18600077. Methods for Adjusting Treatment Schedules for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations to Limit Pump Time, Pump Volume, and/or Pump Rate simplified abstract (ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company)
Methods for Adjusting Treatment Schedules for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations to Limit Pump Time, Pump Volume, and/or Pump Rate
Organization Name
ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company
Inventor(s)
Ward E. Narhi of Kingwood TX (US)
Yueming Liang of Sugarland TX (US)
Holger A. Meier of Montgomery TX (US)
Steve Lonnes of Spring TX (US)
Methods for Adjusting Treatment Schedules for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations to Limit Pump Time, Pump Volume, and/or Pump Rate - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18600077 titled 'Methods for Adjusting Treatment Schedules for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations to Limit Pump Time, Pump Volume, and/or Pump Rate
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for adjusting the treatment schedule of a hydraulic fracturing operation for a hydrocarbon well to limit pumping parameters, based on analyzing fracture data and adjusting the schedule accordingly.
- Analyzing fracture diagnostic data and/or fracture model data
- Estimating pumping parameters for maximum number of hydraulic fractures
- Adjusting treatment schedule based on estimated pumping parameters
- Hydraulic fracturing the well according to the adjusted schedule
Key Features and Innovation: - Utilizes fracture diagnostic and model data for optimization - Adjusts treatment schedule to limit pumping parameters - Enhances efficiency and effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing operations
Potential Applications: - Oil and gas industry for optimizing hydraulic fracturing operations - Well stimulation processes in hydrocarbon extraction
Problems Solved: - Over-pumping and excessive use of resources in hydraulic fracturing - Inefficient fracture dimensions during operations
Benefits: - Improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness in hydraulic fracturing - Enhanced control over fracture dimensions for better results
Commercial Applications: - Optimization of hydraulic fracturing operations in oil and gas industry - Consulting services for well stimulation processes
Prior Art: Prior research on hydraulic fracturing optimization techniques and fracture modeling in the oil and gas industry.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on hydraulic fracturing optimization and well stimulation techniques in the energy sector.
Questions about Hydraulic Fracturing Optimization: 1. How does this method differ from traditional hydraulic fracturing techniques? 2. What are the potential environmental impacts of optimizing hydraulic fracturing operations?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for adjusting the treatment schedule for a hydraulic fracturing operation corresponding to a hydrocarbon well to limit one or more pumping parameters (e.g., the pump time, pump volume, and/or pump rate) includes analyzing fracture diagnostic data and/or fracture model data to estimate the pumping parameter(s) at which the maximum number of hydraulic fractures will approximate a target fracture dimension during the hydraulic fracturing operation. The method also includes adjusting the treatment schedule for the hydraulic fracturing operation based on the estimated pumping parameter(s) and then hydraulic fracturing the hydrocarbon well according to the adjusted treatment schedule.
