Field-scale simulations can be run with SINTEF's MDEM model: a tool simulating hydraulic fracturing at reservoir scale. We also perform hollow cylinder fracturing experiments in the laboratory, with fully equipped acoustic emission set-up enabling localisation of fractures. These are verified with CT-imaging and reconstruction. We also work on flow in fractures, since it is crucial for naturally-fractured reservoirs, EOR, mud losses and cementing.
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