Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing

Why Hydraulic Fracturing?

Conventional vs Unconventional Reservoirs

Vertical vs. Horizontal Wells

Where Hydraulic Fracturing Fits in Reservoir Development

Introduction to What Controls a Well’s Performance?

Inflow Equation for Steady State, Radial Flow

How Does Stimulation Change Well Performance?

Quantifying Performance Improvement by Fracturing – Accounting for the Time-dependence of Flow

Quantifying Performance Improvement by Fracturing – A Flow Rate Calculator

Introduction to Mechanics of Fracture

Basic Fracture Mechanics

In-Situ Stress and Fracture Orientation

Fracture Height Growth

Fracture Initiation and Breakdown

Fracture Complexity

Introduction to Fracture Treatment Design

Treatment Design Workflow

Required Input Data

Pumping Schedule

Proppant Concentration and Transport

Tip Screenout Design

Perforation

Design Approach for Unconventional Reservoirs

Introduction to Diagnostics and Monitoring

Microseismic Monitoring

Radioactive Tracers

Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors

Introduction to Environmental Issues

Induced Seismicity

Well Integrity

Water Sourcing

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

Regulatory Considerations

Introduction to Special Applications

Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Coalbed Methane Fracturing

Controlled Pulse Fracturing

Acid Fracturing