System and method for guiding a tubular along a borehole

Abstract

A system for monitoring and guiding a tubular downhole including a tubular including at least one sensor, a plurality of extended reach systems including at least two of a lubricant delivery system, a vibratory tool operatively connected to the tubular, and a tractor mechanically connected to the tubular, and a controller operatively connected to the at least one sensor. The controller is configured and disposed to monitor parameters on the tubular and selectively activate one or more of the plurality of extended reach systems based on monitored parameters.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for monitoring and guiding a tubular downhole comprising:
 a tubular including at least one sensor,   a plurality of extended reach systems including at least two of a lubricant delivery system, a vibratory tool operatively connected to the tubular, and a tractor mechanically connected to the tubular; and   a controller operatively connected to the at least one sensor, the controller being configured and disposed to monitor parameters on the tubular and selectively activate one or more of the plurality of extended reach systems based on monitored parameters.   
     
     
         2 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of extended reach systems includes each of the lubricant delivery system, the vibratory tool operatively connected to the tubular, and the tractor mechanically connected to the tubular. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular comprises coiled tubing having a terminal end portion. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of extended reach systems includes the tractor operatively connected adjacent the terminal end portion of the coiled tubing. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to sequentially selectively control the plurality of extended reach systems. 
     
     
         6 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the controller monitors the at least one force sensor and selectively controls the plurality of extended reach systems in real time. 
     
     
         7 . A resource recovery and exploration system comprising:
 a first system;   a second system including a tubular supporting a sensor, the tubular being fluidically connected to the first system;   a plurality of extended reach systems including at least two of a lubricant delivery system arranged at the first system, a vibratory tool operatively connected to the tubular, and a tractor mechanically connected to the tubular; and   a controller operatively connected to the at least one force sensor, the controller being configured and disposed to monitor forces on the tubular and selectively activate one or more of the plurality of extended reach systems.   
     
     
         8 . The resource recovery and exploration system according to  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of extended reach systems includes each of the lubricant delivery system, the vibratory tool operatively connected to the tubular, and the tractor mechanically connected to the tubular. 
     
     
         9 . The resource recovery and exploration system of  claim 7 , wherein the tubular comprises coiled tubing having a terminal end portion. 
     
     
         10 . The resource recovery and exploration system of  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of extended reach systems includes the tractor operatively connected adjacent the terminal end portion of the coiled tubing. 
     
     
         11 . The resource recovery and exploration system of  claim 7 , wherein the controller is configured to sequentially selectively control the plurality of extended reach systems. 
     
     
         12 . The resource recovery and exploration system according to  claim 7 , wherein the controller monitors the at least one force sensor and selectively controls the plurality of extended reach systems in real time. 
     
     
         13 . A method of guiding a tubular into a formation comprising:
 sensing a first force through a sensor operatively associated with a tubular moving into a borehole formed in a formation;   activating a first one of a plurality extended reach systems based on the first force;   detecting a second force on the tubular; and   activating a second one of the plurality of extended reach systems based on the second force.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 sensing a third force on the tubular; and   activating a third one of the plurality of extended reach systems based on the third force.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein activating the first, second, and third one of the plurality of extended reach systems includes responding in real time to forces experienced by the tubular moving into the borehole. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising: calibrating the sensor to downhole conditions.