Seals with embedded sensors
US10161225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/01
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for monitoring the condition of a seal, such as a seal in a blowout preventer or in another oilfield device, is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a blowout preventer including a seal and a blowout preventer seal-monitoring system that includes a sensor positioned within a body of the seal and a data analyzer. The data analyzer has a processor and is configured to monitor a condition of the seal through analysis of data received by the data analyzer from the sensor positioned within the body of the seal. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
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