Mechanics of Hydraulic Fracturing

Optimize oil and gas completions with this primary reference on the mechanics of hydraulic fracturing models

Ching H. Yew (Author), Xiaowei Weng (Author)

9780124200036

Hardback, published 29 September 2014

244 pages, Approx. 110 illustrations
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.1 cm, 0.88 kg

Approx.234 pages

1. Fracturing of a Wellbore and 2-D Fracture Model2. Three-Dimensional Fracture Modeling3. Proppant Transport in a 3-D Fracture4. Deviated Wellbores5. Link Up of Mini-fractures from Perforated Holes6. Turning of Fracture from a Deviated Wellbore7. Fracture Propagation in Naturally Fractured Formations8. Stress Shadow9. Experimental Studies

Subject Areas: Petroleum technology [THFP], Stress & fracture [TGMD5]