109.9.98
132 Qn ' cosl4.s?
1, = 34012 felbs
po !20.000, 7. 7840.169 imseue (02s 2630.08 5 59,06)
132 [7.75630.105) cos? )
23,171 flbs
(Note: For T, calculation the box SMYS was used because the
in nose on this connection is shouldering into the box rather
than the typical rotary shouldered connection configuration.)
‘The makeup torque for this connection is:
17,006 te-bs (half of T,)
Torsional capacities of other midbody connections were
calculated in ike manner and lsted in table 3.5. Makeup
Table 3.5 Torsional Capacity and Makeup Torque
for EXAMPLETOOL Connections
Torsional Torsional
Connection Strength MUT Capacity
(ft-lb) (feb) (ft-lb)
NC56 Top Sub : 48,149 48,149
5" Stub Acme 34,012 17,006 17,006
675" Stub Acme 75,762 97,881 97,881
675" Stub Acme 75,762 «97,881 97,881
55" StubAcme 90,012 45,006 45,006
NCS6 Bottom Sub - 45,000 45,000
Note: To simplify assembly and prolong component life,
the tool designer might choose 10 limit makeup torque on
all midbody connections to that of the 5-inch connection
However, full values are shown here to ilustrate the process.
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torque for the NCS6 top sub connection was taken from
Reference 5. Makeup torque for the NCS6 bottom sub
was selected to maintain the bottom pin neck tensile
capacity in the desired range (see paragraph 3.21.3).
3.22.3 Step 5. Determine supplementary
mechanical resistance of type 2 connections.
‘There are no Type 2.connections in EXAMPLETOOL,
3.22.4 Step 6. Determine Torsional load capacity
of the connections. The torsional load capacity of a
‘Type 1 connection is its makeup torque. Connection
load capacities are given in table 3.5.
3.22.5 Step 7. Determine the torsional load
capacity of other torque transmitting components,
Torsion is transmitted by EXAMPLETOOL through
component bodies and the splines on the mandrel
and top cap.
a. Taking the component bodies first, the torsional
capacity of a cylindrical cross section is (see
Reference 6)
4p -35:291(0.577140,000)
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= (36)
Where:
T = Torsional capacity of the cylinder (i
Sy = SMYS (psi)
r= ODI (in)
J = Polar Momentof inertia = (00'~10") nt)
Considering the mandrel (ID: 3.630 in, OD: 4.805 in):
J = (480s* 3,630") = 35.290"
nu
aioe 186,566in-Ibs=98,880ft-bs
Torsional capacities of the bodies of other load-path
components were analyzed in a similar fashion with
the results shown in table 3.6.
. Next, the torsional capacity of the splined mandrel
and top cap are calculated. The torsional
‘Table 3.6 Summary of Basic Load Rating for EXAMPLETOOL
Tension (Ib) Torsion (H-b) Limiting Tool Load Rating
Component _X-Sect__ Shear EndPin _X-Sect__MUT Splines Component Tension Torsion
Tos) (Tbs)
Top Sub
Body 3,617,910 486,595 - 7 - .
Upper Conn 481490 - - .
Lower Conn 1,458,418 17,006 - -
Mandret
Body 1,099,785 - 98,880 472,849 1,089,785
Upper Conn = 1,701,505 = 17,008 = 17,008
‘Top Cap 1,190,000
Body _ “ 199,101 4728490 -
Lower Conn 1,516,774 7st * ~ -
Housing
Body 1987974 = 248,086 - :
Upper Conn == 1,800,092 args z
Lower Conn 11300092 = grat = -
Adopt
Body 2q01915 181,825 - -
Upper Conn 1516774 = s7ea1 = :
Lower Conn 1,870,709 = 45006 :
Bottom Sub
Body aq18t4 444,236 a
Upper Conn 1,803,464 45,006 -
Lower Conn 41,683,000 45,000 -
“The mandrel is the limiting component in both tension and torsion, though technically the top sub lower connection also
limits in torsion, In other designs, the limiting component in tension and torsion may not be the same component,
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Force Mandrel
Figure 3.4 Shear area on mandrel splines
resistance of this mechanism is the torque
required to shear the splines (figure 3.4).
