Construction of Mechanical Earth Models (MEMs) is essential for understanding subsurface mechanical behavior. They characterize reservoirs, model geomechanical responses, analyze wellbore stability, and optimize hydraulic fracturing. MEMs assess fault mechanics and enhance reservoir management decisions, facilitating informed choices in hydrocarbon exploration, production, and geomechanical analysis.Read more...
Course contents
1 - Introduction To MEM's
2 - Case Study: Duvernay Example
2.01 - Introduction To Duvernay (5 min.)
2.02 - Elastic Properties (22 min.)
2.03 - Unconfined Compressive Strength (15 min.)
2.04 - Confined Compressive Strength (23 min.)
2.05 - Tensile Strength, Friction Angle (6 min.) Quiz
2.06 - Pore Pressure And In-Situ Stress Analysis (26 min.)
2.07 - Frac Modeling & Common Landing (14 min.) Quiz
2.08 - Fracture Extension, Net & Breakdown Pressures (7 min.) Quiz
2.09 - Rock Competency Analysis - Part 1 (20 min.)
2.10 - Rock Competency Analysis 2 (6 min.)
3 - Montney Case Study Example
3.01 - Montney Elastic Properties (8 min.)
3.02 - Pore Pressure and In-Situ Stress Analysis (10 min.)
3.03 - Fracture Extension, Net and Breakdown Pressures (5 min.)
3.04 - Summary (1 min.) Quiz
