Ultrasonic guided wave detection method for drill pipe threaded connection structure under meshing state

WAN Xiang1, 2, PAN Huawei1, 2, HUANG Liping1, 2, ZHANG Xuhui1, 2, FAN Hongwei1, 2, CHEN Yuan1, 2

Journal of Vibration and Shock ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (3) : 261-266.

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Journal of Vibration and Shock ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (3) : 261-266.
ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AND APPLICATION

Ultrasonic guided wave detection method for drill pipe threaded connection structure under meshing state

  • WAN Xiang1,2, PAN Huawei1,2, HUANG Liping1,2, ZHANG Xuhui*1,2, FAN Hongwei1,2, CHEN Yuan1,2
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The on-machine testing of threaded connections of in-service drill pipes is in great urgency. The traditional non-destructive testing methods can only detect defects located at either internally or externally threads of a single drill pipes. They cannot meet the requirements of on-machine testing of drill pipes. In this study, ultrasonic guided waves technique is proposed to inspect thread connection of drill pipes in coupled state, which makes the on-machine testing of drill pipes possible. Firstly, Dispersion curves in the drill pipes are derived. As the dispersion curve of L(0,2) mode at the frequency range between 60 kHz and 120 kHz is relatively flat and has the largest group velocity, it is used as the inspection mode. Secondly, the transmission characteristics of ultrasonic guided waves propagating through the threaded connections of drill pipes are investigated numerically and experimentally. Lastly, L(0,2) model guided waves are successfully applied to detect and locate damages in the threaded connection areas of drill pipes. The results show that the use of ultrasonic guided wave for the inspection of the threaded connection of drill pipes in coupled state is feasible and effective. It provides a new method for on-machine testing of in-service drill pipes.

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Ultrasonic guided waves / Drill pipes / Threaded connection / Transmission characteristics / Detection of damages / Defect localization

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WAN Xiang1, 2, PAN Huawei1, 2, HUANG Liping1, 2, ZHANG Xuhui1, 2, FAN Hongwei1, 2, CHEN Yuan1, 2. Ultrasonic guided wave detection method for drill pipe threaded connection structure under meshing state[J]. Journal of Vibration and Shock, 2025, 44(3): 261-266

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