated in
FIG. 7 c, an externally threadedconnection 934 of anend portion 936 of a secondtubular member 938 having a recessedportion 940 having a reduced outside diameter is then positioned within thetubular sleeve 918 and threadably coupled to the internally threadedconnection 912 of theend portion 914 of the firsttubular member 910. In an exemplary embodiment, aresilient retaining ring 942 is positioned between the upper end of thetubular sleeve 918 and the recessedportion 940 of the secondtubular member 938 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the second tubular member. In an exemplary embodiment, theresilient retaining ring 942 is a split ring having a toothed surface in order to lock thetubular sleeve 918 in place. - In an exemplary embodiment, the internally threaded
connection 912 of theend portion 914 of the firsttubular member 910 is a box connection, and the externally threadedconnection 934 of theend portion 936 of the secondtubular member 938 is a pin connection. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of thetubular sleeve 918 is at least approximately 0.020″ greater than the outside diameters of the end portions, 914 and 936, of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated inFIGS. 7 d and 7 e, the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, and thetubular sleeve 918 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The tapered portions, 924 and 928, of thetubular sleeve 918 facilitate the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through thestructure 32, and the movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, the
tubular sleeve 918 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 918 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 914 and 936, of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 918 during (a) the coupling of the firsttubular member 910 to the secondtubular member 938, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 918 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 914 and 936, of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 914 and 936, of the first and second tubular member, 910 and 938, are prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 918 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of the secondtubular member 938 to the firsttubular member 910. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 912 and 934, of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, may be avoided. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 918 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 914 and 936, of the first and second tubular members may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, thetubular sleeve 918 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 914 and 936, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 912 and 934, of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, thetubular sleeve 918 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 914 and 936, of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. In addition, the annular sealing members, 920 and 922, of thetubular sleeve 918 may provide a fluid tight seal between the tubular sleeve and the end portions, 914 and 936, of the first and second tubular members, 910 and 938. - Referring to
FIG. 8 a, afirst tubular member 1010 includes an internally threadedconnection 1012 at anend portion 1014 and a recessedportion 1016 having a reduced outside diameter. As illustrated inFIG. 8 b, a first end of atubular sleeve 1018 that includes annular sealing members, 1020 and 1022, at opposite ends, tapered portions, 1024 and 1026, at one end, and tapered portions, 1028 and 1030, at another end is then mounted upon and receives theend portion 1014 of thefirst tubular member 1010. In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated inFIG. 8 c, the end of thetubular sleeve 1018 is then crimped onto the recessedportion 1016 of thefirst tubular member 1010 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the first tubular member. - As illustrated in
FIG. 8 d, an externally threadedconnection 1032 of anend portion 1034 of asecond tubular member 1036 having a recessedportion 1038 having a reduced external diameter is then positioned within thetubular sleeve 1018 and threadably coupled to the internally threadedconnection 1012 of theend portion 1014 of thefirst tubular member 1010. In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated inFIG. 8 e, the other end of thetubular sleeve 1018 is then crimped into the recessedportion 1038 of thesecond tubular member 1036 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the second tubular member. - In an exemplary embodiment, the internally threaded
connection 1012 of theend portion 1014 of thefirst tubular member 1010 is a box connection, and the externally threadedconnection 1032 of theend portion 1034 of thesecond tubular member 1036 is a pin connection. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of thetubular sleeve 1018 is at least approximately 0.020″ greater than the outside diameters of the end portions, 1014 and 1034, of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 8 f and 8 g, the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, and thetubular sleeve 1018 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, the
tubular sleeve 1018 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 1018 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 1014 and 1034, of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 1018 during (a) the coupling of thefirst tubular member 1010 to thesecond tubular member 1036, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 1018 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1014 and 1034, of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1014 and 1034, of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, are prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1018 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of thesecond tubular member 1036 to thefirst tubular member 1010. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 1012 and 1032, of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, may be avoided. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1018 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 1014 and 1034, of the first and second tubular members may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, thetubular sleeve 1018 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1014 and 1034, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 1012 and 1032, of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, thetubular sleeve 1018 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 1014 and 1034, of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. In addition, the annular sealing members, 1020 and 1022, of thetubular sleeve 1018 may provide a fluid tight seal between the tubular sleeve and the end portions, 1014 and 1034, of the first and second tubular members, 1010 and 1036. - Referring to
FIG. 9 a, afirst tubular member 1110 includes an internally threadedconnection 1112 at anend portion 1114. As illustrated inFIG. 9 b, a first end of atubular sleeve 1116 having tapered portions, 1118 and 1120, at opposite ends, is then mounted upon and receives theend portion 1114 of thefirst tubular member 1110. In an exemplary embodiment, a toothedresilient retaining ring 1122 is then attached tofirst tubular member 1010 below the end of thetubular sleeve 1116 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the first tubular member. - As illustrated in
FIG. 9 c, an externally threadedconnection 1124 of anend portion 1126 of asecond tubular member 1128 is then positioned within thetubular sleeve 1116 and threadably coupled to the internally threadedconnection 1112 of theend portion 1114 of thefirst tubular member 1110. In an exemplary embodiment, a toothedresilient retaining ring 1130 is then attached tosecond tubular member 1128 above the end of thetubular sleeve 1116 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the second tubular member. - In an exemplary embodiment, the internally threaded
