This study investigated the micro-sliding frictional behavior of shale in fracturing fluids under varying operational conditions using Chang 7 shale oil reservoir core samples.Through systematic micro-sliding friction...This study investigated the micro-sliding frictional behavior of shale in fracturing fluids under varying operational conditions using Chang 7 shale oil reservoir core samples.Through systematic micro-sliding friction experiments,the characteristics and governing mechanisms of shale friction were elucidated.Complementary analyses were conducted to characterize the mineral composition,petrophysical properties,and micromorphology of the shale samples,providing insights into the relationship between microscopic structure and frictional response.In this paper,the characteristics and variation law of shale micro-sliding friction under different types of graphite materials as additives in LGF-80(Low-damage Guar Fluid)oil flooding recoverable fracturing fluid system were mainly studied.In addition,the finite element numerical simulation experiment of hydraulic fracturing was adopted to study the influence of the friction coefficient of natural fracture surfaces on fracture propagation and formation of the fracture network.The geometric complexity of fracture networks was systematically quantified under varying frictional coefficients of natural fracture surfaces through multi-parametric characterization and morphometric analysis.The research results show that graphite micro-particles reduce friction and drag.Based on this,this paper proposes a new idea of graphite micro-particles as an additive in the LGF-80 oil flooding recoverable fracturing fluid system to reduce friction on the fracture surface.展开更多
The combination of ultrasonic and acid fracturing fluid can strengthen the modification effect on the micropore structure of the coal matrix,thereby enhancing the efficiency of the acid fracturing process.In this rese...The combination of ultrasonic and acid fracturing fluid can strengthen the modification effect on the micropore structure of the coal matrix,thereby enhancing the efficiency of the acid fracturing process.In this research,acetic acid was utilized to formulate acid fracturing fluids with varying concentrations,and the evolutionary traits of both the acid fracturing fluids and ultrasonic waves in relation to coal samples were investigated.The functional group structure,mineral composition,micropore structure and surface morphology of coal samples were characterized by FTIR,XRD,N_(2)adsorption at low temperature and SEM-EDS.The results showed that aromatics(I)and branching parameters(CH_(2)/CH_(3))were reduced by 81.58%and 88.67%,respectively,after 9%acetic acid treatment.Acetic acid can dissolve carbonates and clay minerals in coal,create new pores,and increase porosity,pore volume and pore fractal dimension.After modification by 7%acetic acid,the pore volume increased by 5.7 times.SEM observation shows that the diameter of coal surface holes increases,EDS scanning shows that the content of mineral elements in coal decreases,the connectivity of coal holes increases,and the holes expand.The findings of this research offer theoretical direction for optimizing ultrasonic-enhanced acid fracturing fluid modification.展开更多
Low-salinity fracturing fluids tend to induce ion migration,alter wettability,and cause fluctuations in gas desorption efficiency when penetrating deep coal seams.Taking the No.8 coal from the Daning-Jixian area in th...Low-salinity fracturing fluids tend to induce ion migration,alter wettability,and cause fluctuations in gas desorption efficiency when penetrating deep coal seams.Taking the No.8 coal from the Daning-Jixian area in the Ordos Basin,NW China,as a representative example,this study employs physical simulation experiments to reveal the coupled control mechanism of salinity gradient on the ion-coal matrix-gas/water interfacial system and its key role in the imbibition-desorption process.The increasing ionic concentration improves the hydrophobicity of coal,with multivalent ions exhibiting particularly significant effects.The imbibition and ion diffusion occur in opposite directions,with imbibition equilibrium being achieved earlier than ionic equilibrium.Water-coal interactions induce both mineral dissolution and secondary precipitation.When a low-salinity fracturing fluid is injected into a high-salinity reservoir,the osmotic-pressure difference drives imbibition,promotes CH4 desorption,but results in higher fluid loss.Conversely,injecting high-salinity fracturing fluid into a low-salinity reservoir creates a reverse osmotic gradient that suppresses leak-off while improving flowback efficiency.Based on these findings,a high-low salinity sequential injection strategy is proposed for deep coal seams:high-salinity fluid is first injected to form stable fracture networks,followed by low-salinity fluid to enlarge the imbibition zone and enhance CH4 desorption and diffusion.Moderate well soaking is recommended to increase the imbibition volume,thereby achieving multiple positive effects such as maintaining reservoir pressure,preserving formation energy,and promoting imbibition-driven displacement.展开更多
Injection rate is crucial for determining the hydraulic fracturing effectiveness;however,the effects of the injection rate on the pore and fracture structure(PFS)and fluid infiltration during injection pressurization ...Injection rate is crucial for determining the hydraulic fracturing effectiveness;however,the effects of the injection rate on the pore and fracture structure(PFS)and fluid infiltration during injection pressurization have rarely been explored.In this study,the cylindrical sandstone samples were hydraulically fractured at various injection rates on a self-developed integrated nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)and hydraulic fracturing experimental system.The results show that low injection rates predominantly resulted in macropore-scale damage by creating intergranular cracks,whereas high injection rates facilitated micropore-scale damage,probably owing to the adsorption swelling effect of clay minerals within pores.Additionally,the water contents of the samples with low injection rates exhibited a continuous increase,whereas those of the samples with high injection rates initially increased and subsequently stabilized.Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)indicated that fluid infiltration during the fracturing process exhibited high anisotropy owing to the inherent heterogeneous PFS distributions around the wellbore.Moreover,a primary fluid infiltration path exists that aligns with the initiation direction of the hydraulic fractures.However,the fluid infiltration damage distance along the hydraulic fracture direction decreased with increasing injection rate,whereas the fluid infiltration damage distance perpendicular to the hydraulic fracture direction was approximately equal to the characteristic length,regardless of the injection rate.Finally,we recommend using the pore damage during fluid pressurization as the basis for selecting the proppant size and employing a primary fluid infiltration path to predict hydraulic fracture initiation.These findings provide valuable insights into the design of hydraulic fracturing in tight gas reservoirs.展开更多
Microbial polysaccharides,due to their unique physicochemical properties,have been shown to effec-tively enhance the stability of foam fracturing fluids.However,the combined application of microbial polysaccharides an...Microbial polysaccharides,due to their unique physicochemical properties,have been shown to effec-tively enhance the stability of foam fracturing fluids.However,the combined application of microbial polysaccharides and surfactants under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions remain poorly understood.In this study,we innovatively investigate this problem with a particular focus on foam stabilization mechanisms.By employing the Waring blender method,the optimal surfactant-microbial polysaccharide blends are identified,and the foam stability,rheological properties,and decay behavior in different systems under varying conditions are systematically analyzed for the first time.The results reveal that microbial polysaccharides significantly enhance foam stability by improving the viscoelasticity of the liquid films,particularly under high-salinity and high-temperature conditions,leading to notable improvements in both foam stability and sand-carrying capacity.Additionally,scanning electron microscopy(SEM)is used to observe the microstructure of the foam liquid films,demonstrating that the network structure formed by the foam stabilizer within the liquid film effectively inhibits foam coarsening.The Lauryl betaine and Diutan gum blend exhibits outstanding foam stability,superior sand-carrying capacity,and minimal core damage,making(LAB+MPS04)it ideal for applications in enhanced production and reservoir stimulation of unconventional reservoirs.展开更多
