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Predicting hydraulic fracture propagation

US10073185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2015
Grant dateSep 11, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V2210/646
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is related to methods and apparatuses for acoustic velocity well logging. The method may include estimating a magnitude of a principal horizontal stress in a borehole in a formation. The method may include obtaining a far field stress orientation and making a measurement of near borehole stress orientation. The present disclosure also includes an apparatus configured to be conveyed into a borehole and perform the method. Formation stresses and directions may be estimated.

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