Abstract
Creation of a fracture in a reservoir of design length and conductivity requires that the assumptions supporting the design be valid a ted in the field and the fracture redesigned if necessary. The tools and methods available to undertake this validation are simple and effective, minimizing risk of premature sandoff or inadequate fracture length and conductivity. A recommended practice for use in the effective execution of hydraulic fracture treatments is presented.
Keywords:
upstream oil & gas,
drillstem testing,
fluid dynamics,
pressure transient testing,
permeability,
drilling fluid formulation,
flow in porous media,
drilling fluid chemistry,
hydraulic fracturing,
reservoir geomechanics
Subjects:
Drilling Fluids and Materials,
Hydraulic Fracturing,
Reservoir Characterization,
Reservoir Fluid Dynamics,
Formation Evaluation & Management,
Drilling fluid selection and formulation (chemistry, properties),
Reservoir geomechanics,
Flow in porous media,
Pressure transient analysis,
Drillstem/well testing
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1988. Petroleum Society of Canada
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