connection 1112 of theend portion 1114 of thefirst tubular member 1110 is a box connection, and the externally threadedconnection 1124 of theend portion 1126 of thesecond tubular member 1128 is a pin connection. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of thetubular sleeve 1116 is at least approximately 0.020″ greater than the outside diameters of the end portions, 1114 and 1126, of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 9 d and 9 e, the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, and thetubular sleeve 1116 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, the
tubular sleeve 1116 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 1116 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 1114 and 1126, of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 1116 during (a) the coupling of thefirst tubular member 1110 to thesecond tubular member 1128, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 1116 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1114 and 1126, of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1114 and 1126, of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, are prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1116 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of thesecond tubular member 1128 to thefirst tubular member 1110. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 1112 and 1124, of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, may be avoided. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1116 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 1114 and 1126, of the first and second tubular members may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, thetubular sleeve 1116 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1114 and 1128, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 1112 and 1124, of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, thetubular sleeve 1116 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 1114 and 1126, of the first and second tubular members, 1110 and 1128, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - Referring to
FIG. 10 a, afirst tubular member 1210 includes an internally threadedconnection 1212 at anend portion 1214. As illustrated inFIG. 10 b, a first end of atubular sleeve 1216 having tapered portions, 1218 and 1220, at one end and tapered portions, 1222 and 1224, at another end, is then mounted upon and receives theend portion 1114 of thefirst tubular member 1110. In an exemplary embodiment, a resilient elastomeric O-ring 1226 is then positioned on thefirst tubular member 1210 below the taperedportion 1224 of thetubular sleeve 1216 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the first tubular member. - As illustrated in
FIG. 10 c, an externally threadedconnection 1228 of anend portion 1230 of asecond tubular member 1232 is then positioned within thetubular sleeve 1216 and threadably coupled to the internally threadedconnection 1212 of theend portion 1214 of thefirst tubular member 1210. In an exemplary embodiment, a resilient elastomeric O-ring 1234 is then positioned on thesecond tubular member 1232 below the taperedportion 1220 of thetubular sleeve 1216 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the first tubular member. - In an exemplary embodiment, the internally threaded
connection 1212 of theend portion 1214 of thefirst tubular member 1210 is a box connection, and the externally threadedconnection 1228 of theend portion 1230 of thesecond tubular member 1232 is a pin connection. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of thetubular sleeve 1216 is at least approximately 0.020″ greater than the outside diameters of the end portions, 1214 and 1230, of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 10 d and 10 e, the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, and thetubular sleeve 1216 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, the
tubular sleeve 1216 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 1216 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 1214 and 1230, of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 1216 during (a) the coupling of thefirst tubular member 1210 to thesecond tubular member 1232, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 1216 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1214 and 1230, of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1214 and 1230, of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, are prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1216 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of thesecond tubular member 1232 to thefirst tubular member 1210. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 1212 and 1228, of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, may be avoided. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1216 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 1214 and 1230, of the first and second tubular members may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, thetubular sleeve 1216 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1214 and 1230, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 1212 and 1228, of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, thetubular sleeve 1216 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 1214 and 1230, of the first and second tubular members, 1210 and 1232, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - Referring to
FIG. 11 a, afirst tubular member 1310 includes an internally threadedconnection 1312 at anend portion 1314. As illustrated inFIG. 11 b, a first end of atubular sleeve 1316 having tapered portions, 1318 and 1320, at opposite ends is then mounted upon and receives theend portion 1314 of thefirst tubular member 1310. In an exemplary embodiment, an annular resilient retainingmember 1322 is then positioned on thefirst tubular member 1310 below the bottom end of thetubular sleeve 1316 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the first tubular member. - As illustrated in
FIG. 11 c, an externally threadedconnection 1324 of anend portion 1326 of asecond tubular member 1328 is then positioned within thetubular sleeve 1316 and threadably coupled to the internally threadedconnection 1312 of theend portion 1314 of thefirst tubular member 1310. In an exemplary embodiment, an annular resilient retainingmember 1330 is then positioned on thesecond tubular member 1328 above the top end of thetubular sleeve 1316 in order to couple the tubular sleeve to the second tubular member. - In an exemplary embodiment, the internally threaded
connection 1312 of theend portion 1314 of thefirst tubular member 1310 is a box connection, and the externally threadedconnection 1324 of theend portion 1326 of thesecond tubular member 1328 is a pin connection. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of thetubular sleeve 1316 is at least approximately 0.020″ greater than the outside diameters of the end portions, 1314 and 1326, of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 11 d and 11 e, the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, and thetubular sleeve 1316 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, the
tubular sleeve 1316 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 1316 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 1314 and 1326, of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 1316 during (a) the coupling of thefirst tubular member 1310 to thesecond tubular member 1328, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 1316 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1314 and 1326, of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1314 and 1326, of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, are prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1316 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of thesecond tubular member 1328 to thefirst tubular member 1310. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 1312 and 1324, of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, may be avoided. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1316 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 1314 and 1326, of the first and second tubular members may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, thetubular sleeve 1316 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 1314 and 1326, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 1312 and 1324, of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, thetubular sleeve 1316 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 1314 and 1326, of the first and second tubular members, 1310 and 1328, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - Referring to
