A Novel 'Smart Microchip Proppants' Technology for Precision Diagnostics of Hydraulic Fracture Networks (Edited Final Report)

Technical Report · Fri Nov 29 04:00:00 EST 2024

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2480285· OSTI ID:2480285

Kalantari Dahaghi, Amirmasoud ^[1]; Babakhani, Aydin ^[2]; Lovell, John ^[3]; Britt, Larry ^[4]; Williams-Stroud, Sherilyn ^[5]

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1. Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (United States); University of Kansas
2. Univ. of California, Los Angeles, CA (United States)
3. Microsilicon Inc, Houston, TX (United States)
4. NSI Fracturing, Tulsa, OK (United States)
5. Confractus Inc, Champaign, IL (United States)

This project introduces innovative technology to improve subsurface characterization, visualization, and diagnostics of unconventional reservoirs (fossil resources). Through a collaborative effort involving the University of Kansas, UCLA, MicroSilicon Inc., and EOG Resources, the project aims to deliver precision diagnostics for hydraulic fractures using novel high-resolution imaging technology based on smart microchip proppants. Additionally, it seeks to enhance the accuracy and predictability of integrated numerical, and machine-learning modeling techniques for hydraulic fracture characterization and simulation. This groundbreaking technology addresses significant gaps in understanding unconventional and tight reservoir behavior and optimizing well-completion strategies, enabling more cost-efficient recovery of unconventional resources.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)
• DOE Contract Number: FE0031784
• OSTI ID: 2480285
• Report Number(s): DOE-KU--FE0031784
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
77 NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
Smart Microchip proppants
direct fracture diagnostic
iGeoSensing Open sources platform