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Article
Creep Properties of Shale and Predicted Impact on Proppant Embedment for the Caney Shale, Oklahoma
The Caney shale is an emerging hydrocarbon play located in southwest Oklahoma, USA. Within the Caney shale exist facies which were initially dubbed “reservoir” and “ductile” based on evaluation of well logging...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
The Impact of Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the Hydration Mechanism of Alite (C3S) in Class-H Wellbore Cement with Focus on Microstructural Properties
Cementing the casing requires a novel approach for the diverse rock formations such as granite, basalt, and volcanic tuff that constitute geothermal reservoirs. Materials used for the latest wellbore cementi...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Study on Advanced Cementing Practices Using Inert Graphene Nanoplatelets and Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids for Wellbore Integrity and Sustainability
Cementing geothermal wells that are used for energy production where higher temperatures have steam, or water and steam as continuous phases, is challenging. Lost circulation issues complicate cementing betwee...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Geomimicry-Inspired Micro-Nano Concrete as Subsurface Hydraulic Barrier Materials: Learning from Shale Rocks as Best Geological Seals
Wellbore cement is the used in wellbore construction, with properties similar to the formation rock. It serves multiple purposes such as providing mechanical support and zonal isolation, maintaining well per...
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Article
Application of microfluidic pore models for flow, transport, and reaction in geological porous media: from a single test bed to multifunction real-time analysis tool
Recent advances in microfluidics technology can significantly benefit engineering and science research. Through integration with current optical tools like the optical/confocal microscope, the 3D printing, the...
