Method of determining fracture parameters for heterogenous forma

Details Method of determining fracture parameters for heterogenous forma Method of determining fracture parameters for heterogenous forma

1990-05-11

1991-04-09

Suchfield, George A.

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166308, 73155, E21B 4326, E21B 4706

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050056433

ABSTRACT:
A method of determining fracture parameters for heterogeneous formations is provided based upon pressure decline measurements from minifrac tests. The inventions provide methods for generating type curves for heterogeneous formations, as well as a leak-off exponent that characterizes specific fracturing fluid/formation systems.

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