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The Catenary Method as an Alternative to the Horizontal Directional Drilling Trajectory Design in 2D Space

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  • Rafał Wiśniowski

    (Faculty of Drilling Oil and Gas, Department of Drilling and Geoengineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicza 30 Av., 30–059 Kraków, Poland)

  • Krzysztof Skrzypaszek

    (Faculty of Drilling Oil and Gas, Department of Drilling and Geoengineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicza 30 Av., 30–059 Kraków, Poland)

  • Paweł Łopata

    (Faculty of Drilling Oil and Gas, Department of Drilling and Geoengineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicza 30 Av., 30–059 Kraków, Poland)

  • Grzegorz Orłowicz

    (Faculty of Drilling Oil and Gas, Department of Drilling and Geoengineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicza 30 Av., 30–059 Kraków, Poland)

Abstract

An increase in demand for energy natural resources has stimulated the development of gas pipeline networks in Europe, as well as globally. Also, in Poland in recent years there has been a significant increase in natural gas consumption. Therefore, it is necessary to build new pipelines networks using dig and no–dig techniques. Horizontal Directional Drilling is one of the most popular trenchless technologies. The aim of this article is to present a new approach in the design of HDD trajectories in two–dimensional space (2D). A review of the trajectories used so far has been provided, offering calculation algorithms to determine their well path. Then, the original catenary method is proposed, taking into account natural deflection of casing pipes. Applicable formulas and computational algorithms have been given, together with a computational example which enables comparison of the classical design methodology with the new one. According to the authors, due to natural stress distribution, the catenary method allows the use of smaller pulling forces during installation and ensures longer pipeline life. Therefore, it should be used in industrial practice as an alternative to current designing methods.

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  • Rafał Wiśniowski & Krzysztof Skrzypaszek & Paweł Łopata & Grzegorz Orłowicz, 2020. "The Catenary Method as an Alternative to the Horizontal Directional Drilling Trajectory Design in 2D Space," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-14, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:5:p:1112-:d:327336
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    Cited by:

    1. Maria Krechowicz & Adam Krechowicz, 2021. "Risk Assessment in Energy Infrastructure Installations by Horizontal Directional Drilling Using Machine Learning," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(2), pages 1-28, January.
    2. Rafał Wiśniowski & Paweł Łopata & Grzegorz Orłowicz, 2020. "Numerical Methods for Optimization of the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Well Path Trajectory," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(15), pages 1-15, July.

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