Methods of hydraulically fracturing a subterranean formation
US8571843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06G7/57
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for performing a fracture treatment on a subterranean formation. The method includes acquiring subterranean formation layer geomechanical properties, which include well completion and reservoir data for the subterranean formation. The method also includes inputting geomechanical properties of the formation into a model, and simulating propagation of a network of fractures in the formation. The method further includes predicting a flow rate and pressure distribution throughout the network of fractures by solving governing deformation and flow equations, and predicting a result of the fracture treatment. The model is adjusted if the predicted result is not satisfactory.
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