Previous studies on post-fracturing flowback fluids focus primarily on their cleaning and discharge,high salinity sources,and damage to gas reservoirs.An analysis of the geochemical characteristics of these fluids hel...Previous studies on post-fracturing flowback fluids focus primarily on their cleaning and discharge,high salinity sources,and damage to gas reservoirs.An analysis of the geochemical characteristics of these fluids helps develop an improved understanding of the preservation condition and fracturing performance of shale gas reservoirs.This study analyzed the ion,total dissolved solids(TDS)concentration,and stable isotope characteristics of post-fracturing flowback fluids from five horizontal shale gas wells in the Luzhou area.Among these wells,two were subjected to hydraulic fracturing using fresh water,and three using reused flowback fluids.The results indicate that with increasing flowback time,the post-fracturing flowback fluids from wells subjected to hydraulic fracturing using fresh water showed increased TDS concentration,heavier stable isotopes,and the presence of new ion components.These results indicate the mixing of a large volume of formation water into the fluids.In contrast,postfracturing flowback fluids from wells subjected to hydraulic fracturing using reused flowback fluids exhibited a slow increase in the TDS concentration and stable isotopes.As the flowback time increased,the trends in TDS concentration and stable isotope ratios of post-fracturing flowback fluids from shale gas wells subjected to fracturing using fresh water evolved toward those of post-fracturing flowback fluids from shale gas wells undergoing fracturing using reused flowback fluids.Measurements show that post-fracturing flowback fluids from both well types exhibited roughly the same properties after one year of shale gas production.This result suggests that post-fracturing flowback fluids from wells using reused flowback fluids progressively took on the formation water properties.In particular,postfracturing flowback fluids from well Lu 211—a well subjected to hydraulic fracturing using fresh water—showed a low sodium-chloride coefficient,a low coefficient of variation,high TDS concentration,heavy stable isotopes,and a high nitrate ion concentration.This indicates a formation water source of the fluids and the poor sealing of the formation water,which hinders shale gas enrichment.The quantification of the fracturing fluid and formation water contents in the post-fracturing flowback fluids reveals that higher TDS concentration and heavier stable isotopes in the fluids appear to correspond to higher formation water content and lower fracturing fluid content,as well as higher fracturing performance.A systematic analysis of the geochemical characteristics and flowback pattern of fracturing fluids indirectly provides insights into the flow path of formation water,water body mixing,rock-water interactions,and fluid sources.Besides,the analysis offers a new perspective for understanding the preservation conditions and fracturing performance of shale gas reservoirs.展开更多
As oil and gas development increasingly targets unconventional reservoirs,the limitations of conventional hydraulic fracturing,namely high water consumption and significant reservoir damage,have become more pronounced...As oil and gas development increasingly targets unconventional reservoirs,the limitations of conventional hydraulic fracturing,namely high water consumption and significant reservoir damage,have become more pronounced.This has driven growing interest in the development of clean fracturing fluids that minimize both water usage and formation impairment.In this study,a low-liquid-content viscoelastic surfactant(VES)foam fracturing fluid system was formulated and evaluated through laboratory experiments.The optimized formulation comprises 0.2%foaming agent CTAB(cetyltrimethylammonium bromide)and 2%foam stabilizer EAPB(erucamidopropyl betaine).Laboratory tests demonstrated that the VES foam system achieved a composite foam value of 56,700 mL・s,reflecting excellent foaming performance.Proppant transport experiments revealed minimal variation in suspended sand volume over 120 min across different sand ratios,indicating robust sand-carrying capacity even at high proppant concentrations.Rheological measurements showed that the fluid maintained a viscosity above 120 mPa・s after 120 min of shearing at 70℃ and a shear rate of 170 s−1,with the elastic modulus exceeding the viscous modulus,confirming the system’s exceptional stability and resilience.Furthermore,core damage tests indicated that the VES foam caused only 4.42%formation damage,highlighting its potential for efficient and low-damage stimulation of tight reservoirs.Overall,the findings demonstrate that this low-liquid-content VES foam provides a highly effective,environmentally considerate alternative for hydraulic fracturing in unconventional formations,combining superior proppant transport,rheological stability,and minimal reservoir impairment.展开更多
To elucidate the adsorption characteristics and retention mechanisms of fracturing fluids in diverse clay minerals,we conducted on-line nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)and atomic force microscopy(AFM)experiments.The de...To elucidate the adsorption characteristics and retention mechanisms of fracturing fluids in diverse clay minerals,we conducted on-line nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)and atomic force microscopy(AFM)experiments.The depth and extent of solid phase damage are determined by the ratio between the size of fine fractions in fracturing fluid residue and the pore-throat size in experiments.Poor physical properties(K<0.5 mD)result in a more preferential flow pathway effect during flowback,and the stepwise incremental pressure differential proves to be more effective for the discharge of fracturing fluid in submicron pore throats.The permeability is significantly influenced by the differential distri-bution of retained fracturing fluid,as supported by direct experimental evidence.The presence of good physical properties(K>0.5 mD)combined with a scattered distribution of retained fracturing fluid is associated with high gas phase recovery permeability,whereas a continuous sheet-like distribution results in low recovery permeability.The expansive surface area and presence of filamentous illite minerals facilitate the multiple winding and adsorption of fracturing fluids,demonstrating strong hydrogen-bonding,multi-layering and multiple adsorption properties.The geological characteristics of the main gas formations exhibit significant variation,and the severity of damage caused by fracturing fluids occurs in diverse sequences.To address this issue,a differentiated strategy for optimizing frac-turing fluids has been proposed.展开更多
With the widespread adoption of hydraulic fracturing technology in oil and gas resource development,improving the accuracy and efficiency of fracturing simulations has become a critical research focus.This paper propo...With the widespread adoption of hydraulic fracturing technology in oil and gas resource development,improving the accuracy and efficiency of fracturing simulations has become a critical research focus.This paper proposes an improved fluid flow algorithm,aiming to enhance the computational efficiency of hydraulic fracturing simulations while ensuring computational accuracy.The algorithm optimizes the aperture law and iteration criteria,focusing on improving the domain volume and crack pressure update strategy,thereby enabling precise capture of dynamic borehole pressure variations during injection tests.The effectiveness of the algorithm is verified through three flow-solid coupling cases.The study also analyzes the effects of borehole size,domain volume,and crack pressure update strategy on fracturing behavior.Furthermore,the performance of the improved algorithm in terms of crack propagation rate,micro-crack formation,and fluid pressure distribution was further evaluated.The results indicate that while large-size boreholes delay crack initiation,the cracks propagate more rapidly once formed.Additionally,the optimized domain volume calculation and crack pressure update strategy significantly shorten the pressure propagation stage,promote crack propagation,and improve computational efficiency.展开更多
Static adsorption and dynamic damage experiments were carried out on typical 8#deep coal rock of the Carboniferous Benxi Formation in the Ordos Basin,NW China,to evaluate the adsorption capacity of hydroxypropyl guar ...Static adsorption and dynamic damage experiments were carried out on typical 8#deep coal rock of the Carboniferous Benxi Formation in the Ordos Basin,NW China,to evaluate the adsorption capacity of hydroxypropyl guar gum and polyacrylamide as fracturing fluid thickeners on deep coal rock surface and the permeability damage caused by adsorption.The adsorption morphology of the thickener was quantitatively characterized by atomic force microscopy,and the main controlling factors of the thickener adsorption were analyzed.Meanwhile,the adsorption mechanism of the thickener was revealed by Zeta potential,Fourier infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.The results show that the adsorption capacity of hydroxypropyl guar gum on deep coal surface is 3.86 mg/g,and the permeability of coal rock after adsorption decreases by 35.24%–37.01%.The adsorption capacity of polyacrylamide is 3.29 mg/g,and the permeability of coal rock after adsorption decreases by 14.31%–21.93%.The thickness of the thickener adsorption layer is positively correlated with the mass fraction of thickener and negatively correlated with temperature,and a decrease in pH will reduce the thickness of the hydroxypropyl guar gum adsorption layer and make the distribution frequency of the thickness of polyacrylamide adsorption layer more concentrated.Functional group condensation and intermolecular force are chemical and physical forces for adsorbing fracturing fluid thickener in deep coal rock.Optimization of thickener mass fraction,chemical modification of thickener molecular,oxidative thermal degradation of polymer and addition of desorption agent can reduce the potential damages on micro-nano pores and cracks in coal rock.展开更多
