Nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs: A review of the properties, progress and future prospects
Nanoparticles stabilized foam fracturing fluid is an emerging technology in the field of hydraulic fracturing for the unconventional reservoirs. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is a process used to extract oil and gas from the unconventional reservoirs, such as shale formations. Th...
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| description | Nanoparticles stabilized foam fracturing fluid is an emerging technology in the field of hydraulic fracturing for the unconventional reservoirs. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is a process used to extract oil and gas from the unconventional reservoirs, such as shale formations. This study has reviewed contiguous improvement in the properties of foam fracturing fluid by the effective formulation of surfactant, polymer, and nanoparticles. Compared to conventional fracturing fluids (slick water and polymer), nanoparticles stabilized foam fracturing fluids exhibit superior proppant-carrying capabilities, ensuring better penetration into micro-fractures and enhanced contact with the reservoir matrix, reduce water usage, and minimize formation damage. Foam structures at different scales, i.e., the interface between air-water and liquid film has been discussed in depth to elaborate on the mechanisms that maintain the stability of foam film. The effects of nanoparticles for improving the foam stability and liquid drainage are deliberated to throw light on the strength and limitations of the current review work for better knowledge of foam structure. This review work is on the advancement of nanoparticles foam fluid focuses on significant analyses, problems, future scope, and applications. The various knowledge gaps and conflicting observations have been identified that give the range of our studies. The technical challenges of using foam-based fracturing fluids were also explored. Maintaining foam stability at the high pressures and temperatures experienced in unconventional reservoirs is a critical challenge. The potential for foam collapse or degradation could undermine its effectiveness in delivering proppants and stimulating fractures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-588ebe9e306748839e8d04e2ab76d0b12025-08-20T02:40:29ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Petroleum Research2096-24952025-03-0110114916510.1016/j.ptlrs.2024.08.004Nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs: A review of the properties, progress and future prospectsAmit Verma0Nilanjan Pal1Narendra Kumar2Ahmed Al-Yaseri3Muhammad Ali4Keka Ojha5Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 382007, India; Corresponding author.Department of Petroleum Engineering and Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003, IndiaPhysical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdulla University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi ArabiaCenter of Integrative Petroleum Research, College of Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi ArabiaPhysical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdulla University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, IndiaNanoparticles stabilized foam fracturing fluid is an emerging technology in the field of hydraulic fracturing for the unconventional reservoirs. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is a process used to extract oil and gas from the unconventional reservoirs, such as shale formations. This study has reviewed contiguous improvement in the properties of foam fracturing fluid by the effective formulation of surfactant, polymer, and nanoparticles. Compared to conventional fracturing fluids (slick water and polymer), nanoparticles stabilized foam fracturing fluids exhibit superior proppant-carrying capabilities, ensuring better penetration into micro-fractures and enhanced contact with the reservoir matrix, reduce water usage, and minimize formation damage. Foam structures at different scales, i.e., the interface between air-water and liquid film has been discussed in depth to elaborate on the mechanisms that maintain the stability of foam film. The effects of nanoparticles for improving the foam stability and liquid drainage are deliberated to throw light on the strength and limitations of the current review work for better knowledge of foam structure. This review work is on the advancement of nanoparticles foam fluid focuses on significant analyses, problems, future scope, and applications. The various knowledge gaps and conflicting observations have been identified that give the range of our studies. The technical challenges of using foam-based fracturing fluids were also explored. Maintaining foam stability at the high pressures and temperatures experienced in unconventional reservoirs is a critical challenge. The potential for foam collapse or degradation could undermine its effectiveness in delivering proppants and stimulating fractures.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096249524000802FoamNanoparticlesFoam film stabilityThermal stabilityFoam drainageHydraulic fracturing |
| spellingShingle | Amit Verma Nilanjan Pal Narendra Kumar Ahmed Al-Yaseri Muhammad Ali Keka Ojha Nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs: A review of the properties, progress and future prospects Petroleum Research Foam Nanoparticles Foam film stability Thermal stability Foam drainage Hydraulic fracturing |
| title | Nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs: A review of the properties, progress and future prospects |
| title_full | Nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs: A review of the properties, progress and future prospects |
| title_fullStr | Nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs: A review of the properties, progress and future prospects |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs: A review of the properties, progress and future prospects |
| title_short | Nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs: A review of the properties, progress and future prospects |
| title_sort | nanoparticles stabilized foam fluid for hydraulic fracturing application of unconventional gas reservoirs a review of the properties progress and future prospects |
| topic | Foam Nanoparticles Foam film stability Thermal stability Foam drainage Hydraulic fracturing |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096249524000802 |
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