Friction Challenge in Hydraulic Fracturing
Hydraulic fracturing has become one of the most popular techniques for exploring sustainable energy sources. However, friction is associated with the entire fracturing process, presenting significant challenges for development. Facing the huge friction challenges, this review is elaborated in the fo...
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| author | Yanbao Guo Min Zhang Hui Yang Deguo Wang Melvin A. Ramos Travis Shihao Hu Quan Xu |
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| description | Hydraulic fracturing has become one of the most popular techniques for exploring sustainable energy sources. However, friction is associated with the entire fracturing process, presenting significant challenges for development. Facing the huge friction challenges, this review is elaborated in the following three aspects: (1) the fundamentals of hydraulic fracturing, including three aspects of rock fracture mechanism, fracturing fluid, and proppant; (2) the friction challenges in hydraulic fracturing, which mainly exist in friction along the path and friction near wellbore; (3) hydraulic fracturing drag reduction technologies, which are considered proppant segment plug, fracturing fluid viscosity enhancement, and proppant surface modification technologies. Therefore, we should not only understand the challenges in hydraulic fracturing but also know how to mitigate them. Additionally, we call for a strong focus on environmentally friendly, green friction-reducing technologies for oil and gas fields in the future development of the fracturing industry. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1c5adf1070164e8e9d508625955bef472023-11-23T20:47:32ZengMDPI AGLubricants2075-44422022-01-011021410.3390/lubricants10020014Friction Challenge in Hydraulic FracturingYanbao Guo0Min Zhang1Hui Yang2Deguo Wang3Melvin A. Ramos4Travis Shihao Hu5Quan Xu6College of Mechanical and Transportation Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Transportation Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCNPC Oilfield Service Limited Company, Beijing 100097, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Transportation Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USADepartment of Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USACollege of Mechanical and Transportation Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaHydraulic fracturing has become one of the most popular techniques for exploring sustainable energy sources. However, friction is associated with the entire fracturing process, presenting significant challenges for development. Facing the huge friction challenges, this review is elaborated in the following three aspects: (1) the fundamentals of hydraulic fracturing, including three aspects of rock fracture mechanism, fracturing fluid, and proppant; (2) the friction challenges in hydraulic fracturing, which mainly exist in friction along the path and friction near wellbore; (3) hydraulic fracturing drag reduction technologies, which are considered proppant segment plug, fracturing fluid viscosity enhancement, and proppant surface modification technologies. Therefore, we should not only understand the challenges in hydraulic fracturing but also know how to mitigate them. Additionally, we call for a strong focus on environmentally friendly, green friction-reducing technologies for oil and gas fields in the future development of the fracturing industry.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/2/14oil and gashydraulic fracturingfriction and lubricationproppant |
| spellingShingle | Yanbao Guo Min Zhang Hui Yang Deguo Wang Melvin A. Ramos Travis Shihao Hu Quan Xu Friction Challenge in Hydraulic Fracturing Lubricants oil and gas hydraulic fracturing friction and lubrication proppant |
| title | Friction Challenge in Hydraulic Fracturing |
| title_full | Friction Challenge in Hydraulic Fracturing |
| title_fullStr | Friction Challenge in Hydraulic Fracturing |
| title_full_unstemmed | Friction Challenge in Hydraulic Fracturing |
| title_short | Friction Challenge in Hydraulic Fracturing |
| title_sort | friction challenge in hydraulic fracturing |
| topic | oil and gas hydraulic fracturing friction and lubrication proppant |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/2/14 |
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