A fully coupled three-dimensional hydraulic fracture model to investigate the impact of formation rock mechanical properties and operational parameters on hydraulic fracture opening using cohesive elements method
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DOI: 10.1007/s12517-017-2939-7
Abstract: Hydraulic fracturing operation success is critically dependent on pre-operation fracture geometry analysis. Meantime, hydraulic fracture opening determination is crucial because it deals with maintaining sufficient aperture and efficient communication pathways to accomplish proppant placement and… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; hydraulic fracture; formation; fracture opening ... See more keywords
Nanoscale rock mechanical property changes in heterogeneous coal after water adsorption
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.01.006
Abstract: Abstract Rock mechanical properties are of key importance in coal mining exploration, coal bed methane production and CO2 storage in deep unmineable coal seams; accurate data is required so that geohazards (e.g. layer collapse or… read more here.
Keywords: coal; rock mechanical; mechanical properties; water adsorption ... 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
Determination of Scale Effects on Mechanical Properties of Berea Sandstone
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/6637371
Abstract: The key rock mechanical parameters are strength, elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio, etc., which are important in reservoir development. The accurate determination of reservoir’s mechanical properties is critical to reduce drilling risk and maximize well productivity.… read more here.
Keywords: scale effects; ratio; poisson ratio; mechanical properties ... See more keywords