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Pressure buildup from a vertically fractured low-permeability formation

Journal Article · · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/9889-PA· OSTI ID:5171215
Buildup theory for a vertically fractured gas well was re-examined assuming planar flow against constant sandface pressure. The resultant pressure buildup is an arcsine function of a time group. If this relation is used to analyze buildup, it is possible to calculate the product of permeability and fracture half-length squared. This analysis gives better agreement with a set of field data and numerical simulation as compared with that from constant-rate theories using a Horner plot and a tandem-square-root time plot. 14 refs.
Research Organization:
Esso Resour Can Ltd, Calgary, Alberta
OSTI ID:
5171215
Journal Information:
J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 34:4; ISSN JPTJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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