Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers

This study designs of three distinct nonmetallic coiled tubing structures, each featuring different configurations for the arrangement of optical fibers. The mechanical behavior of the cable integration layer, along with the optical fibers, is examined under internal pressure through finite element...

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Main Authors: Houbu Li, Xueru Zhang, Xuemin Zhang, Nan Ding, Lei Li
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Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
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Xueru Zhang
Xuemin Zhang
Nan Ding
Lei Li
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Xuemin Zhang
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Lei Li
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description This study designs of three distinct nonmetallic coiled tubing structures, each featuring different configurations for the arrangement of optical fibers. The mechanical behavior of the cable integration layer, along with the optical fibers, is examined under internal pressure through finite element simulation analysis. The ideal configuration of the nonmetallic coiled tubing structure is determined with the objective of reducing the stress imposed on the optical fibers. The results indicate that the positioning of the cables significantly affects the stress experienced by each integrated layer of the pipeline. Conversely, this positioning exerts minimal influence on the stress distribution within the cables themself. The cables exhibit a distribution of alternating stress, characterized by regions of both high and low stress, across the three structures. The stress experienced by optical fibers under internal pressure is affected by their spatial arrangement and the compressive stress present in the fiber integration layer. The integration of optical fibers into the reinforcement layer leads to a reduction in stress on the fibers. In comparison to other configurations, this methodology yields a reduction in maximum stresses on temperature and vibration sensing optical fibers by approximately 9.4 % and 14.3 %, respectively. Furthermore, the maximum stresses on strain sensing optical fibers are diminished by 27.1 % and 17.0 %. Consequently, the design incorporating embedded optical fibers within the reinforcement layer represents the most optimal structure for cable installation. Utilizing this optimal structure, the corresponding nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying is manufactured. Field tests indicate that the internal optical fiber has good monitoring ability.
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spelling doaj-art-3af1716839df44e483a4e89ec3c0fba02025-02-06T05:12:43ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-03-0125104226Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibersHoubu Li0Xueru Zhang1Xuemin Zhang2Nan Ding3Lei Li4State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Equipment, CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi'an 710077, China; Corresponding author.School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Equipment, CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi'an 710077, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Equipment, CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi'an 710077, ChinaThis study designs of three distinct nonmetallic coiled tubing structures, each featuring different configurations for the arrangement of optical fibers. The mechanical behavior of the cable integration layer, along with the optical fibers, is examined under internal pressure through finite element simulation analysis. The ideal configuration of the nonmetallic coiled tubing structure is determined with the objective of reducing the stress imposed on the optical fibers. The results indicate that the positioning of the cables significantly affects the stress experienced by each integrated layer of the pipeline. Conversely, this positioning exerts minimal influence on the stress distribution within the cables themself. The cables exhibit a distribution of alternating stress, characterized by regions of both high and low stress, across the three structures. The stress experienced by optical fibers under internal pressure is affected by their spatial arrangement and the compressive stress present in the fiber integration layer. The integration of optical fibers into the reinforcement layer leads to a reduction in stress on the fibers. In comparison to other configurations, this methodology yields a reduction in maximum stresses on temperature and vibration sensing optical fibers by approximately 9.4 % and 14.3 %, respectively. Furthermore, the maximum stresses on strain sensing optical fibers are diminished by 27.1 % and 17.0 %. Consequently, the design incorporating embedded optical fibers within the reinforcement layer represents the most optimal structure for cable installation. Utilizing this optimal structure, the corresponding nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying is manufactured. Field tests indicate that the internal optical fiber has good monitoring ability.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025003123Nonmetallic tubing for high-temperature heavy oilCables laying structureOptical fibersInternal pressureFinite element simulation
spellingShingle Houbu Li
Xueru Zhang
Xuemin Zhang
Nan Ding
Lei Li
Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers
Results in Engineering
Nonmetallic tubing for high-temperature heavy oil
Cables laying structure
Optical fibers
Internal pressure
Finite element simulation
title Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers
title_full Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers
title_fullStr Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers
title_full_unstemmed Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers
title_short Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers
title_sort study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers
topic Nonmetallic tubing for high-temperature heavy oil
Cables laying structure
Optical fibers
Internal pressure
Finite element simulation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025003123
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