Numerical Investigation of Lateral and Axial Wave Propagation in Drill-Strings for Stability Monitoring

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Liu ◽  
Yi Ji ◽  
Andrew J. Dick
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Numerical Method ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Drill Pipe ◽  
Drill String ◽  
Lateral Impact ◽  
Monitoring Scheme ◽  
Time Frequency ◽  
Impact Wave ◽  
Stability Monitoring

In this paper, the propagation of lateral waves and axial acoustic waves in a drill-string are studied by using a new numerical method and a stability monitoring scheme is proposed. The drill-string is modeled as a linear beam structure under gravitational field effects. Lateral and axial motions are assumed to be decoupled, and the corresponding equations of motion are derived. An iterative wavelet-based spectral finite element method (WSFEM) model is developed to obtain a high fidelity response. Numerical simulations of the lateral impact wave propagation at the bottom-hole-assembly (BHA) are first conducted, and a time-frequency analysis technique is applied to the response in order to identify the relationship between the position of the transition point between positive and negative strain and the dispersive properties of the lateral wave. Next, axial acoustic wave propagation through the upper drill-pipe is studied to explore the banded transmission properties of the drill-string introduced by periodic joints. Based on the results, a new monitoring scheme is proposed to monitor the stability of the drill-string by conducting a combination of lateral impact wave analysis at the BHA and the axial acoustic telemetry technique. The new numerical method used in this study provides a unified approach to study the wave propagation in drill-strings, and the proposed stability monitoring scheme is expected to be applicable in drill-string operations.

Numerical Analysis of Lateral Wave Propagation in Drill-String for Stability Monitoring

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Liu ◽  
Andrew J. Dick
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Drill String ◽  
Lateral Impact ◽  
Monitoring Scheme ◽  
Time Frequency ◽  
Impact Wave ◽  
Lateral Wave ◽  
Stability Monitoring ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Spectral Finite Element

In this paper, the propagation of lateral waves in a drill-string are studied by using a new numerical method and a stability monitoring scheme is proposed. The drill-string is modeled as a linear beam structure under gravitational field effects. An iterative wavelet-based spectral finite element method (WS-FEM) model is developed to obtain a high fidelity response. Numerical simulations of the lateral impact wave propagation at the bottom-hole-assembly (BHA) are conducted and a time-frequency analysis technique is applied to the response in order to identify the relationship between the position of the transition point between positive and negative strain and the dispersive properties of the lateral wave. Based on the results, a new monitoring scheme is proposed to monitor the stability of the drill-string based on a combination of lateral impact wave analysis at the BHA and the axial acoustic telemetry technique.

Pipe stick problems of deep well drilling

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (05) ◽  
pp. 192-195
Author(s):  
Rövşən Azər oğlu İsmayılov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Drill Pipe ◽  
Drill String ◽  
Differential Pressure ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Fluid Circulation ◽  
Well Drilling ◽  
Deep Well ◽  
Pressure Pipe ◽  
Bottomhole Pressure

The aricle is about the pipe stick problems of deep well drilling. Pipe stick problem is one of the drilling problems. There are two types of pipe stick problems exist. One of them is differential pressure pipe sticking. Another one of them is mechanical pipe sticking. There are a lot of reasons for pipe stick problems. Indigators of differential pressure sticking are increase in torque and drug forces, inability to reciprocate drill string and uninterrupted drilling fluid circulation. Key words: pipe stick, mecanical pipe stick,difference of pressure, drill pipe, drilling mud, bottomhole pressure, formation pressure

scholarly journals Study on mechanical properties of titanium alloy drill pipe and application technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 261 ◽  
pp. 02021
Author(s):  
Xiaoyong Yang ◽  
Shichun Chen ◽  
Qiang Feng ◽  
Wenhua Zhang ◽  
Yue Wang
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Drill Pipe ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
Drill String ◽  
Curvature Radius ◽  
Outer Diameter ◽  
Gas Field ◽  
Steel Drill ◽  
Buildup Rate

With the increasing intensity of oil and gas field exploration and development, oil and gas wells are also drilling into deeper and more complex formations. Conventional steel drilling tools can no longer meet the requirements of ultra-deep, high-temperature and high-pressure wells. The paper first analyzes the advantages of titanium alloy drill pipe based on basic performance of titanium alloy drill pipe. The experimental results show that the basic properties of titanium alloy drill pipes meet the operating standards of the petroleum industry. Then the buckling performance of titanium alloy drill pipe and steel drill pipe is compared, the calculation results show that the buckling performance of titanium alloy drill tools is slightly lower than that of steel drill tools. Secondly, the maximum allowable buildup rate of titanium alloy drill pipe and steel drill tool is studied. The research shows that under the same condition of the drill pipe outer diameter, titanium alloy drill pipe can be used for a smaller curvature radius and greater buildup rate. This advantage of titanium alloy drill pipe makes it more suitable for short radius and ultra-short radius wells. Finally, taking a shale gas horizontal well as an example, with the goal of reducing drill string friction and ensuring drill string stability, a comparative study on the application of titanium alloy drill pipe and steel drill pipe is carried out. The results show that titanium alloy drill pipe has a wider application in the field, and is suitable for operations under various complex working conditions.

scholarly journals Investigation of acoustic fields in the arctic zone with uneven ice cover

