Description
Description
This 2-day course covers the fundamental principles concerning how hydraulic fracturing treatments can be used to stimulate oil and gas wells. It includes discussions on how to select wells for stimulation, what controls fracture propagation, fracture width, etc., how to develop data sets, and how to calculate fracture dimensions. The course also covers information concerning fracturing fluids, propping agents, and how to design and pump successful fracturing treatments. Other topics include:
- Rock mechanics/in-situ stress aspects of fracturing
- Reservoir aspects of fracturing (How much fracture do I need?)
- Fracture mechanics
- Fracture design variables
- Perforating for fracturing
- Fracture diagnostics
Why You Should Attend
You will receive a sound engineering approach to fracture treatment design and a thorough analysis of fluid/proppant selection and ancillary fracturing topics.
Who Should Attend
Production and completion engineers, and field operations staff with basic to moderate knowledge or experience in designing, pumping or evaluating hydraulic fracture treatments can benefit from this course.
Special Requirements
Students must bring laptop to class.
CEUs
1.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units/16 hours) awarded for this 2-day course.