The method for optimizing the hydraulic fracturing parameters of the cube development infill well pad was proposed,aiming at the well pattern characteristic of“multi-layer and multi-period”of the infill wells in Sic...The method for optimizing the hydraulic fracturing parameters of the cube development infill well pad was proposed,aiming at the well pattern characteristic of“multi-layer and multi-period”of the infill wells in Sichuan Basin.The fracture propagation and inter-well interference model were established based on the evolution of 4D in-situ stress,and the evolution characteristics of stress and the mechanism of interference between wells were analyzed.The research shows that the increase in horizontal stress difference and the existence of natural fractures/faults are the main reasons for inter-well interference.Inter-well interference is likely to occur near the fracture zones and between the infill wells and parent wells that have been in production for a long time.When communication channels are formed between the infill wells and parent wells,it can increase the productivity of parent wells in the short term.However,it will have a delayed negative impact on the long-term sustained production of both infill wells and parent wells.The change trend of in-situ stress caused by parent well production is basically consistent with the decline trend of pore pressure.The lateral disturbance range of in-situ stress is initially the same as the fracture length and reaches 1.5 to 1.6 times that length after 2.5 years.The key to avoiding inter-well interference is to optimize the fracturing parameters.By adopting the M-shaped well pattern,the optimal well spacing for the infill wells is 300 m,the cluster spacing is 10 m,and the liquid volume per stage is 1800 m^(3).展开更多
The diversity of interlayers in shale oil reservoir leads to a low degree of vertical reconstruction.This paper aims to propose a method to guide the synchronous initiation of hydraulic fractures in different layers b...The diversity of interlayers in shale oil reservoir leads to a low degree of vertical reconstruction.This paper aims to propose a method to guide the synchronous initiation of hydraulic fractures in different layers by drilling multi-layer radial wells in spatial positions,and to form a fracture network that satisfies the vertical propagation range and complexity.In this paper,a 3D(three-dimensional)multi-layer radial well fracturing model considering fluid-mechanics coupling is established and the properties of shale oil reservoir are characterized according to the field geological profile.The influences of radial well spacing,fracturing fluid injection rate,and fracturing fluid viscosity on vertical fracture communication in multilayer radial wells are investigated.The results show that the radial well has the characteristics of guiding fracture penetrating interlayers.Reducing radial well spacing and appropriately increasing injection rate and viscosity are beneficial to improving vertical fracture propagation ability.However,high fracture fluid viscosity under the same displacement will lead to a significant increase in fracture aperture and weaken the total fracture area.In addition,if the stress interference around the radial wells is low,the radial well can be located in the middle of each layer to minimize the fracture height limitation.This study can provide a solution idea for vertical propagation limitation of hydraulic fractures in shale oil reservoir.展开更多
Prepulse combined hydraulic fracturing facilitates the development of fracture networks by integrating prepulse hydraulic loading with conventional hydraulic fracturing.The formation mechanisms of fracture networks be...Prepulse combined hydraulic fracturing facilitates the development of fracture networks by integrating prepulse hydraulic loading with conventional hydraulic fracturing.The formation mechanisms of fracture networks between hydraulic and pre-existing fractures under different prepulse loading parameters remain unclear.This research investigates the impact of prepulse loading parameters,including the prepulse loading number ratio(C),prepulse loading stress ratio(S),and prepulse loading frequency(f),on the formation of fracture networks between hydraulic and pre-existing fractures,using both experimental and numerical methods.The results suggest that low prepulse loading stress ratios and high prepulse loading number ratios are advantageous loading modes.Multiple hydraulic fractures are generated in the specimen under the advantageous loading modes,facilitating the development of a complex fracture network.Fatigue damage occurs in the specimen at the prepulse loading stage.The high water pressure at the secondary conventional hydraulic fracturing promotes the growth of hydraulic fractures along the damage zones.This allows the hydraulic fractures to propagate deeply and interact with pre-existing fractures.Under advantageous loading conditions,multiple hydraulic fractures can extend to pre-existing fractures,and these hydraulic fractures penetrate or propagate along pre-existing fractures.Especially when the approach angle is large,the damage range in the specimen during the prepulse loading stage increases,resulting in the formation of more hydraulic fractures.展开更多
Through a case analysis,this study examines the spatiotemporal evolution of microseismic(MS)events,energy characteristics,volumetric features,and fracture network development in surface well hydraulic fracturing.A tot...Through a case analysis,this study examines the spatiotemporal evolution of microseismic(MS)events,energy characteristics,volumetric features,and fracture network development in surface well hydraulic fracturing.A total of 349 MS events were analyzed across different fracturing sections,revealing significant heterogeneity in fracture propagation.Energy scanning results showed that cumulative energy values ranged from 240 to 1060 J across the sections,indicating notable differences.Stimulated reservoir volume(SRV)analysis demonstrated well-developed fracture networks in certain sections,with a total SRV exceeding 1540000 m^(3).The hydraulic fracture network analysis revealed that during the midfracturing stage,the density and spatial extent of MS events significantly increased,indicating rapid fracture propagation and the formation of complex networks.In the later stage,the number of secondary fractures near fracture edges decreased,and the fracture network stabilized.By comparing the branching index,fracture length,width,height,and SRV values across different fracturing sections,Sections No.1 and No.8 showed the best performance,with high MS event densities,extensive fracture networks,and significant energy release.However,Sections No.4 and No.5 exhibited sparse MS activity and poor fracture connectivity,indicating suboptimal stimulation effectiveness.展开更多
With the increasing demand for energy,traditional oil resources are facing depletion and insufficient supply.Many countries are rapidly turning to the development of unconventional oil and gas resources.Among them,sha...With the increasing demand for energy,traditional oil resources are facing depletion and insufficient supply.Many countries are rapidly turning to the development of unconventional oil and gas resources.Among them,shale oil and gas reservoirs have become the focus of unconventional oil and gas resources exploration and development.Based on the characteristics of shale oil and gas reservoirs,supercritical CO_(2) fracturing is more conducive to improving oil recovery than other fracturing technologies.In this paper,the mechanism of fracture initiation and propagation of supercritical CO_(2) in shale is analyzed,including viscosity effect,surface tension effect,permeation diffusion effect of supercritical CO_(2),and dissolution-adsorption effect between CO_(2) and shale.The effects of natural factors,such as shale properties,bedding plane and natural fractures,and controllable factors,proppant,temperature,pressure,CO_(2) concentration and injection rate on fracture initiation and propagation are clarified.The methods of supercritical CO_(2) fracturing process,thickener and proppant optimization to improve the efficiency of supercritical CO_(2) fracturing are discussed.In addition,some new technologies of supercritical CO_(2) fracturing are introduced.The challenges and prospects in the current research are also summarized.For example,supercritical CO_(2) is prone to filtration when passing through porous media,and it is difficult to form a stable flow state.Therefore,in order to achieve stable fracturing fluid suspension and effectively support fractu res,it is urge nt to explo re new fracturing fluid additives or improve fracturing fluid formulations combined with the research of new proppants.This paper is of great significance for understanding the behavior mechanism of supercritical CO_(2) in shale and optimizing fracturing technology.展开更多
