Friction-driven buckling evolution and resistance prediction for completion string in complex horizontal well
Published online on April 05, 2026
Abstract
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Ahead of Print.
The downward movement of completion strings in horizontal wells is hindered by geometric constraints and dynamic contact forces, leading to amplified friction and buckling instability, which risk pipe sticking. To ensure safety, suppressing axial buckling ...
The downward movement of completion strings in horizontal wells is hindered by geometric constraints and dynamic contact forces, leading to amplified friction and buckling instability, which risk pipe sticking. To ensure safety, suppressing axial buckling ...