Hydraulic Fracturing

This course introduces the principles and techniques of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas extraction. Students learn about fracture design, well operations, fracturing fluids, and reservoir analysis, while exploring environmental, safety, and regulatory considerations. Practical case studies develop skills in planning and monitoring fracturing operations.

Course Content

Overview & Objectives
Definition, purpose, and scope of hydraulic fracturing Economic and production rationale Comparison: Conventional vs. Unconventional resources Key challenges and drivers (economics, technology, regulations)

Well Stimulation Techniques
Hydraulic fracturing vs. acid fracturing vs. matrix acidizing vs. frac pack Formation suitability and permeability-based method selection

Fracturing Operations Workflow
Candidate selection Data collection and analysis Design, mobilization, pumping sequence, and flowback stages

Fracturing Fluids
Classification: Water-based, oil-based, acid, foam/energized, hybrid Additives: gelling agents, breakers, crosslinkers, surfactants Fluid selection for sandstone vs. carbonate formations

Proppant Design & Transport
Types: Sand, resin-coated sand, ceramic, bauxite Proppant strength, embedment, and conductivity Proppant transport and placement strategies

Fracturing Equipment & Field Operations
Surface setup, pumps, tanks, and safety systems Pressure testing, acid wash, slickwater and proppant stages Real-time data monitoring and job control

Rock Mechanics and Stress Analysis
Concepts of stress, strain, and rock deformation In-situ stress components (σv, σHmax, σhmin) Leak-Off Test (LOT) and Formation Integrity Test (FIT) Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and their implications

Fracture Geometry & Propagation Mechanics
Types of fractures (vertical, horizontal, complex) Governing equations of fracture growth Influence of stress, fluid viscosity, and formation properties

Fracture Modeling Techniques
PKN, KGD, and Radial models — assumptions, applications, limitations Stress interaction, fracture height containment, and geometry selection

Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests (DFIT/Mini-Frac)
Objectives, procedures, and parameters Breakdown, closure, and propagation pressures G-function and After-Closure Analysis (ACA)

Data Acquisition for Frac Design
Core data, seismic data, geomechanical models Real-time and post-job data (DAS/DTS, PLT, tracers) History matching and calibration

Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
Water management, methane leakage, seismicity Waste handling, recycling, and green fracturing technologies

Advanced and Non-Conventional Fracturing Techniques
Waterless fracturing (CO₂, LPG, N₂) Electrically induced and plasma pulse fracturing Cryogenic and thermal fracturing methods Eco-friendly fluids and microbial techniques

Integrated Modeling & AI Applications
Multi-physics simulation and coupled models Machine learning for completion optimization Pad drilling and stage optimization through HPC

Field Case Studies & Design Workshop
Integrating data from seismic to production Designing a frac job: workflow, modeling, and evaluation Case studies from shale gas, tight oil, and carbonate reservoirs

A course by

itechleap_9com2w

Student Ratings & Reviews

No Review Yet

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Overview & Objectives
Definition, purpose, and scope of hydraulic fracturing Economic and production rationale Comparison: Conventional vs. Unconventional resources Key challenges and drivers (economics, technology, regulations)

Well Stimulation Techniques
Hydraulic fracturing vs. acid fracturing vs. matrix acidizing vs. frac pack Formation suitability and permeability-based method selection

Fracturing Operations Workflow
Candidate selection Data collection and analysis Design, mobilization, pumping sequence, and flowback stages

Fracturing Fluids
Classification: Water-based, oil-based, acid, foam/energized, hybrid Additives: gelling agents, breakers, crosslinkers, surfactants Fluid selection for sandstone vs. carbonate formations

Proppant Design & Transport
Types: Sand, resin-coated sand, ceramic, bauxite Proppant strength, embedment, and conductivity Proppant transport and placement strategies

Fracturing Equipment & Field Operations
Surface setup, pumps, tanks, and safety systems Pressure testing, acid wash, slickwater and proppant stages Real-time data monitoring and job control

Rock Mechanics and Stress Analysis
Concepts of stress, strain, and rock deformation In-situ stress components (σv, σHmax, σhmin) Leak-Off Test (LOT) and Formation Integrity Test (FIT) Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and their implications

Fracture Geometry & Propagation Mechanics
Types of fractures (vertical, horizontal, complex) Governing equations of fracture growth Influence of stress, fluid viscosity, and formation properties

Fracture Modeling Techniques
PKN, KGD, and Radial models — assumptions, applications, limitations Stress interaction, fracture height containment, and geometry selection

Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests (DFIT/Mini-Frac)
Objectives, procedures, and parameters Breakdown, closure, and propagation pressures G-function and After-Closure Analysis (ACA)

Data Acquisition for Frac Design
Core data, seismic data, geomechanical models Real-time and post-job data (DAS/DTS, PLT, tracers) History matching and calibration

Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
Water management, methane leakage, seismicity Waste handling, recycling, and green fracturing technologies

Advanced and Non-Conventional Fracturing Techniques
Waterless fracturing (CO₂, LPG, N₂) Electrically induced and plasma pulse fracturing Cryogenic and thermal fracturing methods Eco-friendly fluids and microbial techniques

Integrated Modeling & AI Applications
Multi-physics simulation and coupled models Machine learning for completion optimization Pad drilling and stage optimization through HPC

Field Case Studies & Design Workshop
Integrating data from seismic to production Designing a frac job: workflow, modeling, and evaluation Case studies from shale gas, tight oil, and carbonate reservoirs