Discrete fracture network(DFN)commonly existing in natural rock masses plays an important role in geological complexity which can influence rock fracturing behaviour during fluid injection.This paper simulated the hyd...Discrete fracture network(DFN)commonly existing in natural rock masses plays an important role in geological complexity which can influence rock fracturing behaviour during fluid injection.This paper simulated the hydraulic fracturing process in lab-scale coal samples with DFNs and the induced seismic activities by the discrete element method(DEM).The effects of DFNs on hydraulic fracturing,induced seismicity and elastic property changes have been concluded.Denser DFNs can comprehensively decrease the peak injection pressure and injection duration.The proportion of strong seismic events increases first and then decreases with increasing DFN density.In addition,the relative modulus of the rock mass is derived innovatively from breakdown pressure,breakdown fracture length and the related initiation time.Increasing DFN densities among large(35–60 degrees)and small(0–30 degrees)fracture dip angles show opposite evolution trends in relative modulus.The transitional point(dip angle)for the opposite trends is also proportionally affected by the friction angle of the rock mass.The modelling results have much practical meaning to infer the density and geometry of pre-existing fractures and the elastic property of rock mass in the field,simply based on the hydraulic fracturing and induced seismicity monitoring data.展开更多
Supercritical CO_(2)(SC-CO_(2))fracturing stands out a promising waterless stimulation technique in the development of unconventional resources.While numerous studies have delved into the inducedfracture mechanism of ...Supercritical CO_(2)(SC-CO_(2))fracturing stands out a promising waterless stimulation technique in the development of unconventional resources.While numerous studies have delved into the inducedfracture mechanism of SC-CO_(2),the small scale of rock samples and synthetic materials used in many studies have limited a comprehensive understanding of fracture propagation in unconventional formations.In this study,cubic tight sandstone samples with dimensions of 300 mm were employed to conduct SC-CO_(2)fractu ring experiments under true-triaxial stre ss conditions.The spatial morphology and quantitative attributes of fracture induced by water and SC-CO_(2)fracturing were compared,while the impact of in-situ stress on fracture propagation was also investigated.The results indicate that the SCCO_(2)fracturing takes approximately ten times longer than water fracturing.Furthermore,under identical stress condition,the breakdown pressure(BP)for SC-CO_(2)fracturing is nearly 25%lower than that for water fracturing.A quantitative analysis of fracture morphology reveals that water fracturing typically produces relatively simple fracture pattern,with the primary fracture distribution predominantly controlled by bedding planes.In contrast,SC-CO_(2)fracturing results in a more complex fracture morphology.As the differential of horizontal principal stress increases,the BP for SC-CO_(2)fractured rock exhibits a downward trend,and the induced fracture morphology becomes more simplified.Moreover,the presence of abnormal in-situ stress leads to a further increase in the BP for SC-CO_(2)fracturing,simultaneously enhancing the development of a more conductive fracture network.These findings provide critical insights into the efficiency and behavior of SC-CO_(2)fracturing in comparison to traditional water-based fracturing,offering valuable implication for its potential applications in unconventional reservoirs.展开更多
To more accurately describe the coal damage and fracture evolution law during liquid nitrogen(LN_(2))fracturing under true triaxial stress,a thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-damage(THMD)coupling model for LN_(2) fracturin...To more accurately describe the coal damage and fracture evolution law during liquid nitrogen(LN_(2))fracturing under true triaxial stress,a thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-damage(THMD)coupling model for LN_(2) fracturing coal was developed,considering the coal heterogeneity and thermophysical parameters of nitrogen.The accuracy and applicability of model were verified by comparing with LN_(2) injection pre-cooling and fracturing experimental data.The effects of different pre-cooling times and horizontal stress ratios on coal damage evolution,permeability,temperature distribution,and fracture characteristics were analyzed.The results show that the permeability and damage of the coal increase exponentially,while the temperature decreases exponentially during the fracturing process.As the pre-cooling time increases,the damage range of the coal expands,and the fracture propagation becomes more pronounced.The initiation pressure and rupture pressure decrease and tend to stabilize with longer precooling times.As the horizontal stress ratio increases,fractures preferentially extend along the direction of maximum horizontal principal stress,leading to a significant decrease in both initiation and rupture pressures.At a horizontal stress ratio of 3,the initiation pressure drops by 48.07%,and the rupture pressure decreases by 41.36%.The results provide a theoretical basis for optimizing LN_(2) fracturing techniques and improving coal seam modification.展开更多
Two sets of alloys,Mg-Zn-Ca-xNi(0≤x≤5),have been developed with tunable corrosion and mechanical properties,optimized for fracturing materials.High-zinc artificial aged(T6)Mg-12Zn-0.5Ca-x Ni(0≤x≤5)series,featuring...Two sets of alloys,Mg-Zn-Ca-xNi(0≤x≤5),have been developed with tunable corrosion and mechanical properties,optimized for fracturing materials.High-zinc artificial aged(T6)Mg-12Zn-0.5Ca-x Ni(0≤x≤5)series,featuring a straightforward preparation method and the potential for manufacturing large-scale components,exhibit notable corrosion rates up to 29 mg cm^(-2)h^(-1)at 25℃ and 643 mg cm^(-2)h^(-1)at 93℃.The high corrosion rate is primary due to the Ni–containing second phases,which intensify the galvanic corrosion that overwhelms their corrosion barrier effect.Low-zinc rolled Mg-1.5Zn-0.2Ca-x Ni(0≤x≤5)series,characterizing excellent deformability with an elongation to failure of~26%,present accelerated corrosion rates up to 34 mg cm^(-2)h^(-1)at 25℃ and 942 mg cm^(-2)h^(-1)at 93℃.The elimination of corrosion barrier effect via deformation contributes to the further increase of corrosion rate compared to the T6 series.Additionally,Mg-Zn-Ca-xNi(0≤x≤5)alloys exhibit tunable ultimate tensile strengths ranging from~190 to~237 MPa,depending on their specific composition.The adjustable corrosion rate and mechanical properties render the Mg-Zn-Ca-x Ni(0≤x≤5)alloys suitable for fracturing materials.展开更多
At present,the emerging solid-phase friction-based additive manufacturing technology,including friction rolling additive man-ufacturing(FRAM),can only manufacture simple single-pass components.In this study,multi-laye...At present,the emerging solid-phase friction-based additive manufacturing technology,including friction rolling additive man-ufacturing(FRAM),can only manufacture simple single-pass components.In this study,multi-layer multi-pass FRAM-deposited alumin-um alloy samples were successfully prepared using a non-shoulder tool head.The material flow behavior and microstructure of the over-lapped zone between adjacent layers and passes during multi-layer multi-pass FRAM deposition were studied using the hybrid 6061 and 5052 aluminum alloys.The results showed that a mechanical interlocking structure was formed between the adjacent layers and the adja-cent passes in the overlapped center area.Repeated friction and rolling of the tool head led to different degrees of lateral flow and plastic deformation of the materials in the overlapped zone,which made the recrystallization degree in the left and right edge zones of the over-lapped zone the highest,followed by the overlapped center zone and the non-overlapped zone.The tensile strength of the overlapped zone exceeded 90%of that of the single-pass deposition sample.It is proved that although there are uneven grooves on the surface of the over-lapping area during multi-layer and multi-pass deposition,they can be filled by the flow of materials during the deposition of the next lay-er,thus ensuring the dense microstructure and excellent mechanical properties of the overlapping area.The multi-layer multi-pass FRAM deposition overcomes the limitation of deposition width and lays the foundation for the future deposition of large-scale high-performance components.展开更多
Waterproof performance of gaskets between segments is the focus of shield tunnels.This paper proposed an analytical method for determining seepage characteristics at tunnel-gasketed joints based on the hydraulic fract...Waterproof performance of gaskets between segments is the focus of shield tunnels.This paper proposed an analytical method for determining seepage characteristics at tunnel-gasketed joints based on the hydraulic fracturing theories.First,the mathematical model was established,and the seepage governing equation and boundary conditions were obtained.Second,three dimensionless parameters were introduced for simplifying the expressions,and the seepage governing equations were normalized.Third,analytical expressions were derived for the interface opening and liquid pressure.Moreover,the influencing factors of seepage process at the gasketed interface were analyzed.Parametric analyses revealed that,in the normalized criterion of liquid viscosity,the liquid tip coordinate was influenced by the degree of negative pressure in the liquid lag region,which was related to the initial contact stress.The coordinate of the liquid tip affected the liquid pressure distribution and the interface opening,which were analyzed under different liquid tip coordinate conditions.Finally,under two limit states,comparative analysis showed that the results of the variation trend of the proposed method agree well with those of previous research.Overall,the proposed analytical method provides a novel solution for the design of the waterproof in shield tunnels.展开更多
