Reservoir Stimulation

3 credits

Formation damage mechanisms, introduction to reservoir stimulation techniques, matrix acidizing operation design, sandstone acidizing, carbonate acidizing, placement and diversion methods, introduction to rock mechanics, acid fracturing operations, hydraulic fracturing operations, fracture treatment design, treatment analysis and post-treatment evaluation. ***Prerequisite: ENER 435.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENPE 435 or ENER 483.*