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Hydraulically Fractured Wells 1
HydraulicallyFractured Wells
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Hydraulically Fractured Wells
• Flow Regimes• Depth of Investigation• Fracture Damage• Straight Line Analysis
– Bilinear Flow Analysis– Linear Flow Analysis– Semilog Analysis
• Type Curve Analysis
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Ideal Model OfHydraulic Fracture
k
w f
L f
k f
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Dimensionless Variables For Fractured Wells
( )wfiD ppqB
khp −=
µ00708.0 t
Lc
kt
ftDL f 2
0002637.0
φµ=
k
c
c
kt
ftf
ffD
φφ
η = 2
8936.0
ftDL
hLc
CC
f φ=
rf
ffcD C
kL
kwF π==
f
ffr kL
kwC
π=
Cr is dimensionless fracture conductivity
FcD is also dimensionless fracture conductivity….
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Flow Regimes In Fractured Wells
Fracture Linear Flow Bilinear Flow
Formation Linear Flow
Elliptical Flow Pseudoradial Flow
*FRACTURE LINEAR FLOW AND BILINEAR FLOW DO NOT GIVE INFORMATION ABOUT FRACTURE LENGTH BUT RATHER ABOUT FRACTURE CONDUCTIVITY…THESE TWO PERIODS MIGHT BE MASKED BY WELL BORE STORAGE.
*Formation Linear Flow….HIGH CONDUCTIVITY FRACTURE….
*BILINEAR FLOW….LOW CONDUCTIVITY FRACTURE
*PSEUDORADIAL FLOW IS SIMILAR TO RADIAL FLOW IN AN INFINITE RESERVOIR..
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Fracture Linear Flow
During fracture linear flow, the pressure transient is moving down the length of the fracture.
The pressure transient has not moved into the reservoir.
The pressure transient has not yet reached the end of the fracture.
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Fracture Linear Flow
DLfDcD
D ft
Fp πη2=
2
201.0
fD
cDDL
Ft
f η≤
The pressure drop for fracture linear flow is given by the firstequation.
Since the pressure drop for linear flow is proportional to the square root of time, on a log-log diagnostic plot, both the pressure and the pressure derivative response during fracture linear flowwill appear as straight lines with a slope of 1/2.
Fracture linear flow lasts until a dimensionless time given by the second equation.
Fracture linear flow occurs at times that are too early to have any practical application.
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Bilinear Flow
Bilinear flow occurs only for low conductivity fractures, where Cr < 100.
During bilinear flow, the pressure transient is simultaneously moving down the length of the fracture and out into the formation.
The pressure transient has not yet reached the end of the fracture.
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Bilinear Flow
( )4
14
1 45.2
225.1DL
cDDL
cDD ff
tF
tF
p ≅=Γ
π
6.1,5.255.4
4
<
−≤
−
cDcD
DL FF
tf
[ ] 36.1,5.10205.0 53.1 <≤−≤ −cDcDDL FFt
f
3,1.02
≥≤ cDcD
DL FF
tf
The pressure drop for bilinear flow is given by the first equation.
Since the pressure response during bilinear flow is proportional to the 4th root of time, on a log-log diagnostic plot, both the pressure and the pressure derivative response during bilinear flow will appear as straight lines with a slope of 1/4.
The duration of bilinear flow depends on the dimensionless fracture conductivity. The final three equations shown here maybe used to estimate the duration of bilinear flow.
From data in the bilinear flow period, the fracture conductivity wkfmay be estimated if the formation permeability k is known.
Data in the bilinear flow period cannot be used to estimate fracture half-length, except perhaps to place a lower bound on Lf.
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Formation Linear Flow
Formation linear flow occurs only in high-conductivity fractures, where
Cr > 100.
In formation linear flow, the pressure transient is moving linearly out into the formation, away from the fracture. There is negligible pressure drop down the fracture.
The pressure transient has not yet moved far enough into the formation that the ends of the fracture must be taken into account.
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Formation Linear Flow
DLD ftp π=
016.0100
2≤≤ DL
cDf
tF
The pressure drop for formation linear flow is given by the first equation.
Since the pressure is proportional to the square root of time, on a log-log diagnostic plot, both the pressure and the pressure derivative response during formation linear flow will appear as straight lines with a slope of 1/2.
Formation linear flow lasts until a dimensionless time given by the second equation.
Data during formation linear flow may be used to estimate Lf if the formation permeability is known.
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Elliptical Flow
Elliptical flow may occur for either low- or high-conductivity fractures.
Elliptical flow is a transitional flow regime. There is no simple equation to describe the pressure response during this flow regime.
In radial flow, the pressure transient has moved beyond the endsof the fracture far enough that the linear pattern characteristic of formation linear flow has been distorted into an ellipse.
