Developing a finite element model that calculates the buckling behaviour of a pipe
Start execution: 2013
End execution: 2013
Result: Successfully modeling the buckling behaviour
Role of WEP: WEP was the initiator and did all the modeling
Project Summary
| Client: | WEP internal project |
| Description: | Special study, modeling buckling behaviour |
| Wells: | Long reach wells |
| Start Execution: | 2013 |
| End Execution: | 2013 |
| Target: | Modeling buckling behaviour for running casing in long reach wells. |
| Result: | Developing a finite element model that calculates the behaviour of the pipe more accurately than standard commercial software |
| Depths (AH): | n/a |
| Role of WEP: | WEP was one of the initiators and did all de modeling. |
| Challenges: | Special study, complex modeling and calculations |
Project Description
WEP is involved in finding solutions for running casing in extreme long reach wells. A part of the project consisted of modelling the buckling behaviour. A finite element model is now available that calculates the behaviour of the pipe more accurately than standard commercial software. The model can differentiate 3 phases of buckling and calculates the generated friction by buckling. The model gave new insights into the nature of buckling and can be used to optimize well trajectories for extreme wells. Also, the expected casing running loads can be calculated more precisely.
