This study is a comparison of hydraulic fracture models run using test data from the GRI Staged Field Experiment No. 3. Models compared include 2D, pseudo-3D, and 3D codes, run on up to eight different cases. Documented in this comparison are the differences in length, height, width, pressure, and efficiency. The purpose of this study is to provide the completions engineer with a practical comparison of the available models so that rational decisions can be made as to which model is optimal for a given application.

Keywords:
net pressure, spe production, hydraulic fracture, assumption, simulator, spe annual technical conference, symposium, exhibition, fracture, upstream oil & gas
Subjects:
Drilling fluid selection and formulation (chemistry, properties), Drilling Fluids and Materials, Drillstem/well testing, Flow in porous media, Fluid Characterization, Fluid modeling, equations of state, Formation Evaluation & Management, Fracturing materials (fluids, proppant), Hydraulic Fracturing, Naturally-fractured reservoirs
Copyright 1994, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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