Viscoelastic surfactant fracturing fluids for use in coal seams: Effects of surfactant composition and formulation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2019.115370
Abstract: Abstract Recently, viscoelastic surfactant (VES) fracturing fluids have attracted wide attention because they are highly viscoelastic and environmentally benign. To optimize fracturing fluid formulations for coal reservoir conditions, 135 groups of VES fracturing fluids were… read more here.
Keywords: ves fracturing; viscoelastic surfactant; fracturing fluids; fracturing fluid ... See more keywords
Uncertainty quantification of shale capillary desaturation curves for surfactant EOR in shale through fracturing fluids using predictive modeling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118857
Abstract: Abstract Surfactant is often added into hydraulic fracturing fluids for shale reservoirs because it can minimize formation damage. The surfactant is also known for its EOR potential for sandstone/ carbonate reservoirs. Given both benefits, some… read more here.
Keywords: uncertainty; shale reservoirs; fracturing fluids; surfactant eor ... See more keywords
Waterless fluids in hydraulic fracturing – A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jngse.2019.05.001
Abstract: Abstract Unconventional resources such as shale gas have attracted increasing global attention with great potential to bridge the energy supply chain. Yet the technical challenges and ecological concerns arise in the attempts to increase resource… read more here.
Keywords: gas; review; waterless fracturing; fracturing fluids ... See more keywords
Geochemical cycle of hydraulic fracturing fluids: Implications for fracture functionality and frac job efficiency in tight sandstone
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109596
Abstract: Abstract The efficiency of the hydraulic fracturing processes is measured through its success rate in opening fracture space, fracturing fluid injectivity, and recovery rates of flowback fluid. This paper applies the volumetric ratio (RFF/FW) between… read more here.
Keywords: water; fracturing fluids; fracturing fluid; frac ... See more keywords
Chelating Agents as Acid-Fracturing Fluids: Experimental and Modeling Studies
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c04045
Abstract: Acid-fracturing operations are applied to improve the productivity of carbonate reservoirs by creating rough fracture surfaces that remain conductive for reservoir fluids after the fracture closure... read more here.
Keywords: agents acid; chelating agents; experimental modeling; fracturing fluids ... See more keywords
A Novel Hydrophobic Associative Polymer by RAFT-MADIX Copolymerization for Fracturing Fluids with High Thermal Stability
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b03635
Abstract: Hydrophobic associative water-soluble polymers (HAWSP) are widely used as thickening agents for fracturing fluids due to their excellent viscoelastic properties. However, the HAWSP products synthesized by conventional methods are generally poor in resisting higher temperatures.… read more here.
Keywords: raft; hydrophobic associative; polymer; fracturing fluids ... See more keywords
Dicationic Surfactants as an Additive in Fracturing Fluids to Mitigate Clay Swelling: A Petrophysical and Rock Mechanical Assessment
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01388
Abstract: The interactions of clays with freshwater in unconventional tight sandstones can affect the mechanical properties of the rock. The hydraulic fracturing technique is the most successful technique to produce hydrocarbons from unconventional tight sandstone formations.… read more here.
Keywords: fracturing fluids; dicationic surfactants; clay swelling; clay ... See more keywords
Impacts of Proppant Flowback on Fracture Conductivity in Different Fracturing Fluids and Flowback Conditions
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06151
Abstract: Multistage hydraulic fracturing is used in horizontal wells to increase the production of tight oil. Fracturing fluids are used in hydraulic fracturing to ensure proppants are suspended, but fluid residuals can cause formation damage and… read more here.
Keywords: fracturing fluids; fracture conductivity; proppant flowback;
Influencing Factors and Application of Spontaneous Imbibition of Fracturing Fluids in Tight Sandstone Gas Reservoir
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04648
Abstract: This work is based on high-precision fluid spontaneous imbibition experiments to quantitatively study the imbibition rate, imbibition capacity, and imbibition curve characteristics of fracturing fluids in tight sandstone reservoirs. The objective of the work is… read more here.
Keywords: tight sandstone; fracturing fluids; spontaneous imbibition; imbibition ... See more keywords
Design and development of CaCO3 nanoparticles enhanced fracturing fluids for effective control of leak-off during hydraulic fracturing of shale reservoirs
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac074f
Abstract: This research presents new information about the nanoparticles (NPs) use as a filtrate reducer in the hydraulic fracturing of shale reservoirs. An experimental study was conducted to determine the filtration loss control effectiveness (FLCE) of… read more here.
Keywords: enhanced fracturing; control; shale reservoirs; fracturing fluids ... See more keywords
High Performance Hydrophobic Associated Polymer for Fracturing Fluids with Low-Dosage
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DOI: 10.1134/s0965544120020115
Abstract: Abstract Hydrophobic associated polymer is widely used as fracturing fluids, but its cost is often higher than natural polymers. In order to reduce the cost, quaternary polymer AM/AA/NVP/MAO-12DAM (AANM) was successfully synthesized. The incorporation of… read more here.
Keywords: hydrophobic associated; fracturing fluids; associated polymer; dosage ... See more keywords