Synthetic test beds for fracturing optimization and methods of manufacture and use thereof
US9958572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V99/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-layer composite synthetic test bed may be used to model fracture propagation and fracture networks. For example, a fracturing fluid may be introduced into a multi-layer composite synthetic test bed at a pressure and a flow rate sufficient to create a fracture network therein. Then, the fracture network may be analyzed to produce synthetic fracture data, which may be used in a fracture model.
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