Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Damian Smilovich, Raul Radovitzky, Eduardo Dvorkin
Summary: This study introduces a computational framework for the parallel simulation of hydraulic fracturing processes, which combines fluid and solid models in a staggered manner to handle strongly nonlinear processes and demanding computational requirements for large-scale field simulations.
COMPUTER METHODS IN APPLIED MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Hui Li, Hongwu Lei, Zhenjun Yang, Jianying Wu, Xiaoxian Zhang, Shouding Li
Summary: A hydro-mechanical-damage fully coupled numerical method is developed for simulations of complicated quasi-brittle fracking in poroelastic media. The method combines fluid flow modeling in fractures and porous media using a unified fluid continuity equation with crack-width dependent permeability. The method is validated using analytical and experimental results, and is further applied to simulate horizontal wellbore fracking problems.
COMPUTER METHODS IN APPLIED MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ali Seyfeddine Guenaoui, Abdelmadjid Dobbi, Hamid Lebtahi, Ahmed Ali Zerrouki
Summary: During hydraulic fracturing treatment, fracture dimensionless conductivity (Fcd) is a key parameter affected by gel residues, requiring proppant cleanup to avoid damage. Hydraulic fracturing technique in the Hassi Messaoud field in Algeria is mainly used in four producing formations with specific characteristics. An experimental simulation study showed significant drop in fracture conductivity under different bottom-hole conditions and variables.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Fajfer, Olga Lipinska, Monika Konieczynska
Summary: This passage discusses the chemical characteristics of flowback fluids from hydraulic fracturing for shale gas exploration/production, showing that the variability in their chemical composition is significant at different locations, depending on the sampling schedule.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Julieta Gutierrez, Santiago Serebrinsky
Summary: The paper discusses the trajectory and topology of hydraulic fractures in a non-dimensional evolutionary parameter space, as well as the description and parameterization of fracture configurations in specific cases, providing a method for setting approximate initial conditions for more detailed hydraulic fracture simulations.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ion Pana, Iuliana Veronica Ghetiu, Ioana Gabriela Stan, Florinel Dinu, Gheorghe Branoiu, Silvian Suditu
Summary: This paper presents the application of hydraulic fracturing in Romania through three case studies. The technology has been proven to be safe, with minimal environmental impact and economic benefits.
Article
Mechanics
Nathan Shauer, C. Armando Duarte
Summary: This article extends a 3-D methodology for the simulation of hydraulic fracture propagation to consider the simultaneous propagation and interaction of multiple fractures. The methodology uses the Generalized Finite Element Method (GFEM) to handle the solid mesh and the fluid flow in the fractures, and adopts the Reynolds lubrication theory for the fluid flow. The GFEM allows for improved accuracy around the fracture front with the use of singular enrichment functions, and the discretization error is controlled by employing mesh adaptivity. The method also models the fluid partitioning among fractures using the wellbore and accounts for pressure losses between wellbore and fractures.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yifeng Shen, Youhong Sun, Guobiao Zhang, Yun Qi, Hengfeng Shan, Bing Li
Summary: Hydraulic fracturing is a promising technique for improving gas productivity and energy efficiency in low-permeability hydrate reservoirs. However, the impact of fracturing fluids on hydrate reservoirs has not been well studied. This research simulated the invasion of fracturing fluid into hydrate reservoirs and found that it can cause phase transitions and affect fracturing. The results provide important guidance for the application of hydraulic fracturing in field tests of hydrate reservoirs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yixin Chen, Yu Sang, Jianchun Guo, Jian Yang, Weihua Chen, Fei Liu, Ji Zeng, Botao Tang
Summary: This paper proposes a novel self-generated proppant fracturing fluid system to address the challenges faced by conventional sand-carrying fracturing technology. The system uses phase change liquid to transform into solid proppants under high temperatures, improving the recovery rate of oil and gas reservoirs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yanan Hou, Yan Peng, Zhangxin Chen, Yishan Liu, Yingying Tian