In order to explore the damage mechanisms and improve the method to evaluate and optimize the performance of formation damage control of oil-based drill-in fluids, this paper took an ultra-deep fractured tight gas res...In order to explore the damage mechanisms and improve the method to evaluate and optimize the performance of formation damage control of oil-based drill-in fluids, this paper took an ultra-deep fractured tight gas reservoir in piedmont configuration, located in the Cretaceous Bashijiqike Fm of the Tarim Basin, as an example. First, evaluation experiments were conducted on the filtrate invasion, the dynamic damage of oil-based drill-in fluids and the loading capacity of filter cakes. Meanwhile, the evaluating methods were optimized for the formation damage control effect of oil-based drill-in fluids in laboratory: pre-processing drill-in fluids before grading analysis;using the dynamic damage method to simulate the damage process for evaluating the percentage of regained permeability;and evaluating the loading capacity of filter cakes. The experimental results show that (1) oil phase trapping damage and solid phase invasion are the main formation damage types;(2) the damage degree of filtrate is the strongest on the matrix;and (3) the dynamic damage degree of oil-based drill-in fluids reaches medium strong to strong on fractures and filter cakes show a good sealing capacity for the fractures less than 100 μm. In conclusion, the filter cakes' loading capacity should be first guaranteed, and both percentage of regained permeability and liquid trapping damage degree should be both considered in the oil-based drill-in fluids prepared for those ultra-deep fractured tight sandstone gas reservoirs.展开更多
Spontaneous imbibition of water-based frac- turing fluids into the shale matrix is considered to be the main mechanism responsible for the high volume of water loss during the flowback period. Understanding the matrix...Spontaneous imbibition of water-based frac- turing fluids into the shale matrix is considered to be the main mechanism responsible for the high volume of water loss during the flowback period. Understanding the matrix imbibition capacity and rate helps to determine the frac- turing fluid volume, optimize the flowback design, and to analyze the influences on the production of shale gas. Imbibition experiments were conducted on shale samples from the Sichuan Basin, and some tight sandstone samples from the Ordos Basin. Tight volcanic samples from the Songliao Basin were also investigated for comparison. The effects of porosity, clay minerals, surfactants, and KC1 solutions on the matrix imbibition capacity and rate were systematically investigated. The results show that the imbibition characteristic of tight rocks can be characterized by the imbibition curve shape, the imbibition capacity, the imbibition rate, and the diffusion rate. The driving forces of water imbibition are the capillary pressure and the clay absorption force. For the tight rocks with low clay contents, the imbibition capacity and rate are positively correlated with the porosity. For tight rocks with high clay content, the type and content of clay minerals are the most impor- tant factors affecting the imbibition capacity. The imbibed water volume normalized by the porosity increases with an increasing total clay content. Smectite and illite/smectite tend to greatly enhance the water imbibition capacity. Furthermore, clay-rich tight rocks can imbibe a volume of water greater than their measured pore volume. The aver- age ratio of the imbibed water volume to the pore volume is approximately 1.1 in the Niutitang shale, 1.9 in the Lujiaping shale, 2.8 in the Longmaxi shale, and 4.0 in the Yingcheng volcanic rock, and this ratio can be regarded as a parameter that indicates the influence of clay. In addition, surfactants can change the imbibition capacity due to alteration of the capillary pressure and wettability. A 10 wt% KC1 solution can inhibit clay absorption to reduce the imbibition capacity.展开更多
Particle-fluid two-phase flows in rock fractures and fracture networks play a pivotal role in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing operations,a vital component in unconventional oil and...Particle-fluid two-phase flows in rock fractures and fracture networks play a pivotal role in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing operations,a vital component in unconventional oil and gas extraction.Central to this phenomenon is the transport of proppants,tiny solid particles injected into the fractures to prevent them from closing once the injection is stopped.However,effective transport and deposition of proppant is critical in keeping fracture pathways open,especially in lowpermeability reservoirs.This review explores,then quantifies,the important role of fluid inertia and turbulent flows in governing proppant transport.While traditional models predominantly assume and then characterise flow as laminar,this may not accurately capture the complexities inherent in realworld hydraulic fracturing and proppant emplacement.Recent investigations highlight the paramount importance of fluid inertia,especially at the high Reynolds numbers typically associated with fracturing operations.Fluid inertia,often overlooked,introduces crucial forces that influence particle settling velocities,particle-particle interactions,and the eventual deposition of proppants within fractures.With their inherent eddies and transient and chaotic nature,turbulent flows introduce additional complexities to proppant transport,crucially altering proppant settling velocities and dispersion patterns.The following comprehensive survey of experimental,numerical,and analytical studies elucidates controls on the intricate dynamics of proppant transport under fluid inertia and turbulence-towards providing a holistic understanding of the current state-of-the-art,guiding future research directions,and optimising hydraulic fracturing practices.展开更多
One of the main challenges in deep-water drilling is gas-hydrate plugs,which make the drilling unsafe.Some oil-based drilling fluids（OBDF） that would be used for deep-water drilling in the South China Sea were teste...One of the main challenges in deep-water drilling is gas-hydrate plugs,which make the drilling unsafe.Some oil-based drilling fluids（OBDF） that would be used for deep-water drilling in the South China Sea were tested to investigate the characteristics of gas-hydrate formation,agglomeration and inhibition by an experimental system under the temperature of 4 ？C and pressure of 20 MPa,which would be similar to the case of 2000 m water depth.The results validate the hydrate shell formation model and show that the water cut can greatly influence hydrate formation and agglomeration behaviors in the OBDF.The oleophobic effect enhanced by hydrate shell formation which weakens or destroys the interfacial films effect and the hydrophilic effect are the dominant agglomeration mechanism of hydrate particles.The formation of gas hydrates in OBDF is easier and quicker than in water-based drilling fluids in deep-water conditions of low temperature and high pressure because the former is a W/O dispersive emulsion which means much more gas-water interfaces and nucleation sites than the later.Higher ethylene glycol concentrations can inhibit the formation of gas hydrates and to some extent also act as an anti-agglomerant to inhibit hydrates agglomeration in the OBDF.展开更多
The rheological properties of two kinds of oil-based drilling fluids with typically composition were studied at pressures up to 138 MPa and temperatures up to 204 ℃ using the RheoChan 7400 Rheometer.The experimental ...The rheological properties of two kinds of oil-based drilling fluids with typically composition were studied at pressures up to 138 MPa and temperatures up to 204 ℃ using the RheoChan 7400 Rheometer.The experimental results show that the apparent viscosity,plastic viscosity and yield point decrease with the increase of temperature,and increase with the increase of pressure.The effect of pressure on the apparent viscosity,plastic viscosity and yield point is considerable at ambient temperature.However,this effect gradually reduces with the increase of temperature.The major factor influencing the rheological properties of oil-based drilling fluids is temperature instead of pressure in the deep sections of oil wells.On the basis of numerous experiments,the model for predict the apparent viscosity,plastic viscosity and yield point of oil-based drilling fluids at high temperature and pressure was established using the method of regressive analysis.It is confirmed that the calculated data are in good agreement with the measured data,and the correlation coefficients are more than 0.98.The model is convenient for use and suitable for the application in drilling operations.展开更多
