Detection systems and methods for an elastomer component

A detection system, comprising:

• a first pressure sensor configured to contact an annular elastomer component of an annular BOP, wherein the first pressure sensor is configured to generate a first signal indicative of a first contact pressure with the annular elastomer component;
• a second pressure sensor configured to contact the annular elastomer component of the annular BOP, wherein the second pressure sensor is configured to generate a second signal indicative of a second contact pressure with the annular elastomer component;
• a piston stroke sensor configured to generate a third signal indicative of a piston stroke distance;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• receive the first signal from the first pressure sensor, the second signal from the second pressure sensor, and the third signal from the piston stroke sensor;
• and
• analyze respective changes in the first contact pressure, respective changes in the second contact pressure, and respective changes in the piston stroke distance to determine a condition of the annular BOP.

A detection system, comprising:

• a pressure sensor configured to contact an annular elastomer component of an annular BOP, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to generate a first signal indicative of a contact pressure with the annular elastomer component;
• a piston stroke sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a piston stroke distance;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• receive the first signal from the pressure sensor and the second signal from the piston stroke sensor;
• and
• analyze respective changes in the contact pressure and respective changes in the piston stroke distance to determine a diameter of a tool in the annular BOP, a presence of a tool joint within the annular BOP, a volume loss of the annular elastomer component, and a collapse of the annular elastomer component.