Mathematical Model and Simulation of Cutting Layer Geometry in Orthogonal Turn⁃Milling with Zero Eccentricity

Orthogonal turn-milling is a high-efficiency and precision machining method.Its cutting layer directly affects chip formation,cutting forces,and chatter,and further affects tool life,machining quality,etc.We studied The cutting layer geometry(CLG)in orthogonal turn-milling with zero eccentricity(OTMZE)is studied to explore orthogonal turn-milling cutting layer formation process.OTMZE principles of motion and formation processes are analyzed statically without considering kinetic influences.Mathematical models of the entrance and exit angles,cutting thickness,and cutting depth are established.In addition,these models are validated experimentally and some influences of cutting parameters on the tool cutting layer are analyzed.The results show that OTMZE cutting layer formation can be divided into two stages,chip shapes are nearly consistent with the simulated CLGs,and the most influencial parameter in affecting the cutting layer is found to be the tool feed per revolation of workpiece fa,followed by the ratio of the tool and workpiece speedsλand the cutting depth ap.These models and results can provide theoretical guidance to clarify formation processes and quantitatively analyze changes in cutting layer geometry during OTMZE.In addition,they offer theoretical guidelines for cutting forces and chatter.

Layer regrouping for water-flooded commingled reservoirs at a high water-cut stage

Layer regrouping is to divide all the layers into several sets of production series according to the physical properties and recovery percent of layers at high water-cut stage, which is an important technique to improve oil recovery for high water-cut multilayered reservoirs. Dif- ferent regroup scenarios may lead to different production performances. Based on unstable oil-water flow theory, a multilayer commingled reservoir simulator is established by modifying the production split method. Taking into account the differences of layer properties, including per- meability, oil viscosity, and remaining oil saturation, the pseudo flow resistance contrast is proposed to serve as a characteristic index of layer regrouping for high water-cut multilayered reservoirs. The production indices of multi- layered reservoirs with different pseudo flow resistances are predicted with the established model in which the data are taken from the Shengtuo Oilfield. Simulation results show that the pseudo flow resistance contrast should be less than 4 when the layer regrouping is implemented. The K-means clustering method, which is based on the objec- tive function, is used to automatically carry out the layer regrouping process according to pseudo flow resistances. The research result is applied to the IV-VI sand groups of the second member of the Shahejie Formation in the Shengtuo Oilfield, a favorable development performance is obtained, and the oil recovery is enhanced by 6.08 %.