Simulation of Hydraulic Fracturing Using Different Mesh Types Based on Zero Thickness Cohesive Element

Hydraulic fracturing is a significant technique in petroleum engineering to enhance the production of shale gas or shale oil reservoir. The process of hydraulic fracturing is extremely complicated, referring to the deformation of solid formation, fluid flowing in the crack channel, and coupling the...

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Main Authors: Minwei Chen, Min Li, Yanzeng Wu, Boqi Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Processes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/8/2/189