Structure for fluid flowback control decision making and optimization
US10941642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/22
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
Methods and systems are presented in this disclosure for evaluating whether to apply fluid flowback during a fracture closure stage of a hydraulic fracturing operation of a reservoir formation. Information collected prior to the fracture closure stage of the hydraulic fracturing operation can be first gathered. Based on the collected information, it can be determined whether to perform fluid flowback during the fracture closure stage following a treatment stage of the fracturing operation. Based on the determination, a rate of the fluid flowback can be adjusted and optimized in real-time during the fracture closure stage.
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