Source properties and stress fields are critical to understand fundamental mechanisms for fluid-induced earthquakes.In this study,we identify the focal mechanism solutions(FMSs)of 360 earthquakes with local magnitude ...Source properties and stress fields are critical to understand fundamental mechanisms for fluid-induced earthquakes.In this study,we identify the focal mechanism solutions(FMSs)of 360 earthquakes with local magnitude M_(L)≥1.5 in the Changning shale gas field from January 2016 to May 2017 by fitting three-component waveforms.We then constrain the directions of the maximum horizontal stress(σ_(H_(max)))for four dense earthquake clusters using the stress tensor inversion method.The stress drops of 121 earthquakes with M_(L)≥1.5 are calculated using the spectral ratio method.We examine the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of stress field,and discuss the cause of non-double-couple(non-DC)components in seismicity clusters.Following the Mohr-Coulomb criterion,we estimate the fluid overpressure thresholds from FMS for different seismic clusters,providing insights into potential physical mechanisms for induced seismicity.The FMS results indicate that shallow reverse earthquakes,with steep dip angles,characterize most events.The source mechanisms of earthquakes with M_(L)≥1.5 are dominated by DC components(>70%),but several earthquakes with M_(L)>3.0 and the microseismic events nearby during injection period display significant non-DC components(>30%).Stress inversion results reveal that the σ_(H_(max)) direction ranges from 120°to 128°.Stress drops of earthquakes range between 0.10 and 64.49 MPa,with high values occurring on reverse faults situated at a greater distance from the shale layer,accompanied by a moderate rotation(≤25°)in the trend of σ_(H_(max)).The seismic clusters close to the shale layer exhibit low fluid overpressure thresholds,prone to being triggered by high pore-pressure fluid.The integrated results suggest that the diffusion of high pore pressures is likely to be the primary factor for observed earthquakes.The present results are expected to offer valuable insights into the origin of anomalous seismicity near the shale gas sites.展开更多
A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution t...A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution terms between the cold fluid and the hot rock are derived.Heat transfer obeys Fourier's law,and porosity is used to relate the thermodynamic parameters of the fracture and matrix domains.The net pressure difference between the fracture and the matrix is neglected,and thus the fluid flow is modeled by the unified fluid-governing equations.The evolution equations of porosity and Biot's coefficient during hydraulic fracturing are derived from their definitions.The effect of coal cleats is considered and modeled by Voronoi polygons,and this approach is shown to have high accuracy.The accuracy of the proposed model is verified by two sets of fracturing experiments in multilayer coal seams.Subsequently,the differences in fracture morphology,fluid pressure response,and fluid pressure distribution between direct fracturing of coal seams and indirect fracturing of shale interlayers are explored,and the effects of the cluster number and cluster spacing on fracture morphology for multi-cluster fracturing are also examined.The numerical results show that the proposed model is expected to be a powerful tool for the fracturing design and optimization of deep coalbed methane.展开更多
Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-ba...Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-based solid waste expanding agent.First,the mechanism of directional fracturing blasting by the IESF was analyzed,and the criterion of directional crack initiation was established.On this basis,laboratory experiments and numerical simulations were conducted to systematically evaluate the directional fracturing blasting performance of the IESF.The results indicate that the IESF presents an excellent directional fracturing effect,with average surface undulation differences ranging from 8.1 mm to 22.7 mm on the fracture surfaces.Moreover,during concrete fracturing tests,the stresses and strains in the fracturing direction are measured to be 2.16-3.71 times and 8 times larger than those in the nonfracturing direction,respectively.Finally,the IESF technique was implemented for no-pillar mining with gob-side entry retaining through roof cutting and pressure relief in an underground coal mine.The IESF technique effectively created directional cracks in the roof without causing severe roadway deformation,achieving an average cutting rate and maximum roadway deformation of 94%and 197 mm,respectively.These on-site test results verified its excellent directional rock fracturing performance.The IESF technique,which is safe,efficient,and green,has considerable application prospects in the field of rock mechanics and engineering.展开更多
In order to identify the development characteristics of fracture network in tight conglomerate reservoir of Mahu after hydraulic fracturing,a hydraulic fracturing test site was set up in the second and third members o...In order to identify the development characteristics of fracture network in tight conglomerate reservoir of Mahu after hydraulic fracturing,a hydraulic fracturing test site was set up in the second and third members of Triassic Baikouquan Formation(T1b2 and T1b3)in Ma-131 well area,which learned from the successful experience of hydraulic fracturing test sites in North America(HFTS-1).Twelve horizontal wells and a high-angle coring well MaJ02 were drilled.The orientation,connection,propagation law and major controlling factors of hydraulic fractures were analyzed by comparing results of CT scans,imaging logs,direct observation of cores from Well MaJ02,and combined with tracer monitoring data.Results indicate that:(1)Two types of fractures have developed by hydraulic fracturing,i.e.tensile fractures and shear fractures.Tensile fractures are approximately parallel to the direction of the maximum horizontal principal stress,and propagate less than 50 m from perforation clusters.Shear fractures are distributed among tensile fractures and mainly in the strike-slip mode due to the induced stress field among tensile fractures,and some of them are in conjugated pairs.Overall,tensile fractures alternate with shear fractures,with shear fractures dominated and activated after tensile ones.(2)Tracer monitoring results indicate that communication between wells was prevalent in the early stage of production,and the static pressure in the fracture gradually decreased and the connectivity between wells reduced as production progressed.(3)Density of hydraulic fractures is mainly affected by the lithology and fracturing parameters,which is smaller in the mudstone than the conglomerate.Larger fracturing scale and smaller cluster spacing lead to a higher fracture density,which are important directions to improve the well productivity.展开更多
Based on the finite element-discrete element numerical method,a numerical model of fracture propagation in deflagration fracturing was established by considering the impact of stress wave,quasi-static pressure of expl...Based on the finite element-discrete element numerical method,a numerical model of fracture propagation in deflagration fracturing was established by considering the impact of stress wave,quasi-static pressure of explosive gas,and reflection of stress wave.The model was validated against the results of physical experiments.Taking the shale reservoirs of Silurian Longmaxi Formation in Luzhou area of the Sichuan Basin as an example,the effects of in-situ stress difference,natural fracture parameters,branch wellbore spacing,delay detonation time,and angle between branch wellbore and main wellbore on fracture propagation were identified.The results show that the fracture propagation morphology in deflagration fracturing is less affected by the in-situ stress difference when it is 5-15 MPa,and the tendency of fracture intersection between branch wellbores is significantly weakened when the in-situ stress difference reaches 20 MPa.The increase of natural fracture length promotes the fracture propagation along the natural fracture direction,while the increase of volumetric natural fracture density and angle limits the fracture propagation area and reduces the probability of fracture intersection between branch wells.The larger the branch wellbore spacing,the less probability of the fracture intersection between branch wells,allowing for the fracture propagation in multiple directions.Increasing the delay detonation time decreases the fracture spacing between branch wellbores.When the angle between the branch wellbore and the main wellbore is 45°and 90°,there is a tendency of fracture intersection between branch wellbores.展开更多
