Tool Health Evaluation System and Methodology

摘要

A technique facilitates evaluation of a tool, such as a drill tool. The technique comprises collecting tool data via a sensor on a given tool during use of that tool in a given operation, e.g. drilling operation. Additional data related to the tool is accumulated from a plurality of sources external to the tool. For example, data may be collected from both downhole sources and surface sources. Upon completion of the operation, the tool data is transmitted to the surface for processing on a processor system in combination with the data cumulated from sources external to the tool. The processing may be performed in real time as the tool data is received from downhole to enable a comprehensive diagnosis of tool health prior to retrieval of the tool to the surface.

主权项

1. A method for evaluating a well tool, comprising:
operating a tool in a downhole environment; accumulating tool data on the tool via a sensor located on the tool; accumulating corresponding data via an additional sensor located downhole; obtaining additional data related to the tool from a remote location and transmitting the additional data to a surface processor system; transmitting the tool data and the corresponding data uphole to the surface processor system prior to pulling the tool out of hole; processing the tool data, the corresponding data, and the additional data in real time on the surface processor system as the tool data and the corresponding data is transmitted uphole; and diagnosing whether the tool has sufficient health for use in a subsequent operation, the diagnosis being completed prior to the tool reaching the surface is location when pulled out of hole.