Simulation Analysis of Combined Mechanics of the Thrust Rotary Guide Drill

Abstract

The force and deformation analysis of the bottom hole assembly (BHA) is the foundation and essential component of good trajectory control technology. Still, the BHA structure has complexity (multiangle), making it challenging to analyze the force and deformation of the BHA accurately. In this paper, we consider the factors such as well drilling parameters (drill pressure), drill combination structure parameters (multivariable cross section, stabilizer, and flexible short section diameter and position, etc.), a mechanical analysis model of the push-the-bit rotary steering tool is established based on the infinitesimal method and continuous beam-column theory. Taking the push-the-bit rotary steerable drilling assembly as an example, the influence of force and deformation of the rotary guided drilling assembly, such as drill pressure, stabilizer, and flexible short section parameters, was analyzed. The research results of this paper can solve the mechanical modeling problem of the variable cross section in the bottom drill combination, can deal with the combination of infinite multiple stiffnesses according to the actual situation, bring the analysis results closer to the real problem, and provide theoretical support for the design optimization of the bottom drill combination. In addition, edge computing can provide sufficient computing power for the calculation of this paper to ensure operational efficiency. It can realize the online real-time transmission of mechanical analysis results through powerful calculation examples and effectively guide the field operation.