Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Patent
1982-09-07
1984-04-17
Novosad, Stephen J.
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
73155, 166308, E21B 4706, E21B 4710, E21B 4900
Patent
active
044428952
ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for initiating or causing fracture of an underground formation. An isolated interval, with an adjacent guard region at either or both ends is formed by a suitable packer assembly. Pressure and/or flow within the test interval is then increased to initiate fracture while conditions such as pressure and/or flow are monitored within the test interval and guard region or regions to detect fracture propagation relative to the borehole axis.
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Lagus Peter L.
Peterson Edward W.
Novosad Stephen J.
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