Optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system.

The rib working resistance of push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system seriously affects its dynamic performance. For example, the backing pressure problem caused by steps in the well wall during the working process of CNOOC Welleader static push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling tool is discus...

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Main Authors: Jianbo Jia, Youhong Sun, Ke Gao, Yan Zhao, Bing Li, Xu Li
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308857
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Youhong Sun
Ke Gao
Yan Zhao
Bing Li
Xu Li
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Xu Li
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description The rib working resistance of push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system seriously affects its dynamic performance. For example, the backing pressure problem caused by steps in the well wall during the working process of CNOOC Welleader static push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling tool is discussed in this paper. Based on the structure and working principle of CNOOC Welleader system, a corresponding theoretical model of force analysis is established, and an optimal design method to reduce the backing pressure problem is proposed in combination with numerical simulation and experimental research. The results show that changing the front chamfer area of Welleader system from circular arc to polyline is beneficial to reducing the backing pressure problem. The simulation results show that for steps of 1mm, 2mm and 3mm height, the optimal polyline angle is concentrated in the range of 10°-11°, in which the Angle of 10.5° has a good performance against the steps of three heights. Finally, by making corresponding test blocks, it was found that the peak value of forward resistance when the 10.5°test block crossed the steps of 1mm, 2mm and 3mm height decreased by 19.8%, 25.0% and 13.9% respectively, and the mean value decreased by 30.8%, 27.2% and 24.1% respectively, which was close to the simulation results, and verified the accuracy of the finite element analysis results.
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spelling doaj-art-59f31fae31dd44199ee235e5de87769d2025-01-08T05:33:18ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032024-01-011912e030885710.1371/journal.pone.0308857Optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system.Jianbo JiaYouhong SunKe GaoYan ZhaoBing LiXu LiThe rib working resistance of push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system seriously affects its dynamic performance. For example, the backing pressure problem caused by steps in the well wall during the working process of CNOOC Welleader static push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling tool is discussed in this paper. Based on the structure and working principle of CNOOC Welleader system, a corresponding theoretical model of force analysis is established, and an optimal design method to reduce the backing pressure problem is proposed in combination with numerical simulation and experimental research. The results show that changing the front chamfer area of Welleader system from circular arc to polyline is beneficial to reducing the backing pressure problem. The simulation results show that for steps of 1mm, 2mm and 3mm height, the optimal polyline angle is concentrated in the range of 10°-11°, in which the Angle of 10.5° has a good performance against the steps of three heights. Finally, by making corresponding test blocks, it was found that the peak value of forward resistance when the 10.5°test block crossed the steps of 1mm, 2mm and 3mm height decreased by 19.8%, 25.0% and 13.9% respectively, and the mean value decreased by 30.8%, 27.2% and 24.1% respectively, which was close to the simulation results, and verified the accuracy of the finite element analysis results.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308857
spellingShingle Jianbo Jia
Youhong Sun
Ke Gao
Yan Zhao
Bing Li
Xu Li
Optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system.
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title Optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system.
title_full Optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system.
title_fullStr Optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system.
title_full_unstemmed Optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system.
title_short Optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling system.
title_sort optimization and analysis of rib working resistance in push the bit rotary steerable drilling system
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308857
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