An analysis of the uniformity of multi-fracture initiation based on downhole video imaging technology: A case study of Mahu tight conglomerate in Junggar Basin, NW China
ZANG Chuanzhen,JIANG Hanqiao,SHI Shanzhi,LI Jianmin,ZOU Yushi,ZHANG Shicheng,TIAN Gang,YANG Peng
Table 1. Fracturing operation parameters of test well
Stage The number
of clusters
Cluster
spacing/m
Number of
perforations
in a cluster
Sanding
volume/m3
Injection rate/
(m3·min-1)
Fluid
volume/m3
Temporary
plugging
The number of temporary plugging balls Quality of temporary
plugging agent/kg
Diameter of 22 mm Diameter of 25 mm Powder Particles with different
diameters
1-3
mm
3-5
mm
5-10
mm
10-13
mm
2 6 12.0 3 111 9.3 2796.0 Yes, after 60 m3 sanding 14 13 60 60 60 60
3 6 11.4 3 121 10.0 2746.4 No
4 6 11.7 3 60 10.0 2183.2 No
5 6 11.5 8 180 10.4-11.5 3213.6 Yes, after 90 m3 sanding 36 36 80 60 60 40
6 6 17.9 3 180 11.0 3567.3 Yes, after 90 m3 sanding 14 13 80 60 60 40