Xiao Yan1,2,3, Di Wang1,2,4, Haitao Yu1,2,3,5,*
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.3, pp. 3051-3071, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.051832
- 08 July 2024
Abstract The existence of high-density bedding planes is a typical characteristic of shale oil reservoirs. Understanding the behavior of hydraulic fracturing in high-density laminated rocks is significant for promoting shale oil production. In this study, a hydraulic fracturing model considering tensile failure and frictional slip of the bedding planes is established within the framework of the unified pipe-interface element method (UP-IEM). The model developed for simulating the interaction between the hydraulic fracture and the bedding plane is validated by comparison with experimental results. The hydraulic fracturing patterns in sealed and unsealed bedding planes are compared. Additionally,… More >