The viscosity of fracturing fluid and in-situ stress difference are the two important factors that affect the hydraulic fracturing pressure and propagation morphology. In this study, raw coal was used to prepare coal ...The viscosity of fracturing fluid and in-situ stress difference are the two important factors that affect the hydraulic fracturing pressure and propagation morphology. In this study, raw coal was used to prepare coal samples for experiments, and clean fracturing fluid samples were prepared using CTAB surfactant. A series of hydraulic fracturing tests were conducted with an in-house developed triaxial hydraulic fracturing simulator and the fracturing process was monitored with an acoustic emission instrument to analyze the influences of fracturing fluid viscosity and horizontal in-situ stress difference on coal fracture propagation. The results show that the number of branched fractures decreased, the fracture pattern became simpler, the fractures width increased obviously, and the distribution of AE event points was concentrated with the increase of the fracturing fluid viscosity or the horizontal in-situ stress difference. The acoustic emission energy decreases with the increase of fracturing fluid viscosity and increases with the increase of horizontal in situ stress difference. The low viscosity clean fracturing fluid has strong elasticity and is easy to be compressed into the tip of fractures, resulting in complex fractures. The high viscosity clean fracturing fluids are the opposite. Our experimental results provide a reference and scientific basis for the design and optimization of field hydraulic fracturing parameters.展开更多
A deep understanding of the geometric impacts of fracture on fracturing fluid flowback efficiency is essential for unconventional oil development. Using nuclear magnetic resonance and 2.5-dimensional matrix-fracture v...A deep understanding of the geometric impacts of fracture on fracturing fluid flowback efficiency is essential for unconventional oil development. Using nuclear magnetic resonance and 2.5-dimensional matrix-fracture visualization microfluidic models, qualitative and quantitative descriptions of the influences of connectivity between primary fracture and secondary fracture on flowback were given from core scale to pore network scale. The flow patterns of oil-gel breaking fluid two-phase flow during flowback under different fracture connectivity were analyzed. We found some counterintuitive results that non-connected secondary fracture (NCSF, not connect with artificial primary fracture and embedded in the matrix) is detrimental to flowbackefficiency. The NCSF accelerates the formation of oil channeling during flowback, resulting in a large amount of fracturing fluid trapped in the matrix, which is not beneficial for flowback. Whereas the connected secondary fracture (CSF, connected with the artificial primary fracture) is conducive to flowback. The walls of CSF become part of primary fracture, which expands the drainage area with low resistance, and delays the formation of the oil flow channel. Thus, CSF increases the high-speed flowback stage duration, thereby enhancing the flowback efficiency. The fracturing fluid flowback efficiency investigated here follows the sequence of the connected secondary fracture model (72%) > the matrix model (66%) > the non-connected secondary fracture model (38%). Our results contribute to hydraulic fracturing design and the prediction of flowback efficiency.展开更多
Reservoir damage caused by guar gum fracturing fluid and slick water seriously affects the subsequent oil and gas production. However, the invasion characteristics and retention mechanisms of fracturing fluids in the ...Reservoir damage caused by guar gum fracturing fluid and slick water seriously affects the subsequent oil and gas production. However, the invasion characteristics and retention mechanisms of fracturing fluids in the fracture-matrix zone are still unclear. In this work, a microscopic model reflecting the characteristics of the fracture-matrix zone was designed. Based on the microfluidic experimental method, the process of fracturing fluid invasion, flowback and retention in the fracture-matrix zone was investigated visually and characterized quantitatively. The factors and mechanisms affecting fracturing fluid retention in the fracture-matrix zone were analyzed and clarified. The results indicated that in the invasion process, the frontal swept range of slick water was larger than that of the guar gum fracturing fluid, and the oil displacement efficiency and damage rate were lower than those of the guar gum fracturing fluid under the same invasion pressure. With the increase in invasion pressure, the damage rate of slick water increased from 61.09% to 82.77%, and that of the guar gum fracturing fluid decreased from 93.45% to83.36%. Before subsequent oil production, the invaded fracturing fluid was mainly concentrated in the medium-high permeability area of the fracture-matrix zone. The main resistance of slick water was capillary force, while that of the guar fracturing fluid was mainly viscous resistance. The fracturing fluid retention was most serious in the low permeability region and the region near the end of the fracture.The experimental and numerical simulation results showed that increasing the production pressure difference could improve the velocity field distribution of the fracture-matrix zone, increase the flowback swept range and finally reduce the retention rate of the fracture fluid. The retention mechanisms of slick water in the fracture-matrix zone include emulsion retention and flow field retention, while those of the guar gum fracturing fluid include viscous retention and flow field retention. Emulsion retention is caused by capillary force and flow interception effect. Viscous retention is caused by the viscous resistance of polymer, while flow-field retention is caused by uneven distribution of flowback velocity.展开更多
Hydraulic fracturing is an effective technology for coal reservoir stimulation.After fracturing operation and flowback,a fraction of fracturing fluid will be essentially remained in the formation which ultimately dama...Hydraulic fracturing is an effective technology for coal reservoir stimulation.After fracturing operation and flowback,a fraction of fracturing fluid will be essentially remained in the formation which ultimately damages the flowability of the formation.In this study,we quantified the gel-based fracturing fluid induced damages on gas sorption for Illinois coal in US.We conducted the high-pressure methane and CO_(2)sorption experiments to investigate the sorption damage due to the gel residue.The infrared spectroscopy tests were used to analyze the evolution of the functional group of the coal during fracturing fluid treatment.The results show that there is no significant chemical reaction between the fracturing fluid and coal,and the damage of sorption is attributed to the physical blockage and interactions.As the concentration of fracturing fluid increases,the density of residues on the coal surface increases and the adhesion film becomes progressively denser.The adhesion film on coal can apparently reduce the number of adsorption sites for gas and lead to a decrease of gas sorption capacity.In addition,the gel residue can decrease the interconnectivity of pore structure of coal which can also limit the sorption capacity by isolating the gas from the potential sorption sites.For the low concentration of fracturing fluid,the Langmuir volume was reduced to less than one-half of that of raw coal.After the fracturing fluid invades,the desorption hysteresis of methane and CO_(2)in coal was found to be amplified.The impact on the methane desorption hysteresis is significantly higher than CO_(2)does.The reason for the increasing of hysteresis may be that the adsorption swelling caused by the residue adhered on the pore edge,or the pore blockage caused by the residue invasion under high gas pressure.The results of this study quantitatively confirm the fracturing fluid induced gas sorption damage on coal and provide a baseline assessment for coal fracturing fluid formulation and technology.展开更多
In order to study the squeeze-strengthening effect of silicone oil-based magnetorheological fluid （MRF）, theoretical basis of disc squeezing brake was presented and a squeezing braking characteristics test-bed for M...In order to study the squeeze-strengthening effect of silicone oil-based magnetorheological fluid （MRF）, theoretical basis of disc squeezing brake was presented and a squeezing braking characteristics test-bed for MRF was designed. Moreover, relevant experiments were carded out and the relationship between squeezing pressure and braking torque was proposed. Experiments results showed that the yield stress of MRF improved linearly with the increasing of external squeezing pressure and the braking torque increased three times when external squeezing pressure achieved 2 MPa.展开更多
