Predicting gas flow rate in fractured shale reservoirs using discrete fracture model and GA-BP neural network method
In the process of shale gas exploitation, the hydraulic fracturing technology is generally used
to generate the stimulate reservoir volume (SRV). The network connectivity between natural …
to generate the stimulate reservoir volume (SRV). The network connectivity between natural …
Scaling of hydraulic conductivity in porous and fractured media for continuous models: A review
HA Cetre-Orejuela, M Jaramillo… - Advances in Water …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydraulic conductivity exhibits a high spatial variability due to the heterogeneity and
discontinuity of the geologic environments and their constituent materials. Representing …
discontinuity of the geologic environments and their constituent materials. Representing …
Xfem modeling of stress shadowing in multiple hydraulic fractures in multi-layered formations
One of the challenges of hydraulic fracturing operations is the determination of the fluid-
driven vertical fracture extent. Fracture breakout into overlaying or underlying formations …
driven vertical fracture extent. Fracture breakout into overlaying or underlying formations …
A Review of Macroscopic Modeling for Shale Gas Production: Gas Flow Mechanisms, Multiscale Transport, and Solution Techniques
Y Liu, X Zhang, W Zhang, W Guo, L Kang, D Liu, J Gao… - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
The boost of shale gas production in the last decade has reformed worldwide energy
structure. The macroscale modeling of shale gas production becomes particularly important …
structure. The macroscale modeling of shale gas production becomes particularly important …
An XFEM implementation in Abaqus to model intersections between fractures in porous rocks
F Cruz, D Roehl, E do Amaral Vargas Jr - Computers and Geotechnics, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper presents the key aspects of the implementation of an XFEM element for hydraulic
fracturing in porous medium in Abaqus. The implemented element has the capability of …
fracturing in porous medium in Abaqus. The implemented element has the capability of …
Impacts of natural fractures on hydraulic fracturing treatment in all asymptotic propagation regimes
Hydraulic fracturing is a technique in which pressurized fluid is pumped into the well to
induce fracture propagation in the rock formation. The treatment aims at enhancing …
induce fracture propagation in the rock formation. The treatment aims at enhancing …
Estimating the permeability of fractured rocks using topological characteristics of fracture network
K Xue, Z Zhang, Y Jiang, Y Luo - Computers and Geotechnics, 2023 - Elsevier
The variability and inter-influence of individual geometric parameters make permeability
evaluation of fractured rocks based on fracture geometric characteristics challenging …
evaluation of fractured rocks based on fracture geometric characteristics challenging …
Embedded Finite Element formulation for fluid flow in fractured porous medium
The presence of discontinuities, such as fractures or geological faults, can significantly
influence the fluid flow in a porous medium. In general, the discontinuities can act as …
influence the fluid flow in a porous medium. In general, the discontinuities can act as …
Geomechanical effects of natural fractures on fluid flow in a pre-salt field
The discovery of carbonate reservoirs in the Brazilian pre-salt field has raised several
engineering challenges. These reservoirs are naturally fractured and much stiffer than …
engineering challenges. These reservoirs are naturally fractured and much stiffer than …
Hydromechanical modeling of unrestricted crack propagation in fractured formations using intrinsic cohesive zone model
Production from unconventional reservoirs has revolutionized the oil and gas industry
strongly through the development of innovative applications, such as horizontal drilling and …
strongly through the development of innovative applications, such as horizontal drilling and …