Convergent Flow in Transverse Fracture versus Fractured Lateral

Convergent flow in Transverse fracture, demonstrates the difference in flow regimes between Transverse fracture and fractured lateral

1. P* P BHFP P* P BHFP P* P BHFP

2. P BHFP P BHFP P BHFP P* P BHFP P BHFP

3. Radial convergent flow through fracture conductivity Linear flow through fracture conductivity over length X f Deteriorating effective fracture conductivity over time. BHFP deteriorates rapidly away from the wellbore. Drawdown at wellbore but not projected into formation Linear flow through fracture conductivity over Hf/2 Linear flow through infinite conductivity jetted 2” channel Sustained channel conductivity due to magnitude. BHFP is sustained along the channel into the formation. Drawdown at wellbore is projected to the fracture tip Xf