2021 ◽  
Vol 254 ◽  
pp. 02007
Author(s):  
Vladimir Korochentsev ◽  
Сhen Wenjian ◽  
Victor Petrosyants ◽  
Tatiana Lobova ◽  
Julia Shpak
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Signal Propagation ◽  
Ice Cover ◽  
Measuring System ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Water Medium ◽  
Water Ice ◽  
Ice Surface ◽  
Hydraulic Generator

A mathematical model for elastic wave propagation in an ice cover with uneven relief (hummock) has been developed. The theoretical model is based on the application of “directed” Green’s functions. We obtained numerical results for different distances between radiating and receiving antennas installed inside the ice layer and in water medium. An information-measuring system was created to investigate elastic acoustic waves along ice surface based on electo-hydraulic generator. Experiments of high-frequency acoustic signal propagation from electro-hydraulic generator in water-ice-air system were carried out. We illustrated the model validity for the investigation of hydroacoustic wave propagation in real ice conditions.

Fatigue Life Prediction of Buckling String with Cracks in Horizontal Wells of Mining Engineering

2012 ◽  
Vol 577 ◽  
pp. 127-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Wang ◽  
Tie Yan ◽  
Xue Liang Bi ◽  
Shi Hui Sun
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Prediction Model ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Horizontal Well ◽  
Drill Pipe ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Drill String ◽  
Fatigue Life Prediction ◽  
Mining Engineering ◽  
Life Prediction Model

Fatigue damage in the rotating drill pipe in the horizontal well of mining engineering is usually resulted from cyclic bending stresses caused by the rotation of the pipe especially when it is passing through curved sections or horizontal sections. This paper studies fatigue life prediction method of rotating drill pipe which is considering initial crack in horizontal well of mining engineering. Forman fatigue life prediction model which considering stress ratio is used to predict drill string fatigue life and the corresponding software has been written. The program can be used to calculate the stress of down hole assembly, can predict stress and alternating load in the process of rotating-on bottom. Therefore, establishing buckling string fatigue life prediction model with cracks can be a good reference to both operation and monitor of the drill pipe for mining engineering.

Mathematical methods for the characterization of ultrasound in anisotropic materials

2000 ◽  
Vol 78 (9) ◽  
pp. 803-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
B O'Neill ◽  
R Gr. Maev
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Asymptotic Theory ◽  
Anisotropic Materials ◽  
Bulk Wave ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Theoretical Methods ◽  
The Past ◽  
Fundamental Equations

Although the fundamental equations for the propagation of elastic and acoustic waves in anisotropic materials have not changed in more than a 100 years, the last few decades have seen a surge in interest in the topic. Much of this interest stems from the growing need for characterization of an increasing number of exotic materials. The intent of this paper is to review, for the benefit of beginning researchers in acoustics and ultrasonics, the fundamental phenomena related to elastic wave propagation in anisotropic media. We also present the most common and interesting theoretical methods developed over the past 20 years to model bulk wave propagation in such media. The methods discussed include plane wave superpositions, ray asymptotic theory, paraxial beams, and Green's functions. More peripheral issues, including anisotropic effects combined with various other exotic effects, are dealt with in the bibliography. PACS No.: 43.90

scholarly journals Inferring the chromospheric magnetic topology through waves

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (S247) ◽  
pp. 78-81
Author(s):  
S. S. Hasan ◽  
O. Steiner ◽  
A. van Ballegooijen
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Acoustic Wave ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Phase Speed ◽  
Time Correlation ◽  
Propagation Time ◽  
Fast Mode ◽  
The Magnetic Field

AbstractThe aim of this work is to examine the hypothesis that the wave propagation time in the solar atmosphere can be used to infer the magnetic topography in the chromosphere as suggested by Finsterle et al. (2004). We do this by using an extension of our earlier 2-D MHD work on the interaction of acoustic waves with a flux sheet. It is well known that these waves undergo mode transformation due to the presence of a magnetic field which is particularly effective at the surface of equipartition between the magnetic and thermal energy density, the β = 1 surface. This transformation depends sensitively on the angle between the wave vector and the local field direction. At the β = 1 interface, the wave that enters the flux sheet, (essentially the fast mode) has a higher phase speed than the incident acoustic wave. A time correlation between wave motions in the non-magnetic and magnetic regions could therefore provide a powerful diagnostic for mapping the magnetic field in the chromospheric network.

scholarly journals Gradient index phononic crystals and metamaterials

Nanophotonics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 685-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yabin Jin ◽  
Bahram Djafari-Rouhani ◽  
Daniel Torrent
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Periodic Structures ◽  
Phononic Crystals ◽  
Ray Theory ◽  
Acoustic Metamaterials ◽  
Propagation Of Waves ◽  
At Will

AbstractPhononic crystals and acoustic metamaterials are periodic structures whose effective properties can be tailored at will to achieve extreme control on wave propagation. Their refractive index is obtained from the homogenization of the infinite periodic system, but it is possible to locally change the properties of a finite crystal in such a way that it results in an effective gradient of the refractive index. In such case the propagation of waves can be accurately described by means of ray theory, and different refractive devices can be designed in the framework of wave propagation in inhomogeneous media. In this paper we review the different devices that have been studied for the control of both bulk and guided acoustic waves based on graded phononic crystals.

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