FIG. 12 a, afirst tubular member 1410 includes an internally threadedconnection 1412 and anannular recess 1414 at anend portion 1416. As illustrated inFIG. 12 b, a first end of atubular sleeve 1418 that includes anexternal flange 1420 and tapered portions, 1422 and 1424, at opposite ends is then mounted within theend portion 1416 of thefirst tubular member 1410. In an exemplary embodiment, theexternal flange 1420 of thetubular sleeve 1418 is received within and is supported by theannular recess 1414 of theend portion 1416 of thefirst tubular member 1410. As illustrated inFIG. 12 c, an externally threadedconnection 1426 of anend portion 1428 of asecond tubular member 1430 is then positioned around a second end of thetubular sleeve 1418 and threadably coupled to the internally threadedconnection 1412 of theend portion 1414 of thefirst tubular member 1410. In an exemplary embodiment, theexternal flange 1420 of thetubular sleeve 1418 mates with and is received within theannular recess 1416 of theend portion 1414 of thefirst tubular member 1410, and the external flange of the tubular sleeve is retained in the annular recess by theend portion 1428 of thesecond tubular member 1430. Thus, thetubular sleeve 1416 is coupled to and is surrounded by the internal surfaces of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430. - In an exemplary embodiment, the internally threaded
connection 1412 of theend portion 1414 of thefirst tubular member 1410 is a box connection, and the externally threadedconnection 1426 of theend portion 1428 of thesecond tubular member 1430 is a pin connection. In an exemplary embodiment, the external diameter of thetubular sleeve 1418 is at least approximately 0.020″ less than the inside diameters of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 12 d and 12 e, the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, and thetubular sleeve 1418 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The tapered portions, 1422 and 1424, of thetubular sleeve 1418 facilitate the movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, and the movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, the
tubular sleeve 1418 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 1418 may be maintained in circumferential compression and the end portions, 1414 and 1428, of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - In several alternative embodiments, the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, are radially expanded and plastically deformed using other conventional methods for radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members such as, for example, internal pressurization and/or roller expansion devices.
- The use of the
tubular sleeve 1418 during (a) the coupling of thefirst tubular member 1410 to thesecond tubular member 1430, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 1418 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of thesecond tubular member 1430 to thefirst tubular member 1410. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 1412 and 1426, of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, may be avoided. In addition, during the relative rotation of the second tubular member with respect to the first tubular member, required during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, thetubular sleeve 1418 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if thetubular sleeve 1418 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with theinternal flange 1420 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1418 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the end portions, 1414 and 1428, of the first and second tubular members may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, thetubular sleeve 1418 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between the exterior surface of the tubular sleeve and the interior surfaces of the end portions, 1414 and 1428, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 1412 and 1426, of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and thestructure 32. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, thetubular sleeve 1418 may be maintained in circumferential compression and the end portions, 1414 and 1428, of the first and second tubular members, 1410 and 1430, may be maintained in circumferential tension, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - Referring to
FIG. 13 a, an end of afirst tubular member 1510 is positioned within and coupled to an end of atubular sleeve 1512 having aninternal flange 1514. In an exemplary embodiment, the end of thefirst tubular member 1510 abuts one side of theinternal flange 1514. As illustrated inFIG. 13 b, an end ofsecond tubular member 1516 is then positioned within and coupled to another end of thetubular sleeve 1512. In an exemplary embodiment, the end of thesecond tubular member 1516 abuts another side of theinternal flange 1514. In an exemplary embodiment, thetubular sleeve 1512 is coupled to the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, by expanding thetubular sleeve 1512 using heat and then inserting the ends of the first and second tubular members into the expandedtubular sleeve 1512. After cooling thetubular sleeve 1512, the tubular sleeve is coupled to the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 13 c and 13 d, the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, and thetubular sleeve 1512 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, the
tubular sleeve 1512 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 1512 may be maintained in circumferential compression and the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 1512 during (a) the placement of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, in thestructure 32 and (b) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 1512 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, thetubular sleeve 1512 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between the exterior surface of the tubular sleeve and the interior surfaces of the end of the first and second tubular members. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, thetubular sleeve 1512 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1510 and 1516, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - Referring to
FIG. 14 a, afirst tubular member 1610 includes aresilient retaining ring 1612 mounted within anannular recess 1614. As illustrated inFIG. 14 b, the end of thefirst tubular member 1610 is then inserted into and coupled to an end of atubular sleeve 1616 including aninternal flange 1618 and annular recesses, 1620 and 1622, positioned on opposite sides of the internal flange, tapered portions, 1624 and 1626, on one end of the tubular sleeve, and tapered portions, 1628 and 1630, on the other end of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, theresilient retaining ring 1612 is thereby positioned at least partially in the annular recesses, 1614 and 1620, thereby coupling thefirst tubular member 1610 to thetubular sleeve 1616, and the end of thefirst tubular member 1610 abuts one side of theinternal flange 1618. During the coupling of thefirst tubular member 1610 to thetubular sleeve 1616, the taperedportion 1630 facilitates the radial compression of theresilient retaining ring 1612 during the insertion of the first tubular member into the tubular sleeve. - As illustrated in
FIG. 14 c, an end of asecond tubular member 1632 that includes aresilient retaining ring 1634 mounted within anannular recess 1636 is then inserted into and coupled to another end of thetubular sleeve 1616. In an exemplary embodiment, theresilient retaining ring 1634 is thereby positioned at least partially in the annular recesses, 1636 and 1622, thereby coupling thesecond tubular member 1632 to thetubular sleeve 1616, and the end of thesecond tubular member 1632 abuts another side of theinternal flange 1618. During the coupling of thesecond tubular member 1632 to thetubular sleeve 1616, the taperedportion 1626 facilitates the radial compression of theresilient retaining ring 1634 during the insertion of the second tubular member into the tubular sleeve. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 14 d and 14 e, the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, and thetubular sleeve 1616 may then be positioned within anotherstructure 32 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by moving anexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. The movement of theexpansion cone 34 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top. - In an exemplary embodiment, during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, the
