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Analysis and numerical modeling of hydraulic fracturing during cyclic steam stimulation in oil sands

Journal Article · · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/9078-PA· OSTI ID:5624043
Cyclic steam stimulation in oil sands above fracturing pressure is analyzed by numerical modeling. A numerical model is formulated that simultaneously describes the fracturing process and reservoir behavior for different types of fracture geometry. The model is used to study the differences in performance expected for different fracture types. The comparison of model results with the data from a first-cycle cyclic steam operation shows good agreement for single vertical fracture configuration. 21 refs.
Research Organization:
Intercomp Resour Dev and Eng Ltd
OSTI ID:
5624043
Journal Information:
J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 33:11; ISSN JPTJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English