The influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drilling
This study introduces a tribomechanical model for surface pipe-rocking drilling that integrates the velocity-dependent friction effect and temporal load transfer dynamics. The frictional velocity dependence is described by the Dieterich-Ruina model and the discontinuous rocking motion is depicted by...
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| description | This study introduces a tribomechanical model for surface pipe-rocking drilling that integrates the velocity-dependent friction effect and temporal load transfer dynamics. The frictional velocity dependence is described by the Dieterich-Ruina model and the discontinuous rocking motion is depicted by a trapezoidal wave function. The accuracy of the model is validated through scaled experiments and field data. Parametric studies indicate that increasing rocking velocity improves the load transfer efficiency and penetration rate by damping downhole weight-on-bit fluctuations but amplifies toolface instability. Larger rocking angles enhance friction reduction through deeper maximum rocking depth, while holding time adjustments modulate toolface stability. Finally, response surface methodology is adopted for identifying an optimal parameter regime. This work provides actionable guidelines for modulating rocking parameters to balance drag reduction with toolface control. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-013f3a70b1bb4635b383f3dce8d7aa7f2025-08-23T04:48:59ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-09-012710675710.1016/j.rineng.2025.106757The influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drillingLiu Yang0Chen Sitong1Wei Shuyong2Tao Haijun3Xiang Xingyun4Ma Tianshou5School of Mechatronic Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China; State Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China; Corresponding author.School of Mechatronic Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China; Guangzhou Mechanical Engineering Research Institute Co.,Ltd., Guangzhou 510000 , ChinaChangqing Drilling Company, CNPC Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Limited, Xian 710018, ChinaChangqing Drilling Company, CNPC Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Limited, Xian 710018, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, ChinaThis study introduces a tribomechanical model for surface pipe-rocking drilling that integrates the velocity-dependent friction effect and temporal load transfer dynamics. The frictional velocity dependence is described by the Dieterich-Ruina model and the discontinuous rocking motion is depicted by a trapezoidal wave function. The accuracy of the model is validated through scaled experiments and field data. Parametric studies indicate that increasing rocking velocity improves the load transfer efficiency and penetration rate by damping downhole weight-on-bit fluctuations but amplifies toolface instability. Larger rocking angles enhance friction reduction through deeper maximum rocking depth, while holding time adjustments modulate toolface stability. Finally, response surface methodology is adopted for identifying an optimal parameter regime. This work provides actionable guidelines for modulating rocking parameters to balance drag reduction with toolface control.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025028245Pipe-rocking drillingDrillstring mechanicsLoad transferToolface stabilityResponse surface methodology |
| spellingShingle | Liu Yang Chen Sitong Wei Shuyong Tao Haijun Xiang Xingyun Ma Tianshou The influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drilling Results in Engineering Pipe-rocking drilling Drillstring mechanics Load transfer Toolface stability Response surface methodology |
| title | The influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drilling |
| title_full | The influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drilling |
| title_fullStr | The influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drilling |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drilling |
| title_short | The influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drilling |
| title_sort | influence of surface rocking motion on the dynamic responses of drillstring during horizontal well drilling |
| topic | Pipe-rocking drilling Drillstring mechanics Load transfer Toolface stability Response surface methodology |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025028245 |
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