Abstract: Fractures and barriers exist in hydrocarbon reservoirs. It is essential to evaluate the influence of fractures and barriers on porous flow in many research domains like petroleum engineering and disposal of nuclear waste. ...

Abstract: Hydraulic fractures are difficult to initiate simultaneously during multi-cluster fracturing owing to the strong heterogeneity of shale reservoir and the stress interference effect between adjacent hydraulic fractures. ...

Abstract: The main factor contributing to the decline in effective fracture width and conductivity is proppant embedding into the fracture surface. In the deep shale's high-temperature, high-pressure, and high-stress environment, ...