LAPSE:2024.0688
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LAPSE:2024.0688
Research on the Mechanical Properties and Structural Optimization of Pipe String Joint under Deep Well Fracturing Operation
June 6, 2024
Abstract
In order to reduce the failure accidents caused by the insufficient strength of fracturing string joints, theoretical calculation and string design methods were adopted to conduct finite element calculations on commonly used long circular threads. The distribution laws of stress and contact pressure of long round threads were obtained, a non-standard special thread was designed, and a finite element model of the joint of the casing was established. Considering different make-up torques, tensile loads, and tensile torque loads within a certain range, the stress variation law of the special casing threaded joint under this design size was analyzed. Finally, the stress and contact pressure variation law on the threaded tooth was analyzed under different structures, working conditions, and wall thickness parameters. The thread strength and sealing function were compared under various parameters. The results showed that the smaller the wall thickness of the joints, the greater the contact pressure at the threaded tooth. Among them, the contact pressure of the external threaded tooth is too high, and is prone to the sticking phenomenon. The distribution of contact pressure in the middle section is relatively reasonable. Compared with the original structure, the new structure significantly reduces the contact pressure at the head and tail ends of the threaded connection, reducing the risk of sticking.
In order to reduce the failure accidents caused by the insufficient strength of fracturing string joints, theoretical calculation and string design methods were adopted to conduct finite element calculations on commonly used long circular threads. The distribution laws of stress and contact pressure of long round threads were obtained, a non-standard special thread was designed, and a finite element model of the joint of the casing was established. Considering different make-up torques, tensile loads, and tensile torque loads within a certain range, the stress variation law of the special casing threaded joint under this design size was analyzed. Finally, the stress and contact pressure variation law on the threaded tooth was analyzed under different structures, working conditions, and wall thickness parameters. The thread strength and sealing function were compared under various parameters. The results showed that the smaller the wall thickness of the joints, the greater the contact pressure at the threaded tooth. Among them, the contact pressure of the external threaded tooth is too high, and is prone to the sticking phenomenon. The distribution of contact pressure in the middle section is relatively reasonable. Compared with the original structure, the new structure significantly reduces the contact pressure at the head and tail ends of the threaded connection, reducing the risk of sticking.
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finite element analysis, joint, pipe string, stress, structural optimization
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Ma C, Duan Y, Huang K, Mo Q, Chen Q, Fu T. Research on the Mechanical Properties and Structural Optimization of Pipe String Joint under Deep Well Fracturing Operation. (2024). LAPSE:2024.0688
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Ma C: Petroleum Engineering School, Southwest Petroleum University, No. 8, Xindu Avenue, Chengdu 610500, China; Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
Duan Y: Petroleum Engineering School, Southwest Petroleum University, No. 8, Xindu Avenue, Chengdu 610500, China
Huang K: Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
Mo Q: Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
Chen Q: Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
Fu T: Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
Duan Y: Petroleum Engineering School, Southwest Petroleum University, No. 8, Xindu Avenue, Chengdu 610500, China
Huang K: Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
Mo Q: Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
Chen Q: Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
Fu T: Exploration Division, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, No. 12, North Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu 610000, China
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Processes
Volume
12
Issue
4
First Page
835
Year
2024
Publication Date
2024-04-20
ISSN
2227-9717
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PII: pr12040835, Publication Type: Journal Article
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