Numerical simulation of proppant transport in propagating fractures with the multi-phase particle-in-cell method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2019.02.056
Abstract: Abstract In this work, the proppant transport process in large-scale propagating fractures is simulated using an Eulerian–Lagrangian method. Fracture propagation is solved using the Perkins–Kern–Nordgren (PKN) model, while the fluid-particle system is solved with the multi-phase… read more here.
Keywords: method; fluid; propagating fractures; proppant transport ... See more keywords
Model development of proppant transport through hydraulic fracture network and parametric study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2016.12.003
Abstract: Abstract A model capable of simulating proppant transport through hydraulic fracture network is developed and summarized in this paper. The proppant transport model (PTM) is able to capture multiple proppant transport patterns, including suspension, saltation… read more here.
Keywords: proppant transport; model; transport; fracture network ... See more keywords
Proppant transport in a scaled vertical planar fracture: Vorticity and dune placement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2018.10.007
Abstract: Abstract We report experimental results on the transport of proppant in a scaled planar cell. As a complement to many previous studies, we consider, apart from a proper scaling of the experimental cell and flow… read more here.
Keywords: transport; planar; fracture; proppant transport ... See more keywords
Proppant transport in hydraulic fractures by creating a capillary suspension
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109508
Abstract: Abstract Slick water fracturing fluids with high viscosity and minimal friction pressure losses are commonly employed in hydraulic fracturing technology. The conventional method of conducting hydraulic fracturing operations using high-viscosity fluids is not always suitable… read more here.
Keywords: proppant transport; fracturing fluid; capillary suspension; hydraulic fracturing ... See more keywords
Proppant Transport in a Newtonian Fluid Under Laminar Flow
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DOI: 10.2118/201097-pa
Abstract: Model proppant transport experiments are conducted at the laboratory scale using a Newtonian carrier fluid in a long tube of rectangular cross section. Under the particular flow conditions studied, we observe the buildup of a… read more here.
Keywords: proppant transport; fluid; transport; volume fraction ... See more keywords
In-Depth Laboratory Proppant Transport Study Using HVFRs for Marcellus High TDS Environments
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DOI: 10.2118/214692-pa
Abstract: Excellent proppant transport can be accomplished by introducing high-viscosity friction reducer (HVFR) fracture fluids. However, HVFRs face several challenges that prevent these fluids from providing good proppant transport performance, including the presence of total dissolved… read more here.
Keywords: rheology; tds; proppant transport; hvfr ... See more keywords