文摘This study investigated the micro-sliding frictional behavior of shale in fracturing fluids under varying operational conditions using Chang 7 shale oil reservoir core samples.Through systematic micro-sliding friction experiments,the characteristics and governing mechanisms of shale friction were elucidated.Complementary analyses were conducted to characterize the mineral composition,petrophysical properties,and micromorphology of the shale samples,providing insights into the relationship between microscopic structure and frictional response.In this paper,the characteristics and variation law of shale micro-sliding friction under different types of graphite materials as additives in LGF-80(Low-damage Guar Fluid)oil flooding recoverable fracturing fluid system were mainly studied.In addition,the finite element numerical simulation experiment of hydraulic fracturing was adopted to study the influence of the friction coefficient of natural fracture surfaces on fracture propagation and formation of the fracture network.The geometric complexity of fracture networks was systematically quantified under varying frictional coefficients of natural fracture surfaces through multi-parametric characterization and morphometric analysis.The research results show that graphite micro-particles reduce friction and drag.Based on this,this paper proposes a new idea of graphite micro-particles as an additive in the LGF-80 oil flooding recoverable fracturing fluid system to reduce friction on the fracture surface.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52304129 and 52274130)Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(No.2024NSFSC0971)+1 种基金Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program(Natural Science)(No.ZK[2023]general 070)Shandong Key Laboratory of Mining Disaster Prevention and Control,Shandong University of Science and Technology(No.SMDPC202403)。
文摘The combination of ultrasonic and acid fracturing fluid can strengthen the modification effect on the micropore structure of the coal matrix,thereby enhancing the efficiency of the acid fracturing process.In this research,acetic acid was utilized to formulate acid fracturing fluids with varying concentrations,and the evolutionary traits of both the acid fracturing fluids and ultrasonic waves in relation to coal samples were investigated.The functional group structure,mineral composition,micropore structure and surface morphology of coal samples were characterized by FTIR,XRD,N_(2)adsorption at low temperature and SEM-EDS.The results showed that aromatics(I)and branching parameters(CH_(2)/CH_(3))were reduced by 81.58%and 88.67%,respectively,after 9%acetic acid treatment.Acetic acid can dissolve carbonates and clay minerals in coal,create new pores,and increase porosity,pore volume and pore fractal dimension.After modification by 7%acetic acid,the pore volume increased by 5.7 times.SEM observation shows that the diameter of coal surface holes increases,EDS scanning shows that the content of mineral elements in coal decreases,the connectivity of coal holes increases,and the holes expand.The findings of this research offer theoretical direction for optimizing ultrasonic-enhanced acid fracturing fluid modification.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)-Enterprise Innovation and Development Joint Fund Key Project(U24B2018)the Distinguished Young Scholars Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42125205).
文摘Low-salinity fracturing fluids tend to induce ion migration,alter wettability,and cause fluctuations in gas desorption efficiency when penetrating deep coal seams.Taking the No.8 coal from the Daning-Jixian area in the Ordos Basin,NW China,as a representative example,this study employs physical simulation experiments to reveal the coupled control mechanism of salinity gradient on the ion-coal matrix-gas/water interfacial system and its key role in the imbibition-desorption process.The increasing ionic concentration improves the hydrophobicity of coal,with multivalent ions exhibiting particularly significant effects.The imbibition and ion diffusion occur in opposite directions,with imbibition equilibrium being achieved earlier than ionic equilibrium.Water-coal interactions induce both mineral dissolution and secondary precipitation.When a low-salinity fracturing fluid is injected into a high-salinity reservoir,the osmotic-pressure difference drives imbibition,promotes CH4 desorption,but results in higher fluid loss.Conversely,injecting high-salinity fracturing fluid into a low-salinity reservoir creates a reverse osmotic gradient that suppresses leak-off while improving flowback efficiency.Based on these findings,a high-low salinity sequential injection strategy is proposed for deep coal seams:high-salinity fluid is first injected to form stable fracture networks,followed by low-salinity fluid to enlarge the imbibition zone and enhance CH4 desorption and diffusion.Moderate well soaking is recommended to increase the imbibition volume,thereby achieving multiple positive effects such as maintaining reservoir pressure,preserving formation energy,and promoting imbibition-driven displacement.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant.Nos.52364004,52464005)the Youth Talent Growth Project of Guizhou Provincial Department of Education(Grant No.QianJiaoJi[2024]18).
文摘Injection rate is crucial for determining the hydraulic fracturing effectiveness;however,the effects of the injection rate on the pore and fracture structure(PFS)and fluid infiltration during injection pressurization have rarely been explored.In this study,the cylindrical sandstone samples were hydraulically fractured at various injection rates on a self-developed integrated nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)and hydraulic fracturing experimental system.The results show that low injection rates predominantly resulted in macropore-scale damage by creating intergranular cracks,whereas high injection rates facilitated micropore-scale damage,probably owing to the adsorption swelling effect of clay minerals within pores.Additionally,the water contents of the samples with low injection rates exhibited a continuous increase,whereas those of the samples with high injection rates initially increased and subsequently stabilized.Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)indicated that fluid infiltration during the fracturing process exhibited high anisotropy owing to the inherent heterogeneous PFS distributions around the wellbore.Moreover,a primary fluid infiltration path exists that aligns with the initiation direction of the hydraulic fractures.However,the fluid infiltration damage distance along the hydraulic fracture direction decreased with increasing injection rate,whereas the fluid infiltration damage distance perpendicular to the hydraulic fracture direction was approximately equal to the characteristic length,regardless of the injection rate.Finally,we recommend using the pore damage during fluid pressurization as the basis for selecting the proppant size and employing a primary fluid infiltration path to predict hydraulic fracture initiation.These findings provide valuable insights into the design of hydraulic fracturing in tight gas reservoirs.
基金supported by the Key Technology Research on Increasing Recovery Rate in Tight Sandstone Gas Reservoirs,a Major Scientific and Technological Special Project of China National Petroleum Corporation(Project No.2023ZZ25).
文摘Microbial polysaccharides,due to their unique physicochemical properties,have been shown to effec-tively enhance the stability of foam fracturing fluids.However,the combined application of microbial polysaccharides and surfactants under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions remain poorly understood.In this study,we innovatively investigate this problem with a particular focus on foam stabilization mechanisms.By employing the Waring blender method,the optimal surfactant-microbial polysaccharide blends are identified,and the foam stability,rheological properties,and decay behavior in different systems under varying conditions are systematically analyzed for the first time.The results reveal that microbial polysaccharides significantly enhance foam stability by improving the viscoelasticity of the liquid films,particularly under high-salinity and high-temperature conditions,leading to notable improvements in both foam stability and sand-carrying capacity.Additionally,scanning electron microscopy(SEM)is used to observe the microstructure of the foam liquid films,demonstrating that the network structure formed by the foam stabilizer within the liquid film effectively inhibits foam coarsening.The Lauryl betaine and Diutan gum blend exhibits outstanding foam stability,superior sand-carrying capacity,and minimal core damage,making(LAB+MPS04)it ideal for applications in enhanced production and reservoir stimulation of unconventional reservoirs.
