Large eddy simulation of self-oscillation pulsed water jet drawing in annulus fluid

It is of great significance that developing new rock breaking drilling technology to promote efficient exploit of oil field. High pressure water jet drilling technology is an important method to promote the rock breaking drilling efficiency, and pulsed water jet is such a kind of high efficiency water jet. In order to take full advantage of hydraulic energy in bottom hole, a concept of new type of pulsed water jet drawing in annulus flow, is put forward. The pulsed water jet modulation tool is designed based on the self-exciting principle, and the large eddy simulation is adopted to simulate the flow field and the dynamic characteristics in this tool. This simulation shows the modulation mechanism of self-exciting pulsed water jet drawingin annulus flow. Partial negative pressure could be achieved in the oscillating cavity if the reasonable hydraulic structure is applied. The negative pressure formed in the drawing entrance of the oscillating cavity provides assurance to automatically draw enough fluid into annulus flow, which takes part in modulating the efficient pulsed water jet. The amplitude is larger and the rock breaking capacity of the pulsed water jet drawing in annulus flow is much better than the case non-drawing in annulus flow. The simulation results are verified by the lab experiment. The above research lays the foundation for the development of drilling tools and related technology.