Proppant Selection After the pumping process has been completed and the fracture created, it must now be held open. This requires the proppant, it will physically hold or prop the fracture open thus promoting the flow. The most important characteristic of the proppant is its ability to withstand compressive forces, thus its compressive strength is … Continue reading Fracking (Pt. 4)
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Pumps
The pump is a mechanical device that moves liquid from one point to another, by increasing the pressure differential between two points. The pump as a device usually functions by converting energy and by using mechanical parts to initiate this pressure differential. They are driven by any number of equipment, from electric or hydraulic motors … Continue reading Pumps