tubular sleeve 1616 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, as a result, thetubular sleeve 1616 may be maintained in circumferential compression and the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, may be maintained in circumferential compression. - The use of the
tubular sleeve 1616 during (a the placement of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, in thestructure 32, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits. For example, thetubular sleeve 1616 protects the exterior surfaces of the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within thestructure 32. In this manner, damage to the exterior surfaces of the ends of the first and second tubular member, 1610 and 1632, are prevented that could result in stress concentrations that could result in a catastrophic failure during subsequent radial expansion operations. Furthermore, thetubular sleeve 1616 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632. In this manner, failure modes such as, for example, longitudinal cracks in the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, may be limited in severity or eliminated all together. In addition, after completing the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, thetubular sleeve 1616 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of the ends of the first and second tubular members. Furthermore, because, following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, thetubular sleeve 1616 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the ends of the first and second tubular members, 1610 and 1632, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve. - A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member has been described that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned between the ends of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned at one end of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve further includes one or more sealing members for sealing the interface between the tubular sleeve and at least one of the tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes placing the tubular members in another structure, and displacing the expansion cone through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes radially expanding the tubular sleeve into engagement with the structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes sealing an annulus between the tubular sleeve and the other structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the other structure comprises a wellbore. In an exemplary embodiment, the other structure comprises a wellbore casing. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve further comprises a sealing element coupled to the exterior of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is metallic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is non-metallic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is plastic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is ceramic. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes breaking the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more longitudinal slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more radial passages. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, a portion of the first tubular member abuts an end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve; and a portion of the second tubular member abuts another end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member has been described that includes inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve; coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member; inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve; threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve; coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of first and second tubular members are equal. In an exemplary embodiment, coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members includes coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members using locking rings. In an exemplary embodiment, coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members using locking rings includes wedging the locking rings between the ends of the tubular sleeve and the ends of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members using locking rings includes affixing the locking rings to the ends of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the locking rings are resilient. In an exemplary embodiment, the locking rings are elastomeric. In an exemplary embodiment, coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members includes crimping the ends of the tubular sleeve onto the ends of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve further includes one or more sealing members for sealing the interface between the tubular sleeve and at least one of the tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes placing the tubular members in another structure, and displacing the expansion cone through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes radially expanding the tubular sleeve into engagement with the structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes sealing an annulus between the tubular sleeve and the other structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the other structure is a wellbore. In an exemplary embodiment, the other structure is a wellbore casing. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve further includes a sealing element coupled to the exterior of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is metallic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is non-metallic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is plastic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is ceramic. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes breaking the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more longitudinal slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more radial passages.
- A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member has also been described that includes inserting an end of a tubular sleeve having an external flange into an end of the first tubular member until the external flange abuts the end of the first tubular member, inserting the other end of the tubular sleeve into an end of a second tubular member, threadably coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve until both ends of the first and second tubular members abut the external flange of the tubular sleeve, and displacing an expansion cone through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the external flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned between the ends of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the external flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned at one end of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve further includes one or more sealing members for sealing the interface between the tubular sleeve and at least one of the tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes placing the tubular members in another structure, and displacing the expansion cone through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the other structure comprises a wellbore. In an exemplary embodiment, the other structure comprises a wellbore casing. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is metallic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is non-metallic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is plastic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is ceramic. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes breaking the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more longitudinal slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more radial passages.
