Vibration behavior analysis of reamers based on drill string dynamics

An integrated drill string-reamer dynamics model incorporating full-wellbore mechanics was established to characterize Reaming While Drilling vibration mechanisms. The model integrates multi-body dynamics software for constructing reamer geometric configurations and cutter mechanical interactions, with validation through field drilling datasets. Vibration Pattern Analysis of Reamers: optimized drilling parameters achieve 34-52% vibration suppression; stabilizer outside diameter enlargement within engineered parameters achieves 34-52% vibration attenuation; enhanced bit-reamer structural rigidity achieves 39.7% vibration suppression (45% stiffness elevation); Recommend a novel drill string assembly, which demonstrated remarkable vibration suppression performance in offset well field tests. The findings provide critical insights into vibration dynamics mitigation during reaming-while-drilling operations.

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Scientific Reports
Published
2025-11-13
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-23426-9
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Drilling and Well Engineering
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Vibration behavior analysis of reamers based on drill string dynamics

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Vibration behavior analysis of reamers based on drill string dynamics

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Abstract

An integrated drill string-reamer dynamics model incorporating full-wellbore mechanics was established to characterize Reaming While Drilling vibration mechanisms. The model integrates multi-body dynamics software for constructing reamer geometric configurations and cutter mechanical interactions, with validation through field drilling datasets. Vibration Pattern Analysis of Reamers: optimized drilling parameters achieve 34-52% vibration suppression; stabilizer outside diameter enlargement within engineered parameters achieves 34-52% vibration attenuation; enhanced bit-reamer structural rigidity achieves 39.7% vibration suppression (45% stiffness elevation); Recommend a novel drill string assembly, which demonstrated remarkable vibration suppression performance in offset well field tests. The findings provide critical insights into vibration dynamics mitigation during reaming-while-drilling operations.

Scientific ReportsVol. 15(1)
Southwest Petroleum University (CN)
China National Petroleum Corporation, National Major Science and Technology Projects of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 57%
Drilling and Well Engineering
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