As the pressure transient continues to move out in all directions away from the fracture, the area influenced by the pressure transient becomes more circular.
Eventually, the ellipses become circular enough that we have pseudoradial flow.
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Pseudoradial Flow
Pseudoradial flow may occur for either low- or high-conductivity fractures.
Pseudoradial flow occurs when the pressure transient has moved far enough beyond the tips of the fracture wings that the regioninfluenced by the pressure transient may be considered essentially circular.
In low-permeability reservoirs a long time is required to reach pseudoradial flow, to the extent that it is almost always impractical to run a test long enough to reach this flow regime in an MHF well in a tight reservoir.
The pseudoradial flow period is most likely to be seen in frac-pac wells, where formation permeability is moderate to high and fracture half-lengths are short.
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Pseudoradial Flow
3≥DL ft
+−
= s
rc
kt
kh
qBp
wt
869.023.3log6.162
2φµµ∆
The pressure drop for pseudoradial flow is given by the first equation.
The pressure derivative will constant during pseudoradial flow.
Pseudoradial flow in high conductivity fractures begins at a dimensionless time given by the second equation. For low conductivity fractures, the pseudoradial flow period begins somewhat earlier.
Pseudoradial flow lasts until the pressure transient reaches oneor more of the reservoir boundaries.
The pseudoradial flow regime may not occur if the fracture is long compared to the distance to the nearest reservoir boundary.
Data within the pseudoradial flow regime may be used to estimateformation permeability and skin factor. The skin factor may then be used to estimate fracture half-length.
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Depth Of Investigation
b
a
12
2
2
2
=+b
y
a
x222 baL f −=
L f
It is not as simple as in radial flow…
However, using the properties of an ellipse…the equations above are found…
The fracture is located in an ELLIPSE…It has two axis a & b
From the equation of an ellipse the term Lf can be found
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For linear flow, pseudosteady-state flow exists out to a distance b at a dimensionless time given by
Depth Of Investigation
2
0002637.0
bc
ktt
tbD µφ
=
π1=bDt
21
02878.0
=
tc
ktb
µφ
Depth of investigation for a linear system at time t
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Depth Of Investigation
21
02878.0
=
tc
ktb
µφ
22 bLa f +=
baA π=
Depth of investigation along minor axis
Depth of investigation along major axis
Area of investigation
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Hydraulic Fracture With Choked Fracture Damage
k
w f
L f
k fk fs
Ls
Chocked fracture damage is due to fracture fluid conditions and to the stresses around the well bore, a large drawdown near well bore will cause the proppant to crush. If proppant is too weak this would happen also….If proppant is produced back to the formatio it would happen also
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Choked Fracture Skin Factor
kA
LqBp
001127.0
µ∆ = ( )fffs
ss whk
LqBp
2001127.0
µ∆ =
sf pqB
khs ∆
µ00708.0= ( )
=
fffs
s
whk
LqB
qB
kh
2001127.0
00708.0 µµ
ffs
sf wk
kLs
π=
Choked Fracture Skin Factor……..
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Hydraulic Fracture With Fracture Face Damage
k
w f
k fksws
L f
Invasion of fracture fluids will cause this type of damage, this also could be caused by condensate ...
Fracture fluids are complex gels which has to break down after it transports the proppant.
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Fracture Face Skin Factor
kA
LqBp
001127.0
µ∆ = ( )
−=
kkLh
wqBp
sff
ss
11
4001127.0
µ∆
sf pqB
khs ∆
µ00708.0= ( )
−
=
kkLh
wqB
qB
kh
sff
s 11
4001127.0
00708.0 µµ
−= 1
2 sf
sf k
k
L
ws
π
Very low skin factors at the fracture face will change significantly the pressure behavior….