A course by

Course Includes:

Online Platform

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Overview & Objectives Definition, purpose, and scope of hydraulic fracturing Economic and production rationale Comparison: Conventional vs. Unconventional resources Key challenges and drivers (economics, technology, regulations)

Well Stimulation Techniques Hydraulic fracturing vs. acid fracturing vs. matrix acidizing vs. frac pack Formation suitability and permeability-based method selection

Fracturing Operations Workflow Candidate selection Data collection and analysis Design, mobilization, pumping sequence, and flowback stages

Fracturing Fluids Classification: Water-based, oil-based, acid, foam/energized, hybrid Additives: gelling agents, breakers, crosslinkers, surfactants Fluid selection for sandstone vs. carbonate formations

Proppant Design & Transport Types: Sand, resin-coated sand, ceramic, bauxite Proppant strength, embedment, and conductivity Proppant transport and placement strategies

Fracturing Equipment & Field Operations Surface setup, pumps, tanks, and safety systems Pressure testing, acid wash, slickwater and proppant stages Real-time data monitoring and job control

Rock Mechanics and Stress Analysis Concepts of stress, strain, and rock deformation In-situ stress components (σv, σHmax, σhmin) Leak-Off Test (LOT) and Formation Integrity Test (FIT) Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and their implications

Fracture Geometry & Propagation Mechanics Types of fractures (vertical, horizontal, complex) Governing equations of fracture growth Influence of stress, fluid viscosity, and formation properties

Fracture Modeling Techniques PKN, KGD, and Radial models — assumptions, applications, limitations Stress interaction, fracture height containment, and geometry selection

Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests (DFIT/Mini-Frac) Objectives, procedures, and parameters Breakdown, closure, and propagation pressures G-function and After-Closure Analysis (ACA)

Data Acquisition for Frac Design Core data, seismic data, geomechanical models Real-time and post-job data (DAS/DTS, PLT, tracers) History matching and calibration

Environmental & Regulatory Considerations Water management, methane leakage, seismicity Waste handling, recycling, and green fracturing technologies

Advanced and Non-Conventional Fracturing Techniques Waterless fracturing (CO₂, LPG, N₂) Electrically induced and plasma pulse fracturing Cryogenic and thermal fracturing methods Eco-friendly fluids and microbial techniques

Integrated Modeling & AI Applications Multi-physics simulation and coupled models Machine learning for completion optimization Pad drilling and stage optimization through HPC

Field Case Studies & Design Workshop Integrating data from seismic to production Designing a frac job: workflow, modeling, and evaluation Case studies from shale gas, tight oil, and carbonate reservoirs

A course by

Student Ratings & Reviews

Course Includes:

Share On:

Courses You May Like

Sand Control & Well Integrity Management Systems (WIMS)

Sand Control & Well Integrity Management Systems (WIMS)

Artificial Lift Technology

Artificial Lift Technology

Sign in

Sign up

Overview & Objectives
Definition, purpose, and scope of hydraulic fracturing Economic and production rationale Comparison: Conventional vs. Unconventional resources Key challenges and drivers (economics, technology, regulations)

Well Stimulation Techniques
Hydraulic fracturing vs. acid fracturing vs. matrix acidizing vs. frac pack Formation suitability and permeability-based method selection

Fracturing Operations Workflow
Candidate selection Data collection and analysis Design, mobilization, pumping sequence, and flowback stages

Fracturing Fluids
Classification: Water-based, oil-based, acid, foam/energized, hybrid Additives: gelling agents, breakers, crosslinkers, surfactants Fluid selection for sandstone vs. carbonate formations

Proppant Design & Transport
Types: Sand, resin-coated sand, ceramic, bauxite Proppant strength, embedment, and conductivity Proppant transport and placement strategies

Fracturing Equipment & Field Operations
Surface setup, pumps, tanks, and safety systems Pressure testing, acid wash, slickwater and proppant stages Real-time data monitoring and job control

Rock Mechanics and Stress Analysis
Concepts of stress, strain, and rock deformation In-situ stress components (σv, σHmax, σhmin) Leak-Off Test (LOT) and Formation Integrity Test (FIT) Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and their implications

Fracture Geometry & Propagation Mechanics
Types of fractures (vertical, horizontal, complex) Governing equations of fracture growth Influence of stress, fluid viscosity, and formation properties

Fracture Modeling Techniques
PKN, KGD, and Radial models — assumptions, applications, limitations Stress interaction, fracture height containment, and geometry selection

Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests (DFIT/Mini-Frac)
Objectives, procedures, and parameters Breakdown, closure, and propagation pressures G-function and After-Closure Analysis (ACA)

Data Acquisition for Frac Design
Core data, seismic data, geomechanical models Real-time and post-job data (DAS/DTS, PLT, tracers) History matching and calibration

Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
Water management, methane leakage, seismicity Waste handling, recycling, and green fracturing technologies

Advanced and Non-Conventional Fracturing Techniques
Waterless fracturing (CO₂, LPG, N₂) Electrically induced and plasma pulse fracturing Cryogenic and thermal fracturing methods Eco-friendly fluids and microbial techniques

Integrated Modeling & AI Applications
Multi-physics simulation and coupled models Machine learning for completion optimization Pad drilling and stage optimization through HPC

Field Case Studies & Design Workshop
Integrating data from seismic to production Designing a frac job: workflow, modeling, and evaluation Case studies from shale gas, tight oil, and carbonate reservoirs