Analysis of hydraulically fractured wells with pressure buildup tests

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1966

OSTI ID:6302366

Lee, W J

Procedures are presented for interpreting pressure buildup tests of fractured reservoirs. Both horizontal and vertical fracture orientations are considered and the procedures are intended to be used for evaluating well fracture treatments. Fractures of finite conductivity are studied. A computerized reservoir model is described which can be used to determine fracture length and fracture conductivity. Assumptions involved in developing the model include: no permeability anisotropies, uniform porosity and thickness, and the presence of a single-phase fluid of constant compressibility and viscosity. Also discussed are the effects of fractures on conventional well tests and the transient behavior of fractured wells.

• OSTI ID: 6302366
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020300* -- Petroleum-- Drilling & Production
COMMINUTION
FLUID FLOW
FRACTURED RESERVOIRS
FRACTURING
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
ISOTROPY
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
OIL WELLS
PERMEABILITY
POROSITY
TESTING
WELLS