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F = Force to shear the spline (Ib)
Fy) = Force to shear al splines (Ib)
A = Area of the splined surface (in*)
D = Inner diameter at Top Cap splines (in)
L_ = Minimum spline contact length (in)
S, = SMYS (osi)
Wy = Shear yield stress (psi)
For the splined mandrel in EXAMPLETOOL:
D = 5.055 in
L=35in
A= U(x D}/24] +L (in?)
F = (0.577 140,000) I(x 5.05524] +3.$ = 187,082 Ibs
Force to shear 12 splines:
=F #12 = 187,082 + 12 = 2,244,982 Ibs
Torque required to shear the 12 splines at the Top
Cap ID:
T=F+Dn
T = (2,244, 982)6(5.055/72 ) = 5,674,193 in-tbs
= 472,849 flbs
(Note: The torque required to shear the top cap splines was
also calculated and determined to be greater than the torque
required to shear the mandrel's splines.)
3.22.6 Step 8. Determine the limiting component
and the torsional load rating of the tool. The
limiting component is the component with the
connection, body or other feature having the least
torsional capacity. The torsional load rating of the
tool is the lowest torsional load capacity on the
limiting component. Table 3.6 summarizes the basic
tensile and torsional load capacities of all load-path
components in EXAMPLETOOL. The table also
identities the miting component in both tension and
torsion, and gives the basic tension and torsion load
ratings ofthe tool
3.23 Advanced tensile load rating method by finite
element analysis. Per‘orm this method using the fo
lowing steps
3.23.1 Step 1. Performa basic tension load rating.
This was completed
3.23.2 Step 2. Identify components on which FEA
Is required. Mutiply the basic tensile load capacity
of the limiting component by 1.67. Compare the
resulting product with the calculated cross-sectional
basic tensile load capacities of all other load-path
components. FEA is required for all components,
having a cross-sectional basic tensile load capacity
less than 1.67 times the capacity of the limiting
‘component.
The limiting component in tension is the mandrel, with
a capacity of 1,089,785 Ibs.
1.67 + 1,089,785 lbs = 1,819,941 Ibs
Two EXAMPLETOOL components have cross:
sectional basic tensile capacities less than 1,819,941
Ibs and require FEA:
Mandrel (1,089,785 Ibs)
Housing (1,357,974 lbs)
Note: EXAMPLETOOL's designer concluded that the
Top Cap component need not be analyzed by FEA due
to the regular geometry ofits critical section (a cylinder)
and the fact that the component is loaded in compres-
sion in a confined area. A catastrophic failure in this
region is very unlikely. Furthermore, FEA is unlikely
to significantly change the load capacity.
3.23.3 Step 3. Perform finite element analysis.
Beginning with the mandrel, the designer applied
‘minimum dimensions that would result in lowest
capacity and SMYS to the model, then ran the model
with the results shown in igure 3.5. The load required
to obtain frst point-yield was 536,496 Ibs.
33Figure 3.5 The frst mandrel
iteration in tension and point
of first yield. First point-yield
occurred ata load of 536,496
pounds.
Figure 3.6 Close-up illustration of the final mandrel FEA
iteration. Load at frst point-yield was 495,425 lbs.
Figure 3.7 Close-up illustration of the first housing tensile
FEA yield point. Load at frst point-yield was 788,650 lbs.
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‘The designer repeated the model using a mesh size
one-half the original size, in and near the most highly
stressed areas. The results of the second trial are
shown in figure 3.6, The load required to obtain first
point-yield was 495,425 lbs. The designer compared
first point-yield load in the second FEA iteration with
the first yield point load from the first.
[1 - (495,425/536,496)] + 100 = 7.6%
‘The 7.6% difference in first point-yield load between
the first and second iterations is less than the
maximum allowed (10%). Therefore, no further FEA.
modeling is required and the lower of the two load
values will be used to rate the component. Load
at first point-yield for the second FEA model was
495,425 Ibs,
‘The tensile load capacity of the mandrel is 1.5 times
495,425 Ibs or 743, 137 Ibs.
‘The housing also requires an advanced load rating
‘This was accomplished with the results shown in
figure 3.7. Load at first point-yield was 788,650 Ibs.
‘The FEA model was repeated using a mesh size
one-half the size of the first iteration, Load at first
point-yield in the second iteration was 657,535 Ibs.
