1st Edition
by John C. Lorenz (Author), Scott P. Cooper (Author)
A much-needed, precise and practical treatment of a key topic in the energy industry and beyond, Applied Concepts in Fractured Reservoirs is an invaluable reference for those in both industry and academia
Authored
by renowned experts in the field, this book covers the understanding,
evaluation, and effects of fractures in reservoirs. It offers a
comprehensive yet practical discussion and description of natural
fractures, their origins, characteristics, and effects on hydrocarbon
reservoirs. It starts by introducing the reader to basic definitions and
classifications of fractures and fractured reservoirs. It then provides
an outline for fractured-reservoir characterization and analysis, and
goes on to introduce the way fractures impact operational activities.
Well organized and clearly illustrated throughout, Applied Concepts in Fractured Reservoirs starts
with a section on understanding natural fractures. It looks at the
different types, their dimensions, and the mechanics of fracturing rock
in extension and shear. The next section provides information on
measuring and analyzing fractures in reservoirs. It covers: logging core
for fractures; taking, measuring, and analyzing fracture data; new core
vs. archived core; CT scans; comparing fracture data from outcrops,
core, and logs; and more. The last part examines the effects of natural
fractures on reservoirs, including: the permeability behavior of
individual fractures and fracture systems; fracture volumetrics; effects
of fractures on drilling and coring; and the interaction between
natural and hydraulic fractures.
- Teaches readers to understand and evaluate fractures
- Compiles
and synthesizes various concepts and descriptions scattered in
literature and synthesizes them with unpublished oil-field observations
and data, along with the authors’ own experience
- Bridges some of the gaps between reservoir engineers and geologists
- Provides
an invaluable reference for geologists and engineers who need to
understand naturally fractured reservoirs in order to efficiently
extract hydrocarbons
- Illustrated in full color throughout
- Companion volume to the Atlas of Natural and Induced Fractures in Core
