Thermal Analysis Algorithm for Oil and Gas Wells

Resumo

Thermal failures are common in oil and gas well structures, since they operate under extreme temperatures. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the thermal factors that can lead to failures in order to prevent accidents. This article presents an innovative thermal analysis method, based on steady-state heat exchanges, simulated using a Microsoft Excel algorithm to calculate the heat exchange processes among well components. The results proved to be adequate, illustrating numerically and graphically two operation scenarios proposed for the well. Therefore, it serves as an alternative to meet the growing demand for studies on thermal failures in the oil and gas industry.