- A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member has been described that includes inserting an end of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange into abutment with the internal flange; inserting an end of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve into abutment with the internal flange; coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed ends of the first and second tubular members are equal. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned between the ends of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned at one end of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve further comprises one or more sealing members for sealing the interface between the tubular sleeve and at least one of the tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes placing the tubular members in another structure, and displacing the expansion cone through the interiors of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes radially expanding the tubular sleeve into engagement with the structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes sealing an annulus between the tubular sleeve and the other structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the other structure is a wellbore. In an exemplary embodiment, the other structure is a wellbore casing. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve further includes a sealing element coupled to the exterior of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is metallic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is non-metallic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is plastic. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve is ceramic. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes breaking the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more longitudinal slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more radial passages. In an exemplary embodiment, coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve includes heating the tubular sleeve and inserting the ends of the first and second tubular members into the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve includes coupling the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members using a locking ring. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the first tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the first tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
- An apparatus has been described that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and wherein the internal diameters of non-threaded portions of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal. In an exemplary embodiment, the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed within a wellbore. In an exemplary embodiment, the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential compression; and wherein the tubular sleeve is in circumferential tension. In an exemplary embodiment, the opposite ends of the tubular sleeve are tapered. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve comprises an internal flange that abuts the ends faces of the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal flange is positioned proximate an end of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the interface between the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members and the interior surface of the tubular sleeve provides a fluid tight seal. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further includes a structure defining an opening for receiving the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve; wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the tubular sleeve and the structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve comprises materials selected from the group consisting of: plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite, frangible material, or metal. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the radial passages comprise axial slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the axial slots are staggered in the axial direction. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further includes one or more retaining members for coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the retaining members penetrate the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the retaining members are elastic. In an exemplary embodiment, the ends of the tubular sleeve are deformed into engagement with the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
- An apparatus has been described that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end; and a tubular sleeve that is received within, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the threaded end of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end of the second tubular member; and wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed. In an exemplary embodiment, the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed within a wellbore. In an exemplary embodiment, the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential tension; and the tubular sleeve is in circumferential compression. In an exemplary embodiment, the opposite ends of the tubular sleeve are tapered. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve comprises an external flange that abuts ends faces of the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the external flange is positioned proximate an end of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the interface between the interior surfaces of the first and second tubular members and the exterior surface of the tubular sleeve provides a fluid tight seal. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the exterior surface of the tubular sleeve and the interior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve comprises materials selected from the group consisting of: plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite, frangible material, or metal. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the radial passages comprise axial slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the axial slots are staggered in the axial direction.
- An apparatus has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member; and a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members; wherein the ends of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential compression and the tubular sleeve is in circumferential tension; wherein the ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed ends of the first and second tubular members are equal. In an exemplary embodiment, the ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed within a wellbore. In an exemplary embodiment, the opposite ends of the tubular sleeve are tapered. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve comprises an internal flange that abuts the ends faces of the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal flange is positioned proximate an end of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the interface between the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members and the interior surface of the tubular sleeve provides a fluid tight seal. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further includes a structure defining an opening for receiving the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve; wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the tubular sleeve and the structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve comprises materials selected from the group consisting of: plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite, frangible material, or metal. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the radial passages comprise axial slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the axial slots are staggered in the axial direction. In an exemplary embodiment, further one or more retaining members for coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the retaining members penetrate the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the retaining members are elastic. In an exemplary embodiment, the ends of the tubular sleeve are deformed into engagement with the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
- An apparatus has been described that includes a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members; one or more first resilient locking members for locking the first tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and one or more second resilient locking members for locking the second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; wherein the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential compression and the tubular sleeve is in circumferential tension; wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and wherein the internal diameters of radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal. In an exemplary embodiment, the ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed within a wellbore. In an exemplary embodiment, the opposite ends of the tubular sleeve are tapered. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve comprises an internal flange that abuts the ends faces of the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal flange is positioned proximate an end of the tubular sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, the interface between the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members and the interior surface of the tubular sleeve provides a fluid tight seal. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further includes a structure defining an opening for receiving the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve; wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the tubular sleeve and the structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve comprises materials selected from the group consisting of: plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite, frangible material, or metal. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the radial passages comprise axial slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the axial slots are staggered in the axial direction. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further includes one or more retaining members for coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the retaining members penetrate the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the retaining members are elastic. In an exemplary embodiment, the ends of the tubular sleeve are deformed into engagement with the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
- It is understood that variations may be made in the foregoing without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the teachings of the present illustrative embodiments may be used to provide a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support. Furthermore, the elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments may be combined in whole or in part in some or all of the illustrative embodiments. Finally, any conventional radial expansion device such as, for example, an expansion mandrel or rotary expansion tool, may used either alone or in combination with other types of conventional radial expansion devices to radially expand and plastically deform the tubular members and/or the protective sleeves of the present disclosure. Moreover, other forms of conventional radial expansion devices such as, for example, hydroforming and/or or explosive forming may also be used either alone or in combination with any other types of conventional radial expansion devices to radially expand and plastically deform the tubular members and/or protective sleeves of the present disclosure.
- Because conventional rotary expansion devices and methods may damage and thereby compromise the threaded connections between adjacent tubular members during a radial expansion operation, the use of the tubular sleeves of the present exemplary embodiments are particularly advantageous when the adjacent tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed using such rotary expansion devices.
- Although illustrative embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, a wide range of modification, changes and substitution is contemplated in the foregoing disclosure. In some instances, some features of the present invention may be employed without a corresponding use of the other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the invention.
