Fatigue Reliability Evaluation Model of Drillstring in Bending Section of Horizontal Well

Abstract:

When drillstring rotates through the bending section of horizontal well, the fatigue damage of drillstring will be caused by alternating bending stress. Therefore, a thought to solve the fatigue reliability problem of drillstring in bending section of horizontal well is proposed. The variable amplitude alternating stress is transformed into equivalent fatigue stress, and the fatigue damage of drillstring is analyzed. Considering Palmgren-Miner rule and S-N curve, the fatigue life and reliability evaluation model of drillstring in bending section of horizontal well is established according to the fatigue reliability theory and probabilistic fracture mechanics. This model can calculate the fatigue damage, fatigue life and reliability of drillstring in the process of drilling and the maximum allowable dogleg angle where the drillstring is under compression and tension. And it has the important reference value for the fair use of drillstring and casing program design.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 490-495)
• Pages: 2295-2299
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.490-495.2295
• Online since: March 2012
• Authors: Yi Fei Yan, Lu Feng Cheng
• Keywords: Bending Section, Drillstring, Fatigue Damage Cumulation, Fatigue Reliability

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