This paper describes a parametric study of drill string threaded connector design based on a “factorial design” method. The study is facilitated by a hybrid model which has been developed, validated, and reported previously, enabling efficient calculation of load and stress distribution along threaded connectors subjected to both axial and bending modes of loading. A parametric equation is produced where stress concentration factor is defined in terms of various geometrical variables. The equation is then utilized to carry out a constrained optimization within the feasible parameter space, and hence produce an “optimum” thread and connector design.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Design, Drill strings, Geometry, Screws, Stress concentration, Optimization, Stress, Thread
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