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Influence of fracture toughness on the geometry of hydraulic fractures

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/16431-PA· OSTI ID:5341368
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  1. Schlumberger Cambridge Research (US)
  2. Dowell Schlumberger (US)
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This paper presents an assessment of the importance of fracture roughness in hydraulic fracturing. The results show that fracture toughness can significantly affect the geometry of hydraulic fractures.
OSTI ID:
5341368
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (USA), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (USA) Vol. 4:4; ISSN SPENE; ISSN 0885-9221
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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