Abstract: The connector comprises two body members for respective connection first and second entities, such as tubes, to be connected. The body members are mutually coupled by a first coupling arrangement on the first body member and a second coupling arrangement on the second body member. The first coupling arrangement comprises a number of discrete segments with surfaces defining formation engageable with formation of second coupling arrangement. It also has supports to support the segments in the respective connection positions on the first body member. It also has a release member selectively operable to disable the support to cause or allow the segments to be displaced from their respective connection positions and disengage from the second coupling arrangement thereby mutually disconnecting the first and second body members of the connector.
Abstract: A hanger comprising two tubular sections, one partially received within the other, one section having a serrated surface and the other section retaining at least one detent whereby the axial length of the hanger is adjustable. This arrangement obviates the disadvantage in the conventional tie-back method of sub-sea wellhead completion wherein it is necessary to cut and dress the casing after pulling tension in the casing string.