A finite element analysis of the effects of tool eccentricity on wave dispersion properties in borehole acoustic logging while drilling

Author(s):  
Yibing Zheng ◽  
Xiaojun Huang ◽  
M. Nafi Toksöz
Author(s):  
Xin Li ◽  
Wenjian Liu ◽  
Gaoliang Peng ◽  
Qiang Wang

The severe operating conditions required Logging While Drilling (LWD) devices to withstand the high temperatures and pressures. And the seal capability is one of the most important factors to determine the performance and reliability of LWD device directly. O-shaped seal ring is generally used for mechanical sealing in most LWD devices. To precisely predict the behavior of O-shaped seal ring, in this paper, a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method is proposed to expose the stress and strain of O-shaped seal ring worked under rigorous conditions. An analysis model, which considers all parts are non-rigid components, is established and the contact balance equation is presented. By using ANSYS, the stress distribution and the deformation of O-shaped seal ring is analyzed and a test case is given.


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