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Resource Name Fracturing fluid flowback reuse project: Decision tree and guidance manual
Unique File Number 66
Information Type Applied Research
Surface Water A
Aquatic Ecosystem
Groundwater A
Groundwater & Surface Water
Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards
Strengths -provides guidance for the reuse of hydraulic fracturing fluids
Limitations
Challenges
Outstanding Research Questions
Outstanding Research Questions
Information Subtype hydraulic fracturing
Organization Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada and Science and Community Environmental Knowledge (SCEK) Fund
Resource Name MI-SWACO. 2011. Fracturing fluid flowback reuse project. Report submitted to Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada and the Science and Community Environmental Knowledge (SCEK) Fund.
Resource Purpose Water has become a major economic factor in current fracturing technologies. The industry has learned that water need not be fresh, but may be reused if the chemistry is correct or can be adapted. This study aims to identify a methodology, in the form of a Decision Tree and Guidance Manual, and supporting Appendices and Case Studies, so that producers can work with service companies to determine the limiting factors and mitigation or control scenarios for using water with high salinity or other undesirable constituents for making up fracturing fluid. The methodology and technologies that have been suggested incorporate the science and practice of hydraulic fracturing with fracturing fluid management and treatment technologies.
Type of Information report
How does this help decision making?
Program Status complete
NE Coverage national
Drinking Water
Ecosystem
Fish
Groundwater Y
Public Safety
SW Quality Y
SW Quantity Y
Link http://www.scek.ca/sites/default/files/documents/scek-ra2011-02-fracturing-fluid-flowback-reuse-report-final.pdf
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