Proceedings of SPE European Formation Damage Conference · 2005 · 62 citations · 0 references
EngineeringGeological EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringFormation EvaluationHydraulic FracturingReservoir EngineeringFracture ConductivityFracture MechanicsFracture PropagationProppant TransportCrushingFracture Hydraulic ConductivityGel Breaking SystemsHydraulic Fracturing FluidsPermeability DamageProppant CrushingProppant Permeability DamagePropping Systems
The industry has developed standard methods to effectively evaluate the propping agents used in hydraulic fracturing operations. The understanding gained from the consistant application of the methods has greatly helped to optimize productivity.of hydraulicly fractured wells.This paper presents two mechanisms that may significantly increase the understanding of how to optimize fracture conductivity to sustain productivity. The standard methods use well