Based on continuum-discontinuum element method,the numerical simulation of fracture propagation during deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing was constructed by considering deflagration stress impact induced frac...Based on continuum-discontinuum element method,the numerical simulation of fracture propagation during deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing was constructed by considering deflagration stress impact induced fracture creation,deflagrating gas driven fracture propagation,and hydraulic fracture propagation,exploring the effects of in-situ stress difference,deflagration peak pressure,deflagration pressurization rate,hydraulic fracturing displacement and hydraulic fracturing fluid viscosity on fracture propagation in deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing.The deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing combines the advantages of deflagration fracturing in creating complex fractures near wells and the deep penetration of hydraulic fracturing at the far-field region,which can form multiple deep penetrating long fractures with better stimulation effects.With the increase of in-situ stress difference,the stimulated area of deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing is reduced,and the deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing is more suitable for reservoirs with small in-situ stress difference.Higher peak pressure and pressurization rate are conducive to increasing the maximum fracture length and burst degree of the deflagration fractures,which in turn increases the stimulated area of deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing and improves the stimulation effect.Increasing the displacement and viscosity of hydraulic fracturing fluid can enhance the net pressure within the fractures,activate the deflagration fractures,increase the turning radius of the fractures,generate more long fractures,and effectively increase the stimulated reservoir area.The stimulated reservoir area is not completely positively correlated with the hydraulic fracturing displacement and fracturing fluid viscosity,and there is a critical value.When the critical value is exceeded,the stimulated area decreases.展开更多
A precise diagnosis of the complex post-fracturing characteristics and parameter variations in tight gas reservoirs is essential for optimizing fracturing technology,enhancing treatment effectiveness,and assessing pos...A precise diagnosis of the complex post-fracturing characteristics and parameter variations in tight gas reservoirs is essential for optimizing fracturing technology,enhancing treatment effectiveness,and assessing post-fracturing production capacity.Tight gas reservoirs face challenges due to the interaction between natural fractures and induced fractures.To address these issues,a theoretical model for diagnosing fractures under varying leak-off mechanisms has been developed,incorporating the closure behavior of natural fractures.This model,grounded in material balance theory,also accounts for shut-in pressure.The study derived and plotted typical G-function charts,which capture fracture behavior during closure.By superimposing the G-function in the closure phase of natural fractures with pressure derivative curves,the study explored how fracture parameters—including leak-off coefficient,fracture area,closure pressure,and closure time—impact these diagnostic charts.Findings show that variations in natural fracture flexibility,fracture area,and controlling factors influence the superimposed G-function pressure derivative curve,resulting in distinctive“concave”or“convex”patterns.Field data from Well Y in a specific tight gas reservoir were used to validate the model,confirming both its reliability and practicality.展开更多
Heterogeneity in carbonate formations due to discontinuities(e.g.,fractures and cavities)will bring about distinctive acid stimulation effects.However,the differences in fracturing behavior between homogeneous and het...Heterogeneity in carbonate formations due to discontinuities(e.g.,fractures and cavities)will bring about distinctive acid stimulation effects.However,the differences in fracturing behavior between homogeneous and heterogeneous carbonate formations remain unclear,complicating the optimization of acid fracturing strategies.In this paper,full-diameter carbonate rock samples with different degrees of discontinuity development are selected to investigate the fracturing behavior under different fluid types and injection schemes.Advanced techniques,including 3D CT scanning and 3D laser scanning,are employed to analyze fracture morphology and etching characteristics,respectively.Experimental results show that the coupled hydraulic-chemical effects play different roles in fracture induction between fracture-cavity developed and undeveloped carbonate rocks.Acid-fracturing stimulation consistently induces multiple types of complex fractures in fracture-cavity carbonate rocks,whereas it results in a single artificial fracture in less fracture-cavity carbonate rocks.Furthermore,localized etching patterns are prevalent in most fracture-cavity carbonate rocks,whereas homogeneous carbonate rocks exhibit regional or global etching characteristics.In both carbonate rocks,the stimulation effect of guar fluid is inferior to that of gelled acid but comparable to self-generating acid.Further findings are that alternating fracturing with guar and acid fluids in fracture-cavity carbonate rocks can sustain or even increase the injection pressure,facilitating the formation of new or depth-penetrating fractures.This phenomenon,however,is not observed in fracture-cavity undeveloped carbonate rocks.Potential interaction modes between induced fracture and natural fractures/cavities under different injection conditions are also identified.Finally,preferred fracturing schemes applicable to different carbonate formations are recommended based on the area,number and roughness of the induced fractures.展开更多
Shale oil reservoir is generally characterized by well-developed bedding planes,and multi-cluster fracturing is the most effective technique to achieve stable shale oil production.In this paper,a multi-cluster fractur...Shale oil reservoir is generally characterized by well-developed bedding planes,and multi-cluster fracturing is the most effective technique to achieve stable shale oil production.In this paper,a multi-cluster fracturing model for a horizontal well in shale with high-density bedding planes is established.The fracture morphology,fracture geometry,fracturing area and multiple fracture propagation mechanism are analyzed under simultaneous fracturing,sequential fracturing,and alternative fracturing.Results show that in the case of small cluster spacing and three clusters,the growth of the middle fracture is inhibited and develops along the bedding planes under both simultaneous fracturing and alternative fracturing.For sequential fracturing,the increase in the interval time between each fracturing advances the post fracturing fracture deflecting to the pre-existing fractures through the bedding planes.The reactivation of the bedding planes can promote the extension of the fracturing area.Increasing the injection rate and the number of clusters promotes the activation of bedding planes.However,it is preferable to reduce the number of clusters to obtain more main fractures.Compared with modified alternating fracturing and cyclic alternating fracturing,alternating shut-in fracturing creates more main fractures towards the direction of the maximum in-situ stress.The fracturing efficiency for high-density layered shale is ranked as simultaneous fracturing>alternative fracturing>sequential fracturing.展开更多
基金Supported by the General Program of the NATIONAL NATURAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION OF CHINA(52374004)National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFF06141022023YFE0110900)。
文摘The method for optimizing the hydraulic fracturing parameters of the cube development infill well pad was proposed,aiming at the well pattern characteristic of“multi-layer and multi-period”of the infill wells in Sichuan Basin.The fracture propagation and inter-well interference model were established based on the evolution of 4D in-situ stress,and the evolution characteristics of stress and the mechanism of interference between wells were analyzed.The research shows that the increase in horizontal stress difference and the existence of natural fractures/faults are the main reasons for inter-well interference.Inter-well interference is likely to occur near the fracture zones and between the infill wells and parent wells that have been in production for a long time.When communication channels are formed between the infill wells and parent wells,it can increase the productivity of parent wells in the short term.However,it will have a delayed negative impact on the long-term sustained production of both infill wells and parent wells.The change trend of in-situ stress caused by parent well production is basically consistent with the decline trend of pore pressure.The lateral disturbance range of in-situ stress is initially the same as the fracture length and reaches 1.5 to 1.6 times that length after 2.5 years.The key to avoiding inter-well interference is to optimize the fracturing parameters.By adopting the M-shaped well pattern,the optimal well spacing for the infill wells is 300 m,the cluster spacing is 10 m,and the liquid volume per stage is 1800 m^(3).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52074315 and 52122401)Moreover,the authors also thank the financial support from China Scholarship Council(Grant No.202306440033).
