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Fatigue calculator generation system

US9945223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2015
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/007
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure can relate to a system for tracking fatigue damage experienced by a tool in real-time. The system can include a processor operably coupled to a memory and operable to execute one or more modules to generate master curve fitting coefficients for a connection type associated with a tool component (e.g., a component of a bottom hole assembly). The master curve fitting coefficients can be for a threaded connection master curve, a port hole master curve, and so forth. The processor can also be operable to execute the one or more modules to generate a fatigue calculator for the tool component. The system may receive a real-time trajectory for the tool, determine a curvature from the trajectory of the tool, determine a bending moment based upon the curvature, and determine fatigue damage for the tool component based upon the bending moment using the fatigue calculator.

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