Numerical and experimental investigation of the interaction of natural and propagated hydraulic fracture

Hydraulic fracturing is extensively used to develop unconventional reservoirs, such as tight gas, shale gas and shale oil reservoirs. These reservoirs are often naturally fractured. Presence of these natural fractures can have beneficial or detrimental effects on the outcome of hydraulic fracturing...

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Main Authors: Fatahi, Hassan, Hossain, Mofazzal, Sarmadivaleh, Mohammad
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier Inc. 2017
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51343