文摘The diversity of interlayers in shale oil reservoir leads to a low degree of vertical reconstruction.This paper aims to propose a method to guide the synchronous initiation of hydraulic fractures in different layers by drilling multi-layer radial wells in spatial positions,and to form a fracture network that satisfies the vertical propagation range and complexity.In this paper,a 3D(three-dimensional)multi-layer radial well fracturing model considering fluid-mechanics coupling is established and the properties of shale oil reservoir are characterized according to the field geological profile.The influences of radial well spacing,fracturing fluid injection rate,and fracturing fluid viscosity on vertical fracture communication in multilayer radial wells are investigated.The results show that the radial well has the characteristics of guiding fracture penetrating interlayers.Reducing radial well spacing and appropriately increasing injection rate and viscosity are beneficial to improving vertical fracture propagation ability.However,high fracture fluid viscosity under the same displacement will lead to a significant increase in fracture aperture and weaken the total fracture area.In addition,if the stress interference around the radial wells is low,the radial well can be located in the middle of each layer to minimize the fracture height limitation.This study can provide a solution idea for vertical propagation limitation of hydraulic fractures in shale oil reservoir.
基金financially supported by,the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2023QN1064)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2023M733772)Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(Grant No.2023ZB847)。
文摘Prepulse combined hydraulic fracturing facilitates the development of fracture networks by integrating prepulse hydraulic loading with conventional hydraulic fracturing.The formation mechanisms of fracture networks between hydraulic and pre-existing fractures under different prepulse loading parameters remain unclear.This research investigates the impact of prepulse loading parameters,including the prepulse loading number ratio(C),prepulse loading stress ratio(S),and prepulse loading frequency(f),on the formation of fracture networks between hydraulic and pre-existing fractures,using both experimental and numerical methods.The results suggest that low prepulse loading stress ratios and high prepulse loading number ratios are advantageous loading modes.Multiple hydraulic fractures are generated in the specimen under the advantageous loading modes,facilitating the development of a complex fracture network.Fatigue damage occurs in the specimen at the prepulse loading stage.The high water pressure at the secondary conventional hydraulic fracturing promotes the growth of hydraulic fractures along the damage zones.This allows the hydraulic fractures to propagate deeply and interact with pre-existing fractures.Under advantageous loading conditions,multiple hydraulic fractures can extend to pre-existing fractures,and these hydraulic fractures penetrate or propagate along pre-existing fractures.Especially when the approach angle is large,the damage range in the specimen during the prepulse loading stage increases,resulting in the formation of more hydraulic fractures.
基金supported by Yunlong Lake Laboratory of Deep Underground Science and Engineering Project(No.104024008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52274241 and 52474261)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20240207).
文摘Through a case analysis,this study examines the spatiotemporal evolution of microseismic(MS)events,energy characteristics,volumetric features,and fracture network development in surface well hydraulic fracturing.A total of 349 MS events were analyzed across different fracturing sections,revealing significant heterogeneity in fracture propagation.Energy scanning results showed that cumulative energy values ranged from 240 to 1060 J across the sections,indicating notable differences.Stimulated reservoir volume(SRV)analysis demonstrated well-developed fracture networks in certain sections,with a total SRV exceeding 1540000 m^(3).The hydraulic fracture network analysis revealed that during the midfracturing stage,the density and spatial extent of MS events significantly increased,indicating rapid fracture propagation and the formation of complex networks.In the later stage,the number of secondary fractures near fracture edges decreased,and the fracture network stabilized.By comparing the branching index,fracture length,width,height,and SRV values across different fracturing sections,Sections No.1 and No.8 showed the best performance,with high MS event densities,extensive fracture networks,and significant energy release.However,Sections No.4 and No.5 exhibited sparse MS activity and poor fracture connectivity,indicating suboptimal stimulation effectiveness.
文摘With the increasing demand for energy,traditional oil resources are facing depletion and insufficient supply.Many countries are rapidly turning to the development of unconventional oil and gas resources.Among them,shale oil and gas reservoirs have become the focus of unconventional oil and gas resources exploration and development.Based on the characteristics of shale oil and gas reservoirs,supercritical CO_(2) fracturing is more conducive to improving oil recovery than other fracturing technologies.In this paper,the mechanism of fracture initiation and propagation of supercritical CO_(2) in shale is analyzed,including viscosity effect,surface tension effect,permeation diffusion effect of supercritical CO_(2),and dissolution-adsorption effect between CO_(2) and shale.The effects of natural factors,such as shale properties,bedding plane and natural fractures,and controllable factors,proppant,temperature,pressure,CO_(2) concentration and injection rate on fracture initiation and propagation are clarified.The methods of supercritical CO_(2) fracturing process,thickener and proppant optimization to improve the efficiency of supercritical CO_(2) fracturing are discussed.In addition,some new technologies of supercritical CO_(2) fracturing are introduced.The challenges and prospects in the current research are also summarized.For example,supercritical CO_(2) is prone to filtration when passing through porous media,and it is difficult to form a stable flow state.Therefore,in order to achieve stable fracturing fluid suspension and effectively support fractu res,it is urge nt to explo re new fracturing fluid additives or improve fracturing fluid formulations combined with the research of new proppants.This paper is of great significance for understanding the behavior mechanism of supercritical CO_(2) in shale and optimizing fracturing technology.
基金Australian Research Council Linkage Program(LP200301404)for sponsoring this researchthe financial support provided by the State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection(Chengdu University of Technology,SKLGP2021K002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52374101,32111530138).
