An Investigation into the Effects of Weak Interfaces on Fracture Height Containment in Hydraulic Fracturing

Hydraulic fracturing is an effective method for developing unconventional reservoirs. The fracture height is a critical geometric parameter for fracturing design but will be limited by a weak interface. Fracture containment occurs when fracture propagation terminates at layer interfaces that are wea...

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Main Authors: Yongxiang Zheng, Jianjun Liu, Bohu Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/17/3245