The load difference between first and second
iterations differs by more than the allowable 10%,
L1- (657,535/788,650)] » 100 = 16.6%
This requires a third FEA model using a mesh element
size one-half that of the second. In the third iteration,
load at first point yield was 595,019 Ibs. Comparing
the loads obtained in the second and third iterations:
[1- (595,019/657,535)] «100 = 9.5%
‘The 9.5% variation is less than the 10% allowable
maximum. No further FEA modeling is required and
the load value obtained from the third FEA model is,
used to rate the tool
‘The advanced load rating for the housing is 1.5 times,
595,019 Ibs or 892,528 Ibs.
3.23.4 Step 4. Determine the new limiting
‘component and the advanced tensile load rating
of the tool. Table 3.7 lists the tensile load rating
for each component in the tensile load path for
EXAMPLETOOL considering body cross-sectional
ratings, thread shear on midbody connections, rigDS-1* Fourth Edition, Volume 4, Driling Specialty Tools
Table 3.7 Advanced Tensile Load Rating
for EXAMPLETOOL
Tensile Load Rating (Ibs)
Component Be ‘Advanced
Top Sub 1,488,418 2
Mandre! 1,089,785 743,137
Top Cap 4,190,000° -
Housing 1,900,092 892,528
Adapter 1,516,774 -
Bottom Sub 1,603,464 -
“Compression
end rotary-shouldered connections, and the finite
element analysis on the two weakest components.
‘The component with the lowest overall load capacity
is the mandrel. The advanced tensile load rating for
EXAMPLETOOL is 743, 137 Ibs.
3.23.5 Step 5. Prepare a report. The report shall
detail the methods used and the results obtained in
the advanced load rating
3.24 Advanced torsional load rating method by
finite element analysis. Advanced torsional load rat-
ing is done below on EXAMPLETOOL.
3.24.1 Step 1. Perform a basic torsion load rating.
This has been completed.
3.24.2 Step 2. Identify components on which FEA
is required. Multiply tne basic torsional load capacity
Of the limiting component by 1.67. Compare the
resulting product with the calculated basic torsional
load capacities of all other load-path components,
‘The limiting element identified in the basic torsional
load rating is the 5-inch stub ACME connection
between the top sub and the mandrel. It's torsional
load capacity was limited by makeup torque at 17,006
ft-lbs. Itis type 1 connection, sono FEA is required,
Multiplying 17,006 ft-lbs by 1.67 yields 28,400 ft-lbs.
No other load-path component except the mating
‘Type 1 connection on the top sub has a torsional
load capacity less than 28,400 ttbs, and finite el
ment analysis is not required on Type 1 connections.
‘Therefore, no FEA is required.
3.24.3 Step 3. Perform finite element analysis
None is required,
3.24.4 Step 4. Determine the new limiting
component and the advanced torsional load
rating of the tool. The limiting element is the 5-inch
stub ACME connection between the top sub and
the mandrel. It's torsional load capacity is limited by
makeup torque at 17,006 f-Ibs. The advanced torsional
load rating of EXAMPLETOOL is 17,006 ft-lbs.
3.24.5 Step 5. Prepare a report. The report shall
detail the method used and the results obtained in
the advanced load rating,
3.25 Correcting figure 3.8 curves for yield strength
variations. Pin neck tensile capacity after makeup Is.
shown in curves in figure 3.8, located at the end of this,
section. The curves assume that material SMYS is 100
Ksi. Ifthe connection under consideration has a SMYS.
other than 100 Ksi, the pin tensile capacity read from the
curves must be adjusted using the following procedure.
3.25.1 Step 1. From the appropr
the values P,, T, and T,
le curve, record
3.25.2 Step 2, Calculate T;
Sy)
TT,
100Ksi }
67)
3.25.3 Step 3. Compare MUT and T,. If MUT>Z/,
Use the procedure in Step 4. If MUT < Tj, use the
procedure Stop 5.