文摘Discrete fracture network(DFN)commonly existing in natural rock masses plays an important role in geological complexity which can influence rock fracturing behaviour during fluid injection.This paper simulated the hydraulic fracturing process in lab-scale coal samples with DFNs and the induced seismic activities by the discrete element method(DEM).The effects of DFNs on hydraulic fracturing,induced seismicity and elastic property changes have been concluded.Denser DFNs can comprehensively decrease the peak injection pressure and injection duration.The proportion of strong seismic events increases first and then decreases with increasing DFN density.In addition,the relative modulus of the rock mass is derived innovatively from breakdown pressure,breakdown fracture length and the related initiation time.Increasing DFN densities among large(35–60 degrees)and small(0–30 degrees)fracture dip angles show opposite evolution trends in relative modulus.The transitional point(dip angle)for the opposite trends is also proportionally affected by the friction angle of the rock mass.The modelling results have much practical meaning to infer the density and geometry of pre-existing fractures and the elastic property of rock mass in the field,simply based on the hydraulic fracturing and induced seismicity monitoring data.
基金funded by the National Natural Scientific Foundation of China(Nos.52304008,52404038,52474043)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023MD734223)+1 种基金the Key Laboratory of Well Stability and Fluid&Rock Mechanics in Oil and Gas Reservoir of Shaanxi Province(No.23JS047)the Youth Talent Lifting Program of Xi'an Science and Technology Association(No.959202413078)。
文摘Supercritical CO_(2)(SC-CO_(2))fracturing stands out a promising waterless stimulation technique in the development of unconventional resources.While numerous studies have delved into the inducedfracture mechanism of SC-CO_(2),the small scale of rock samples and synthetic materials used in many studies have limited a comprehensive understanding of fracture propagation in unconventional formations.In this study,cubic tight sandstone samples with dimensions of 300 mm were employed to conduct SC-CO_(2)fractu ring experiments under true-triaxial stre ss conditions.The spatial morphology and quantitative attributes of fracture induced by water and SC-CO_(2)fracturing were compared,while the impact of in-situ stress on fracture propagation was also investigated.The results indicate that the SCCO_(2)fracturing takes approximately ten times longer than water fracturing.Furthermore,under identical stress condition,the breakdown pressure(BP)for SC-CO_(2)fracturing is nearly 25%lower than that for water fracturing.A quantitative analysis of fracture morphology reveals that water fracturing typically produces relatively simple fracture pattern,with the primary fracture distribution predominantly controlled by bedding planes.In contrast,SC-CO_(2)fracturing results in a more complex fracture morphology.As the differential of horizontal principal stress increases,the BP for SC-CO_(2)fractured rock exhibits a downward trend,and the induced fracture morphology becomes more simplified.Moreover,the presence of abnormal in-situ stress leads to a further increase in the BP for SC-CO_(2)fracturing,simultaneously enhancing the development of a more conductive fracture network.These findings provide critical insights into the efficiency and behavior of SC-CO_(2)fracturing in comparison to traditional water-based fracturing,offering valuable implication for its potential applications in unconventional reservoirs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51874236 and 52174207)Shaanxi Science and Technology Innovation Team(No.2022TD02)Henan University of Science and Technology PhD Funded Projects(No.B2025-9)。
文摘To more accurately describe the coal damage and fracture evolution law during liquid nitrogen(LN_(2))fracturing under true triaxial stress,a thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-damage(THMD)coupling model for LN_(2) fracturing coal was developed,considering the coal heterogeneity and thermophysical parameters of nitrogen.The accuracy and applicability of model were verified by comparing with LN_(2) injection pre-cooling and fracturing experimental data.The effects of different pre-cooling times and horizontal stress ratios on coal damage evolution,permeability,temperature distribution,and fracture characteristics were analyzed.The results show that the permeability and damage of the coal increase exponentially,while the temperature decreases exponentially during the fracturing process.As the pre-cooling time increases,the damage range of the coal expands,and the fracture propagation becomes more pronounced.The initiation pressure and rupture pressure decrease and tend to stabilize with longer precooling times.As the horizontal stress ratio increases,fractures preferentially extend along the direction of maximum horizontal principal stress,leading to a significant decrease in both initiation and rupture pressures.At a horizontal stress ratio of 3,the initiation pressure drops by 48.07%,and the rupture pressure decreases by 41.36%.The results provide a theoretical basis for optimizing LN_(2) fracturing techniques and improving coal seam modification.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2022YFE0122000)National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.52234009,52274383,52222409,and 52201113。
文摘Two sets of alloys,Mg-Zn-Ca-xNi(0≤x≤5),have been developed with tunable corrosion and mechanical properties,optimized for fracturing materials.High-zinc artificial aged(T6)Mg-12Zn-0.5Ca-x Ni(0≤x≤5)series,featuring a straightforward preparation method and the potential for manufacturing large-scale components,exhibit notable corrosion rates up to 29 mg cm^(-2)h^(-1)at 25℃ and 643 mg cm^(-2)h^(-1)at 93℃.The high corrosion rate is primary due to the Ni–containing second phases,which intensify the galvanic corrosion that overwhelms their corrosion barrier effect.Low-zinc rolled Mg-1.5Zn-0.2Ca-x Ni(0≤x≤5)series,characterizing excellent deformability with an elongation to failure of~26%,present accelerated corrosion rates up to 34 mg cm^(-2)h^(-1)at 25℃ and 942 mg cm^(-2)h^(-1)at 93℃.The elimination of corrosion barrier effect via deformation contributes to the further increase of corrosion rate compared to the T6 series.Additionally,Mg-Zn-Ca-xNi(0≤x≤5)alloys exhibit tunable ultimate tensile strengths ranging from~190 to~237 MPa,depending on their specific composition.The adjustable corrosion rate and mechanical properties render the Mg-Zn-Ca-x Ni(0≤x≤5)alloys suitable for fracturing materials.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3404700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52105313 and 52275299)+2 种基金the Research and Development Program of Beijing Municipal Education Commission,China(No.KM202210005036)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(No.CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0701)the National Defense Basic Research Projects of China(No.JCKY2022405C002).
文摘At present,the emerging solid-phase friction-based additive manufacturing technology,including friction rolling additive man-ufacturing(FRAM),can only manufacture simple single-pass components.In this study,multi-layer multi-pass FRAM-deposited alumin-um alloy samples were successfully prepared using a non-shoulder tool head.The material flow behavior and microstructure of the over-lapped zone between adjacent layers and passes during multi-layer multi-pass FRAM deposition were studied using the hybrid 6061 and 5052 aluminum alloys.The results showed that a mechanical interlocking structure was formed between the adjacent layers and the adja-cent passes in the overlapped center area.Repeated friction and rolling of the tool head led to different degrees of lateral flow and plastic deformation of the materials in the overlapped zone,which made the recrystallization degree in the left and right edge zones of the over-lapped zone the highest,followed by the overlapped center zone and the non-overlapped zone.The tensile strength of the overlapped zone exceeded 90%of that of the single-pass deposition sample.It is proved that although there are uneven grooves on the surface of the over-lapping area during multi-layer and multi-pass deposition,they can be filled by the flow of materials during the deposition of the next lay-er,thus ensuring the dense microstructure and excellent mechanical properties of the overlapping area.The multi-layer multi-pass FRAM deposition overcomes the limitation of deposition width and lays the foundation for the future deposition of large-scale high-performance components.
