Rock mechanics issues in completion and stimulation operations

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:5798083

Warpinski, N R

Rock mechanisms parameters such as the in situ stresses, elastic properties, failure characteristics, and poro-elastic response are important to most completion and stimulation operations. Perforating, hydraulic fracturing, wellbore stability, and sand production are examples of technology that are largely controlled by the rock mechanics of the process. While much research has been performed in these areas, there has been insufficient application that research by industry. In addition, there are new research needs that must be addressed for technology advancement.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789; AC21-90MC26024
• OSTI ID: 5798083
• Report Number(s): SAND-92-0020C; CONF-920634-9; ON: DE92006831
• Resource Relation: Conference: 33. US symposium on rock mechanics, Santa Fe, NM (United States), 8-10 Jun 1992
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
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HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
OIL WELLS
PERFORATION
STRESSES
WELL STIMULATION
CAVITIES
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WELLS
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