油气压裂泵高压管汇连接由壬失效分析

THE FAILURE ANALYSIS OF HIGH-PRESSURE MANIFOLD CONNECTION UnionIN OIL AND GAS FRACTURING PUMPS

  • 摘要: 连接由壬是油气压裂作业的关键部件,它用于连接压裂泵、高压管汇、弯头和阀门,以满足现场安装需要,但其在服役过程中发生的刺漏和断裂失效严重影响生产,甚至危及人员安全。因此,开展连接由壬失效分析,探究其失效原因,确保压裂作业安全高效具有重要意义。本文采用宏观与微观相结合的失效分析方法以及力学性能试验和仿真分析手段,对新疆某油田压裂泵高压管汇连接由壬开展失效分析。结果表明:连接由壬失效形式为螺纹部分脆性疲劳断裂失效。其失效件断口存在三个典型劳断裂特性,且未见塑性变形特征。失效原因为:①个别连接由壬个别材料的C、Cr、Ni元素含量不符合标准规范,屈服强度、抗拉强度、夏比冲击功、硬度力学性能低于标准要求;②高内压与预紧力作用致使连接由壬螺纹处产生较高应力和较大面积应力集中;③机械振动和液流脉动等因素长期共同作用。最后,提出了结构改进和材料优选的思路和方法。该研究成果具有较高的工程应用价值和指导意义。

     

    Abstract: The connecting union is a critical component in oil and gas fracturing operations, used to connect fracturing pumps, high-pressure manifolds, elbows, and valves to meet field installation requirements. However, leaks and fractures that occur during its service significantly affect production and even endanger personnel safety. Therefore, conducting failure analysis of the connecting union, exploring its causes of failure, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of fracturing operations are of great importance. This paper combines macro and micro failure analysis methods, mechanical property tests, and simulation analysis to conduct a failure analysis of the high-pressure manifold connecting union used in a fracturing pump in a Xinjiang oilfield. The results show that the failure mode of the connecting union is brittle fatigue fracture of the threaded part. The fracture surface of the failed part exhibits three typical characteristics of fatigue failure, with no signs of plastic deformation. The causes of failure are: ① The content of C, Cr, and Ni elements in some connecting unions does not meet standard specifications, and the yield strength, tensile strength, Charpy impact energy, and hardness mechanical properties are below standard requirements; ② High internal pressure and preloading cause high stress and large stress concentration areas at the threads of the connecting union; ③ Mechanical vibration and fluid pulsation act together over the long term. Finally, the paper proposes ideas and methods for structural improvement and material selection. The research findings have high engineering application value and guiding significance.

     

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