Adaptive hydraulic fracturing controller for controlled breakdown technology
US11085282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B2207/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for hydraulically fracturing a subterranean formation includes sending a first command from a controller to a pump to achieve a first target flow rate for a fracturing fluid being injected into a subterranean formation during a fracturing operation. Monitoring an injection property of the fracturing operation. Determining a rate of change of the pressure over a first time period. Determining, by the controller, a second target flow rate based, at least in part, on the rate of change of the pressure. Sending a second command from the controller to the pump to achieve the second target flow rate for the fracturing fluid.
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