Hydraulic Fracturing: Fundamentals and Advancements
With an author team of 26 subject-matter experts representing a diversity of talent, background, and experience, Hydraulic Fracturing: Fundamentals and Advancements delivers a comprehensive discussion on the principles of hydraulic fracturing while also including the latest processes that have prompted the explosive growth in stimulating horizontal wells in shale and tight oil and gas reservoirs.
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AcknowledgementsByJennifer L. MiskiminsJennifer L. MiskiminsEditor-in-ChiefSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 2: Pretreatment Formation EvaluationBySiavash NadimiSiavash NadimiCalifornia Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal ResourcesSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 4: Hydraulic Fracture ModelingByHans de PaterHans de PaterFenix Consulting Delft B.V.Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 5: Proppants and Fracture ConductivityBy
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Chapter 6: Fracturing Fluids and AdditivesByRaymond A. HerndonRaymond A. HerndonEly and Associates Corp.Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 7: Fluid LeakoffByGhaithan A. Al-Muntasheri;Ghaithan A. Al-MuntasheriEXPEC Advanced Research Center, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran,Saudi ArabiaSearch for other works by this author on:Msalli A. Al-OtaibiMsalli A. Al-OtaibiEXPEC Advanced Research Center, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran,Saudi ArabiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 8: Flow Behavior of Fracturing FluidsBySubhash N. ShahSubhash N. ShahUniversity of OklahomaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 9: Proppant TransportByHarsh R. PatelHarsh R. PatelUniversity of OklahomaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 10: Hydraulic Fracturing-Treatment DesignByDavid D. CramerDavid D. CramerConocoPhillips CompanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 11: Well CompletionsByChristopher N. FreddChristopher N. FreddSchlumbergerSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 12: Field Implementation of Hydraulic FracturingByLucas W. BazanLucas W. BazanBazan Consulting Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 13: Fracturing Pressure AnalysisByRobert D. BarreeRobert D. BarreeHalliburton Technology Fellow, and past-president of Barree & AssociatesSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 14: Flowback and Early-Time Production Data AnalysisByChristopher R. Clarkson;Christopher R. ClarksonUniversity of CalgarySearch for other works by this author on:Jesse Williams-KovacsJesse Williams-KovacsUniversity of CalgarySearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 16: Economics of FracturingByKaren E. OlsonKaren E. OlsonSouthwestern EnergySearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 17: Acid FracturingByVibhas J. PandeyVibhas J. PandeyConocoPhillips CompanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 18: RefracturingByJennifer L. Miskimins;Jennifer L. MiskiminsColorado School of MinesSearch for other works by this author on:Muthukumarappan “Kumar” RamurthyMuthukumarappan “Kumar” RamurthyHalliburtonSearch for other works by this author on: