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Journal publications

 

2023

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  1. Liu, Y.*, Liu L., Jin, G., Wu, K., Reagan M., Moridis, G. 2023. Simulation-based evaluation of the effectiveness of fiber-optic sensing in monitoring and optimizing water circulation in next-generation enhanced geothermal systems. Geoenergy Science and Engineering. 221: 211378. LINK

 

2022

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  1. Pei, Y., Wu, J., Chang, C., Liu, C., Wu, K., Yu, W., Miao, J., Mao, Z., and Sepehrnoori, K. 2022. Parent–Child Well Spacing Optimization in Deep Shale Gas Reservoir with Two Complex Natural Fracture Patterns: A Sichuan Basin Case Study. Transport in Porous Media.

  2. Chakravarty, A., Stenftenagel, J., Wu, k., Duan, B., Misra, S. 2022. Hydraulic Fracturing-driven Infrasound Signals -A New Class of Signal for Subsurface Engineering. Authorea. LINK

  3. Li, J*., Liu, Y. and Wu, K., 2022. A New Higher Order Displacement Discontinuity Method Based on the Joint Element for Analysis of Close-Spacing Planar Fractures. SPE Journal, 27(02), pp.1123-1139. LINK

  4. Li, J*. and Wu, K., 2022. An Efficient Model for Hydraulic Fracture Height Growth Considering the Effect of Bedding Layers in Unconventional Shale Formations. SPE Journal, pp.1-17. LINK

  5. Mao, S., Zeng, J., Wu, K., and Zhang, D. 2022. Lagrangian Numerical Simulation of Proppant Transport in Channel Fracturing. SPE J. LINK

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2021​

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  1. Liu, Y*, Jin, G., Wu, K., Moridis, G. 2021. Hydraulic-Fracture-Width Inversion Using Low-Frequency Distributed-Acoustic-Sensing Strain Data—Part II: extension for multifracture and field application. SPE-204225-PA. SPE Journal. Preprint.

  2. Liu, Y*, Jin, G., Wu, K., Moridis, G. 2021. Quantitative Hydraulic-Fracture Geometry Characterization with LF-DAS Strain Data: Numerical Analysis and Field Applications. SPE production & Operation. Accepted

  3. Liu, Y*., Jin, G., Wu, K. 2021. New insights on near-wellbore fracture characteristics from high-resolution distributed strain sensing measurements. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering. Accepted.  

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2020

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  1. Mao, S.*, Zhang, Z., Chun, T., & Wu, K. 2020. Field-scale numerical investigation of proppant transport among multi-cluster hydraulic fractures. SPE Journal. Preprint.  

  2. Mao, S.*, Siddhamshetty, P., Zhang, Z., Yu, W., Chun, T., Kwon, J. S. I., & Wu, K. 2020. Impact of Proppant Pumping Schedule on Well Production for Slickwater Fracturing. SPE Journal. Preprint. 

  3. Zhao, H., Wu, K., Shi, H., Xu, Z., Song, H., Ji, Z. 2021. The numerical model of CO2 fracturing in naturally fractured reservoirs considering the compressibility and viscosity variation. Engineering Fracture Mechanics. Vol. 244: 107548. 

  4. Liu, Y.*, Wu, K., Jin, G. Moridis, G. 2020. Rock deformation and strain-rate characterization during hydraulic fracturing treatments: insights for interpretation of LF-DAS signals. SPE-202482-PA. SPE Journal. 25 (05): 2251-2264. 

  5. Liu, Y*, Wu, K., Jin, G., Moridis, G., Kerr, E., Scofield, R., Johnson, A. 2020. Fracture-Hit Detection Using LF-DAS Signals Measured during Multifracture Propagation in Unconventional Reservoirs. SPE-204457-PA. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering. Preprint. 

  6. Liu, Y*, Jin, G., Wu, K., Moridis, G. 2021. Hydraulic-Fracture-Width Inversion Using Low-Frequency Distributed-Acoustic-Sensing Strain Data—Part I: Algorithm and Sensitivity Analysis. SPE-204225-PA. SPE Journal. 26 (01): 359-371. 

  7. Liu, Y.*, Liu, L., Leung, J., Wu, K., Moridis, G. 2021.Coupled flow/geomechanics modeling of interfracture water injection to enhance oil recovery in tight reservoirs. SPE-199983-PA. SPE Journal. 26 (01): 1-21. 

