SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A TOP DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR SUBTERRANEAN OPERATIONS

摘要

A drilling assembly including a sensor coupled to a gear, the gear in direct or indirect rotational communication with a component of drilling assembly, such as a bull gear or a pipe handler. The drilling assembly further including a logic device configured to calculate a wear status of the drilling assembly, indicating wear of one or more components of the drilling assembly. In another aspect, the logic device is configured to calculate an alignment value of the gear for engagement of a locking device.