Analysis of hydraulic fracture closure in laboratory experiments

Authors
van Dam, DB de Pater, CJ Romijn, R
Citation
Db. Van Dam et al., Analysis of hydraulic fracture closure in laboratory experiments, SPE PROD FA, 15(3), 2000, pp. 151-158
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Geological Petroleum & Minig Engineering
Journal title
SPE PRODUCTION & FACILITIES
ISSN journal
1064668X → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
151 - 158
Database
ISI
SICI code
1064-668X(200008)15:3<151:AOHFCI>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Conventional models of hydraulic fracture closure make assumptions about th e fracture geometry and rock mechanical behavior. In this paper we present the results of scaled laboratory experiments. We show that deviations from conventional assumptions influence leak-off volumes, mechanical behavior, a nd pressure decline significantly. We discuss mechanisms that lead to these deviations from assumptions during fracture closure.