This two-day course is design for engineers, geologists, technologists and operations personnel and presents the foundational principles of hydraulic fracturing. The course includes a review of theoretical components of fracturing, but places a significant emphasis on candidate selection and design fundamentals. A complete set of course materials and lunches are included.

Course Outline

Introduction

Candidate Selection

Fracture Design Considerations

Fracture Growth Physics and Modeling

Real-Data Net Pressure Analysis using FracproPT System

Quality Control, Fluids, Proppants

Case Studies