  8. Sangnimnuan, A.*, Li, J.*, Wu, K. 2020. Development of coupled two phase flow and geomechanics model to predict stress evolution in unconventional reservoirs with complex fracture geometry. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 196. 

  9. Siddhamshetty, P., Mao, S., Wu, K., Kwon, J. 2020. Multi-size proppant pumping schedule of hydraulic fracturing: application to a MP-PIC model of unconventional reservoir for enhanced gas production. Processes. 8(5): 570. 

  10. Chun, T.*, Zhu, D., Zhang, Z.*, Mao, S.*, Wu, K. 2020. Experimental study of proppant transport in complex fractures with horizontal bedding planes for slickwater fracturing. SPE production & Operation. 1-14. 

  11. Yang, X., Yu, W., Wu, K., and Weijermars, R. 2020. Assessment of production intereference level due to fracture hits using diagnostic charts. SPE Journal. 25(06): 2837-2852.

  12. Chun, T.*, Li, Y., Wu, K. 2020. Comprehensive experimental study of proppant transport in an inclined fracture. Journal of Petroleum Science & Engineering. 184.

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2019

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  1. Siddhamshetty, P., Wu, K., Kwon, JSI. 2019. Modeling and controlling of proppant distribution of multistage hydraulic fracturing in horizontal shale wells. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58(8), 3159-3169. 

  2. Guo, X.**, Wu, K., Killough, J., Tang, J.* 2019. Understanding the mechanism of interwell fracturing interference with reservoir-geomechanics-fracturing modeling in Eagle Ford shale. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering, 22(03): 842-860. 

  3. Tang, J.*, Wu, K., Zuo, L., Xiao, L., Sun, S., Ehlig-Economides, C. 2019. Investigation of Rupture and Slip Mechanisms of Hydraulic Fractures in Multiple-Layered Formations. SPE Journal. 24(05): 2292-2307. 

  4. Tang, J.*, Li, J.*, Tang, M., Du, X., Yin, J., Guo, X.*, Wu, K., Xiao, L. 2019. Investigation of Multiple Hydraulic Fracture Evolution and Well Performance in Lacustrine Shale Oil Reservoirs Considering Stress Heterogeneity. Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 218: 106569. 

  5. Wang, W., Wu, K., Olson, J. 2019. Characterization of hydraulic fracture geometry in shale rocks through physical modeling. International Journal of Fracture, 216: 71-85. 

  6. Yu, W., Zhang, Y., Varavei, A., Sepehrnoori, K., Zhang, T., Wu, K., Miao, J. 2019. Compositional simulation of CO2 Huff-n-Puff in Eagle Ford tight oil reservoirs with CO2 molecular diffusion, Nanopore confinement and complex natural fractures. SPE 190325. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering, 22(02): 492-508. 

  7. Guo, X.**, Wu, K., An, C., Tang, J.*, Killough, J. 2019. Numerical Investigation of Effects of Subsequent Parent Well Injection on Interwell Fracturing Interference Using Reservoir-Geomechanics-Fracturing Modeling. SPE Journal, 24(04): 1884-1902. 

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2018

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  1. Tang, J.*, Wu, K., Li, Y., Hu, X., Liu, Q., Ehlig-Economides, C. 2018. Numerical Investigation of the Interactions between Hydraulic Fracture and Bedding Planes with Non-orthogonal Approach Angle. Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 200: 1-16. 

  2. Tang, J.*, Wu, K. 2018. A 3-D model for simulation of weak interface slippage for fracture height containment in shale reservoirs. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 144-145: 248-264. 

  3. Tang J.*, Wu, K., Zeng, B., Huang, H., Hu, X., Guo, X.*, Zuo, L. 2018. Investigate effects of weak bedding interfaces on fracture geometry in unconventional reservoirs. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 165: 992-1009. 

  4. Sangnimnuan, A.*, Li, J.*, Wu, K., Holditch, S.A. 2018. Application of efficiently coupled fluid flow and geomechanics model for refracturing in highly fractured reservoirs. Hydraulic Fracture Journal, 5(3): 42-60.

