Investigation of API 8 round casing connection performance-Part III: Sealability and torque

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3231010· OSTI ID:6489958

Asbill, W T; Pattillo, P D; Rogers, W M

The performance of the API LT and C 8 Round casing connection is investigated using 7-in.-29-lb/ft pipe size. An earlier paper showed that the finite element method was applicable for analysis using both a threaded and an unthreaded model. It also investigated the effects of various thread tapers and external loads on connection hoop stresses. It also evaluated maximum assembly interference based on an assumed criteria. This paper addresses connection sealability based on contact pressure. Geometric end effects are found to be significant in the unthreaded model. Sealability in the middle portion predicted by hand equations is shown to be reasonable. The threaded model shows that tension reduces sealability by disengaging thread stab flanks. Assembly forces are analyzed and, along with the test results, are used to find an equation for torque. The effects of thread taper variations, tension, and pressure on torque are shown.

• Research Organization: Harry J. Sweet and Associates Inc., Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 6489958
• Journal Information: J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 106:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
THREADED JOINTS
PERFORMANCE
SEALS
WELL CASINGS
EQUATIONS
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
FORECASTING
GEOMETRY
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
PRESSURE DEPENDENCE
SIZE
STRAINS
STRESSES
TORQUE
JOINTS
MATHEMATICS
NUMERICAL SOLUTION
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