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Interpretation of a hydraulic fracturing experiment, Monticello, South Carolina
Author(s) -
Narasimhan T. N.,
Palen W. A.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
geophysical research letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.007
H-Index - 273
eISSN - 1944-8007
pISSN - 0094-8276
DOI - 10.1029/gl008i005p00481
Subject(s) - hydraulic fracturing , geology , geotechnical engineering , transient (computer programming) , fracture (geology) , stress field , permeability (electromagnetism) , stiffness , well stimulation , structural engineering , engineering , finite element method , computer science , reservoir engineering , petroleum , paleontology , membrane , biology , genetics , operating system
Pressure transient data from a hydraulic fracturing experiment have been analyzed using a numerical model. Several system parameters and their sensitivities were evaluated, assuming a vertical, penny‐shaped fracture geometry. Although the best‐fit parameters may not constitute a unique set, they do appear credible from what current field experience would indiate. It was found that the injection pressure transient is sensitive to initial fracture aperture, fracture stiffness, minimum horizontal stress, rock toughness, and host‐rock permeability.