基金Project(52278421)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2024ZZTS0754)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University,China+2 种基金Project(2023CXQD067)supported by the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Programme,ChinaProject(2022QNRC001)supported by Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CASTProject(2023TJ-N24)supported by the Youth Talent Program by China Railway Society and the Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Promotion Talent Project。
文摘Waterproof performance of gaskets between segments is the focus of shield tunnels.This paper proposed an analytical method for determining seepage characteristics at tunnel-gasketed joints based on the hydraulic fracturing theories.First,the mathematical model was established,and the seepage governing equation and boundary conditions were obtained.Second,three dimensionless parameters were introduced for simplifying the expressions,and the seepage governing equations were normalized.Third,analytical expressions were derived for the interface opening and liquid pressure.Moreover,the influencing factors of seepage process at the gasketed interface were analyzed.Parametric analyses revealed that,in the normalized criterion of liquid viscosity,the liquid tip coordinate was influenced by the degree of negative pressure in the liquid lag region,which was related to the initial contact stress.The coordinate of the liquid tip affected the liquid pressure distribution and the interface opening,which were analyzed under different liquid tip coordinate conditions.Finally,under two limit states,comparative analysis showed that the results of the variation trend of the proposed method agree well with those of previous research.Overall,the proposed analytical method provides a novel solution for the design of the waterproof in shield tunnels.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U20A20266 and 12302503)Scientific and technological research projects in Sichuan province(Grant No.2024NSFSC0973).
文摘Source properties and stress fields are critical to understand fundamental mechanisms for fluid-induced earthquakes.In this study,we identify the focal mechanism solutions(FMSs)of 360 earthquakes with local magnitude M_(L)≥1.5 in the Changning shale gas field from January 2016 to May 2017 by fitting three-component waveforms.We then constrain the directions of the maximum horizontal stress(σ_(H_(max)))for four dense earthquake clusters using the stress tensor inversion method.The stress drops of 121 earthquakes with M_(L)≥1.5 are calculated using the spectral ratio method.We examine the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of stress field,and discuss the cause of non-double-couple(non-DC)components in seismicity clusters.Following the Mohr-Coulomb criterion,we estimate the fluid overpressure thresholds from FMS for different seismic clusters,providing insights into potential physical mechanisms for induced seismicity.The FMS results indicate that shallow reverse earthquakes,with steep dip angles,characterize most events.The source mechanisms of earthquakes with M_(L)≥1.5 are dominated by DC components(>70%),but several earthquakes with M_(L)>3.0 and the microseismic events nearby during injection period display significant non-DC components(>30%).Stress inversion results reveal that the σ_(H_(max)) direction ranges from 120°to 128°.Stress drops of earthquakes range between 0.10 and 64.49 MPa,with high values occurring on reverse faults situated at a greater distance from the shale layer,accompanied by a moderate rotation(≤25°)in the trend of σ_(H_(max)).The seismic clusters close to the shale layer exhibit low fluid overpressure thresholds,prone to being triggered by high pore-pressure fluid.The integrated results suggest that the diffusion of high pore pressures is likely to be the primary factor for observed earthquakes.The present results are expected to offer valuable insights into the origin of anomalous seismicity near the shale gas sites.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42202314)。
文摘A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution terms between the cold fluid and the hot rock are derived.Heat transfer obeys Fourier's law,and porosity is used to relate the thermodynamic parameters of the fracture and matrix domains.The net pressure difference between the fracture and the matrix is neglected,and thus the fluid flow is modeled by the unified fluid-governing equations.The evolution equations of porosity and Biot's coefficient during hydraulic fracturing are derived from their definitions.The effect of coal cleats is considered and modeled by Voronoi polygons,and this approach is shown to have high accuracy.The accuracy of the proposed model is verified by two sets of fracturing experiments in multilayer coal seams.Subsequently,the differences in fracture morphology,fluid pressure response,and fluid pressure distribution between direct fracturing of coal seams and indirect fracturing of shale interlayers are explored,and the effects of the cluster number and cluster spacing on fracture morphology for multi-cluster fracturing are also examined.The numerical results show that the proposed model is expected to be a powerful tool for the fracturing design and optimization of deep coalbed methane.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52404155)State Key Laboratory of Mining Disaster Prevention and Control(Shandong University of Science and Technology)+1 种基金Ministry of Education(Grant No.JMDPC202402)supported by the opening project of State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection(Beijing Institute of Technology).The opening project number is KFJJ24-20M.
文摘Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-based solid waste expanding agent.First,the mechanism of directional fracturing blasting by the IESF was analyzed,and the criterion of directional crack initiation was established.On this basis,laboratory experiments and numerical simulations were conducted to systematically evaluate the directional fracturing blasting performance of the IESF.The results indicate that the IESF presents an excellent directional fracturing effect,with average surface undulation differences ranging from 8.1 mm to 22.7 mm on the fracture surfaces.Moreover,during concrete fracturing tests,the stresses and strains in the fracturing direction are measured to be 2.16-3.71 times and 8 times larger than those in the nonfracturing direction,respectively.Finally,the IESF technique was implemented for no-pillar mining with gob-side entry retaining through roof cutting and pressure relief in an underground coal mine.The IESF technique effectively created directional cracks in the roof without causing severe roadway deformation,achieving an average cutting rate and maximum roadway deformation of 94%and 197 mm,respectively.These on-site test results verified its excellent directional rock fracturing performance.The IESF technique,which is safe,efficient,and green,has considerable application prospects in the field of rock mechanics and engineering.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274051)CNPC-China University of Petroleum(Beijing)Strategic Cooperative Project(ZLZX2020-01).
文摘In order to identify the development characteristics of fracture network in tight conglomerate reservoir of Mahu after hydraulic fracturing,a hydraulic fracturing test site was set up in the second and third members of Triassic Baikouquan Formation(T1b2 and T1b3)in Ma-131 well area,which learned from the successful experience of hydraulic fracturing test sites in North America(HFTS-1).Twelve horizontal wells and a high-angle coring well MaJ02 were drilled.The orientation,connection,propagation law and major controlling factors of hydraulic fractures were analyzed by comparing results of CT scans,imaging logs,direct observation of cores from Well MaJ02,and combined with tracer monitoring data.Results indicate that:(1)Two types of fractures have developed by hydraulic fracturing,i.e.tensile fractures and shear fractures.Tensile fractures are approximately parallel to the direction of the maximum horizontal principal stress,and propagate less than 50 m from perforation clusters.Shear fractures are distributed among tensile fractures and mainly in the strike-slip mode due to the induced stress field among tensile fractures,and some of them are in conjugated pairs.Overall,tensile fractures alternate with shear fractures,with shear fractures dominated and activated after tensile ones.(2)Tracer monitoring results indicate that communication between wells was prevalent in the early stage of production,and the static pressure in the fracture gradually decreased and the connectivity between wells reduced as production progressed.(3)Density of hydraulic fractures is mainly affected by the lithology and fracturing parameters,which is smaller in the mudstone than the conglomerate.Larger fracturing scale and smaller cluster spacing lead to a higher fracture density,which are important directions to improve the well productivity.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52374004)National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFF0614102,2023YFE0110900).
