Introduction to the GRI/DOE Field Fracturing Multi-Site Project
The objective of the Field Fracturing Multi-Sites Project is to conduct field experiments and analyze data that will result in definitive determinations of hydraulic fracture dimensions using remote well and treatment well diagnostic techniques. In addition, experiments will be conducted to provide data that will resolve significant unknowns with regard to hydraulic fracture modeling, fracture fluid rheology and fracture treatment design. These experiments will be supported by a well-characterized subsurface environment, as well as surface facilities and equipment that are conducive to acquiring high-quality data. It is anticipated that the primary benefit of the project experiments will be the development and widespread commercialization of new fracture diagnostics technologies to determine fracture length, height, width and azimuth. Data resulting from these new technologies can then be used to prove and refine the 3D fracture model mechanisms. It is also anticipated that data collected and analyzed in the project will define the correct techniques for determining fracture closure pressure. The overall impact of the research will be to provide a foundation for a fracture diagnostic service industry and hydraulic fracture optimization based on measured fracture response.
- Research Organization:
- CER Corp., Las Vegas, NV (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC21-93MC30070
- OSTI ID:
- 10128280
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/MC/30070-94/C0289; CONF-931156-34; ON: DE94007320; BR: AB0530050/AB0540000
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Fuels technology contractors` review meeting,Morgantown, WV (United States),16-18 Nov 1993; Other Information: PBD: [1993]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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