Finite Element Analysis of Dynamic Fracture Behaviour of Drill Pipe Under Various Impact Loads

Authors

  • Guanghui ZHAO Southwest Petroleum University
  • Li ZHAO AECC Chengdu Engine Co., Ltd.
  • Y. X. ZHANG The University of New South Wales, Canberra
  • Ju LI Southwest Petroleum University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.mech.4.24.19503

Keywords:

drill pipe, three-dimensional crack, dynamic fracture, finite element analysis, impact loading

Abstract

In this paper, finite element analysis is conducted to study dynamic responses of a defected drill pipe (DP) under impact loading encountered in working conditions. Longitudinal impact loading such as tensile, eccentric compressive and torsional impact loading and transverse collision loading are considered. A finite element model is firstly developed and validated, and then employed to evaluate the effects of various impact loading on dynamic responses of the defected DP. It is found that the inertial effect due to tensile impact is the most prominent among all the longitudinal impact loadings. In addition, the effect of the transverse collision between the DP and the borehole wall on the driving force of the crack is evaluated. It is concluded that the dynamic effects of the various impact loading frequently exerting on the DP should be taken into consideration for life prediction of DPs.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.mech.24.4.19503

Author Biographies

Guanghui ZHAO, Southwest Petroleum University

School of Mechanical Engineering

Y. X. ZHANG, The University of New South Wales, Canberra

School of Engineering and Information Technology

Ju LI, Southwest Petroleum University

School of Mechanical Engineering

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Published

2018-09-06

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 4 (2018)

Section

MECHANICS OF SOLID BODIES