文摘Based on the finite element-discrete element numerical method,a numerical model of fracture propagation in deflagration fracturing was established by considering the impact of stress wave,quasi-static pressure of explosive gas,and reflection of stress wave.The model was validated against the results of physical experiments.Taking the shale reservoirs of Silurian Longmaxi Formation in Luzhou area of the Sichuan Basin as an example,the effects of in-situ stress difference,natural fracture parameters,branch wellbore spacing,delay detonation time,and angle between branch wellbore and main wellbore on fracture propagation were identified.The results show that the fracture propagation morphology in deflagration fracturing is less affected by the in-situ stress difference when it is 5-15 MPa,and the tendency of fracture intersection between branch wellbores is significantly weakened when the in-situ stress difference reaches 20 MPa.The increase of natural fracture length promotes the fracture propagation along the natural fracture direction,while the increase of volumetric natural fracture density and angle limits the fracture propagation area and reduces the probability of fracture intersection between branch wells.The larger the branch wellbore spacing,the less probability of the fracture intersection between branch wells,allowing for the fracture propagation in multiple directions.Increasing the delay detonation time decreases the fracture spacing between branch wellbores.When the angle between the branch wellbore and the main wellbore is 45°and 90°,there is a tendency of fracture intersection between branch wellbores.
基金Supported by the Basic Science Center Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52288101).
文摘Based on continuum-discontinuum element method,the numerical simulation of fracture propagation during deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing was constructed by considering deflagration stress impact induced fracture creation,deflagrating gas driven fracture propagation,and hydraulic fracture propagation,exploring the effects of in-situ stress difference,deflagration peak pressure,deflagration pressurization rate,hydraulic fracturing displacement and hydraulic fracturing fluid viscosity on fracture propagation in deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing.The deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing combines the advantages of deflagration fracturing in creating complex fractures near wells and the deep penetration of hydraulic fracturing at the far-field region,which can form multiple deep penetrating long fractures with better stimulation effects.With the increase of in-situ stress difference,the stimulated area of deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing is reduced,and the deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing is more suitable for reservoirs with small in-situ stress difference.Higher peak pressure and pressurization rate are conducive to increasing the maximum fracture length and burst degree of the deflagration fractures,which in turn increases the stimulated area of deflagration-hydraulic composite fracturing and improves the stimulation effect.Increasing the displacement and viscosity of hydraulic fracturing fluid can enhance the net pressure within the fractures,activate the deflagration fractures,increase the turning radius of the fractures,generate more long fractures,and effectively increase the stimulated reservoir area.The stimulated reservoir area is not completely positively correlated with the hydraulic fracturing displacement and fracturing fluid viscosity,and there is a critical value.When the critical value is exceeded,the stimulated area decreases.
文摘A precise diagnosis of the complex post-fracturing characteristics and parameter variations in tight gas reservoirs is essential for optimizing fracturing technology,enhancing treatment effectiveness,and assessing post-fracturing production capacity.Tight gas reservoirs face challenges due to the interaction between natural fractures and induced fractures.To address these issues,a theoretical model for diagnosing fractures under varying leak-off mechanisms has been developed,incorporating the closure behavior of natural fractures.This model,grounded in material balance theory,also accounts for shut-in pressure.The study derived and plotted typical G-function charts,which capture fracture behavior during closure.By superimposing the G-function in the closure phase of natural fractures with pressure derivative curves,the study explored how fracture parameters—including leak-off coefficient,fracture area,closure pressure,and closure time—impact these diagnostic charts.Findings show that variations in natural fracture flexibility,fracture area,and controlling factors influence the superimposed G-function pressure derivative curve,resulting in distinctive“concave”or“convex”patterns.Field data from Well Y in a specific tight gas reservoir were used to validate the model,confirming both its reliability and practicality.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52404020 and Grant No.U1762216).
文摘Heterogeneity in carbonate formations due to discontinuities(e.g.,fractures and cavities)will bring about distinctive acid stimulation effects.However,the differences in fracturing behavior between homogeneous and heterogeneous carbonate formations remain unclear,complicating the optimization of acid fracturing strategies.In this paper,full-diameter carbonate rock samples with different degrees of discontinuity development are selected to investigate the fracturing behavior under different fluid types and injection schemes.Advanced techniques,including 3D CT scanning and 3D laser scanning,are employed to analyze fracture morphology and etching characteristics,respectively.Experimental results show that the coupled hydraulic-chemical effects play different roles in fracture induction between fracture-cavity developed and undeveloped carbonate rocks.Acid-fracturing stimulation consistently induces multiple types of complex fractures in fracture-cavity carbonate rocks,whereas it results in a single artificial fracture in less fracture-cavity carbonate rocks.Furthermore,localized etching patterns are prevalent in most fracture-cavity carbonate rocks,whereas homogeneous carbonate rocks exhibit regional or global etching characteristics.In both carbonate rocks,the stimulation effect of guar fluid is inferior to that of gelled acid but comparable to self-generating acid.Further findings are that alternating fracturing with guar and acid fluids in fracture-cavity carbonate rocks can sustain or even increase the injection pressure,facilitating the formation of new or depth-penetrating fractures.This phenomenon,however,is not observed in fracture-cavity undeveloped carbonate rocks.Potential interaction modes between induced fracture and natural fractures/cavities under different injection conditions are also identified.Finally,preferred fracturing schemes applicable to different carbonate formations are recommended based on the area,number and roughness of the induced fractures.
基金the financial support from Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Key Project(2022YFE0128400)National Natural Science Foundation of China(42307209)+2 种基金Shanghai Pujiang Program(2022PJD076)State Energy Center for Shale Oil Research and Development(33550000-22-ZC0613-0365)Natural Science Foundation of Qinghai Province(No.2024-ZJ-717).
文摘Shale oil reservoir is generally characterized by well-developed bedding planes,and multi-cluster fracturing is the most effective technique to achieve stable shale oil production.In this paper,a multi-cluster fracturing model for a horizontal well in shale with high-density bedding planes is established.The fracture morphology,fracture geometry,fracturing area and multiple fracture propagation mechanism are analyzed under simultaneous fracturing,sequential fracturing,and alternative fracturing.Results show that in the case of small cluster spacing and three clusters,the growth of the middle fracture is inhibited and develops along the bedding planes under both simultaneous fracturing and alternative fracturing.For sequential fracturing,the increase in the interval time between each fracturing advances the post fracturing fracture deflecting to the pre-existing fractures through the bedding planes.The reactivation of the bedding planes can promote the extension of the fracturing area.Increasing the injection rate and the number of clusters promotes the activation of bedding planes.However,it is preferable to reduce the number of clusters to obtain more main fractures.Compared with modified alternating fracturing and cyclic alternating fracturing,alternating shut-in fracturing creates more main fractures towards the direction of the maximum in-situ stress.The fracturing efficiency for high-density layered shale is ranked as simultaneous fracturing>alternative fracturing>sequential fracturing.
