Life monitor for a well access line
US8544339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M5/0075
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A well access line monitor. The monitor may be employed to directly interface and establish the current yield strength of a plastically deformable line such as coiled tubing or slickline. Such interfacing may take place in advance of, or during an application. Thus, the fitness of the line for the application may be established in real-time. Further, with comparison to a reference log of projected yield strength for the line over the course of multiple bend cycles, the remaining life of the line may also be established.
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