基金supported by China National Petroleum Corporation(NO:2023ZZ21)。
文摘Previous studies on post-fracturing flowback fluids focus primarily on their cleaning and discharge,high salinity sources,and damage to gas reservoirs.An analysis of the geochemical characteristics of these fluids helps develop an improved understanding of the preservation condition and fracturing performance of shale gas reservoirs.This study analyzed the ion,total dissolved solids(TDS)concentration,and stable isotope characteristics of post-fracturing flowback fluids from five horizontal shale gas wells in the Luzhou area.Among these wells,two were subjected to hydraulic fracturing using fresh water,and three using reused flowback fluids.The results indicate that with increasing flowback time,the post-fracturing flowback fluids from wells subjected to hydraulic fracturing using fresh water showed increased TDS concentration,heavier stable isotopes,and the presence of new ion components.These results indicate the mixing of a large volume of formation water into the fluids.In contrast,postfracturing flowback fluids from wells subjected to hydraulic fracturing using reused flowback fluids exhibited a slow increase in the TDS concentration and stable isotopes.As the flowback time increased,the trends in TDS concentration and stable isotope ratios of post-fracturing flowback fluids from shale gas wells subjected to fracturing using fresh water evolved toward those of post-fracturing flowback fluids from shale gas wells undergoing fracturing using reused flowback fluids.Measurements show that post-fracturing flowback fluids from both well types exhibited roughly the same properties after one year of shale gas production.This result suggests that post-fracturing flowback fluids from wells using reused flowback fluids progressively took on the formation water properties.In particular,postfracturing flowback fluids from well Lu 211—a well subjected to hydraulic fracturing using fresh water—showed a low sodium-chloride coefficient,a low coefficient of variation,high TDS concentration,heavy stable isotopes,and a high nitrate ion concentration.This indicates a formation water source of the fluids and the poor sealing of the formation water,which hinders shale gas enrichment.The quantification of the fracturing fluid and formation water contents in the post-fracturing flowback fluids reveals that higher TDS concentration and heavier stable isotopes in the fluids appear to correspond to higher formation water content and lower fracturing fluid content,as well as higher fracturing performance.A systematic analysis of the geochemical characteristics and flowback pattern of fracturing fluids indirectly provides insights into the flow path of formation water,water body mixing,rock-water interactions,and fluid sources.Besides,the analysis offers a new perspective for understanding the preservation conditions and fracturing performance of shale gas reservoirs.
文摘As oil and gas development increasingly targets unconventional reservoirs,the limitations of conventional hydraulic fracturing,namely high water consumption and significant reservoir damage,have become more pronounced.This has driven growing interest in the development of clean fracturing fluids that minimize both water usage and formation impairment.In this study,a low-liquid-content viscoelastic surfactant(VES)foam fracturing fluid system was formulated and evaluated through laboratory experiments.The optimized formulation comprises 0.2%foaming agent CTAB(cetyltrimethylammonium bromide)and 2%foam stabilizer EAPB(erucamidopropyl betaine).Laboratory tests demonstrated that the VES foam system achieved a composite foam value of 56,700 mL・s,reflecting excellent foaming performance.Proppant transport experiments revealed minimal variation in suspended sand volume over 120 min across different sand ratios,indicating robust sand-carrying capacity even at high proppant concentrations.Rheological measurements showed that the fluid maintained a viscosity above 120 mPa・s after 120 min of shearing at 70℃ and a shear rate of 170 s−1,with the elastic modulus exceeding the viscous modulus,confirming the system’s exceptional stability and resilience.Furthermore,core damage tests indicated that the VES foam caused only 4.42%formation damage,highlighting its potential for efficient and low-damage stimulation of tight reservoirs.Overall,the findings demonstrate that this low-liquid-content VES foam provides a highly effective,environmentally considerate alternative for hydraulic fracturing in unconventional formations,combining superior proppant transport,rheological stability,and minimal reservoir impairment.
基金supported by the Sichuan Youth Science and Technology Innovation Research Team Project(No.2021JDTDO017)the open Fund(PLN2022-11)of State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation(Southwest Petroleum University)+1 种基金Southwest Petroleum University Graduate Innovation Fund(No.2022KYCX021)Jian Tian would like to acknowledge the funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52404023).
文摘To elucidate the adsorption characteristics and retention mechanisms of fracturing fluids in diverse clay minerals,we conducted on-line nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)and atomic force microscopy(AFM)experiments.The depth and extent of solid phase damage are determined by the ratio between the size of fine fractions in fracturing fluid residue and the pore-throat size in experiments.Poor physical properties(K<0.5 mD)result in a more preferential flow pathway effect during flowback,and the stepwise incremental pressure differential proves to be more effective for the discharge of fracturing fluid in submicron pore throats.The permeability is significantly influenced by the differential distri-bution of retained fracturing fluid,as supported by direct experimental evidence.The presence of good physical properties(K>0.5 mD)combined with a scattered distribution of retained fracturing fluid is associated with high gas phase recovery permeability,whereas a continuous sheet-like distribution results in low recovery permeability.The expansive surface area and presence of filamentous illite minerals facilitate the multiple winding and adsorption of fracturing fluids,demonstrating strong hydrogen-bonding,multi-layering and multiple adsorption properties.The geological characteristics of the main gas formations exhibit significant variation,and the severity of damage caused by fracturing fluids occurs in diverse sequences.To address this issue,a differentiated strategy for optimizing frac-turing fluids has been proposed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52164001,52064006,52004072 and 52364004)the Science and Technology Support Project of Guizhou(Nos.[2020]4Y044,[2021]N404 and[2021]N511)+1 种基金the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Foundation(No.GCC[2022]005-1),Talents of Guizhou University(No.201901)the Special Research Funds of Guizhou University(Nos.201903,202011,and 202012).
文摘With the widespread adoption of hydraulic fracturing technology in oil and gas resource development,improving the accuracy and efficiency of fracturing simulations has become a critical research focus.This paper proposes an improved fluid flow algorithm,aiming to enhance the computational efficiency of hydraulic fracturing simulations while ensuring computational accuracy.The algorithm optimizes the aperture law and iteration criteria,focusing on improving the domain volume and crack pressure update strategy,thereby enabling precise capture of dynamic borehole pressure variations during injection tests.The effectiveness of the algorithm is verified through three flow-solid coupling cases.The study also analyzes the effects of borehole size,domain volume,and crack pressure update strategy on fracturing behavior.Furthermore,the performance of the improved algorithm in terms of crack propagation rate,micro-crack formation,and fluid pressure distribution was further evaluated.The results indicate that while large-size boreholes delay crack initiation,the cracks propagate more rapidly once formed.Additionally,the optimized domain volume calculation and crack pressure update strategy significantly shorten the pressure propagation stage,promote crack propagation,and improve computational efficiency.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51674209)Sichuan Province Youth Science and Technology Innovation Team(2021JDTD0017).