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Bilinear Flow AnalysisProcedure
• Identify the bilinear flow regime using the diagnostic plot
• Graph p wf vs. t 1/4 or p ws vs ∆∆∆∆tBe1/4
• Find the slope m B and the intercept p 0 of the best straight line
• Calculate the fracture conductivity wk f from the slope and the fracture skin factor s f from the intercept
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Bilinear Equivalent Time
( )( )4414141 ttttt ppBe ∆+−∆+=∆
pBe tttt <<∆∆≈∆ ,
ppBe tttt >>∆≈∆ ,
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Bilinear Flow AnalysisEquations
5.0211.44
=
kcmh
Bqwk
tBf µφ
µ
( )000708.0
ppqB
khs if −=
µ
( )wff ppqB
khs −= 0
00708.0
µBuildup
Drawdown
Wkf…FRACTURE CONDUCTIVITY CAN BE OBTAINED…..from bilinear flow period…
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Bilinear Flow Analysis
p0=2642.4 psi
m=63.8 psi/hr 1/4
pwf=2628.6 psi∆∆∆∆ps
2600
2650
2700
2750
2800
0 0.5 1 1.5 2
teqB1/4, hrs 1/4
pw
s, p
si
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Limitations Of Bilinear Flow Analysis
• Applicable only to wells with low-conductivity fractures (C r < 100)
• Bilinear flow may be hidden by wellbore storage• Requires independent estimate of k• Gives estimate of wk f and s f
• Cannot be used to estimate L f
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Linear Flow AnalysisProcedure
• Identify the linear flow regime using the diagnostic plot
• Graph p wf vs. t 1/2 or p ws vs ∆∆∆∆tLe1/2
• Find the slope m L and the intercept p 0 of the best straight line
• Calculate the fracture half-length L f from the slope and the fracture skin factor s f from the intercept
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Linear Equivalent Time
( )( )2212121 ttttt ppLe ∆+−∆+=∆
pLe tttt <<∆∆≈∆ ,
ppLe tttt >>∆≈∆ ,
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Linear Flow AnalysisEquations
( )000708.0
ppqB
khs if −=
µ
( )wff ppqB
khs −= 0
00708.0
µBuildup
Drawdown
21064.4
=
tLf ckhm
BqL
φµ
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Linear Flow Analysis
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
taLeq1/2, hrs 1/2
paw
s, p
si
pa0=2266.0 psi
m=211 psi/hr 1/2
pawf=1656.2 psi∆∆∆∆ps
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Limitations Of Linear Flow Analysis
• Applicable only to wells with high-conductivity fractures (C r > 100)
• Wellbore storage may hide linear flow period• Long transition period between end of linear flow
(tLfD < 0.016) and beginning of pseudoradial flow (tLfD > 3)
• Requires independent estimate of k• Gives estimate of L f and s f
• Cannot be used to estimate wk f
*In practice you can apply the analysis process to this period for values of Cr> 10
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Pseudoradial Flow AnalysisProcedure
• Identify the pseudoradial flow regime using the diagnostic plot
• Graph p wf vs. log(t) or p ws vs log( ∆∆∆∆te)• Find the slope m and the intercept p 1hr of the best
straight line• Calculate the formation permeability k from the
slope and the total skin factor s from the intercep t• Estimate fracture half-length from total skin
factor
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Pseudoradial Flow AnalysisEquations
Buildup
Drawdown
mh
qBk
µ6.162=
+
−−= 23.3log151.1
2101
wt
hri
rc
k
m
pps
φµ
+
−
−= 23.3log151.1
2101
wt
wfhr
rc
k
m
pps
φµ
*exactly the same as the ones used for radial flow analysis….
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Pseudoradial Flow Analysis
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
2100
2200
2300
2400
2500
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
te, hrs
pw
s, p
si p1hr=2121 psim=120 psi/cycle
∆∆∆∆
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Apparent Wellbore Radius
1
10
100
0.1 1 10 100 1000
FcD
Lf/r
wa
The curve in this figure is based on the following equation:
This equation, in turn, is based on fitting a curve through datasimilar to that from Fig. 18 from Cinco (2).
We estimate Fcd and from the graph we read Lf / rwa….
HIGH conductivity Lf = 2 rwa
LOW conductivity from GRAPH….Lf = (Lf/rwa) rwa
cDwa
f
Fr
L π+= 2
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Estimating L f From Skin Factor
1. Calculate r wa from r wa = rwe-s
2. Estimate L f from L f = 2rwa
3. Estimate fracture conductivity wk f
4. Calculate F cD from F cD = wk f/kL f
5. Find L f/rwa from graph or equation
6. Estimate L f from L f = (Lf/rwa)*rwa
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until convergence
(Warning: may not converge)
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Limitations Of Pseudoradial Flow Analysis
• Boundaries of reservoir may be encountered before pseudoradial flow develops
• Long transition period between linear flow and pseudoradial flow
• Pseudoradial flow cannot be achieved for practical test times in low permeability reservoirs with long fractures
• Gives estimate of k and s t
• Does not give direct estimate of L f, wk f, or s f
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Dimensionless Variables For Fractured Wells
( )wfiD ppqB
khp −=
µ00708.0 t
Lc
kt
ftDL f 2
0002637.0
φµ=
2
8936.0
ftDL
hLc
CC
f φ=
rf
ffcD C
kL
kwF π==
f
ffr kL
kwC
π=
sf pqB
khs ∆=
µ00708.0
The independent variable for most type curves for hydraulically fractured wells is the dimensionless time based on hydraulic fracture half-length, tLfD.
The dependent variable for most type curves for hydraulically fractured wells is the dimensionless pressure, pD.