  5. Siddhamshetty, P., Wu, K., Joseph, K. 2018. Optimization of simultaneously propagating multiple fractures in hydraulic fracturing to achieve uniform growth using data-based model reduction. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 136: 675-686. 

  6. Li, J.*, Yu, W., Guerra, D., Wu, K. 2018. Modeling wettability alteration effection on well performance in Permian basin with complex fracture networks. Fuel, 224: 740-751. 

  7. Patterson, R.*, Yu, W., Wu, K. 2018. Integration of microseismic data, completion data, and production data to characterize fracture geometry in the Permian Basin. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 56: 62-71. 

  8. Hu, X., Wu, K., Song, X., Yu, W., Li, G., Shen, Z. 2018. Development of a new mathematical model to quantitatively evaluate equilibrium height of proppant bed in hydraulic fractures for slickwater treatment. SPE Journal, 23 (06): 2158-2174. 

  9. Hu, X., Wu, K., Song, X., Yu, W., Tang, J., Li, G., Shen, Z. 2018. A new model for simulating particle transport in a low-viscosity fluid for fluid-driven fracturing. AIChE Journal, 64(9): 3542-3552. 

  10. Hu, X., Wu, K., Li, G., Tang, J., Shen, Z. 2018. Effect of proppant addition schedule on the proppant distribution in a straight fracture for slickwater treatment. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 167: 110-119. 

  11. Xie, J., Huang, H., Ma, H., Zeng, B., Tang, J., Yu, W., Wu, K. 2018. Numerical investigation of effect of natural fractures on hydraulic-fracture propagation in unconventional reservoirs. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 54: 143-153. 

  12. Guo, X.**, Song, H., Wu, K., Killough, J. 2018. Pressure characteristics and performance of multi-stage fractured horizontal well in shale gas reservoirs with coupled flow and geomechanics. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 163: 1-15. 

  13. Guo, X.**, Wu, K., Killough, J. 2018. Investigation of production-induced stress changes for infill-well stimulation in Eagle Ford Shale. SPE 189974. SPE Journal, 23(04): 1372-1388. 

  14. Sangnimnuan, A.*, Li, J.*, Wu, K. 2018. Development of efficiently coupled fluid flow and geomechanics models to predict stress evolution in unconventional reservoirs with complex fracture geometry. SPE-189452. SPE Journal, 23(03): 640-660. 

  15. Yu, W., Xu, Y., Weijermars, R., Wu, K., Sepehrnoori, K. 2018. A Numerical Model for Simulating Pressure Response of Well Interference and Well Performance in Tight Oil Reservoirs With Complex-Fracture Geometries Using the Fast Embedded-Discrete-Fracture-Model Method. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering, 21(02): 489-502.  

  16. Cai, Q., Yu, W., Liang, H.C., Liang, J.T., Wang, S., Wu, K. 2018. Development of powerful data-analysis tool using nonparametric smoothing models to identify drill sites in tight shale reservoirs with high economic potential. SPE Journal, 23(03): 719-736. 

  17. Yu, W., Xu, Y., Liu, M., Wu, K., Sepehrnoori, K. 2018. Simulation of Shale Gas Transport and Production with Complex Fractures using Embedded Discrete Fracture Model. AIChE Journal, 64(06): 2251-2264. 

  18. Wang, W., Yu, W., Hu, X., Liu, H., Chen, Y., Wu, K., Wu, B. 2018. A semi-analytical model for simulating real gas transport in nanopores and complex fractures of shale gas reservoirs. AIChE Journal. Vol. 64 (01): 326-337. 

  19. Wu, K., Wu, B., Yu, W. 2018. Mechanism analysis of well interference in unconventional reservoirs: insights from fracture geometry simulation between two horizontal wells. SPE Production & Operation. Vol. 33 (01).  

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2017

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  1. Yu, W., Hu, X., Wu, K., Sepehrnoori, K. and Olson, J.E. 2017. Coupled Fracture-Propagation and Semianalytical models to optimize shale gas production. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering. Vol.20 (04). 

  2. Wu, K., Olson, J.E., Balhoff M.T., Yu, W. 2017. Numerical analysis of promoting more-uniform development of simultaneous multiple fracture propagation in horizontal wells. SPE Production & Operation. Vol. 32 (01). 

