... Abstract High-viscosity friction reducers (HVFRs) have been gaining popularity and increase in use as hydraulic fracturing fluids because HVFRs exhibit numerous advantages such as their ability to carry particles, their promotion of higher fracture conductivity, and their potentially lower...

... Abstract Recent studies have presented successful case studies of using HVFR fluids in the field. Reported cost reductions from using fewer chemicals and less equipment on the relatively small Marcellus pads when replacing linear gel fluid systems by HVFR. The investigation provided...

... fracturing fluid normal stress difference elasticity HVFR gpt proppant concentration viscosity friction reducer proppant transport Technology Conference relaxation time sand transport capacity fracture shear rate URTeC: 2873723 Can Friction Reducers Transport Sand During Fracturing...