Waterless fracturing for unconventional energy production: Coupled geomechanics–flow modeling and investigations
Grant Data
Project Title
Waterless fracturing for unconventional energy production: Coupled geomechanics–flow modeling and investigations
Principal Investigator
Dr Choo, Jinhyun
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Duration
36
Start Date
2019-01-01
Completion Date
2021-12-31
Amount
550000
Conference Title
Waterless fracturing for unconventional energy production: Coupled geomechanics–flow modeling and investigations
Keywords
Coupled geomechanics–flow, Energy sustainability, Numerical modeling, Shale gas, Waterless/hydraulic fracturing
Discipline
Geotechnical
Panel
Engineering (E)
HKU Project Code
27205918
Funding Year
2018
Status
Completed
Objectives
1) To develop a mathematical model capable of reproducing the physical processes in waterless fracturing methods; 2) To develop an accurate and efficient numerical method for coupled geomechanics and multiphase flow in fracturing porous media; 3) To investigate the control of the properties of injecting fluid on the fluid-driven fracturing process for energy recovery