  3. Yu, W., Wu, K., Sepehrnoori, K., and Xu, W. 2017. A Comprehensive Model for Simulation of Gas Transport in Shale Formation with Complex Hydraulic Fracture Geometry. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering. 20 (03).  

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2016

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  1. Zuo, Lihua, Yu, Wei, Wu, K., 2016. A fractional decline curve analysis model for shale gas reservoirs, International Journal of Coal Geology, 163: 140-148. 

  2. Wu, K. and Olson, J.E. 2016. Numerical Investigation of complex fracture networks in naturally fractured reservoirs. SPE Production & Operations. Vol.31 (04).  

  3. Wu, K. and Olson, J.E. 2016. Mechanisms of simultaneous growth of hydraulic fractures from multiple perforation clusters in horizontal wells: insights from a three-dimensional fracture propagation model. SPE Journal. Vol.21 (03). 

  4. Yu, W., Wu, K., Sepehrnoori, K. 2016. A semi-analytical model for production simulation from non-planar hydraulic fracture geometry in tight oil reservoir. SPE Journal. Vol.21 (03). 

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2015

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  1. Wu, K. and Olson, J.E. 2015. A simplified three-dimensional displacement discontinuity method for multiple fracture simulations. International Journal of Fracture. Vol.193 (02): 191-204.  

  2. Yu, W., Lashgari, H., Wu, K., Sepehrnoori, K. 2015. CO2 injection for enhanced oil recovery in Bakken tight oil reservoirs. Fuel. Vol.159: 354-363. 

  3. Wu, K. and Olson, J.E. 2015. Simultaneous multi-frac treatments: fully coupled fluid flow and fracture mechanics for horizontal wells. SPE 167626-PA. SPE Journal. Vol.20 (02). 

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Before 2015

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  1. Wu, K. and Olson J.E. 2013. Investigation of the impact of fracture spacing and fluid properties for interfering simultaneously- or sequentially- generated hydraulic fractures. SPE 163821-PA. SPE Production & Operations. Vol.28 (04).     

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Conference proceedings​

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2022

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  1. Srinivasan, A., Liu, Y., Wu, K., Jin, G., Moridis, G. 2022. Analysis of strain responses in vertical monitoring wells for Low-Frequency Distributed Acoustic Sensing measurements. 56th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 26-29 June.

  2. Srinivasan, A., Liu, Y., Wu, K., Jin, G., Moridis, G. 2022. Geomechanical modeling of fracture-induced vertical strain measured by distributed fiber optic strain sensing. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, 20-22 June.

  3. Liu, C., Wu, K., Wu, J., Chang, C., Yang, X., Gong, Y., Zhao, E., Yu, W., and Sepehrnoori, K. 2022. An Accurate and Efficient Fracture Propagation Model Auto-Calibration Workflow for Unconventional Reservoirs. URTeC 3720957, SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, 20-22 June.

  4. Chen, J., Wu, K., Killough, J. 2022. Coupled Flow and Geomechanics Using Embedded Meshes in Reservoirs with Complex Fractures. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 3–5 October.  

  5. Ma, W., Wu, K., Ge, J., Yu, W. 2022. Fracture Performance Evaluation from High-Resolution Distributed Strain Sensing Measurement during Production: Insights for Completion Design Optimization. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. Houston, Texas, USA, 20-22 June. URTEC-3723129.

  6. Li, J., Wu, K. 2022. Impact of horizontal weak interfaces on the hydraulic fracturing: from height growth to lateral propagation. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. Houston, Texas, USA, 20-22 June.

  7. Pei, Yanli, Wu, Kan, Chang, Cheng, Wu, Jianfa, Yang, Xuefeng, Liu, Chuxi, Wang, Jiacheng, Yu, Wei, and Kamy Sepehrnoori. 2022. "Investigation of Staggered/Stacked Parent-Child Well Spacing with Multiwell Geomechanics Simulation in Multilayer Unconventional Reservoirs." SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, June.   

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2021

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  1. Liu, Y*, Jin, G., Wu, K., Moridis, G. 2021. Quantitative Hydraulic-Fracture Geometry Characterization with LF-DAS Strain Data: Numerical Analysis and Field Applications. SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference, virtual, 4-6 May, SPE-204158-MS. 

