Long lateral completion system pipe tong and method of using the same

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a completion system and method adapted for use in wells having long lateral boreholes. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a pipe tong fixture for a conventional pipe tong apparatus, which may be installed within a mast for a long lateral completion system. The pipe tong fixture allows for the movement and precise control of the conventional pipe tong apparatus in relation to a borehole for efficient and safe remote operation of the pipe tong fixture and conventional pipe tong apparatus. The present disclosure also relates to torque measurement and the communication and analysis of such measurements during a completion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pipe tong fixture comprising:
 A conventional pipe tong apparatus;   A frame;   At least one actuating skid fixedly attached to the frame for allowing movement of the conventional pipe tong apparatus.   
     
     
         2 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 1 , further comprising: a mast. 
     
     
         3 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 1 , wherein the frame for allowing movement of the conventional pipe tong apparatus allows movement along a back-and-forth axis. 
     
     
         4 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 1 , wherein the frame for allowing movement of the conventional pipe tong apparatus allows movement along a substantially vertical axis. 
     
     
         5 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 3 , wherein the frame for allowing movement of the conventional pipe tong apparatus further allows movement along a substantially vertical axis. 
     
     
         6 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 5 , wherein the frame for allowing movement of the conventional pipe tong apparatus further allows movement along a lateral axis. 
     
     
         7 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 3 , further comprising a torque sensor. 
     
     
         8 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 5 , further comprising a torque sensor. 
     
     
         9 . A pipe tong fixture comprising:
 A frame, having two substantially parallel arm skids having actuating units capable of providing movement along a back-and-forth axis to a conventional pipe tong fixedly attached to the frame, the two substantially parallel arm skids further comprising a plurality of actuators for providing lateral movement to the conventional pipe tong fixedly attached to the frame;   A mast comprising one or more rails for the frame to travel thereupon, wherein the frame is capable of traveling along a substantially vertical axis.   A torque sensor;   
     
     
         10 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 9 , wherein the torque sensor is fixedly attached to the conventional pipe tong. 
     
     
         11 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 10 , wherein the fixedly attached torque sensor is in communication with a control panel attached to a rig carrier. 
     
     
         12 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 10 , wherein the fixedly attached torque sensor is in communication with a control panel in a remote control-cabin. 
     
     
         13 . The pipe tong fixture of  claim 10 , wherein the fixedly attached torque sensor is in wireless communication with a remote control-center. 
     
     
         14 . A process of remotely operating a pipe tong apparatus comprising the steps of:
 Establishing a communication connection between a pipe tong apparatus and a remote control-cabin;   Receiving at the pipe tong apparatus a first signal via the communication connection to open the pipe tong apparatus;   Receiving at the pipe tong apparatus a second signal via the communication connection to close the pipe tong apparatus thereby encircling a section of production tubing;   Receiving at the pipe tong apparatus a third signal via the communication connection to apply a torque force to the section of production tubing;   Reading the torque force applied to the section of production tubing to obtain a torque force value; and   Transmitting to the remote control-cabin the torque force value for storage.   
     
     
         15 . The process of  claim 14 , further comprising the additional step of:
 Receiving a movement signal at the pipe tong apparatus, the movement signal causing the pipe tong apparatus to vertically travel within a mast.   
     
     
         16 . The process of  claim 14 , further comprising the additional step of:
 Receiving a movement signal at the pipe tong apparatus, the movement signal causing the pipe tong apparatus to travel along a back-and-forth axis within a mast.   
     
     
         17 . The process of  claim 14 , further comprising the additional steps of:
 Receiving a first movement signal at the pipe tong apparatus, the first movement signal causing the pipe tong apparatus to vertically travel within a mast.   Receiving a second movement signal at the pipe tong apparatus, the second movement signal causing the pipe tong apparatus to travel along a back-and-forth axis within a mast.   
     
     
         18 . The process of  claim 17 , wherein the communication is wired communication connection. 
     
     
         19 . The process of  claim 17 , wherein the communication is a wireless communication connection. 
     
     
         20 . The process of  claim 17 , wherein the mast is situated proximal to a well head.