Method and apparatus to improve design, manufacture, performance and/or use of well tools
First Claim
1. A method to improve design, manufacture, performance and/or use of a well tool comprising:
- scanning the well tool, after manufacture, with a three dimensional (3D) scanning system operable to create a 3D image of the well tool as manufactured;
converting the 3D image of the manufactured well tool into an as built 3D data file;
comparing the as built data 3D file with an associated 3D design data file for the well tool;
evaluating variations between the associated 3D design data file and the as built 3D data file; and
modifying at least one design parameter and at least one manufacturing procedure associated with the well tool based on at least one variation between the associated 3D design data file and the as built 3D data file.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided to improve design, manufacture and performance of oilfield equipment and well tools using three dimensional (3D) scanning technology and one or more feedback loops. Manufacturing processes and techniques associated with a well tool may be evaluated based on comparing “as built” 3D data with a design data file for the well tool. Based on differences between “as built” 3D data and the design data file, one or more changes in associated manufacturing procedures and/or technique may be made. Computational fluid dynamic applications may be used to simulate fluid flow characteristics of a well tool using associated design data file, “as built” 3D data and/or after use 3D data. The associated design data file, manufacturing procedures and/or procedures for use of the well tool may be modified based on comparing simulated fluid flow data with desired fluid flow characteristics for the well tool.
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1. A method to improve design, manufacture, performance and/or use of a well tool comprising:
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scanning the well tool, after manufacture, with a three dimensional (3D) scanning system operable to create a 3D image of the well tool as manufactured; converting the 3D image of the manufactured well tool into an as built 3D data file; comparing the as built data 3D file with an associated 3D design data file for the well tool; evaluating variations between the associated 3D design data file and the as built 3D data file; and modifying at least one design parameter and at least one manufacturing procedure associated with the well tool based on at least one variation between the associated 3D design data file and the as built 3D data file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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