A Comparison between ANSYS Mechanical and SolidWorks Simulation
Petroleum Engineering
Contact Analysis of a Pipe-clamp Assembly
We have discussed multiple examples of contact analysis so far. In this post, we are going to investigate a pipe-clamp assembly. By using a pretensioned bolt, the clamp holds the pipe firmly (see the following figure). If the pretension is insufficient, slipping would happen between the pipe and clamp. If the pretension is too large, … Continue reading Contact Analysis of a Pipe-clamp Assembly
Contact analysis: a bolted flange connection
A typical bolted flange connection (see Fig.1) is modeled in this example. Fig.1. The geometry of the model. Only the 1/4 model is created due to symmetry. The challenges in this example are as follows: Complicated geometry. Applying pretension to bolts. Multiple load steps. Modeling contact. It is worth mentioning that a special element Prentension179 … Continue reading Contact analysis: a bolted flange connection
Wear analysis of casing coupling
Fig.1. Typical casing couplings Because the reciprocating and rotary motion of the drill pipe in the casing is eccentric, the radial and axial friction between the drill pipe and the casing causes serious wear on the outer surface of the drill pipe and the inner surface of the casing. This wear mostly occurs at the … Continue reading Wear analysis of casing coupling
The Analysis of Piston Rubber Film of Pneumatic Brake Device
Fig.1. Typical piston rubber films (with central hole) Fig.2. A typical piston rubber film Fig.3. A typical piston rubber film (edge can be fixed with bolts) Typical piston rubber films in a pneumatic brake device that is commonly used in drilling operations are shown in Fig.1-Fig.3. When the brake device is activated, the piston rubber … Continue reading The Analysis of Piston Rubber Film of Pneumatic Brake Device
The stress analysis of curved casing
The outer diameter of the casing is 177.8mm, and the thickness of the casing is 13.72mm. The steel grade of the casing is N80. The yield strength is 551.6MPa. Poisson's ratio is 0.3. The elastic modulus is 2.06GPa. The curvature of the casing is 6degrees/100m. Perform 3D analysis using SOLID95 elements. FINISH /CLEAR !***************************** !units: … Continue reading The stress analysis of curved casing
The stress analysis of eccentric-wear casing
Fig. 1. As shown in Fig.1, the outer ring is the casing, and the middle is the drill pipe. The unworn part of the casing is going to be analyzed. The diameter of the drill pipe is 127mm. the outer diameter of the casing is 177.8mm, and the thickness of the casing is 13.72mm. The … Continue reading The stress analysis of eccentric-wear casing
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