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1. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange;
inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve;
threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned between the ends of the tubular sleeve.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned at one end of the tubular sleeve.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve further comprises one or more sealing members for sealing the interface between the tubular sleeve and at least one of the tubular members.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
placing the tubular members in another structure; and
displacing the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:
radially expanding the tubular sleeve into engagement with the structure.
7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:
sealing an annulus between the tubular sleeve and the other structure.
8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the other structure comprises a wellbore.
9. The method of claim 5 , wherein the other structure comprises a wellbore casing.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve further comprises a sealing element coupled to the exterior of the tubular sleeve.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve is metallic.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve is non-metallic.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve is plastic.
14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve is ceramic.
15. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
breaking the tubular sleeve.
16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more longitudinal slots.
17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more radial passages.
18. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve;
coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member;
inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve;
threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve;
coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of first and second tubular members are equal.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members comprises:
coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members using locking rings.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members using locking rings comprises:
wedging the locking rings between the ends of the tubular sleeve and the ends of the first and second tubular members.
21. The method of claim 19 , wherein coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members using locking rings comprises:
affixing the locking rings to the ends of the first and second tubular members.
22. The method of claim 19 , wherein the locking rings are resilient.
23. The method of claim 19 , wherein the locking rings are elastomeric.
24. The method of claim 18 , wherein coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members comprises:
crimping the ends of the tubular sleeve onto the ends of the first and second tubular members.
25. The method of claim 18 , wherein the tubular sleeve further comprises one or more sealing members for sealing the interface between the tubular sleeve and at least one of the tubular members.
26. The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
placing the tubular members in another structure; and
displacing the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
27. The method of claim 26 , further comprising:
radially expanding the tubular sleeve into engagement with the structure.
28. The method of claim 26 , further comprising:
sealing an annulus between the tubular sleeve and the other structure.
29. The method of claim 26 , wherein the other structure comprises a wellbore.
30. The method of claim 26 , wherein the other structure comprises a wellbore casing.
31. The method of claim 18 , wherein the tubular sleeve further comprises a sealing element coupled to the exterior of the tubular sleeve.
32. The method of claim 18 , wherein the tubular sleeve is metallic.
33. The method of claim 18 , wherein the tubular sleeve is non-metallic.
34. The method of claim 18 , wherein the tubular sleeve is plastic.
35. The method of claim 18 , wherein the tubular sleeve is ceramic.
36. The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
breaking the tubular sleeve.
37. The method of claim 18 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more longitudinal slots.
38. The method of claim 18 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more radial passages.
39. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting an end of a tubular sleeve having an external flange into a threaded end of the first tubular member until an end face of the external flange abuts the threaded end of the first tubular member;
inserting the other end of the tubular sleeve into a threaded end of a second tubular member;
threadably coupling the threaded ends of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve until both the first and second tubular members abut end faces of the external flange of the tubular sleeve; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
40. The method of claim 39 , wherein the external flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned between the ends of the tubular sleeve.
41. The method of claim 39 , wherein the external flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned at one end of the tubular sleeve.
42. The method of claim 39 , wherein the tubular sleeve further comprises one or more sealing members for sealing the interface between the tubular sleeve and at least one of the tubular members.
43. The method of claim 39 , further comprising:
placing the tubular members in another structure; and
displacing the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
44. The method of claim 43 , wherein the other structure comprises a wellbore.
45. The method of claim 43 , wherein the other structure comprises a wellbore casing.
46. The method of claim 39 , wherein the tubular sleeve is metallic.
47. The method of claim 39 , wherein the tubular sleeve is non-metallic.
48. The method of claim 39 , wherein the tubular sleeve is plastic.
49. The method of claim 39 , wherein the tubular sleeve is ceramic.
50. The method of claim 39 , further comprising:
breaking the tubular sleeve.
51. The method of claim 39 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more longitudinal slots.
52. The method of claim 39 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more radial passages.
53. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting an end of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange into abutment with the internal flange;
inserting an end of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve into abutment with the internal flange;
coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the ends of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed ends of the first and second tubular members are equal.
54. The method of claim 53 , wherein the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned between the ends of the tubular sleeve.
55. The method of claim 53 , wherein the internal flange of the tubular sleeve is positioned at one end of the tubular sleeve.
56. The method of claim 53 , wherein the tubular sleeve further comprises one or more sealing members for sealing the interface between the tubular sleeve and at least one of the tubular members.
57. The method of claim 53 , further comprising:
placing the tubular members in another structure; and
displacing the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
58. The method of claim 57 , further comprising:
radially expanding the tubular sleeve into engagement with the structure.
59. The method of claim 57 , further comprising:
sealing an annulus between the tubular sleeve and the other structure.
60. The method of claim 57 , wherein the other structure comprises a wellbore.
61. The method of claim 57 , wherein the other structure comprises a wellbore casing.
62. The method of claim 53 , wherein the tubular sleeve further comprises a sealing element coupled to the exterior of the tubular sleeve.
63. The method of claim 53 , wherein the tubular sleeve is metallic.
64. The method of claim 53 , wherein the tubular sleeve is non-metallic.
65. The method of claim 53 , wherein the tubular sleeve is plastic.
66. The method of claim 53 , wherein the tubular sleeve is ceramic.
67. The method of claim 53 , further comprising:
breaking the tubular sleeve.
