Fracture gradient prediction: an overview and an improved method
Abstract The fracture gradient is a critical parameter for drilling mud weight design in the energy industry. A new method in fracture gradient prediction is proposed based on analyzing worldwide leak-off test (LOT) data in offshore drilling. Current fracture gradient prediction methods are also rev...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Petroleum Science |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12182-017-0182-1 |