Summary: Pulsating hydraulic fracturing (PHF) can generate a complex fracture network with lower breakdown pressure and less induced seismicity. The distribution of fluid pressure in hydraulic fractures determines the initiation and propagation of new fractures in the PHF, which has not been fully investigated. By exploring the fluid pressure distribution in hydraulic fractures using a transient flow model (TFM), it is found that the pressure fluctuation amplitudes are heterogeneously distributed in the fractures during the PHF. This phenomenon is caused by a standing wave formed in the fractures, which can be divided into categories based on input frequency. Friction and fracture roughness have effects on the pressure distribution, with increasing friction reducing heterogeneity and high roughness affecting fluid pressure amplitudes. Multiple initiations of new fractures can be obtained by optimizing input frequency and amplitude.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiahui You, Kyung Jae Lee
Summary: This study investigates the potential impact of the interaction between pyrite in shale and hydraulic fracturing fluid on fluid transport. By conducting experiments and numerical simulations, the reaction rate constants for pyrite oxidation and Fe2+ oxidation were calibrated, and the precipitation patterns were studied.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Dong Liu, Brice Lecampion
Summary: Direct measurement of the apparent toughness evolution during hydraulic fracture growth remains challenging in rocks. In this study, hydraulic fracturing tests were performed in Zimbabwe gabbro, and the fracture front and fracture width were reconstructed using time-lapse active acoustic surveys. The apparent fracture toughness was estimated by combining fracture geometry and pressure data. The experimental data set reported here should guide modeling efforts necessary to better predict hydraulic fracture growth in rock masses.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shaojie Zuo, Changwei Wang, Yin Liao, Shouqing Peng, Zhenqian Ma, Liang Zhang
Summary: Coalbed methane exploitation is an important energy development activity that can optimize the energy composition and contribute to achieving carbon neutrality and carbon peak. This paper proposes a novel ultrasonic promoting fracturing technology that utilizes ultrasonic waves to enhance the interaction effect between fracturing fluid and coal, thereby improving the fracturing effect and gas extraction efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guanzheng Qu, Jian Su, Ming Zhao, Xingjia Bai, Chuanjin Yao, Jiao Peng
Summary: Energy storage fracturing technology provides a solution for developing tight oil reservoirs by injecting oil displacement fluid into the reservoir before hydraulic fracturing. The performance of two oil-displacement agents for energy storage fracturing was evaluated, with oil-displacement agent 2 showing slightly better performance at a concentration of 0.25 wt%. The fracturing fluid effectively substituted tight oil in small pores and aggregated in large pores.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Moises Ferreyra-Quiroz, Luis Fernando Lira-Barragan, Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi, Jose Maria Ponce-Ortega
Summary: This paper proposes a mathematical programming formulation to optimize the configuration of water and CO2 in shale gas hydraulic fracturing operations. The aim is to minimize the total annual cost while considering water availability and CO2 generation. The results show that increasing the percentage of CO2 in the fracturing fluid can reduce freshwater requirements but increases the overall cost, and the availability of freshwater has an impact on the optimization.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
M. Hirmand, M. Vahab, A. R. Khoei
FINITE ELEMENTS IN ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
(2015)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. R. Khoei, M. Vahab, M. Hirmand
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRACTURE
(2016)
Article
Mechanics
M. Vahab, N. Khalili
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
M. Vahab, N. Khalili
TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
A. R. Khoei, M. Vahab, M. Hirmand
COMPUTER METHODS IN APPLIED MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Mechanics
M. Vahab, Sh. Akhondzadeh, A. R. Khoei, N. Khalili
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mohammad Vahab, Zakieh Harif, Nasser Khalili
JOURNAL OF POROUS MEDIA
(2019)
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Mechanics
M. Vahab, A. R. Khoei, N. Khalili
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Vahab, N. Khalili
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRACTURE
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
M. R. Hirmand, M. Vahab, K. D. Papoulia, N. Khalili
COMPUTER METHODS IN APPLIED MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Mohammad Vahab, Nasser Khalili
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOMECHANICS
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Geological
M. Vahab, N. Khalili
BIFURCATION AND DEGRADATION OF GEOMATERIALS WITH ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Vahab, Amir R. Khoei, Nasser Khalili
POROMECHANICS VI: PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH BIOT CONFERENCE ON POROMECHANICS
(2017)
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Mechanics
A. R. Khoei, M. Vahab, H. Ehsani, M. Rafieerad
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS
(2015)