Enhanced Casing Shoe Design with Honeycomb Structure for Improved Performance

Author : Mohd Hanapi. Muhammad Ridha, Yunus. Nurul Azhani, Nik Mahmud. Nik

Abstract :This study presented an improved casing shoe design incorporating an internal honeycomb structure to enhance mechanical performance in wellbore applications. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was conducted to compare the conventional solid casing shoe with the proposed honeycomb-structured casing shoe under simulated loading conditions at a specified wellbore depth. The results indicated that the honeycomb-structured casing shoe experienced lower stress and strain, enhancing its mechanical stability while maintaining structural integrity. However, increased deformation in the honeycombed model suggested a trade-off between f lexibility and resistance to failure. Additionally, the honeycombed design achieved a significant weight reduction, lowering its mass to 6.9 kg compared to the conventional casing shoe's 9.3 kg. The study concluded that while the honeycomb design demonstrated significant advantages, further optimization was required to address its deformation characteristics, ensuring its practical application in wellbore environments.

Keywords :Finite Element Analysis (FEA), casing shoe, honeycomb structure, structural integrity, stress distribution, weight reduction, mechanical performance

Conference Name :International Conference on Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering (ICAMAME-25)

Conference Place Ipoh, Malaysia

Conference Date 24th Mar 2025