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    Simulation of Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Interacted with Natural Fractures

    Fatahi Hassan 2016.pdf (16.05Mb)
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    Authors
    Fatahi, Hassan
    Date
    2016
    Supervisor
    Dr Md Mofazzal Hossain
    Prof. Brian Evans
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Science and Engineering
    School
    Department of Petroleum Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51882
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    Abstract

    This study developed an advance understanding of the mechanisms of hydraulic fracture initiation, propagation, and natural fractures interaction based-on thorough investigation of effects of various parameters associated with hydraulic and natural fractures through numerical modelling, simulation and laboratory experiments. Thesis progressively demonstrates different steps of the development of numerical modelling, simulation and experimental validation. Factors influencing the initiation and propagation of hydraulic fracture, and natural fractures interactions are thoroughly discussed based upon comprehensive sensitivity studies.

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