A method and apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive which, in one aspect, the apparatus includes a body connectable to said top drive. The body includes at least one gripping element radially displaceable by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid to drivingly engage a tubular
A method and apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive which, in one aspect, the apparatus includes a body connectable to said top drive. The body includes at least one gripping element radially displaceable by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid to drivingly engage a tubular to permit a screw connection between said tubular and a further tubular to be tightened to the required torque.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of connecting casing sections using a top drive, comprising: closing a spider around a first casing section; moving a second casing section into substantial axial alignment with the first casing section; gripping the second casing section and supporting a weight of t
What is claimed is: 1. A method of connecting casing sections using a top drive, comprising: closing a spider around a first casing section; moving a second casing section into substantial axial alignment with the first casing section; gripping the second casing section and supporting a weight of the second casing section using a gripper operatively coupled to the top drive; rotating the second casing section using the top drive to join the second casing section to the first casing section to form a joint and a casing string; compensating for the weight of the second casing section during rotation of the second casing section; supporting the weight of the casing string using a drawworks; and opening the spider. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the gripping comprises radially moving at least one gripping element of the gripper into engagement with a wall of the second casing section. 3. The method of claim 2, comprising moving the gripping element inward. 4. The method of claim 2, comprising moving the gripping element outward. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein compensating comprises adjusting at least one compensator. 6. The method of claim 5, comprising adjusting a compensator pressure. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the compensator pressure is a pneumatic pressure or a hydraulic pressure. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein compensating comprises allowing downward movement of the second casing section while rotating the second casing section. 9. The method of claim 1, further comprising controlling the compensating remotely. 10. The method of claim 9, comprising controlling a compensator pressure. 11. The method of claim 1, further comprising flowing a fluid through a central passage of the gripper. 12. A top drive assembly for connecting casing sections, comprising: a top drive; a gripper having at least one gripping element and being operatively coupled to the top drive, the at least one gripping element for gripping a casing section and being movable between a non-gripping position and a gripping position; and at least one compensator comprising a first member and a second member, wherein the first member and the second member are relatively movable such that the at least one compensator has a variable length for compensating a weight of the casing section, wherein the at least one compensator is disposed between the top drive and the at least one gripping element. 13. The top drive assembly of claim 12, wherein the gripper comprises an upper part that is longitudinally movable relative to the top drive. 14. The top drive assembly of claim 13, wherein the upper part comprises a fluid passage. 15. The top drive assembly of claim 14, wherein the upper part is rotationally locked relative to an output shaft of the top drive. 16. The top drive assembly of claim 15, further comprising a splined connection operatively coupled between the upper part and the output shaft. 17. The top drive assembly of claim 16, wherein the splined connection comprises a splined connector attached to the output shaft and slidably connected to the upper part. 18. The top drive assembly of claim 12, wherein the at least one compensator is adjustable. 19. The top drive assembly of claim 18, wherein the at least one compensator comprises at least one piston and cylinder. 20. The top drive assembly of claim 19, wherein the at least one piston and cylinder are pneumatically operated. 21. The top drive assembly of claim 19, wherein the at least one piston and cylinder are hydraulically operated. 22. The top drive assembly of claim 18, wherein the at least one compensator comprises two pistons and two cylinders. 23. The top drive assembly of claim 12, further comprising a central fluid passage therethrough. 24. The top drive assembly of claim 12, wherein the at least one compensator is remotely controlled. 25. The top drive assembly of claim 12, wherein the at least one compensator comprises a bellows. 26. A method of connecting casing sections using a top drive, comprising: coupling a gripper to the top drive for operation therewith, the gripper comprising at least one gripping element for gripping casing, wherein the gripping element is movable between a first position closer to an axis of the gripper and a second position further from an axis of the gripper; closing a spider around a first casing; moving a second casing to a well center; gripping the second casing using the gripper; compensating for a weight of the second casing using a compensator, whereby the gripper is moved axially relative to the top drive; threading the second casing to the first casing, by rotating an output of the top drive, and correspondingly the gripper, to form a joint and a casing string; opening the spider; lowering the casing string through the spider; closing the spider around the casing string; and disengaging the gripper from the casing string. 