Method for performing fracturing operations
US4828028A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/008
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for modeling a fractured formation to determine a non-uniform fracture conductivity which will yield fracture performance comparable to that obtained from a fracture having uniform conductivity. Additionally, proppant concentrations and proppant schedules may be established to facilitate performing a fracturing operation to distribute sand in the fracture such that the fracture exhibits a non-uniform conductivity. The modeling technique includes the determining of an optimal fracture conductivity at a plurality of locations along the length of the fracture.
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