Research Progress on the Microfracture of Shale: Experimental Methods, Microfracture Propagation, Simulations, and Perspectives

Research Progress on the Microfracture of Shale: Experimental Methods, Microfracture Propagation, Simulations, and Perspectives

The fracture network generated by hydraulic fracturing in unconventional shale reservoirs contains numerous microfractures that are connected to macroscopic fractures. These microfractures serve as crucial pathways for shale gas to flow out from micro- and nano-scale pores, playing a critical role i...

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Main Authors: Jianyong Zhang, Zhendong Cui, Xiaopeng Chen, Longfei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
shale
microfractures
microfracture test
discontinuous fracture
heterogeneity
micro mechanical parameters
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/2/784

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