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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2004
Frederic M. Newman, Midland, TX (US);
Kevin Northcutt, Midland, TX (US);
Frederic M. Newman, Midland, TX (US);
Kevin Northcutt, Midland, TX (US);
Key Energy Services, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
This invention will therefore provide a tool to assist the rig operator in perfecting his/her rig operation skills. Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for minimizing slippage on the drum clutch of a well service rig. A detector senses the motion of the compound when the clutch is initially engaged. If the momentum is above an acceptable level, an alarm sounds, notifying the operator to be smoother with the clutch. A tracking mechanism is disclosed so that a rig supervisor or safety person can critique the operator on the smoothness of the rig operation.