Method and system for drilling rig testing using virtualized components
US8793114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B10/62
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and system dynamically generates virtualized configurations of sensors and signals used in drilling system equipment. The virtualized configurations may be used for novel operational testing of automation systems on drilling rigs. The methods and systems may be configured to virtualize actual drill floor equipment in order to have enhanced fault coverage of the automation systems. A control network that is a component of the automation systems may implement a testing loop that accommodates virtualized equipment in a manner substantially similar to actual equipment. In this manner, the testing loop may be configured to control elements specific to the equipment under control, and generate testing results for those specific control elements.
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