Two integral equations are derived for the 3D problem of a pressurized plane crack in an infinite, fluid-saturated, poroelastic solid. These equations relate normal tractions and fluid pressures on the crack faces to crack openings and fluid injection rate per unit fracture area. An important application of these equations is the prediction of hydraulic fractures induced during waterflooding of reservoirs to enhance gas and oil recovery.

Keywords:
burger vector, fracturing fluid, infinite, clifton, equation, position vector, unit fracture area, fracturing materials, hydraulic fracturing, fracture
Subjects:
Flow in porous media, Fracturing materials (fluids, proppant), Hydraulic Fracturing, Improved and Enhanced Recovery, Reservoir Fluid Dynamics, Waterflooding
Copyright 1992, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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