Analysis of Premium Connection of Connecting and Sealing Ability Loaded by Axial Tensile Loads

Abstract:

It is necessary to know the connecting and sealing ability of premium connection for appropriate choices of different working conditions. By finite element method, the finite element model of premium connection is established and the stresses of seal section, shoulder zone and thread surface of tubing by axial tensile loads are analyzed. The results show that shoulder zone is subject to most axial stresses at made-up state, which will make distribution of stresses on thread reasonable. With the increase of axial tensile loads, stresses of thread on both ends increase and on seal section and shoulder zone slightly change. The maximum stress on some thread exceed the yield limit of material when axial tensile loads exceed 400KN. Limited axial tensile loads sharply influence the contact pressures on shoulder zone while slightly on seal section. Although the maximum contact pressure on shoulder zone drop to 0 when the axial tensile load is 600KN, the maximum contact pressure on seal section will keep on a high level.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 268-270)
• Pages: 737-740
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.268-270.737
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Yang Yu, Yi Hua Dou, Fu Xiang Zhang, Xiang Tong Yang
• Keywords: Axial Tensile Loads, Connecting Ability, Finite Element Method (FEM), Premium Connection, Sealing Ability

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