The Self-Propping Phase-transition Fracturing Technology(SPFT)represents a novel and environmentally friendly approach for a cost-effective and efficient development of the world’s abundant unconventional resources,e...The Self-Propping Phase-transition Fracturing Technology(SPFT)represents a novel and environmentally friendly approach for a cost-effective and efficient development of the world’s abundant unconventional resources,especially in the context of a carbon-constrained sustainable future.SPFT involves the coupling of Thermal,Hydraulic,Mechanical,and Chemical(THMC)fields,which makes it challenging to understand the mechanism and path of hydraulic fracture propagation.This study addresses these challenges by developing a set of THMC multifield coupling models based on SPFT parameters and the physical/chemical characteristics of the Phase-transition Fracturing Fluid System(PFFS).An algorithm,integrating the Finite Element Method,Discretized Virtual Internal Bonds,and Element Partition Method(FEM-DVIB-EPM),is proposed and validated through a case study.The results demonstrate that the FEM-DVIB-EPM coupling algorithm reduces complexity and enhances solving efficiency.The length of the hydraulic fracture increases with the quantity and displacement of PFFS,and excessive displacement may result in uncontrolled fracture height.Within the parameters considered,a minimal difference in fracture length is observed when the PFFS amount exceeds 130 m^(3),that means the fracture length tends to stabilize.This study contributes to understanding the hydraulic fracture propagation mechanism induced by SPFT,offering insights for optimizing hydraulic fracturing technology and treatment parameters.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52179112)the Open Fund of National Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation(Southwest Petroleum University)(PLN2023-02)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2021FZZX001-14).
文摘The Self-Propping Phase-transition Fracturing Technology(SPFT)represents a novel and environmentally friendly approach for a cost-effective and efficient development of the world’s abundant unconventional resources,especially in the context of a carbon-constrained sustainable future.SPFT involves the coupling of Thermal,Hydraulic,Mechanical,and Chemical(THMC)fields,which makes it challenging to understand the mechanism and path of hydraulic fracture propagation.This study addresses these challenges by developing a set of THMC multifield coupling models based on SPFT parameters and the physical/chemical characteristics of the Phase-transition Fracturing Fluid System(PFFS).An algorithm,integrating the Finite Element Method,Discretized Virtual Internal Bonds,and Element Partition Method(FEM-DVIB-EPM),is proposed and validated through a case study.The results demonstrate that the FEM-DVIB-EPM coupling algorithm reduces complexity and enhances solving efficiency.The length of the hydraulic fracture increases with the quantity and displacement of PFFS,and excessive displacement may result in uncontrolled fracture height.Within the parameters considered,a minimal difference in fracture length is observed when the PFFS amount exceeds 130 m^(3),that means the fracture length tends to stabilize.This study contributes to understanding the hydraulic fracture propagation mechanism induced by SPFT,offering insights for optimizing hydraulic fracturing technology and treatment parameters.
