Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Earth science
Patent
1998-07-24
2000-06-13
McElheny, Jr., Donald E.
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Earth science
16625008, G06F 1900
Patent
active
06076046&
ABSTRACT:
Methods and processes are claimed for optimal design of hydraulic fracturing jobs, and in particular, methods and processes for selecting the optimal amount of proppant-carrying fluid to be pumped into the fracture (which is a crucial parameter in hydraulic fracturing) wherein these design parameters are obtained, ultimately from a priori formation/rock parameters, from pressure-decline data obtained during both linear and radial flow regimes, and by analogy with a related problem in heat transfer, in addition the claimed methods and processes also include redundant verification means.
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Maniere Jerome
Nolte Kenneth G.
Vasudevan Sriram
McElheny Jr. Donald E.
Nava Robin C.
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Y'Barbo Douglas
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