scholarly journals Finite Element Simulation of Oil and Gas Reservoir In Situ Stress Based on a 3D Corner-point Grid Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Yuyang ◽  
Liu Shiqi ◽  
Pan Mao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Corner Point ◽  
In Situ Stress ◽  
Grid Model ◽  
Conversion Algorithm ◽  
Element Simulation

A three-dimensional (3D) corner-point grid model gives a relatively accurate description of the structural properties and spatial distribution of oil and gas reservoirs than Cartesian grids. The finite element simulation of the stress field provides a relatively probable presentation of the in situ stress distribution. Both methods are of great importance to the exploration and development of oil and gas fields. Implementing the finite element simulation of in situ stress on a 3D corner-point grid model not only retains the structural attributes of a reservoir but also allows the accurate simulation of the 3D stress distribution. In this paper, we present a method for implementing the finite element simulation of in situ stress based on a 3D corner-point grid model. We first established a fine 3D reservoir model with corner-point grids and then converted the grids into corresponding 3D finite element grid models using a grid conversion algorithm. Next, we simulated the in situ stress distribution with the finite element method. The stress model is then resampled to corresponding corner-point grid geological models using the reverse algorithm. The grid conversion algorithm is to provide data support for the subsequent numerical simulation and other research efforts, thereby guaranteeing procedure continuity and data consistency. Finally, we simulated the stress distribution of a real oil field, the X region. Comparing the simulated result with the measured result, the high agreement validated the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method.

scholarly journals A Finite Element Simulation of Nano Effects on Stress Distribution in a Below Knee Prosthetic

2021 ◽  
Vol 1067 (1) ◽  
pp. 012141
Author(s):  
Muhsin J. Jweeg ◽  
H. A. Hamzah ◽  
Muhannad Al-Waily ◽  
Mohsin Abdullah Al-Shammari
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Element Simulation

scholarly journals Young’s Modulus of Polycrystalline Titania Microspheres Determined by In Situ Nanoindentation and Finite Element Modeling

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peida Hao ◽  
Yanping Liu ◽  
Yuanming Du ◽  
Yuefei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Deformation Mechanisms ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Nanoindentation Experiment ◽  
Force Displacement

In situ nanoindentation was employed to probe the mechanical properties of individual polycrystalline titania (TiO2) microspheres. The force-displacement curves captured by a hybrid scanning electron microscope/scanning probe microscope (SEM/SPM) system were analyzed based on Hertz’s theory of contact mechanics. However, the deformation mechanisms of the nano/microspheres in the nanoindentation tests are not very clear. Finite element simulation was employed to investigate the deformation of spheres at the nanoscale under the pressure of an AFM tip. Then a revised method for the calculation of Young’s modulus of the microspheres was presented based on the deformation mechanisms of the spheres and Hertz’s theory. Meanwhile, a new force-displacement curve was reproduced by finite element simulation with the new calculation, and it was compared with the curve obtained by the nanoindentation experiment. The results of the comparison show that utilization of this revised model produces more accurate results. The calculated results showed that Young’s modulus of a polycrystalline TiO2microsphere was approximately 30% larger than that of the bulk counterpart.

Research on the Connection Performance of Variable Pitch of Screw Threaded Casing Based on 3D Finite Element Simulation Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 215-216 ◽  
pp. 1105-1110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiong Guo ◽  
Lv Long Zou ◽  
Bing Lu ◽  
Shi Liang Zhang ◽  
Xing Ren Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Static Structure ◽  
3D Finite Element ◽  
Variable Pitch ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Ansys Workbench

The connection performance of the large taper, multi-thread, variable pitch of screw threaded casing is researched by 3D finite element simulation on ANSYS Workbench. The 3D finite element model is created precisely. The stress distribution on the teeth of three kind variable pitch of screw threaded structure is studied by using the static structure of the contact analysis module. Contrasting stress distribution of the variable pitch of screw with of the equal pitch of screw under the same working condition, it is validated that design principle for the variable pitch of screw connection is correct. The influence of changes in the amount of variable pitch of screw to the whole stress distribution on teeth is discussed. The results show that the force distribution on the teeth of the variable pitch of screw connection is more uniform than equal pitch of screw, and will improve the overall carrying capacity. This study has its practical value to improve the connective performance of the threaded casing and enhance the product quality of threaded casing.

Analytic and Numerical Solutions of Load and Stress of Casing and Cement in Cementing Section

2012 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 721-724
Author(s):  
Zhan Qu ◽  
Xiao Zeng Wang ◽  
Yi Hua Dou
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Analytical Solutions ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Element Model ◽  
In Situ Stress ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Production Term

With the prolonged production term and the stimulation of the oil well in oil-field, the load which results from the in-situ stress is one of the main reasons to the casing damage. Taking the casing in Cementing section, the cement and the rock surrounding the cement into consideration, a mechanical model is established, while analytical solutions of displacement and stress distribution is obtained. The finite element method is adopted to obtain the numerical solutions of the mechanics model. The result shows that analytical solutions and finite element solutions are approximate. Finite element model of casing/cement/formation which is established in the paper can be used to analyze the load and stress distribution of worn casing with non-uniform in-situ stress.

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