Hydrate Adhesive Force Testing Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high pressure and low temperature conditions in deep-water oil and gas fields hinder the study of mechanical properties of gas hydrates, making it difficult to test and observe their adhesive force, which is crucial for flow assurance and inhibitor evaluation.
Innovation Solution
A mechanical property detection device comprising a reaction kettle, a thrust mechanism, and a force detection sensor, where the reaction platform and frame within the kettle allow the thrust mechanism to push the gas hydrate, enabling the force detection sensor to measure the adhesive force of gas hydrates adhering to the platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional testing methods are used under high pressure and low temperature conditions, then the testing of gas hydrate mechanical properties is hindered, but the measurement precision and reliability of adhesive force data are improved by the new device
Solution Approach 1:
The testing device is divided into distinct functional modules: a reaction kettle for maintaining high pressure and low temperature conditions, a thrust mechanism for applying force, and a force detection sensor for measuring adhesive force. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to solve the measurement problem under extreme conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The reaction frame serves as an intermediary component between the thrust mechanism and the gas hydrate sample. It transmits the thrust force to the hydrate while allowing the force detection sensor to accurately measure the adhesive force without direct interference from the extreme pressure and temperature environment.
2Reliability
If high pressure and low temperature conditions are maintained, then the realistic testing environment is preserved, but the ease of operation and accessibility for measurement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The reaction kettle serves multiple functions: it maintains the high pressure and low temperature environment necessary for realistic hydrate testing, while also providing a controlled chamber that accommodates the thrust mechanism and force detection sensor. This multi-functionality allows the device to preserve authentic testing conditions while enabling accurate measurement operations.
3Productivity
If the thrust mechanism pushes the reaction frame to move, then the adhesive force can be measured, but the stability of the reaction platform and frame structure must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The reaction platform and frame are designed with localized structural characteristics that provide stability at critical support points while allowing controlled movement where force application is needed. This local quality optimization ensures the structure remains stable during thrust application while enabling the necessary displacement for adhesive force measurement.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a mechanical property detection device and a force detection system, and relates to the technical field of hydrate experiment equipment. The mechanical property detection device includes a reaction kettle, a thrust mechanism, and a force detection sensor; a reaction platform and a reaction frame provided on the reaction platform are provided in the reaction kettle, an end of the thrust mechanism extends into the reaction kettle, and can push the reaction frame to move relative to the reaction platform, and the force detection sensor is configured to detect magnitude of a thrust of the thrust mechanism when pushing the reaction frame, so as to solve the technical problems such as inconvenience in testing an adhesive force of gas hydrate in the prior art.