Abstract: A device for containment of fluid escaping from a pipe, comprising a can having a surrounding wall and a bottom: The bottom is formed of bottom segments that combine to form a bottom opening with a bottom inward facing sealing surface for sealing against the pipe. The surrounding wall is formed of wall segments that combine to form an enclosure defining an interior of the can. The drain further comprises a drain opening exposed to the interior of the can. The can may include fluid level sensors that activate a suction pump.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for containing fluid or gas that is released when two adjoining sections of pipe are disconnected. The apparatus can comprise two or more arcuate sections hinged together to form a generally cylindrical or tubular containment chute that can be releasably enclosed around a pipe joint. Latching mechanisms can hold the apparatus around the pipe joint. The apparatus can have one or more sealing members at each end of the containment chute that engage the pipe above and below the pipe joint so that the pipe joint is completely enclosed and sealed off. A spout located on the sidewall of the apparatus allows fluid or gas that is released when the pipe joint is broken to flow from the apparatus through the spout into a hose connected to the spout, whereby the hose can divert the fluid or gas to a receptacle or container.

Abstract: A removable hand guard is provided for installation on drilling rig hand tongs and used to protect the hands of workers from being accidentally crushed when gripping the tong handle. The hand guard can include resilient body and tabs, which allow the guard to be positioned on the tong handle. The hand guard can be locked into place using locks and fasteners. The hand guard can include a slot, which can form a secondary handle to be used by a second worker to manoeuvre the tongs.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for stripping solids and fluids from a string used in the drilling or servicing of a well when the string is removed from the well. The apparatus can comprise two or more pivotally connected arcuate body portions that can be enclosed around the string in a clamshell fashion. The apparatus can further comprise a seal disposed therein to provide a toroidal sealing member around the string when the apparatus encloses the string. A quick release latch mechanism is provided on the apparatus for easy and quick installation on, and removal from, the string. Handles on the apparatus allow personnel to hold the apparatus in a stationary position as the string passes through the apparatus when being raised from the well. In so doing, the sealing member strips solids and fluids from the string.

Abstract: A tubing tray is provided for use with a pipe mat tray for receiving, organizing and storing drill pipe tripped out of a drill string on a drilling rig, the tubing tray having a planar bottom member, an orthogonal sidewall extending upwardly from the perimeter of the bottom member to form a basin for receiving the pipe mat, a chamfered sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the sidewall to provide clearance for a tool joint on a drill pipe placed on the pipe mat, and a handle extending around a top edge of the chamfered sidewall, the handle having a downwardly extending lip forming a finder hold thereunder. The tray can further include spikes extending downwardly from a lower surface of the bottom member, and a slot disposed through opposing lips of the handle allowing two or more tubing trays to be fastened together in a side by side configuration.

Abstract: A tubing tray is provided for use with a pipe mat tray for receiving, organizing and storing drill pipe tripped out of a drill string on a drilling rig, the tubing tray having a planar bottom member, an orthogonal sidewall extending upwardly from the perimeter of the bottom member to form a basin for receiving the pipe mat, a chamfered sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the sidewall to provide clearance for a tool joint on a drill pipe placed on the pipe mat, and a handle extending around a top edge of the chamfered sidewall, the handle having a downwardly extending lip forming a finder hold thereunder. The tray can further include spikes extending downwardly from a lower surface of the bottom member, and a slot disposed through opposing lips of the handle allowing two or more tubing trays to be fastened together in a side by side configuration.

Abstract: A pipe mat is provided for use with a tubing tray for receiving, organizing and storing drill pipe tripped out of a drill string on a drilling rig, the pipe mat having a plurality of substantially parallel and spaced-apart support rails to form a plurality of drain channels disposed between adjacent pair of support rails, a plurality of substantially parallel and spaced-apart nub rails disposed on the plurality of support rails, the nub rails substantially orthogonal to the support rails thereby form a lattice structure having openings disposed between the nub rails that are in communication with the drain channels, and a plurality of spaced-apart pipe nubs extending upwardly from the nub rails, which are configured to hold a drill pipe in place when an end of the drill pipe is placed onto one of the pipe nubs.

Abstract: A line pipe tray for supporting a line pipe is provided, the line pipe tray having parallel outer sidewalls operatively coupled to parallel outer end walls, parallel inner side walls operatively coupled to the inner end walls sidewalls and a planar bottom surface extending the inner sidewalls and end walls to form a basin. The tray can further include pipe saddles on the top edges of the end walls and sidewalls. The tray can further include a pour lip on the end wall pipe saddles, and a recess on the end walls for receiving a pail or fluid container. Lifting handles cut through the end walls can further include a tab for hooking onto a pail or fluid container to keep it from slipping away when the tray is lifted and tilted to pour fluids from the basin into the pail.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment tool is provided for use with one or more vacuum systems and with a source of pressurized cleaning fluid, the tool adapted for removing fluids, solids, debris and produced substances from a hydrocarbon-producing well from a surface, such as a drilling rig floor. The tool can include a brush head having a vacuum orifice, the brush head adapted for loosening fluids and solids from the surface so they can be vacuumed up through the orifice to the vacuum system. The tool can further include an orifice disposed on the brush head for dispensing pressurized cleaning fluid, and a valve mechanism for controlling the flow of the pressurized cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment tool is provided for use with one or more vacuum systems and with a source of pressurized cleaning fluid, the tool adapted for removing fluids, solids, debris and produced substances from a hydrocarbon-producing well from a surface, such as a drilling rig floor. The tool can include a brush head having a vacuum orifice, the brush head adapted for loosening fluids and solids from the surface so they can be vacuumed up through the orifice to the vacuum system. The tool can further include an orifice disposed on the brush head for dispensing pressurized cleaning fluid, and a valve mechanism for controlling the flow of the pressurized cleaning fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for stripping solids and fluids from a string used in the drilling or servicing of a well when the string is removed from the well. The apparatus can comprise two or more pivotally connected arcuate body portions that can be enclosed around the string in a clamshell fashion. The apparatus can further comprise a seal disposed therein to provide a toroidal sealing member around the string when the apparatus encloses the string. A quick release latch mechanism is provided on the apparatus for easy and quick installation on, and removal from, the string. Handles on the apparatus allow personnel to hold the apparatus in a stationary position as the string passes through the apparatus when being raised from the well. In so doing, the sealing member strips solids and fluids from the string.

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