3.25.4 Step 4. MUT > T;. The connection will be
limited by pin neck yield under tension, and the
revised pin neck tensile capacity is calculated by
equation 3.8
(es) wf 2)
ios iT)
3.25.5 Step §. MUT < T,. The connection will be
limited by its abilty to maintain a pressure seal under
tension, and the revised tensile capacity is calculated
by equation 3.9,
(p)
tT)
Caray
2)
Capay = MU
9)
Nomenclature for calculations in paragraphs 3.25
and 3.26:
S, = Yield strength of pin neck in question (Ksi)
Cappy = Revised pin tensile capacity (Ibs)
MUT = Makeup torque (f-bs)
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3.26 Correcting EXAMPLETOOL. For the lower pin
connection on EXAMPLETOOL;
From figure 3.2, makeup torque (MUT) is 45,000 ft-lbs.
Figure 3.10 replicates the curve in figure 3.2. Reading
approximate values from figure 3.10 and listing other
factors:
P, = 1,440,000 Ibs
‘120Ksi\
1-243). sa oon 7
nD
Bi 509)
(1,000
1,900)
PINNECK CAPACITY}
500
10 20-30 T4050 60 F, 70-80
Figure 3.10 P,is the tension to yield a connection pin neck at
‘makeup torque below T,, T,torque isa pin torsional strength
of a connection with no tension applied. T, torque is the
‘makeup torque at which shoulder separation and pin yield
under external tension occur simultaneously. T, occurs atthe
point where a vertical line dropped from the apex joining
the positively and negatively sloped pin lines intersects the
horizontal axis
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Comparing 7; to MUT, we find 7; exceeds MUT,
therefore Step 5 (paragraph 3.25.5) ‘applies. The bot-
tom connection on EXAMPLETOOL will be limited in
its abiliy to carry tension by shoulder separation and
leak, and equation 3.9 applies. The revised tensile
capacity will be:
(1,440,000 to)
= 1,683,000 fs
\ 38,500 f-s )
Cap
5,000 fb
3.27 References.
1. Oberg, Erik, Franklin D. Jones, Holbrook L. Horton,
and, Henry H. Ryffell. Machinery's Handbook
26th ed, New York: Industrial Press, Inc., 2000
(page 1794).
2. Standard DS-1® Fourth Edition, Drill Stem Design
and Operation, Volume 2, Houston: T H Hill
Associates, Inc., 2012 (page 293).
3. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Section
8, Appendix 4, New York: The American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, 1989 (page 514).
4. Standard DS-1* Fourth Edition, Drill Stem Design
and Operation, Volume 2, Houston: T H Hill
Associates, Inc., 2012 (page 17).
5. Standard DS-1* Fourth Edition, Drill Stem Design
and Operation, Volume 2, Houston: T H Hill
Associates, Inc., 2012 (page 109).
6. Shigley, Joseph Edward and Charles R. Mischke.
Mechanical Engineering Design. 5th ed. New
York: McGraw Hill Inc., 1989 (page 54).
7. API Specification 8C, "Specification for Driling and
Production Hoisting Equipment (PSL 1 and PSL
2)," Fourth Edition, American Petroleum institute,
February 2003 (section 8.6.2, page 23).DS+1® Fourth Edition, Volume 4, Driling Specialty Tools
Table 3.8 Rotary Shouldered Connection Interchange List
(Connections in the same column are interchangeable)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Current API Name (Preferred)
Nez NCSI - NC38- NC4o N48 —NC5O
‘OBSOLETE APLNAME
Internal Flush (IF) 2918 278 - 9 4 44
Full Hole (FH)! “ 7 . - 4 . .
OTHER OBSOLETE NAME
Extra Hole (XH) - - 278 312 412 5
Doubie Streamline (DSL) : - 342 - 412 = 542
Slim Hole (SH) 278 342 4 ate - -
External Flush (EF) . z - ate =. : :
‘Several Rotary Shouldered Connections are interchangeable with other connections having diferent names. "Interchangeable"
‘means that the connections wil mate together, make-up and function, though function may not be as good as with the
preferred connection. This situation has occurred because efforts were made to maintain interchangeabilly with existing
products as improvements were made to connections over the years.
‘The current API Nomenclature was adopted in 1968, The difference between the current API connections and their obsolete
‘counterparts s thatthe NC connections requiretho use of an improved thread form (V-038R) while this thread form is optional
with the older counterparts, Even though almost all connections that now carty the old names are cut with the improved thread
form, current API nomenclature (NC—) should be usod, if possible, when specitying connections on this ist
‘al
ull Holo" Connections except the 5-1/2FH and 6-5/8FH are obsolete.
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