Hydraulic Fracture Mechanics
Samenvatting
The book explores the theoretical background of one of the most widespread activities in hydrocarbon wells, that of hydraulic fracturing. A comprehensive treatment of the basic phenomena includes: linear elasticity, stresses, fracture geometry and rheology. The diverse concepts of mechanics are integrated into a coherent description of hydraulic fracture propagation. The chapters in the book are cross–referenced throughout and the connections between the various phenomena are emphasized. The book offers readers a unique approach to the subject with the use of many numerical examples.
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<br /> Linear Elasticity, Fracture Shapes and Induced Stresses.
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<br /> Stresses in Formations.
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<br /> Fracture Geometry.
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<br /> Rheology and Laminar Flow.
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<br /> Non–Laminar Flow and Solids Transport.
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<br /> Advanced Topics of Rheology and Fluid Mechanics.
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<br /> Material Balance.
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<br /> Coupling of Elasticity, Flow and Material Balance.
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<br /> Fracture Propagation.
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<br /> Fracture Height Growth (3D and P–3D Geometries).
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<br /> Appendix.
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<br /> References.
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<br /> Index.