Research on the construction of novel nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppants
Abstract Clean fracturing fluid exhibits desirable characteristics, such as low residue, easy flowback, minimal reservoir damage, and favorable rheology, making it highly adaptable. However, challenges remain in terms of high cost, large consumption, and poor stability. Hence, this study focuses on...
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| author | Yanwei Liu Zichao Jia Weiqin Zuo Hongkai Han Kunrong Xie Liwen Li |
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| description | Abstract Clean fracturing fluid exhibits desirable characteristics, such as low residue, easy flowback, minimal reservoir damage, and favorable rheology, making it highly adaptable. However, challenges remain in terms of high cost, large consumption, and poor stability. Hence, this study focuses on incorporating SiO2 nanoparticles into clean fracturing fluid to develop a novel nano‐modified system. Experimental tests were conducted to analyze the impact of mass fractions of hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC), sodium salicylate (Nasal), and SiO2 nanoparticles on the viscosity of the solution. The results indicate a significant increase in viscosity with higher mass fractions of SiO2. A nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid composition of 1.5 wt% CTAC, 0.4 wt% Nasal, and 0.1 wt% SiO2 was selected as it meets the technical specifications for fracturing fluid while exhibiting excellent elastic modulus (2.279 Pa) and viscous modulus (0.818 Pa), thereby displaying superior viscoelastic properties. Furthermore, the system maintains a viscosity above 20 mPa.s under temperature (70°C) and shear stress (170 s−1), indicating robust temperature and shear resistance to meet the demands of downhole fracturing and proppant transport. Based on rheological experimental data, a Carreau rheological model was established for the nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid. Considering particle interaction, wall blockage, and fluid filtration, a settlement model was modified with a correction coefficient, leading to the construction of a mathematical model for correcting proppant particle settling in fractures. The error between measured settlement velocity and calculated values remained within 10%. Finally, the migration law of proppant is studied, and the settlement law of proppant in fracturing fluid and fracture is clarified. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0423f83f453e408e80f106520a81c5f72024-12-18T17:33:05ZengWileyEnergy Science & Engineering2050-05052024-12-0112125429544210.1002/ese3.1929Research on the construction of novel nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppantsYanwei Liu0Zichao Jia1Weiqin Zuo2Hongkai Han3Kunrong Xie4Liwen Li5School of Safety Science and Engineering Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo ChinaAbstract Clean fracturing fluid exhibits desirable characteristics, such as low residue, easy flowback, minimal reservoir damage, and favorable rheology, making it highly adaptable. However, challenges remain in terms of high cost, large consumption, and poor stability. Hence, this study focuses on incorporating SiO2 nanoparticles into clean fracturing fluid to develop a novel nano‐modified system. Experimental tests were conducted to analyze the impact of mass fractions of hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC), sodium salicylate (Nasal), and SiO2 nanoparticles on the viscosity of the solution. The results indicate a significant increase in viscosity with higher mass fractions of SiO2. A nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid composition of 1.5 wt% CTAC, 0.4 wt% Nasal, and 0.1 wt% SiO2 was selected as it meets the technical specifications for fracturing fluid while exhibiting excellent elastic modulus (2.279 Pa) and viscous modulus (0.818 Pa), thereby displaying superior viscoelastic properties. Furthermore, the system maintains a viscosity above 20 mPa.s under temperature (70°C) and shear stress (170 s−1), indicating robust temperature and shear resistance to meet the demands of downhole fracturing and proppant transport. Based on rheological experimental data, a Carreau rheological model was established for the nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid. Considering particle interaction, wall blockage, and fluid filtration, a settlement model was modified with a correction coefficient, leading to the construction of a mathematical model for correcting proppant particle settling in fractures. The error between measured settlement velocity and calculated values remained within 10%. Finally, the migration law of proppant is studied, and the settlement law of proppant in fracturing fluid and fracture is clarified.https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1929clean fracturing fluidfree settlement modelperformance evaluationproppantSiO2 nanoparticle |
| spellingShingle | Yanwei Liu Zichao Jia Weiqin Zuo Hongkai Han Kunrong Xie Liwen Li Research on the construction of novel nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppants Energy Science & Engineering clean fracturing fluid free settlement model performance evaluation proppant SiO2 nanoparticle |
| title | Research on the construction of novel nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppants |
| title_full | Research on the construction of novel nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppants |
| title_fullStr | Research on the construction of novel nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research on the construction of novel nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppants |
| title_short | Research on the construction of novel nano‐modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppants |
| title_sort | research on the construction of novel nano modified clean fracturing fluid and the migration characteristics of proppants |
| topic | clean fracturing fluid free settlement model performance evaluation proppant SiO2 nanoparticle |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1929 |
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