68. The method of claim 53 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more longitudinal slots.
69. The method of claim 53 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more radial passages.
70. The method of claim 53 , wherein coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve comprises:
heating the tubular sleeve and inserting the ends of the first and second tubular members into the tubular sleeve.
71. The method of claim 53 , wherein coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve comprises:
coupling the tubular sleeve to the ends of the first and second tubular members using a locking ring.
72. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
positioning the first tubular member, the second tubular member, the tubular sleeve, and the expansion device within a wellbore; and
then displacing the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
73. The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
positioning the first tubular member, the second tubular member, the tubular sleeve, and the expansion device within a wellbore; and
then displacing the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
74. The method of claim 39 , further comprising:
positioning the first tubular member, the second tubular member, the tubular sleeve, and the expansion device within a wellbore; and
then displacing the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
75. The method of claim 53 , further comprising:
positioning the first tubular member, the second tubular member, the tubular sleeve, and the expansion device within a wellbore; and
then displacing the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
76. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion;
a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and
a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member;
wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and
wherein the internal diameters of non-threaded portions of the radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal.
77. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed within a wellbore.
78. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential compression; and wherein the tubular sleeve is in circumferential tension.
79. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the opposite ends of the tubular sleeve are tapered.
80. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the tubular sleeve comprises an internal flange that abuts the ends faces of the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
81. The apparatus of claim 80 , wherein the internal flange is positioned proximate an end of the tubular sleeve.
82. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the interface between the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members and the interior surface of the tubular sleeve provides a fluid tight seal.
83. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members.
84. The apparatus of claim 76 , further comprising a structure defining an opening for receiving the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve; wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the tubular sleeve and the structure.
85. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the tubular sleeve comprises materials selected from the group consisting of:
plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite, frangible material, or metal.
86. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages.
87. The apparatus of claim 86 , wherein one or more of the radial passages comprise axial slots.
88. The apparatus of claim 87 , wherein the axial slots are staggered in the axial direction.
89. The apparatus of claim 76 , further comprising one or more retaining members for coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
90. The apparatus of claim 89 , wherein one or more of the retaining members penetrate the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members.
91. The apparatus of claim 89 , wherein one or more of the retaining members are elastic.
92. The apparatus of claim 76 , wherein the ends of the tubular sleeve are deformed into engagement with the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
93. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member comprising a threaded end;
a second tubular member comprising a threaded end; and
a tubular sleeve that is received within, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the threaded end of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end of the second tubular member; and
wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed.
94. The apparatus of claim 93 , wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed within a wellbore.
95. The apparatus of claim 93 , wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential tension; and wherein the tubular sleeve is in circumferential compression.
96. The apparatus of claim 93 , wherein the opposite ends of the tubular sleeve are tapered.
97. The apparatus of claim 93 , wherein the tubular sleeve comprises an external flange that abuts ends faces of the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
98. The apparatus of claim 97 , wherein the external flange is positioned proximate an end of the tubular sleeve.
99. The apparatus of claim 93 , wherein the interface between the interior surfaces of the first and second tubular members and the exterior surface of the tubular sleeve provides a fluid tight seal.
100. The apparatus of claim 93 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the exterior surface of the tubular sleeve and the interior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members.
101. The apparatus of claim 93 , wherein the tubular sleeve comprises materials selected from the group consisting of:
plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite, frangible material, or metal.
102. The apparatus of claim 93 , wherein the tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages.
103. The apparatus of claim 102 , wherein one or more of the radial passages comprise axial slots.
104. The apparatus of claim 103 , wherein the axial slots are staggered in the axial direction.
105. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member;
a second tubular member; and
a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the ends of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential compression and the tubular sleeve is in circumferential tension;
wherein the ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and
wherein the internal diameters of the radially expanded and plastically deformed ends of the first and second tubular members are equal.
106. The apparatus of claim 105 , wherein the ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed within a wellbore.
107. The apparatus of claim 105 , wherein the opposite ends of the tubular sleeve are tapered.
108. The apparatus of claim 105 , wherein the tubular sleeve comprises an internal flange that abuts the ends faces of the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
109. The apparatus of claim 108 , wherein the internal flange is positioned proximate an end of the tubular sleeve.
110. The apparatus of claim 105 , wherein the interface between the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members and the interior surface of the tubular sleeve provides a fluid tight seal.
111. The apparatus of claim 105 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members.
112. The apparatus of claim 105 , further comprising a structure defining an opening for receiving the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve; wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the tubular sleeve and the structure.
113. The apparatus of claim 105 , wherein the tubular sleeve comprises materials selected from the group consisting of:
plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite, frangible material, or metal.
114. The apparatus of claim 105 , wherein the tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages.
115. The apparatus of claim 114 , wherein one or more of the radial passages comprise axial slots.
116. The apparatus of claim 115 , wherein the axial slots are staggered in the axial direction.
117. The apparatus of claim 105 , further comprising one or more retaining members for coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
118. The apparatus of claim 117 , wherein one or more of the retaining members penetrate the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members.
