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Pressure-derivative type curves for vertically fractured wells

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Format. Eval.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/11028-PA· OSTI ID:7244385

This paper presents a technique for interpreting pressure-derivative type curves for a vertically fractured well located in an infinite reservoir. These type curves can be used to match pressure test data to determine the formation permeability, the half-length of the fracture, and the nature of the fracture - i.e., uniform-flux fracture or infinite-conductivity fracture. At long producing times, the buildup type curves are identical to the drawdown type curves for both types of fractures.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Oklahoma (US)
OSTI ID:
7244385
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Format. Eval.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Format. Eval.; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN SFEVE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English