Title: Fracturing Fluid Characterization Facility Results: New Correlations for Perforation Pressure Loss

Author: The University of Oklahoma

Sponsor: Gas Research Institute (GRI) and US Department of Energy (DOE)

Report Period
: Technical Summary


Objective
: This is a technical summary of research conducted for Gas Research Institute and the U.S. Department of Energy. This research was conducted by the Fracturing Fluid Characterization Facility, University of Oklahoma School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering and various subcontractors including Halliburton Energy Services and MTS Systems Corporation.

Report Contents
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GRI Report: GRI 96/0208

GRI Report: GRI 96/0208

Statement of the Problem

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Benefits of the Technology

2

Linear Polymer Solution

3

Crosslinked Gels

4

Fracturing Slurries

5

Case Study

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Summary

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Research Opportunities

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