For type curves for manual type curve matching, the most common type curves vary only one of the three remaining parameters.
The Cinco type curve is obtained by setting CLfD and sf to 0, and varying Cr, or equivalently, FcD.
The Choked fracture skin type curve is obtained by setting CLfD to 0, FcD to ∞, and varying sf.
The Barker-Ramey type curve is obtained by setting sf to 0, FcD to ∞, and varying CLfD.
When using computer-generated type curves, the computer can set any two of the three parameters to fixed values, and vary the third parameter to obtain the matching stems.
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Type Curve Analysis For Fractured Wells - Unknown Permeability
1. Graph field data pressure change and
pressure derivatives
2. Match field data to type curve
3. Find match point and matching stem
4. Calculate L f from time match point
5. Calculate k from pressure match point
6. Interpret matching stem value (wk f, sf, or C)
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Interpreting Match PointsUnknown Permeability
MP
D
p
p
h
qBk
∆= µ2.141
MPDLt
f
ft
t
c
kL
∆=φµ
0002637.0
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Type Curve Analysis For Fractured Wells - Known Permeability
1. Graph field data pressure change and
pressure derivatives
2. Calculate pressure match point from k
3. Match field data to type curve, using
calculated pressure match point
4. Find match point and matching stem
5. Calculate L f from time match point
6. Interpret matching stem value (wk f, sf, or C)
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Interpreting Match PointsKnown Permeability
( ) ( )MPDMP pkh
qBp
µ2.141=∆
MPDLt
f
ft
t
c
kL
∆=φµ
0002637.0
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Cinco Type Curve
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
1E-06 0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
tLfD
pD, t
Dp'
D
Cr = 0.20.5
13
1050
1000
The Cinco type curve assumes CLfD = 0 and sf = 0. The type curve stems are obtained by varying Cr or FcD.
DASH LINES ARE THE DERIVATIVES
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Cinco Type CurveInterpreting C r Stem
rfff CkLkw π=
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Choked Fracture Type Curve
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
1E-06 0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
tLfD
pD, t
Dp'
D
sf = 10.30.1
0.030.01
0.0030
The choked fracture type curve assumes CLfD = 0 and Cr = ∞. The type curve stems are obtained by varying sf.(FRACTURE SKIN)
The shape of the CURVE is significantly changed if the FRACTURE is damaged
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Choked Fracture Type CurveInterpreting s f Stem
fs skh
qBp
00708.0
µ=∆
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Barker-Ramey Type Curve
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
1E-06 0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
tLfD
pD, t
Dp'
DCLfD = 0
5x10-5
3x10-4
2x10-3
1.2x10-2
8x10-2
5x10-1
The Barker-Ramey type curve assumes sf = 0 and Cr = ∞. The type curve stems are obtained by varying CLfD.
NO SKIN AT THE FRACTURE FACE AND INFINITE CONDUCTIVITY FRACTURE
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Barker-Ramey Type CurveInterpreting C LfD Stem
DLft
fC
hLcC
8936.0
2φ=
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Limitations Of Type Curve Analysis
• Type curves are usually based on solutions for drawdown - what about buildup tests?– Shutin time– Equivalent time (radial, linear, bilinear)– Superposition type curves
• Type curves may ignore important behavior– Variable WBS– Boundaries– Non-Darcy flow
• Need independent estimate of permeability for best results
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References
1. Cinco-Ley, H. and Samaniego-V., F.: “Transient Pressure Analysis for Fractured Wells,” JPT (Sept. 1981) 1749-1766.
2. Cinco-Ley, H. and Samaniego-V., F.: "Transient Pressure Analysis: Finite Conductivity Fracture Case Versus Damaged Fracture Case," paper SPE 10179 presented at the 1981 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Oct. 5-7.
3. Wong, Harrington, and Cinco-Ley: “Application of the Pressure Derivative Function in the Pressure Transient Testing of Fractured Wells,” SPEFE (Oct. 1986) 470-480.
4. Ramey, H.J. Jr. and Gringarten, A.C.: "Effect of High Volume Vertical Fractures on Geothermal Steam Well Behavior," Proc., Second United Nations Symposium on the Use and Development of Geothermal Energy, San Francisco, May 20-29, 1975.
5. Cinco-Ley, H., Samaniego-V., F., and Dominguez, N.: "Transient Pressure Behavior for a Well With a Finite-Conductivity Vertical Fracture," SPEJ (Aug. 1978) 253-264.
6. Cinco-Ley, H. and Samaniego-V., F.: "Effect of Wellbore Storage and Damage on the Transient Pressure Behavior of Vertically Fractured Wells," paper SPE 6752 presented at the 1977 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Oct. 9-12.