Abstract
Abstract A model is introduced to predict dynamic fracture dimensions in frac&pack stimulation. Design aspects of the two-in-one step treatment techniques, required by soft and high-permeability reservoirs are discussed. A pressure-dependent leakoff model, based on the transient flow of a non-Newtonian fluid displacing a reservoir fluid has been developed and incorporated with fracture mechanics concepts to simulate the entire process of frac&pack treatments including fracture propagation, inflation, proppant packing, and closure. Results obtained in this study indicate the considerable difference between traditional fracturing and frac&pack treatments. In the latter, fracture length is much less important than fracture conductivity. This work shows how to terminate the fracture growth at the appropriate time, and how to design frac&packs resulting in fracture widths several times larger than those for traditional fracturing.
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