Geometry of hydraulic fractures from modestly deviated wellbores
Journal Article
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· Journal of Petroleum Technology; (United States)
- BP Research Centre (GB)
Model studies of the geometry of hydraulic fractures from modestly deviated oil wells revealed that the rough surfaces seen previously are formed by the coalescence of a number of starter fractures. At higher deviation angles, the starter fractures do not link. The overall effect is a loss of well productivity resulting from restricted communication length and reduced effective aperture. This paper presents some guidelines for minimizing this adverse effect.
- OSTI ID:
- 5847751
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Petroleum Technology; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Petroleum Technology; (United States) Vol. 43:6; ISSN JPTJA; ISSN 0022-3522
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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