27. A method of connecting casing sections using a top drive, comprising: operatively coupling a gripper to the top drive; closing a spider around a first casing section; positioning a second casing section above the first casing section; gripping the second casing section and supporting a weight of the second casing section using the gripper; compensating for the weight of the second casing section after gripping the second casing section; rotating the second casing section using the top drive to join the second casing section to the first casing section to form a joint and a casing string; and opening the spider. 28. The method of claim 27, wherein gripping the second casing section comprises radially moving at least one gripping element of the gripper into engagement with a wall of the second casing section. 29. The method of claim 28, comprising moving the gripping element inward toward the wall. 30. The method of claim 28, comprising moving the gripping element outward toward the wall. 31. The method of claim 27, wherein compensating comprises adjusting at least one compensator. 32. The method of claim 31, further comprising adjusting a compensator pressure. 33. The method of claim 32, wherein the compensator pressure is a pneumatic pressure or a hydraulic pressure. 34. The method of claim 27, wherein compensating comprises allowing downward movement of the second casing section while rotating the second casing section. 35. The method of claim 34, wherein gripping the second casing section comprises radially moving at least one gripping element of the gripper into engagement with a wall of the second casing section. 36. The method of claim 35, wherein compensating comprises adjusting at least one compensator. 37. The method of claim 27, further comprising flowing a fluid through a central passage of the gripper. 38. The method of claim 27, further comprising controlling the compensating remotely. 39. The method of claim 38, comprising controlling a compensator pressure. 40. The method of claim 27, further comprising flowing a fluid through a central passage of the gripper. 41. The method of claim 27, wherein rotating the second casing section with the top drive comprises transferring to the second casing section through the gripper. 42. The method of claim 41, further comprising supporting a weight of the second casing section using the gripper. 43. A top drive assembly for connecting casing sections, comprising: a top drive; a gripper having at least one gripping element and being operatively coupled to the top drive, the at least one gripping element for gripping a casing section and being movable between a non-gripping position and a gripping position; and at least one compensator comprising a first member and a second member, wherein the first member and the second member are relatively movable such that the at least one compensator has a variable length for compensating a weight of the casing section, wherein the gripper comprises an upper part that is longitudinally movable relative to the top drive. 44. The top drive assembly of claim 43, wherein the upper part comprises a fluid passage. 45. The top drive assembly of claim 44, wherein the upper part is rotationally locked relative to an output shaft of the top drive. 46. The top drive assembly of claim 45, further comprising a splined connection operatively coupled between the upper part and the output shaft. 47. The top drive assembly of claim 46, wherein the splined connection comprises a splined connector attached to the output shaft and slidably connected to the upper part. 48. A top drive assembly for connecting casing sections, comprising: a top drive; a gripper having at least one gripping element and being operatively coupled to the top drive, the at least one gripping element for gripping a casing section and being movable between a non-gripping position and a gripping position; at least one compensator comprising a first member and a second member, wherein the first member and the second member are relatively movable such that the at least one compensator has a variable length for compensating a weight of the casing section; and wherein the at least one compensator is adapted to move the at least one gripping element relative to the top drive. 49. The top drive of claim 48, wherein the at least one compensator is rotatable with the gripper. 50. The top drive of claim 48, further comprising a central fluid passage through the gripper. 51. The top drive of claim 48, wherein the first member is connected to the top drive and the second member is connected to the at least one gripping element. 52. The top drive of claim 48, wherein the at least one compensator comprises a bellow. 53. A top drive assembly for connecting casing sections, comprising: a top drive; a gripper having at least one gripping element and being operatively coupled to the top drive, the at least one gripping element for gripping a casing section and being movable between a non-gripping position and a gripping position; and at least one compensator comprising a first member and a second member, wherein the first member and the second member are relatively movable such that the at least one compensator has a variable length for compensating a weight of the casing section, and the first member is connected to the top drive and the second member is connected to the at least one gripping element.
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