High Performance Wire Marking for Downhole Cables

摘要

Cables, systems, and methods are disclosed that provide for the monitoring of a cable being deployed to a borehole. Such systems may include a cable having one or more markings at regular intervals. Each marking includes marking data that may be alphanumeric characters, bar codes, ring codes, or a quick-response code. The system also includes a controller that is operable to receive, store, and transmit marking data, and a reader that is operable to read the markings and to transmit marking data to the controller. The marking data may be associated with cable data that is stored in a database to convey information about the cable, such as the origin, mechanical properties, and usage history of the cable.

主权项

1. A wellbore cable deployment system for monitoring a downhole cable being deployed to a borehole, the system comprising:
a downhole cable having at least one marking, such marking including marking data; a controller operable to receive, store, and transmit marking data; and a reader operable to read the markings from the downhole cable as the downhole cable is deployed in a wellbore, and to transmit marking data to the controller.