Vibration Damage Analysis of Bottom Hole Assembly Under Axial Impact Based on Dynamic Analysis

Impact Drilling Technology is one of the most effective methods for enhancing the penetration rate and efficiency in hard rock formations. Downhole axial vibration impact tools can provide a stable impact load, but they also increase the complexity of the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) motion. Addressin...

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Main Authors: Qilong Xue, Yafeng Li, Jianbo Jia, Lun Zhao
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/13/7388
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Lun Zhao
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description Impact Drilling Technology is one of the most effective methods for enhancing the penetration rate and efficiency in hard rock formations. Downhole axial vibration impact tools can provide a stable impact load, but they also increase the complexity of the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) motion. Addressing the problem of vibration fatigue in the lower BHA when subjected to high-frequency impact stresses during impact drilling, this study utilizes finite-element impact modules and Design-Life fatigue analysis software to establish a nonlinear dynamic model of the drill string assembly under axial excitation. It investigates the influence patterns of control parameters, such as the impact energy and impact frequency, on BHA vibration damage and rock-breaking efficiency. The results show that the vibration characteristics of the BHA are significantly affected by the impact tool’s control parameters. Increasing the input impact energy intensifies the amplitude of alternating stress in the drill string system. Meanwhile, the equivalent stress fluctuation of the drill string tends to stabilize at high frequencies above 100 Hz, indicating that high-frequency impacts are beneficial for mitigating vibration damage and prolonging the service life of the BHA. This study provides a theoretical basis for reducing the drill string fatigue damage and optimizing the drilling parameters for an improved performance.
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spelling doaj-art-0bcdc5c7e3e6498285f69c526dbf11a62025-08-20T03:50:16ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-06-011513738810.3390/app15137388Vibration Damage Analysis of Bottom Hole Assembly Under Axial Impact Based on Dynamic AnalysisQilong Xue0Yafeng Li1Jianbo Jia2Lun Zhao3School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, ChinaImpact Drilling Technology is one of the most effective methods for enhancing the penetration rate and efficiency in hard rock formations. Downhole axial vibration impact tools can provide a stable impact load, but they also increase the complexity of the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) motion. Addressing the problem of vibration fatigue in the lower BHA when subjected to high-frequency impact stresses during impact drilling, this study utilizes finite-element impact modules and Design-Life fatigue analysis software to establish a nonlinear dynamic model of the drill string assembly under axial excitation. It investigates the influence patterns of control parameters, such as the impact energy and impact frequency, on BHA vibration damage and rock-breaking efficiency. The results show that the vibration characteristics of the BHA are significantly affected by the impact tool’s control parameters. Increasing the input impact energy intensifies the amplitude of alternating stress in the drill string system. Meanwhile, the equivalent stress fluctuation of the drill string tends to stabilize at high frequencies above 100 Hz, indicating that high-frequency impacts are beneficial for mitigating vibration damage and prolonging the service life of the BHA. This study provides a theoretical basis for reducing the drill string fatigue damage and optimizing the drilling parameters for an improved performance.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/13/7388axial impactorimpact vibrationsimulation analysismechanical characteristicsfatigue life
spellingShingle Qilong Xue
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Vibration Damage Analysis of Bottom Hole Assembly Under Axial Impact Based on Dynamic Analysis
Applied Sciences
axial impactor
impact vibration
simulation analysis
mechanical characteristics
fatigue life
title Vibration Damage Analysis of Bottom Hole Assembly Under Axial Impact Based on Dynamic Analysis
title_full Vibration Damage Analysis of Bottom Hole Assembly Under Axial Impact Based on Dynamic Analysis
title_fullStr Vibration Damage Analysis of Bottom Hole Assembly Under Axial Impact Based on Dynamic Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Vibration Damage Analysis of Bottom Hole Assembly Under Axial Impact Based on Dynamic Analysis
title_short Vibration Damage Analysis of Bottom Hole Assembly Under Axial Impact Based on Dynamic Analysis
title_sort vibration damage analysis of bottom hole assembly under axial impact based on dynamic analysis
topic axial impactor
impact vibration
simulation analysis
mechanical characteristics
fatigue life
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/13/7388
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