{"product_id":"handbook-of-hydraulic-fracturing-hardback-9781118672990","title":"Handbook of Hydraulic Fracturing (Hardback) 9781118672990","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHandbook of Hydraulic Fracturing\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames G. Speight (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118672990, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 May 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.9 x 16.3 x 1.8 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePresents an up-to-date description of current and new hydraulic fracturing processes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails Emerging Technologies such as Fracture Treatment Design, Open Hole Fracturing, Screenless Completions, Sand Control, Fracturing Completions and Productivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers Environmental Impact issues including Geological Disturbance; Chemicals used in Fracturing; General Chemicals; Toxic Chemicals; and Air, Water, Land, and Health impacts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides many process diagrams as well as tables of feedstocks and their respective products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Definitions 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Definitions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 Petroleum 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Oil and Gas from Tight Formations 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 Opportunity Crudes 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.4 High-Acid Crude Oil 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.5 Foamy Oil 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.6 Heavy Oil 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.7 Extra Heavy Oil 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.8 Tar Sand Bitumen 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.9 Natural Gas 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.10 Shale Gas 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.11 Coalbed Methane (CBM) 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.12 Other Sources of Gas 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Unconventional Oil 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Reservoirs and Reservoir Fluids 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Sedimentary Rocks 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Types 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Characteristics 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Reservoir Evaluation 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Structural Types 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Heterogeneity 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Porosity and Permeability 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Tight Formations 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Evaluation of Reservoir Fluids 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1 Sampling Methods 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2 Data Acquisition and QA\/QC 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Oil and Gas Production 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Well Completion and Production 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Well Completion 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Production Methods 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Fracturing Methods 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Bitumen Recovery From Tar Sand Deposits 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Mining Methods 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Nonmining Methods 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Sand Control 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Methods 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Guidelines for Process Selection 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Analysis and Properties of Fluids 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Crude Oil 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 Sampling 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 Physical Properties 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Thermal Properties 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.4 Fractionation 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.5 Molecular Weight 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Natural Gas 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Sampling 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Test Methods 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Hydraulic Fracturing 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Formation Evaluation 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Geologic Evaluation 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Geotechnical Evaluation 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Formation Integrity 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Permeability 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5 Porosity 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6 Saturation 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.7 Capillary Pressure 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.8 Logging Analysis 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.9 Mechanical Properties 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 The Fracturing Process 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Equipment 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Fracture Patterns 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Well Development 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 Pneumatic Fracturing 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Fractures 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Fracture Geometry 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Fracture Optimization 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Fracture Monitoring 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1 Monitoring 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2 Aids in Production 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Fracturing Fluids 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Properties 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Types of Fluids 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Water-Based Fluids 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Foam-Based Fluids 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Oil-Based Fluids 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.4 Acid-Based Fluids 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.5 Alcohol-Based Fluids 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.6 Emulsion-Based Fluids 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.7 Cryogenic Fluids 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Additives 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Fluid-Loss Additives 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Clay Stabilizers 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Gel Breakers 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.4 Bactericides\/Biocides 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.5 pH Control 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.6 Friction Reducers 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.7 Acid Corrosion Inhibitors 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.8 Viscosity Stabilizers 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Acidizing 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1 Formation Type 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2 Formation Permeability 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.3 Operational Considerations 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.4 Environmental Management 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Proppants 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Types 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Silica Sand 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Resin-Coated Proppant 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Manufactured Ceramic Materials 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.4 Other Types 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Properties 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Downhole Scaling 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 Embedment 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.3 Flowback 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.4 Fracture Conductivity 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.5 Pack Rearrangement 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.6 Permeability 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.7 Production and Migration of Fines 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.8 Shape, Size, and Concentration 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.9 Stress 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Proppant Selection and Transport 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Selection 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 Transport 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Environmental Impact 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Geological Disturbance 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Chemicals Used in Fracturing 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Environmental Effects 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Air 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Water 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Surface Effects 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.4 Health Effects 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.5 Seismic Effects 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 The Future 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