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Hydraulic Fracturing: Fundamentals, Design, and Field Execution

Petroleum Engineering Intermediate Language: English 17 Lessons Updated Oct 25, 2026
Sigve Hamilton Aspelund Mudlogging Geologist , Lab Engineering , Geo science , Production, Reservoir Engineering
Practical Learning Real engineering applications
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What You'll Learn

  • Distinguish matrix stimulation from hydraulic fracturing and identify when each is the appropriate treatment.
  • Explain how stress regime, rock mechanics, and natural fractures control fracture initiation, orientation, and containment.
  • Apply a structured candidate-selection workflow using skin, pressure-transient, and production diagnostics for low-permeability and damaged formations.
  • Describe fracture propagation models (PKN, KGD, Radial), fracturing fluid systems, additives, and proppant transport/conductivity.
  • Outline the key steps in fracture treatment design, pumping schedule development, and field execution, including safety and QA/QC considerations.

Course Curriculum

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5 Modules • 17 Lessons Click each module to expand
01 - Foundations of well stimulation and reservoir productivity 4 lessons
Introduction to well stimulation - Matrix treatment vs hydraulic fracturing - Permeability, skin factor, and IPR - Production improvement mechanisms (Part 1)