Hydraulic fracturing explained : evaluation, implementation and challenges / Erle C. Donaldson, Waqi Alam and Nasrin Begum, Tetrahedron, Inc.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Donaldson, Erle C., author.

Alam, Waqi, author.

Begum, Nasrin, author.

Series:

Gulf drilling series.

Gulf drilling series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oil wells--Hydraulic fracturing.

Oil wells.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Place of Publication:

Houston, TX : Gulf Publishing Company, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Rocks mechanics legend Erle Donaldson, along with colleagues Waqi Alam and NasrinBegum from the oil and gas consultant company Tetrahedron, have authored this handbookon updated fundamentals and more recent technology used during a common hydraulicfracturing procedure. Meant for technical and non-technical professionals interested in thesubject of hydraulic fracturing, the book provides a clear and simple explanation of thetechnology and related issues to promote the safe development of petroleum reservesleading to energy independence throughout the world.

Contents:

Front Cover; Hydraulic Fracturing Explained: Evaluation, Implementation and Challenges; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; List of Figures; List of Tables; Nomenclature; CHAPTER 1. Hydraulic Fracturing Explained; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Petroleum Hydrocarbons; 1.3 Petroleum Reserves in Shale; 1.4 Petroleum Demand; 1.5 Achieving Production of Hydrocarbons to Meet Demand; 1.6 Hydraulic Fracturing; 1.7 Environmental Issues Related to Hydraulic Fracturing; CHAPTER 2. Evaluation of Gas-Shale Formations; 2.1 Sedimentary Formations; 2.2 Shale Formations

2.3 Multistage Fractures2.4 Fracture Design (Frac-Implementation); 2.5 Well Design from Surface to Reservoir; 2.6 Gas-Shale Reservoir Characterization; 2.7 Gamma-Ray Well-Log; 2.8 Density/Neutron Log; 2.9 Use of Seismic Data; CHAPTER 3. Rock Mechanics of Fracturing; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Young's Modulus of Elasticity (E); 3.3 Poisson's Ratio (v ); 3.4 Bulk Modulus (KB); 3.5 Shear Modulus (G); 3.6 Effective Stress; 3.7 Mohr Stress Diagram; 3.8 Initiation of Fractures; 3.9 Propping the Fracture Open; CHAPTER 4. Fracture Fluids; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Oil-Based Fracturing Fluids

4.3 Water-Based Frac-Fluids4.4 Alcohol-based Frac-fluids; 4.5 Acid Frac-Fluid; 4.6 Foams; 4.7 "Slick-Water"; 4.8 Surfactants; 4.9 Clay Stabilizers; 4.10 Temperature Stabilizers; 4.11 Fluid-Loss Additives; 4.12 Viscosity Breakers; 4.13 Biocides; 4.14 Buffers; 4.15 Frac-Fluid Preparation; 4.16 Conclusion; CHAPTER 5. Field Implementation of Hydraulic Fracturing; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Protecting Groundwater; 5.3 Waste Water Management in Hydraulic Fracture; 5.4 Fresh Water Management in Hydraulic Fracturing; 5.5 Reducing Surface Disturbance

5.6 Controlling Noise, Lighting, and Traffic at Fracturing Job Sites5.7 Technical Considerations for the Success of Hydraulic Fracture Treatments; 5.8 Case Studies of Hydraulic Fracturing; CHAPTER 6. Environmental Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing; 6.1 Surface and Subsurface Environmental Effects; 6.2 Water Withdrawals; 6.3 Surface Spills; 6.4 Wastewater Management; 6.5 Air Emissions; 6.6 Water Impoundments; 6.7 Human Health Impacts; 6.8 Where to Get Toxicity Information; 6.9 Chemicals Present In Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid; 6.10 Chemicals Present in Flow-Back Fluids

6.11 Regulations for Protecting the Environment6.12 Regulations Currently Applicable; APPENDIX A: Viscosity; APPENDIX B: Surfactants, Emulsions, Gels, Foams; APPENDIX C: Calculations; Glossary; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-12-799996-5