Measuring and testing – Borehole or drilling
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Borehole or drilling
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028543
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for monitoring the operation of downhole equipment, such as electrical submersible pumps, is disclosed. The method and system rely on the use of coiled fiber optic sensors, such as hydrophones, accelerometers, and/or flow meters. These sensors are either coupled to or placed in proximity to the equipment being monitored. As the sensor is perturbed by acoustic pressure disturbances emitted from the equipment, the length of the sensing coil changes, enabling the creation of a pressure versus time signal. This signal is converted into a frequency spectrum indicative of the acoustics emissions of the equipment, which can then be manually or automatedly monitored to see if the equipment is functioning normally or abnormally, and which allows the operator to take necessary corrective actions.
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Hardage Bob A.
Johansen Espen S.
Maida, Jr. John L.
Frank Rodney
Patterson & Sheridan, LLP.
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