Stimulation design for short, precise hydraulic fractures - MHF
This paper discusses the philosophy, design, and implementation of small, precise, hydraulic fracture stimulations, as applied in a micellar pilot in Salt Creek Field, located in central Wyoming. The procedure which was developed consisted of measuring bottom-hole treating pressure (BHTP) while pumping the pad, and using this data to calculate the required sand laden fluid volume. A post appraisal of the treatments showed that BHTP measurement was necessary, since the pressure varied from theroetical behavior for each well. The effects of the treatments were also evaluated with post-frac pressure fall-off tests. The stimulations performed were generally successful, confirming that it is possible to create short, controlled hydraulic fractures, using the technology of massive hydraulic fracturing (MHF). 18 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Amoco Prod Co
- OSTI ID:
- 6412420
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-811023-
- Journal Information:
- Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States); ISSN SEAPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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