Methods of improving hydraulic fracture network
US11111766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/138
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The complexity of a fracture network may be enhanced during a hydraulic fracturing operation by monitoring operational parameters of the fracturing job and altering stress conditions in the well in response to the monitoring of the operational parameters. The operational parameters monitored may include the injection rate of the pumped fluid, the density of the pumped fluid or the bottomhole pressure of the well after the fluid is pumped. The method provides an increase to the stimulated reservoir volume (SRV).
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