Stress amplification factor analysis methodology for assessing fatigue performance of threaded connectors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10025889
APP PUB NO 20150127308A1
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14493843

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A computer-implemented method is disclosed for characterizing a threaded coupling such as between two tubular members, e.g., casing segments employed in the field of oil and gas recovery. In one embodiment, a virtual model of the coupling is generated, and the virtual model is re-arranged to simulate plastic deformation of at least part of the coupling. The re-arranged model is analyzed to derive a stress/strain distribution of the coupling subject to subsequent loading, and an SAF (stress amplification factor) is determined from the analysis that reflects the effect of cyclic loading of the coupling. The method facilitates a thorough assessment of the performance of the coupling in fatigue.

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VETCO GRAY LLC575 N DAIRY ASHFORD SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77079

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Pallini, Joseph William Houston, US 6 30
Raynal, Jeffrey Allen Houston, US 8 59
Steen, Thomas Lowell Houston, US 7 51
Thomas,, Jr Micah Antonio Houston, US 1 7
Zhang, Xichang Houston, US 10 14
Zhu, Baozhi Houston, US 11 49

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