Journal of Southwest Petroleum University(Science & Technology Edition) ›› 2026, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (1): 107-115.DOI: 10.11885/j.issn.1674-5086.2025.09.18.02

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Blast Energy and Shock Characteristics of High-pressure Manifold in Offshore Fracturing Vessels

HUANG Zhongwei1, WANG Yunhai1,2, ZHENG Changqing3, DENG Xianglong4   

  1. 1. College of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Changping, Beijing 102249, China;
    2. S. J. Petroleum Machinery Co. Ltd., Jingzhou, Hubei 434024, China;
    3. HSE Management Department of China Petrochemical Corporation, Chaoyang, Beijing 100728, China;
    4. College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, China
  • Received:2025-09-18 Published:2026-03-09

Abstract: The high-pressure manifold of the offshore fracturing vessel provides a high-pressure passage for the fracturing fluid. Currently, the research focuses on structural optimization, erosion and wear, vibration, non-destructive testing and can$'$t quantitatively evaluate the blasting energy and impact characteristics generated after blasting failure. This paper quantitatively characterizes the blasting energy of high-pressure pipelines, and finds a calculation method for the burst energy and equivalent TNT equivalent of high-pressure manifolds; the main hazards of blasting are shock waves, and the blasting area is divided into four areas: extremely severe damage area according to the degree of human injury and object damage, severe damage area, moderate damage area, and minor damage area according to the degree of human injury and object damage. The simulation analysis revealed the distribution patterns of maximum deformation, maximum stress amplitude, and maximum pressure rise rate in the energy isolation plate following a manifold rupture. This study can be used for energy calculation and consequence prediction of pipeline blasting for offshore fracturing vessels. It can also provide a basis and reference for safe construction, protection, and evaluation of high-pressure construction.

Key words: offshore fracturing vessels, fracturing high-pressure manifold, blasting energy, impact characteristics, energy isolation plate

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