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hydraulic fracturing |
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hydraulic fracturing [hī′drȯ·lik ′frak·chə·riŋ] (petroleum engineering) A method in which sand-water mixtures are forced into underground wells under pressure; the pressure splits the petroleum-bearing sandstone, thereby allowing the oil to move toward the wells more freely. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2HR well at Delano, California, which was scheduled for a one million pound frac job last week. Engineers are now assessing the possibilities of an acidized frac job with Halliburton Petroleum Engineers, in an effort to stimulate and test potential production in the Glen Rose. The Third Frontier is 48 gross feet thick and was stimulated with a solvent to remove oil-based mud damage and given a very small gel and bauxite frac job. |
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