BLOWOUT PREVENTER MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME

摘要

A monitoring system for a subsea blowout preventer is provided. The monitoring system includes a fiber optic cable (435) wrapped around preventer portions to be monitored such as rams, pistons, cylinders, housing, connector, to capture acoustic emissions from those portions during operation. The preventer is tested to determine a baseline or fingerprint of normal operation. The acoustic emissions captured during operation are compared with the baseline to detect potential anomalies that may indicate a problem.

主权项

1. A monitoring system for a blowout preventer positionable about a wellbore, the blowout preventer comprising a housing for receiving a tubing and engagers to engage the tubular, the monitoring system comprising:
a fiber optic cable comprising a blowout preventer cable and a communication cable, the blowout preventer cable positionable about the blowout preventer to receive data therefrom, the communication cable linkable between the blowout preventer portion and the surface unit to pass signals therebetween whereby blowout preventer events are detectable.