Tension on Vertical Drill String Formula

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Tension on Vertical Drill String is described as the pulling force transmitted axially by the means of a string, a cable, chain, or similar object. Check FAQs
T=ρs[g]As(LWell-z)
T - Tension on Vertical Drill String?ρs - Mass Density of Steel?As - Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe?LWell - Length of Pipe Hanging in Well?z - Coordinate measured Downward from Top?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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494.01Edit=7750Edit9.80660.65Edit(16Edit-6Edit)
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Tension on Vertical Drill String Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
T=ρs[g]As(LWell-z)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
T=7750kg/m³[g]0.65(16m-6)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
T=7750kg/m³9.8066m/s²0.65(16m-6)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
T=77509.80660.65(16-6)
Next Step Evaluate
T=494009.99375N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
T=494.00999375kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
T=494.01kN

Tension on Vertical Drill String Formula Elements

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Tension on Vertical Drill String
Tension on Vertical Drill String is described as the pulling force transmitted axially by the means of a string, a cable, chain, or similar object.
Symbol: T
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass Density of Steel
Mass Density of Steel varies based on the alloying constituents but usually ranges between 7,750 and 8,050 kg/m3.
Symbol: ρs
Measurement: Mass ConcentrationUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe
Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe is the extent of a surface or plane figure as measured in square units.
Symbol: As
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Pipe Hanging in Well
Length of Pipe Hanging in Well is essential in calculating all other values required in drilling.
Symbol: LWell
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coordinate measured Downward from Top
Coordinate measured Downward from Top depends on tension on a Vertical Drill String.
Symbol: z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other formulas in Hydrostatics category

​Go Mass Density of Steel for Tension on Vertical Drill String
ρs=T[g]As(LWell-z)
​Go Coordinate measured Downward from Top given Tension on Vertical Drill String
z=-((Tρs[g]As)-LWell)
​Go Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe given Tension on Vertical Drill String
As=Tρs[g](LWell-z)
​Go Length of Pipe Hanging in Well given Tension on Vertical Drill String
LWell=(Tρs[g]As)+z

How to Evaluate Tension on Vertical Drill String?

Tension on Vertical Drill String evaluator uses Tension on Vertical Drill String = Mass Density of Steel*[g]*Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe*(Length of Pipe Hanging in Well-Coordinate measured Downward from Top) to evaluate the Tension on Vertical Drill String, Tension on Vertical Drill String by considering steel drilling pipe hanging in oil well for two different ways of looking at buoyant force on body lead to two different approaches to static internal loads on structure as well. Tension on Vertical Drill String is denoted by T symbol.

How to evaluate Tension on Vertical Drill String using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Tension on Vertical Drill String, enter Mass Density of Steel s), Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe (As), Length of Pipe Hanging in Well (LWell) & Coordinate measured Downward from Top (z) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Tension on Vertical Drill String

What is the formula to find Tension on Vertical Drill String?
The formula of Tension on Vertical Drill String is expressed as Tension on Vertical Drill String = Mass Density of Steel*[g]*Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe*(Length of Pipe Hanging in Well-Coordinate measured Downward from Top). Here is an example- 0.49401 = 7750*[g]*0.65*(16-6).
How to calculate Tension on Vertical Drill String?
With Mass Density of Steel s), Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe (As), Length of Pipe Hanging in Well (LWell) & Coordinate measured Downward from Top (z) we can find Tension on Vertical Drill String using the formula - Tension on Vertical Drill String = Mass Density of Steel*[g]*Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe*(Length of Pipe Hanging in Well-Coordinate measured Downward from Top). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
Can the Tension on Vertical Drill String be negative?
Yes, the Tension on Vertical Drill String, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Tension on Vertical Drill String?
Tension on Vertical Drill String is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Tension on Vertical Drill String can be measured.
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