The effect of in-situ stress on hydraulic fractures dimensions
Joint Authors
al-Humairi, Muhammad
Abd al-Hadi, Hassan
Source
Iraqi Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.113-123, 11 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Engineering
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Understanding of in-situ stress profiles and orientations plays a vital role in designing a successful hydraulic fracturing treatment.
This paper is an attempet to examine the effect of lithology and in situ stress on geometery of hydraulic fractures.
A hydraulic fracturing design simulator software called FracproPT with various capabilities for designing most of hydraulic fracture was used for simulate and optimize the hydraulic fracturing.
For studying purpose, three different cases of stress gradient contrast between different formations are considered in this study (0.4, 0.5 and 0.75 psi/ft).
The results obtained from the simulator showed that lithologies surrounding the pay zone have an effect on the fracture’s height, width, and length.
Also, Maximum height is achieved when the stress contrast between the pay zone and the surrounding layers is very small.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Humairi, Muhammad& Abd al-Hadi, Hassan. 2016. The effect of in-situ stress on hydraulic fractures dimensions. Iraqi Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering،Vol. 17, no. 4, pp.113-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-728812
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Humairi, Muhammad& Abd al-Hadi, Hassan. The effect of in-situ stress on hydraulic fractures dimensions. Iraqi Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Vol. 17, no. 4 (Dec. 2016), pp.113-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-728812
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Humairi, Muhammad& Abd al-Hadi, Hassan. The effect of in-situ stress on hydraulic fractures dimensions. Iraqi Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. 2016. Vol. 17, no. 4, pp.113-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-728812
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 123
Record ID
BIM-728812