Search Results - "hydraulic fracturing"
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The effect of constriction in hydraulic fracturing
Published 2017“…Fractures in geomaterials e.g., hydraulic fractures often contain bridges—parts of unbroken material connecting the opposite faces of the fracture distributed over the fracture and constricting its opening. …”
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Constricting effect of bridges in hydraulic fracturing
Published 2017“…Bridges which are unbroken materials connecting the opposite fracture faces usually exist in the hydraulic fractures as well as other cracks in geomaterials. …”
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Simulation of hydraulic fracturing in tight formations
Published 2010“…A good un-derstanding of mechanical properties of formation and the in-situ stresses is essential for a hydraulic fracturing study. In this work, using the log based approach, the me¬chanical properties and in-situ stresses were estimated in a tight gas formation. …”
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Simulations of hydraulic fracturing initiation in perforated boreholes
Published 2015“…The mechanism of initiation and propagation of hydraulic fracture from cased hole perforated wellbores is investigated through analytical, numerical and experimental studies. …”
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The role of ductility in hydraulic fracturing: An experimental study
Published 2018“…Mechanical properties and ductility were measured and compared using UCS, Brazilian, semicircular bending toughness, and hydraulic fracturing tests. Hydraulic fracturing tests were conducted on cube of 10cm on true triaxial stress condition. …”
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An approach to observe fractures induced by hydraulic fracturing
Published 2015“…In this study, to investigate the characteristics of fractures and surrounding region induced by the hydraulic fracturing, a devised hydraulic fracturing experiment was conducted using the cylindrical shale specimens in the laboratory. …”
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A Review of Challenges in Hydraulic Fracturing Operation
Published 2020“…Hydraulic fracturing is a prominent method of enhancing hydrocarbon production. …”
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Simulation of Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Interacted with Natural Fractures
Published 2016“…Factors influencing the initiation and propagation of hydraulic fracture, and natural fractures interactions are thoroughly discussed based upon comprehensive sensitivity studies.…”
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The role of brittleness in hydraulic fracture initiation and propagation mechanisms
Published 2022“…The goal of this study is to understand the multiscale fluid-driven fracture in geomaterials, and investigate the role of BI in hydraulic fracture propagation. The outcome of this research can facilitate not only laboratory or numerical studies, but also the field applications involving hydraulic fracturing.…”
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Numerical simulations of hydraulic fracture intersecting an interbed of sandstone
Published 2012“…Hydraulic fracturing is a common technique used in the oil and gas industry for stimulation of tight formations in order to increase productivity. …”
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Experimental and numerical study of ultrasonic monitoring of hydraulic fracture propagation
Published 2013“…Hydraulic fracture monitoring is very useful to understand real-time fracture movement to ensure unwanted events. …”
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Numerical and experimental investigation of the interaction of natural and propagated hydraulic fracture
Published 2017“…Hydraulic fracturing is extensively used to develop unconventional reservoirs, such as tight gas, shale gas and shale oil reservoirs. …”
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Numerical and Experimental Study of Hydraulic Fracture Active Source Monitoring
Published 2011“…Hydraulic fracturing is one of the most common operations performed on oil and gas wells. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Hydraulic Fracturing in Vertical and Horizontal Perforated Boreholes
Published 2013“…In this study, scaled hydraulic fracturing tests are conducted on 10 and 15 cm cubical mortar samples. …”
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Seismic reflectivity of hydraulic fractures approximated by thin fluid layers
Published 2013“…We have analyzed the angle-dependent reflectivity of microseismic wavefields at a hydraulic fracture, which we modeled as an ideal thin fluid layer embedded in an elastic, isotropic solid rock. …”
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Steps for conducting a valid hydraulic fracturing laboratory test
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