Research Article

Finite Element Modeling of Slip Insert Geometric Grip Optimization for Oil Well Drill Pipes

Table 1

Parameters and corresponding values of the two materials used in the FE model.

Parameter (for 20CrMnMo, the material of the drill pipe and slip bowl)Value

Density7,870 kg/m3
Poisson’s ratio0.254
Young’s modulus207 GPa
Yield strength885 MPa
Tensile strength1,185 MPa

Parameter (for 20CrMnTi, the material of the slip)Value
Density7,870 kg/m3
Poisson’s ratio0.254
Young’s modulus207 GPa
Yield strength835 MPa
Tensile strength1,080 MPa