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A New Model for Real-Time Prediction of Wellbore Stability Considering Elastic and Strength Anisotropy of Bedding Formation

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  • Liqin Ding

    (School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
    Key Laboratory of Deep Geodrilling Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100083, China
    Engineering Research Center of Geothermal Resources Development Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China)

  • Zhiqiao Wang

    (School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
    Key Laboratory of Deep Geodrilling Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100083, China)

  • Jianguo Lv

    (School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
    Key Laboratory of Deep Geodrilling Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100083, China)

  • Yu Wang

    (School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
    Key Laboratory of Deep Geodrilling Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100083, China)

  • Baolin Liu

    (School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
    Key Laboratory of Deep Geodrilling Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100083, China)

Abstract

Severe wellbore stability issues were reported while drilling in laminated formation with weak planes such as beddings. To accurately determine the safe mud weight according to the changing environment is of primary importance for safety control of drilling. Considering both the elastic and strength anisotropy of bedding formation, a novel theoretical model is established and the stress and failure around wellbores are analyzed. The accuracy and applicability of the theoretical model is verified by in situ field data. For the purpose of fulfilling real-time prediction, the method flowchart of programming is also provided. The results show that the model built can be conveniently used to predict the stress distribution, failure area, and collapse and fracture pressure while drilling, and rather good predictions can be made compared to real field data. In addition, the inhomogeneity of in situ stress and elastic parameters affect the upper limit of the safe mud weight window (SMWW) greater than the lower limit. Negative SMWW may appear with the direction change of the wellbore or weak plane, especially when the azimuths of them change. As to the magnitude of SMWW, the anisotropic effects of Young’s modulus are greater than the Poisson’s ratio. The method established in this paper can greatly help with the precise prediction of wellbore stability as drilling proceeds in bedding formation.

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  • Liqin Ding & Zhiqiao Wang & Jianguo Lv & Yu Wang & Baolin Liu, 2021. "A New Model for Real-Time Prediction of Wellbore Stability Considering Elastic and Strength Anisotropy of Bedding Formation," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(1), pages 1-18, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2021:i:1:p:251-:d:714867
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    1. Shibin Li & Kai Liang & Changhao Wang & Yao Wang & Yuxuan Jiao & Xiaoxing Zhu & Chunhua Wang, 2022. "Study of Wellbore Instability and Collapse Mechanism for a Layered Continental Shale Oil Horizontal Well," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-17, June.

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