文摘Static adsorption and dynamic damage experiments were carried out on typical 8#deep coal rock of the Carboniferous Benxi Formation in the Ordos Basin,NW China,to evaluate the adsorption capacity of hydroxypropyl guar gum and polyacrylamide as fracturing fluid thickeners on deep coal rock surface and the permeability damage caused by adsorption.The adsorption morphology of the thickener was quantitatively characterized by atomic force microscopy,and the main controlling factors of the thickener adsorption were analyzed.Meanwhile,the adsorption mechanism of the thickener was revealed by Zeta potential,Fourier infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.The results show that the adsorption capacity of hydroxypropyl guar gum on deep coal surface is 3.86 mg/g,and the permeability of coal rock after adsorption decreases by 35.24%–37.01%.The adsorption capacity of polyacrylamide is 3.29 mg/g,and the permeability of coal rock after adsorption decreases by 14.31%–21.93%.The thickness of the thickener adsorption layer is positively correlated with the mass fraction of thickener and negatively correlated with temperature,and a decrease in pH will reduce the thickness of the hydroxypropyl guar gum adsorption layer and make the distribution frequency of the thickness of polyacrylamide adsorption layer more concentrated.Functional group condensation and intermolecular force are chemical and physical forces for adsorbing fracturing fluid thickener in deep coal rock.Optimization of thickener mass fraction,chemical modification of thickener molecular,oxidative thermal degradation of polymer and addition of desorption agent can reduce the potential damages on micro-nano pores and cracks in coal rock.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China “Research on the transmission mechanism of the oxidative fracturing, permeability-increasing and accelerating gas in the organic-rich shale” (No.: 51674209)“Damage prediction and control for the lost circulation of the working fluid in the fractured reservoir based on the percolation and solid–liquid two-phase flow theories” (No.: 51604236).
文摘In order to explore the damage mechanisms and improve the method to evaluate and optimize the performance of formation damage control of oil-based drill-in fluids, this paper took an ultra-deep fractured tight gas reservoir in piedmont configuration, located in the Cretaceous Bashijiqike Fm of the Tarim Basin, as an example. First, evaluation experiments were conducted on the filtrate invasion, the dynamic damage of oil-based drill-in fluids and the loading capacity of filter cakes. Meanwhile, the evaluating methods were optimized for the formation damage control effect of oil-based drill-in fluids in laboratory: pre-processing drill-in fluids before grading analysis;using the dynamic damage method to simulate the damage process for evaluating the percentage of regained permeability;and evaluating the loading capacity of filter cakes. The experimental results show that (1) oil phase trapping damage and solid phase invasion are the main formation damage types;(2) the damage degree of filtrate is the strongest on the matrix;and (3) the dynamic damage degree of oil-based drill-in fluids reaches medium strong to strong on fractures and filter cakes show a good sealing capacity for the fractures less than 100 μm. In conclusion, the filter cakes' loading capacity should be first guaranteed, and both percentage of regained permeability and liquid trapping damage degree should be both considered in the oil-based drill-in fluids prepared for those ultra-deep fractured tight sandstone gas reservoirs.
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) Granted No. 2015CB250903the National Natural Science Foundation of China Granted No. 51490652The Chongqing Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources supported this field work
文摘Spontaneous imbibition of water-based frac- turing fluids into the shale matrix is considered to be the main mechanism responsible for the high volume of water loss during the flowback period. Understanding the matrix imbibition capacity and rate helps to determine the frac- turing fluid volume, optimize the flowback design, and to analyze the influences on the production of shale gas. Imbibition experiments were conducted on shale samples from the Sichuan Basin, and some tight sandstone samples from the Ordos Basin. Tight volcanic samples from the Songliao Basin were also investigated for comparison. The effects of porosity, clay minerals, surfactants, and KC1 solutions on the matrix imbibition capacity and rate were systematically investigated. The results show that the imbibition characteristic of tight rocks can be characterized by the imbibition curve shape, the imbibition capacity, the imbibition rate, and the diffusion rate. The driving forces of water imbibition are the capillary pressure and the clay absorption force. For the tight rocks with low clay contents, the imbibition capacity and rate are positively correlated with the porosity. For tight rocks with high clay content, the type and content of clay minerals are the most impor- tant factors affecting the imbibition capacity. The imbibed water volume normalized by the porosity increases with an increasing total clay content. Smectite and illite/smectite tend to greatly enhance the water imbibition capacity. Furthermore, clay-rich tight rocks can imbibe a volume of water greater than their measured pore volume. The aver- age ratio of the imbibed water volume to the pore volume is approximately 1.1 in the Niutitang shale, 1.9 in the Lujiaping shale, 2.8 in the Longmaxi shale, and 4.0 in the Yingcheng volcanic rock, and this ratio can be regarded as a parameter that indicates the influence of clay. In addition, surfactants can change the imbibition capacity due to alteration of the capillary pressure and wettability. A 10 wt% KC1 solution can inhibit clay absorption to reduce the imbibition capacity.
基金the Australian Research Council Discovery Project(ARC DP 220100851)scheme and would acknowledge that.
文摘Particle-fluid two-phase flows in rock fractures and fracture networks play a pivotal role in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing operations,a vital component in unconventional oil and gas extraction.Central to this phenomenon is the transport of proppants,tiny solid particles injected into the fractures to prevent them from closing once the injection is stopped.However,effective transport and deposition of proppant is critical in keeping fracture pathways open,especially in lowpermeability reservoirs.This review explores,then quantifies,the important role of fluid inertia and turbulent flows in governing proppant transport.While traditional models predominantly assume and then characterise flow as laminar,this may not accurately capture the complexities inherent in realworld hydraulic fracturing and proppant emplacement.Recent investigations highlight the paramount importance of fluid inertia,especially at the high Reynolds numbers typically associated with fracturing operations.Fluid inertia,often overlooked,introduces crucial forces that influence particle settling velocities,particle-particle interactions,and the eventual deposition of proppants within fractures.With their inherent eddies and transient and chaotic nature,turbulent flows introduce additional complexities to proppant transport,crucially altering proppant settling velocities and dispersion patterns.The following comprehensive survey of experimental,numerical,and analytical studies elucidates controls on the intricate dynamics of proppant transport under fluid inertia and turbulence-towards providing a holistic understanding of the current state-of-the-art,guiding future research directions,and optimising hydraulic fracturing practices.
基金supported by Project 863 (No. 2006AA09Z316)NSFC (No. 50704028 and 40974071)
文摘One of the main challenges in deep-water drilling is gas-hydrate plugs,which make the drilling unsafe.Some oil-based drilling fluids（OBDF） that would be used for deep-water drilling in the South China Sea were tested to investigate the characteristics of gas-hydrate formation,agglomeration and inhibition by an experimental system under the temperature of 4 ？C and pressure of 20 MPa,which would be similar to the case of 2000 m water depth.The results validate the hydrate shell formation model and show that the water cut can greatly influence hydrate formation and agglomeration behaviors in the OBDF.The oleophobic effect enhanced by hydrate shell formation which weakens or destroys the interfacial films effect and the hydrophilic effect are the dominant agglomeration mechanism of hydrate particles.The formation of gas hydrates in OBDF is easier and quicker than in water-based drilling fluids in deep-water conditions of low temperature and high pressure because the former is a W/O dispersive emulsion which means much more gas-water interfaces and nucleation sites than the later.Higher ethylene glycol concentrations can inhibit the formation of gas hydrates and to some extent also act as an anti-agglomerant to inhibit hydrates agglomeration in the OBDF.
基金Project(50574061) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(IRT0411) supported by the Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team,Ministry of Education
文摘The rheological properties of two kinds of oil-based drilling fluids with typically composition were studied at pressures up to 138 MPa and temperatures up to 204 ℃ using the RheoChan 7400 Rheometer.The experimental results show that the apparent viscosity,plastic viscosity and yield point decrease with the increase of temperature,and increase with the increase of pressure.The effect of pressure on the apparent viscosity,plastic viscosity and yield point is considerable at ambient temperature.However,this effect gradually reduces with the increase of temperature.The major factor influencing the rheological properties of oil-based drilling fluids is temperature instead of pressure in the deep sections of oil wells.On the basis of numerous experiments,the model for predict the apparent viscosity,plastic viscosity and yield point of oil-based drilling fluids at high temperature and pressure was established using the method of regressive analysis.It is confirmed that the calculated data are in good agreement with the measured data,and the correlation coefficients are more than 0.98.The model is convenient for use and suitable for the application in drilling operations.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (51974176, 52174194, 51934004)Shandong Provincial Colleges and Universities Youth Innovation and Technology Support Program (2019KJH006)+1 种基金Taishan Scholars Project (TS20190935)Shandong outstanding youth fund (ZR2020JQ22).
