The characterization of artificial fracture propagation law in the fracturing process of shale
reservoirs is the basis for evaluating the fracture conductivity and a key indicator of the …

Understanding and quantifying the effect of the weak bedding layers on the hydraulic
fracture height growth in shale formations has always been challenging during the hydraulic …

Fracture penetration or deflection may occur when the hydraulic fracture approaches weak
interface in multi-layered formation. However, the intrinsic mechanism of fracture …

This work introduces a new set of energy-balance-based criteria for the vertical growth of a
plain-strain planar hydraulic fracture across a horizontally laminated reservoir formation with …

Hydraulic fracturing is a fundamental condition for economic production of hydrocarbons
from unconventional reservoirs. Hydrocarbon production is proportional to the propped …

Hydraulic fracturing is a popular method used in the petroleum industry to increase the well
performance by improving the permeability of the reservoir. However, while there has been …

Hydraulic fracture morphology and propagation mode are difficult to predict in layers of the
various lithological strata, which seriously affects exploitation efficiency. This paper studies …

Although hydraulic fracturing has been practiced all over the world, the research on how the
fracture height develops in time and space still leaves some missing gaps. The fracture …

Hydraulic fracturing stands as a pivotal technological approach for enhanced tight gas
recovery. This paper investigates the influences of geological and engineering parameters …

I would like to thank Dr. Carl Sondergeld and Dr. Chandra Rai for the opportunity to obtain a
Petroleum Engineering degree while performing state-of-the-art research. They have tested …