Mineback Stimulation Research Experiments

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:6417169

Warpinski, N R

The objective of the Mineback Stimulation Research Experiments is to improve hydraulic fracture stimulation technology by providing an in situ laboratory where basic processes and mechanisms that control and influence fracture propagation can be observed, measured and understood. While previous tests have been instrumental in providing an understanding of the mechanisms controlling fracture height, current experiments are focused on fluid flow through the created fracture and the associated pressure drops and crack widths. Work performed, accomplishments and future plans are presented. 7 refs., 2 figs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6417169
• Report Number(s): SAND-85-2400C; CONF-8511111-6; ON: DE86003237
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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