文摘The viscosity of fracturing fluid and in-situ stress difference are the two important factors that affect the hydraulic fracturing pressure and propagation morphology. In this study, raw coal was used to prepare coal samples for experiments, and clean fracturing fluid samples were prepared using CTAB surfactant. A series of hydraulic fracturing tests were conducted with an in-house developed triaxial hydraulic fracturing simulator and the fracturing process was monitored with an acoustic emission instrument to analyze the influences of fracturing fluid viscosity and horizontal in-situ stress difference on coal fracture propagation. The results show that the number of branched fractures decreased, the fracture pattern became simpler, the fractures width increased obviously, and the distribution of AE event points was concentrated with the increase of the fracturing fluid viscosity or the horizontal in-situ stress difference. The acoustic emission energy decreases with the increase of fracturing fluid viscosity and increases with the increase of horizontal in situ stress difference. The low viscosity clean fracturing fluid has strong elasticity and is easy to be compressed into the tip of fractures, resulting in complex fractures. The high viscosity clean fracturing fluids are the opposite. Our experimental results provide a reference and scientific basis for the design and optimization of field hydraulic fracturing parameters.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2019YFA0708700).
文摘A deep understanding of the geometric impacts of fracture on fracturing fluid flowback efficiency is essential for unconventional oil development. Using nuclear magnetic resonance and 2.5-dimensional matrix-fracture visualization microfluidic models, qualitative and quantitative descriptions of the influences of connectivity between primary fracture and secondary fracture on flowback were given from core scale to pore network scale. The flow patterns of oil-gel breaking fluid two-phase flow during flowback under different fracture connectivity were analyzed. We found some counterintuitive results that non-connected secondary fracture (NCSF, not connect with artificial primary fracture and embedded in the matrix) is detrimental to flowbackefficiency. The NCSF accelerates the formation of oil channeling during flowback, resulting in a large amount of fracturing fluid trapped in the matrix, which is not beneficial for flowback. Whereas the connected secondary fracture (CSF, connected with the artificial primary fracture) is conducive to flowback. The walls of CSF become part of primary fracture, which expands the drainage area with low resistance, and delays the formation of the oil flow channel. Thus, CSF increases the high-speed flowback stage duration, thereby enhancing the flowback efficiency. The fracturing fluid flowback efficiency investigated here follows the sequence of the connected secondary fracture model (72%) > the matrix model (66%) > the non-connected secondary fracture model (38%). Our results contribute to hydraulic fracturing design and the prediction of flowback efficiency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51874330, 51974341)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 20CX06070A)the Opening Fund of Shandong Key Laboratory of Oilfield Chemistry and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No. 19CX05006A)。
文摘Reservoir damage caused by guar gum fracturing fluid and slick water seriously affects the subsequent oil and gas production. However, the invasion characteristics and retention mechanisms of fracturing fluids in the fracture-matrix zone are still unclear. In this work, a microscopic model reflecting the characteristics of the fracture-matrix zone was designed. Based on the microfluidic experimental method, the process of fracturing fluid invasion, flowback and retention in the fracture-matrix zone was investigated visually and characterized quantitatively. The factors and mechanisms affecting fracturing fluid retention in the fracture-matrix zone were analyzed and clarified. The results indicated that in the invasion process, the frontal swept range of slick water was larger than that of the guar gum fracturing fluid, and the oil displacement efficiency and damage rate were lower than those of the guar gum fracturing fluid under the same invasion pressure. With the increase in invasion pressure, the damage rate of slick water increased from 61.09% to 82.77%, and that of the guar gum fracturing fluid decreased from 93.45% to83.36%. Before subsequent oil production, the invaded fracturing fluid was mainly concentrated in the medium-high permeability area of the fracture-matrix zone. The main resistance of slick water was capillary force, while that of the guar fracturing fluid was mainly viscous resistance. The fracturing fluid retention was most serious in the low permeability region and the region near the end of the fracture.The experimental and numerical simulation results showed that increasing the production pressure difference could improve the velocity field distribution of the fracture-matrix zone, increase the flowback swept range and finally reduce the retention rate of the fracture fluid. The retention mechanisms of slick water in the fracture-matrix zone include emulsion retention and flow field retention, while those of the guar gum fracturing fluid include viscous retention and flow field retention. Emulsion retention is caused by capillary force and flow interception effect. Viscous retention is caused by the viscous resistance of polymer, while flow-field retention is caused by uneven distribution of flowback velocity.
基金This study was sponsored by the open fund by Key Laboratory of Mining Disaster Prevention and Control(MDPC201911)the Independent Research Fund of Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Prevention and Control&Occupational Health and Safety,Ministry of Education Anhui University of Science and Technology(EK20201001).
文摘Hydraulic fracturing is an effective technology for coal reservoir stimulation.After fracturing operation and flowback,a fraction of fracturing fluid will be essentially remained in the formation which ultimately damages the flowability of the formation.In this study,we quantified the gel-based fracturing fluid induced damages on gas sorption for Illinois coal in US.We conducted the high-pressure methane and CO_(2)sorption experiments to investigate the sorption damage due to the gel residue.The infrared spectroscopy tests were used to analyze the evolution of the functional group of the coal during fracturing fluid treatment.The results show that there is no significant chemical reaction between the fracturing fluid and coal,and the damage of sorption is attributed to the physical blockage and interactions.As the concentration of fracturing fluid increases,the density of residues on the coal surface increases and the adhesion film becomes progressively denser.The adhesion film on coal can apparently reduce the number of adsorption sites for gas and lead to a decrease of gas sorption capacity.In addition,the gel residue can decrease the interconnectivity of pore structure of coal which can also limit the sorption capacity by isolating the gas from the potential sorption sites.For the low concentration of fracturing fluid,the Langmuir volume was reduced to less than one-half of that of raw coal.After the fracturing fluid invades,the desorption hysteresis of methane and CO_(2)in coal was found to be amplified.The impact on the methane desorption hysteresis is significantly higher than CO_(2)does.The reason for the increasing of hysteresis may be that the adsorption swelling caused by the residue adhered on the pore edge,or the pore blockage caused by the residue invasion under high gas pressure.The results of this study quantitatively confirm the fracturing fluid induced gas sorption damage on coal and provide a baseline assessment for coal fracturing fluid formulation and technology.
基金Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51475454)National Natural Science Foundation of JiangsuProvince(No.BK20151144)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds forthe Central Universities(No.2014QNA38)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)
文摘In order to study the squeeze-strengthening effect of silicone oil-based magnetorheological fluid （MRF）, theoretical basis of disc squeezing brake was presented and a squeezing braking characteristics test-bed for MRF was designed. Moreover, relevant experiments were carded out and the relationship between squeezing pressure and braking torque was proposed. Experiments results showed that the yield stress of MRF improved linearly with the increasing of external squeezing pressure and the braking torque increased three times when external squeezing pressure achieved 2 MPa.
