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Rocks mechanics legend Erle Donaldson, along with colleagues Waqi Alam and Nasrin Begum from the oil and gas consultant company Tetrahedron, have authored this handbook on updated fundamentals and more recent technology used during a common hydraulic fracturing procedure. Meant for technical and non-technical professionals interested in the subject of hydraulic fracturing, the book provides a clear and simple explanation of the technology and related issues to promote the safe development of petroleum reserves leading to energy independence throughout the world.

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Author:   Erle C. Donaldson (Professor Emeritus, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA) ,  Waqi Alam ,  Nasrin Begum (Environmental Health Scientist, Tetrahedron, USA)
Publisher:   Gulf Publishing Company
Imprint:   Gulf Publishing Company
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9781933762401

ISBN 10:   1933762403
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 April 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Dedication Foreword Preface Acknowledgments List of Figures List of Tables Nomenclature Acronyms/Abbreviations Symbols Greek Letters CHAPTER 1. Hydraulic Fracturing Explained 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Petroleum Hydrocarbons 1.3 Petroleum Reserves in Shale 1.4 Petroleum Demand 1.5 Achieving Production of Hydrocarbons to Meet Demand 1.6 Hydraulic Fracturing 1.7 Environmental Issues Related to Hydraulic Fracturing CHAPTER 2. Evaluation of Gas-Shale Formations 2.1 Sedimentary Formations 2.2 Shale Formations 2.3 Multistage Fractures 2.4 Fracture Design (Frac-Implementation) 2.5 Well Design from Surface to Reservoir 2.6 Gas-Shale Reservoir Characterization 2.7 Gamma-Ray Well-Log 2.8 Density/Neutron Log 2.9 Use of Seismic Data CHAPTER 3. Rock Mechanics of Fracturing 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Young's Modulus of Elasticity (E) 3.3 Poisson's Ratio (v) 3.4 Bulk Modulus (KB) 3.5 Shear Modulus (G) 3.6 Effective Stress 3.7 Mohr Stress Diagram 3.8 Initiation of Fractures 3.9 Propping the Fracture Open CHAPTER 4. Fracture Fluids 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Oil-Based Fracturing Fluids 4.3 Water-Based Frac-Fluids 4.4 Alcohol-based Frac-fluids 4.5 Acid Frac-Fluid 4.6 Foams 4.7 “Slick-Water” 4.8 Surfactants 4.9 Clay Stabilizers 4.10 Temperature Stabilizers 4.11 Fluid-Loss Additives 4.12 Viscosity Breakers 4.13 Biocides 4.14 Buffers 4.15 Frac-Fluid Preparation 4.16 Conclusion CHAPTER 5. Field Implementation of Hydraulic Fracturing 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Protecting Groundwater 5.3 Waste Water Management in Hydraulic Fracture 5.4 Fresh Water Management in Hydraulic Fracturing 5.5 Reducing Surface Disturbance 5.6 Controlling Noise, Lighting, and Traffic at Fracturing Job Sites 5.7 Technical Considerations for the Success of Hydraulic Fracture Treatments 5.8 Case Studies of Hydraulic Fracturing CHAPTER 6. Environmental Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing 6.1 Surface and Subsurface Environmental Effects 6.2 Water Withdrawals 6.3 Surface Spills 6.4 Wastewater Management 6.5 Air Emissions 6.6 Water Impoundments 6.7 Human Health Impacts 6.8 Where to Get Toxicity Information 6.9 Chemicals Present In Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid 6.10 Chemicals Present in Flow-Back Fluids 6.11 Regulations for Protecting the Environment 6.12 Regulations Currently Applicable APPENDIX A. Viscosity A.1 Power-Law Fluids APPENDIX B. Surfactants, Emulsions, Gels, Foams B.1 Surfactants B.2 Emulsions B.3 Foams APPENDIX C. Calculations C.1 Subsurface Overburden and Horizontal Stress C.2 Fracture Initiation Pressure C.3 Fracture Propagation Pressure C.4 Matrix Permeability C.5 Fracture Size C.6 Rock Matrix Mechanical Properties C.7 Summary Glossary References Index

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Erle C. Donaldson is an independent consultant and managing editor of the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. He was elected to the International Hall of Fame for Science in 1993. He has received a distinguished service award from the Republic of Honduras and other honors from the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Petroleum Engineering Honor Society, and the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Donaldson has written, co-authored, and served as editor on numerous articles and books.

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