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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Main Authors: Jincai Zhang, Shang-Xian Yin
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/e6345ba27c784d249bde21fbfd871dfc
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