Mathematics.Physics and Chemistry

Effects of Eccentricity of Casing on Collapse Resistance in Non-uniform In-situ Stresses

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  • 1. Shanghai Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072, China;2. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Mechanics in Energy Engineering, Shanghai 200072, China;3. Tarim Oilfield Company, Korla 841000, Xinjiang, China

Received date: 2010-09-08

  Online published: 2012-02-29

Abstract

In conventional stratum, the casing strength is sufficient, and therefore the influence of casing eccentricity is generally less considered. However, in a deep well or in carbonate formations, the influence cannot be ignored. Considering eccentricity of casing in a circular hole, a finite element model is established and the effect of casing eccentricity on collapse resistance of casing analyzed. A contour map showing relationship between collapse resistance of casing and eccentricity is drawn, and a regression formula for eccentricity and the maximum casing stress is obtained. Simulation results show that, under non-uniform in-situ stress, the larger the casing eccentricity in hole, the greater the ability of casing resisting non-uniform loading in the maximum in-situ stress direction; and the larger the casing eccentricity in hole, the easier the casing damage becomes.

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CHEN Zhan-feng1,2,ZHU Wei-ping1,2,DI Qin-feng1,2,TANG Ji-ping3,LIANG Hong-jun3 . Effects of Eccentricity of Casing on Collapse Resistance in Non-uniform In-situ Stresses[J]. Journal of Shanghai University, 2012 , 18(1) : 83 -86 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1007-2861.2012.01.017

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