Table 4
Comparison of propped hydraulic fractures around producer and WIFs around water injector (modified from Rizwan [28]).
Propped fractures in producer | Fractures in water injector | |
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Type of fracture | Static (non-shrinking) | Non-static (shrinking) |
Type of PTA used | Pressure build-up | Injection fall-off |
Fracture induced intentional or accidental? | Intentional | Accidental |
Proppant used? | Yes | No |
Fracture closure occurs? | No | Yes |
Fracture storage occurs? | No | Yes |
Closure induced flow affects PTA? | Not observed | Strongly observed |