Microseismic Imaging and Hydraulic Fracturing

Fracture Modeling and Containment

• Overview of Fracturing Treatments
• Selection of Candidates
• Fracturing Treatment Objectives
• Geomechanics     
• Microfrac and SRT
• Hydraulic Fracturing Models
• Near Wellbore Geometry

Day One will teach participants about fracture modeling and containment.  Other topics that will be covered on this day include candidate selection, fracture initiation, new wellbore geometry and frac growth analysis.  Participants will get the opportunity to learn about 2D and P3D models, along with data acquisition, log data, and microfracture and minifrac testing. 

Frac Fluids and Proppants

• Fracturing Fluids
• Frac Fluids leak-off
• Proppants
• Fracture Treatment Design
• Log Data

On this day, participants will learn about frac fluids.  This will include the rheology of frac fluids, types of fluids, fluid additives, and fluid leak-off.  Proppants, propped pack conductivity, and resin-coated proppants will also be covered.  The day will end with a discussion over proppant flow back.               

Preparation of Frac Treatments, Perforating for Fracturing, Production Prediction and Minifrac Analysis

• Preparing Frac Treatments
• Fracturing Evaluation
• Acid Fracturing
• Production Predicition
• Minifrac

The third day will focus on preparation of fracturing treatments, perforating, frac evaluation, overview of acid fracturing, post-frac production prediciton and minifrac analysis.  Participants will learn about steps in frac design, and perforating for fracturing.  Preparing and executing fracs will also be covered.  The day will end with the discussion of post-frac treatments and evaluation.   

Theoretical Considerations and Basic Processing

• Theoretical considerations
• Acquisition
• Basic processing

Day 4 will begin with teaching participants about the theoretical considerations for microseismic imaging.  The day will continue with a discussion over acquisition and basic processing.               

Fracture Interpretation and Pitfalls

• Fracture interpretation
• Interpretation pitfalls
• Advanced processing and interpretation

The last day will focus on teaching participants about fracture interpretation and how to avoid common interpretation pitfalls.  Advanced processing and interpretation will also be covered on this day.