MinFrac Quick Steps

MinFrac - Minifrac Analysis Quick Steps

The MinFrac simulator is used to determine ISIP, Pc, ΔPnet, tc, η, (Regression, Horner, Step Rate), ΔPnw (Step Down) and Ct, k, frac geometry (History Match).

  1. Open MinFrac
  2. Select Data | Options | General | Graphical Technique
    1. Select - Use data from an ASCII text file
      • Data | Import Data File
    2. or Select - Use real-time data from MView
      • Open MView - Setup parameters
  3. Select Analysis | Analysis Wizard or Analysis | Step Rate, Step Down, Horner or Regression
  4. Methodology
    1. Select Ranges, Select Points
    2. Select Axes type for Regression Analysis
  5. Types of Analyses used to determine unknowns
    1. Step Rate - Maximum closure pressure, Pc
    2. Step Down - Near Wellbore losses, ΔPnw
    3. Horner - Minimum closure pressure, Pc
    4. Regression - ISIP, Pc, ΔPnet, tc, η
    5. History Match - Ct, A, k, frac geometry
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