Multi-function multi-hole drilling rig
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Abstract
A multi-function multi-hole rig is disclosed which, in certain aspects, includes multiple machines for accomplishing rig functions, e.g. drilling machine(s), tripping machine(s), casing machine(s), and/or cementing machine(s), for producing multiple usable wellbores one after the other. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
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104 Claims
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31. A multi-function rig for performing rig operations on a plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations at a single wellbore location site, said multi-function rig configured to be movable between multiple wellbore location sites, the multi-function rig comprising:
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a rig structure configured to be positioned over said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations at said single wellbore location site; a plurality of machines operatively coupled to said rig structure and configured to perform at least one of said rig operations on each of said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations, wherein at least one of said plurality of machines is configured to be movable relative to said rig structure to positions proximate at least one of said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations without moving said multi-function rig from said single wellbore location site; and at least one of said plurality of machines being configured as a drilling machine to perform a drilling operation, and configured to be movable relative to said rig structure to positions proximate at least one of said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64)
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65. A method for performing rig operations on a plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations with a single multi-function rig at a single wellbore location site, said method comprising:
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positioning said multi-function rig at said single wellbore location site, said multi-function rig adapted to be movable between multiple wellbore location sites and comprising a rig structure adapted to be positioned over said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations, said multi-function rig further comprising a plurality of machines operatively coupled to said rig structure and adapted to perform at least one of said rig operations on each of said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations, at least one of said rig operations being a drilling operation, wherein at least one of said plurality of machines is adapted to be movable relative to said rig structure to positions proximate at least one of said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations without moving said multi-function rig from said single wellbore location site, and at least one of said plurality of machines is further configured as a drilling machine to perform said drilling operation; moving said at least one of said plurality of machines configured as a drilling machine proximate at least one of said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations; and performing a drilling operation on said at least one of said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations using said at least one of said plurality of machines that is configured as a drilling machine. - View Dependent Claims (66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96)
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97. A method for performing rig operations with a single multi-function rig configured to be movable between multiple wellbore location sites, said method comprising:
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positioning said multi-function rig at a first wellbore location site comprising a first plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations, said multi-function rig comprising a plurality of machines operatively coupled to said multi-function rig and configured to perform at least one of said rig operations on each of said first plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations, wherein at least one of said rig operations is a drilling operation, and at least one of said plurality of machines is configured as a drilling machine to perform said drilling operation; performing said drilling operation on at least two of said first plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations using said at least one of said plurality of machines configured as a drilling machine, wherein said drilling operation performed on each of said at least two of said plurality of spaced-apart wellbore locations are performed while said multi-function drilling rig remains positioned at said first wellbore location site. - View Dependent Claims (98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104)
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