119. The apparatus of claim 117 , wherein one or more of the retaining members are elastic.
120. The apparatus of claim 105 , wherein the ends of the tubular sleeve are deformed into engagement with the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
121. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion;
a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion;
a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members;
one or more first resilient locking members for locking the first tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and
one or more second resilient locking members for locking the second tubular member to the tubular sleeve;
wherein the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members are in circumferential compression and the tubular sleeve is in circumferential tension;
wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and
wherein the internal diameters of radially expanded and plastically deformed portions of the first and second tubular members are equal.
122. The apparatus of claim 121 , wherein the ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed within a wellbore.
123. The apparatus of claim 121 , wherein the opposite ends of the tubular sleeve are tapered.
124. The apparatus of claim 121 , wherein the tubular sleeve comprises an internal flange that abuts the ends faces of the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members.
125. The apparatus of claim 124 , wherein the internal flange is positioned proximate an end of the tubular sleeve.
126. The apparatus of claim 121 , wherein the interface between the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members and the interior surface of the tubular sleeve provides a fluid tight seal.
127. The apparatus of claim 121 , wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the interior surface of the tubular sleeve and the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members.
128. The apparatus of claim 121 , further comprising a structure defining an opening for receiving the first and second tubular members and the tubular sleeve; wherein the tubular sleeve includes one or more sealing members for sealing an interface between the tubular sleeve and the structure.
129. The apparatus of claim 121 , wherein the tubular sleeve comprises materials selected from the group consisting of:
plastic, ceramic, elastomeric, composite, frangible material, or metal.
130. The apparatus of claim 121 , wherein the tubular sleeve defines one or more radial passages.
131. The apparatus of claim 130 , wherein one or more of the radial passages comprise axial slots.
132. The apparatus of claim 131 , wherein the axial slots are staggered in the axial direction.
133. The apparatus of claim 121 , further comprising one or more retaining members for coupling the ends of the tubular sleeve to the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
134. The apparatus of claim 133 , wherein one or more of the retaining members penetrate the exterior surfaces of at least one of the first and second tubular members.
135. The apparatus of claim 133 , wherein one or more of the retaining members are elastic.
136. The apparatus of claim 121 , wherein the ends of the tubular sleeve are deformed into engagement with the exterior surfaces of the first and second tubular members.
137. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal diameter of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
138. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal diameter of the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
139. The method of claim 1 , wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
140. The method of claim 1 , wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
141. The method of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the first tubular member abuts an end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve; and wherein a portion of the second tubular member abuts another end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
142. The method of claim 53 , wherein the internal diameter of the first tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
143. The method of claim 53 , wherein the internal diameter of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
144. The method of claim 53 , wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the first tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
145. The method of claim 53 , wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
146. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange;
inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve;
threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
147. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange;
inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve;
threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
148. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange;
inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve;
threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members within the tubular sleeve; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein a portion of the first tubular member abuts an end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve; and
wherein a portion of the second tubular member abuts another end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
149. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve;
coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member;
inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve;
threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve;
coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
150. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve;
coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member;
inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve;
threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve;
coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
151. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting a threaded end portion of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve;
coupling the end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the first tubular member;
inserting a threaded end portion of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve;
threadably coupling the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular member within the tubular sleeve;
coupling the other end of the tubular sleeve to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein a portion of the first tubular member abuts an end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve; and
wherein a portion of the second tubular member abuts another end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
152. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting an end of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange into abutment with the internal flange;
inserting an end of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve into abutment with the internal flange;
coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the ends of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
153. A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member and a second tubular member, comprising:
inserting an end of the first tubular member into an end of a tubular sleeve having an internal flange into abutment with the internal flange;
inserting an end of the second tubular member into another end of the tubular sleeve into abutment with the internal flange;
coupling the ends of the first and second tubular member to the tubular sleeve; and
displacing an expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members to radially expand and plastically deform the ends of the first and second tubular members;
wherein, after the radial expansion and plastic deformation, the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
154. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion;
a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and
a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member;
wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed; and
wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
155. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion;
a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and
a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member; and
wherein portions of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed;
wherein a portion of the first tubular member abuts an end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve; and
wherein a portion of the second tubular member abuts another end face of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
156. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member comprising a threaded end portion;
a second tubular member comprising a threaded end portion; and
a tubular sleeve that receives, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded end portions of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the threaded end portion of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end portion of the second tubular member;
wherein the internal diameter of at least one of the non-threaded portion of the first tubular member and the non-threaded portion of the second tubular member is equal to the internal diameter of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve.
157. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member comprising a threaded end;
a second tubular member comprising a threaded end; and
a tubular sleeve that is received within, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members are radially expanded and plastically deformed.
158. An apparatus, comprising:
a first tubular member comprising a threaded end;
a second tubular member comprising a threaded end; and
a tubular sleeve that is received within, overlaps with, and is coupled to the threaded ends of the first and second tubular members;
wherein the threaded end of the first tubular member is threadably coupled to the threaded end of the second tubular member.
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