reservoir fracturing

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• Reservoir simulation — is an area of reservoir engineering in which computer models are used to predict the flow of fluids (typically, oil, water, and gas) through porous media.UsesReservoir simulation models are used by oil and gas companies in the development of new… …   Wikipedia

• Hydraulic fracturing — is a method used to create fractures that extend from a borehole into rock formations, which are typically maintained by a proppant. The method is informally called fracing or hydrofrac. The technique is used to increase or restore the rate which …   Wikipedia

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• Fracturation hydraulique — La « fracturation hydraulique » est la dislocation ciblée de formations géologiques peu perméables[1]’[2] par le moyen de l injection sous très haute pression d un fluide destiné à fissurer et micro fissurer la roche. Cette fracturation …   Wikipédia en Français

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• Well stimulation — is a well intervention performed on an oil or gas well to increase production by improving the flow of hydrocarbons from the drainage area into the well bore.Cleaning the formationThe assortment of chemicals pumped down the well during drilling… …   Wikipedia

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