Prediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs
Abstract It is a common occurrence in the fracture processes of deep carbonate reservoirs that the fracturing construction pressure during hydraulic fracturing operation exceeds 80 MPa. The maximum pumping pressure is determined by the rated pressure of the pumping pipe equipment and the reservoir c...
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| description | Abstract It is a common occurrence in the fracture processes of deep carbonate reservoirs that the fracturing construction pressure during hydraulic fracturing operation exceeds 80 MPa. The maximum pumping pressure is determined by the rated pressure of the pumping pipe equipment and the reservoir characteristics, which confine the fracture to the target area. When the pump pressure exceeds the safety limit, hydraulic fracturing has to reduce the construction displacement to prevent potential accidents caused by overpressure. Therefore, real-time prediction of the fracturing construction pressure and diagnosis of abnormal fluctuations during hydraulic fracturing of highly deviated wells are indispensable. Based on the well trajectory, pumping process, and string structure of highly deviated wells, a movement interface model for the fracturing fluid at different stages within the wellbore has been established, using the method of computational fluid dynamics. This model analyzes the fluid movement behavior with diverse properties at various fracturing times and determines the relationship between the pressure changes at the leading and trailing edges of fluid movement in each section of the wellbore over time by combining different string structures and preset pumping procedures. The frictional pressure within the wellbore fluid, the hydrostatic fluid pressure, and the near-well friction drags have been calculated and predicted. A real-time prediction model for diagnosing pumping fracturing has been constructed to further comprehend “abnormal” fracturing construction pressures in highly deviated wells. This offers a theoretical foundation for the correct diagnosis and decision-making regarding hydraulic fracturing in highly deviated wells while guiding its smooth implementation in real time. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-08113c3f532549418f19b0c118846a0a2025-02-02T12:23:11ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111710.1038/s41598-025-88027-yPrediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirsLingdong Meng0Xiaoling Zhang1Yejun Jin2Kun Yan3Ziyang Li4Hailong Fu5Song li6School of Earth Sciences, Northeast Petroleum UniversitySchool of Earth Sciences, Northeast Petroleum UniversitySchool of Earth Sciences, Northeast Petroleum UniversityKey Laboratory of Enhanced oil Recovery (Northeast Petroleum University), Ministry of EducationSchool of Earth Sciences, Northeast Petroleum UniversityBohai-rim Energy Institute, Northeast Petroleum UniversityEngineering Research Institute of PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas field CompanyAbstract It is a common occurrence in the fracture processes of deep carbonate reservoirs that the fracturing construction pressure during hydraulic fracturing operation exceeds 80 MPa. The maximum pumping pressure is determined by the rated pressure of the pumping pipe equipment and the reservoir characteristics, which confine the fracture to the target area. When the pump pressure exceeds the safety limit, hydraulic fracturing has to reduce the construction displacement to prevent potential accidents caused by overpressure. Therefore, real-time prediction of the fracturing construction pressure and diagnosis of abnormal fluctuations during hydraulic fracturing of highly deviated wells are indispensable. Based on the well trajectory, pumping process, and string structure of highly deviated wells, a movement interface model for the fracturing fluid at different stages within the wellbore has been established, using the method of computational fluid dynamics. This model analyzes the fluid movement behavior with diverse properties at various fracturing times and determines the relationship between the pressure changes at the leading and trailing edges of fluid movement in each section of the wellbore over time by combining different string structures and preset pumping procedures. The frictional pressure within the wellbore fluid, the hydrostatic fluid pressure, and the near-well friction drags have been calculated and predicted. A real-time prediction model for diagnosing pumping fracturing has been constructed to further comprehend “abnormal” fracturing construction pressures in highly deviated wells. This offers a theoretical foundation for the correct diagnosis and decision-making regarding hydraulic fracturing in highly deviated wells while guiding its smooth implementation in real time.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88027-yHighly deviated wellHydraulic fracturingFluid moving interface modelPressure prediction modelAbnormal pressure diagnosis |
| spellingShingle | Lingdong Meng Xiaoling Zhang Yejun Jin Kun Yan Ziyang Li Hailong Fu Song li Prediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs Scientific Reports Highly deviated well Hydraulic fracturing Fluid moving interface model Pressure prediction model Abnormal pressure diagnosis |
| title | Prediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs |
| title_full | Prediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs |
| title_fullStr | Prediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs |
| title_short | Prediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs |
| title_sort | prediction model and real time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs |
| topic | Highly deviated well Hydraulic fracturing Fluid moving interface model Pressure prediction model Abnormal pressure diagnosis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88027-y |
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