Patent ID: 6795773
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A computer-aided well completion method, comprising:performing tests on a subterranean well to obtain data about physical properties of at least one earthen formation traversed by the well, and entering the data into a computer; determining, in the computer and in response to the data, an initial fracture model having an initial desired fracture length and conductivity for a fracture to be formed in at least one earthen formation traversed by the well, said fracture having an initial conductivity profile selected to optimize production; determining in the computer and in response to the data and the initial desired fracture length and conductivity, a proppant and a fracturing fluid proposed to be pumped into the well to fracture the earthen formation; determining, in the computer, a treatment schedule for pumping the fluid and the proppant into the well; pumping fluid and proppant into the well in accordance with at least part of the treatment schedule; measuring in real time while pumping fluid and proppant downhole parameters in the well; modifying, in the computer and in response to the measured downhole parameters, the treatment schedule; and continuing the pumping of fluid and proppant in accordance with the modified treatment schedule.