  2. Li, Jiawei, Li Yanchao, Wu, Kan. 2021. An efficient  higher order displacement discontinuity method with joint element for hydraulic fracture modeling. ARMA 21-1301. 55th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium.

  3. Liu, Y., Wu, K., Jin, G., Moridis, G. 2021. Quantification of Thermal Effects on Cross-Well Low-Frequency Distributed Acoustic Sensing Measurements. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. Houston, Texas, USA, 26-28 July. URTEC-2021-5527. 

  4. Liu, Y., Jin, G., Wu, K. 2021. New insights on near-wellbore fracture characteristics from high-resolution distributed strain sensing measurements. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. Houston, Texas, USA, 26-28 July 2021. URTEC-2021-5346. 

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2020

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  1. Liu, Y., Wu, K., Jin, G. Moridis, G. Kerr, E., Scofield, R., Johnson A. 2020. Strain and strain-rate responses measured by LF-DAS and corresponding features for fracture-hit detection during multiple-fracture propagation in unconventional reservoirs. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. URTeC-2020-2948. 

  2. Liu, Y., Liu, L., Leung, J., Wu, K., Jin, G. Moridis, G. 2020. Numerical investigation of water flowback characeristics for unconventional gas reservoirs with complex fracture geometries. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. URTeC-2020-2955. 

  3. Li, N., Wu, K., Killough, J. 2020. Investigation of poor child well performance in the Meramec Stack play, Anadarko Basin. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. URTeC-2020-2821. 

  4. Mao., S., Siddhamshetty, P., Zhang, Z., Yu, W., Chun, T., Kwon, J., Wu, K. 2020. Impact of proppant pumping schedule on well production for slickwater fracturing. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. URTeC-2020-2630. 

  5. Zhang, Z., Mao, S., Zhao, H., Wu, K. 2020. Simulation of proppant transport in field-scale curved fractures. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. URTeC-2020-3070. 

  6. Pei, Y., Yu, W., Sepehrnoori, K., Gong, Y., Xie, H., Wu, K. 2020. The influence of development target depletion on stress evolution and well completion of upside target in the Permain Basin. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. URTeC-2020-3110. 

  7. Liu, Y., Wu, K., Jin, G. Moridis, G. 2020. Hydraulic fracture modeling of fracture-induced strain variation measured by low-frequency distributed acoustic sensing (LF-DAS) along offset wells. ARMA 20-1426. 54th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium. 

  8. Zhang, Z., Mao, S., Shang, Z., Chun, S., Wu, K. 2020. Numerical study of proppant transport in the field-scale fractures for slickwater fracturing. ARMA 20-1170. 54th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium. 

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2019

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  1. Wu, K., Yu, W., Miao, J. 2019. Integrating complex fracture modeling and EDFM to optimize well spacing in shale oil reservoirs. ARAM 19-251. 53rd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York, NY, USA, 23-29 June. 

  2. Tang, J.*, Zuo, L., Xiao, L., Wu, K., Qian, B., Yin, C., Ehlig-Economides, C., You, X. 2019. A 3-D Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Model Applied for Multiple-Layered Formation. SPE International Petroleum Technology Conference, Beijing, China. IPTC-19238-MS. 

  3. Sangnimnuan, A.*, Li, J.*, Wu, K., Wang, Y. Shi, X., Yin, C., Li, Y. 2019. Fracture hits analysis for parent-child well development. ARAM 19-1524. 53rd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York, NY, USA, 23-29 June. 

  4. Sangnimnuan, A.*, Li, J.*, Wu, K., Holditch, S. 2019. Impact of parent well depletion on stress changes and infill well completion in multiple layers in Permian Basin. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Denver, CO, USA, 22-24 July. 

  5. Li, N.**, Wu, K., Killough, J. 2019. Numerical Investigation Of Key Factors on Successful Subsequent Parent Well Water Injection to Mitigate Parent-Infill Well Interference. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Denver, CO, USA, 22-24 July. 

  6. Mao, S.*, Shang, Z., Chun, S., Li, J., Wu, K. 2019. An Efficient Three-dimensional Multiphase Particle-in-cell Model for Proppant Transport in the Field Scale. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Denver, CO, USA, 22-24 July. 

  7. Chun, T.*, Zhang, Z., Mao, S., Wu, K. 2019. Experimental Study of Proppant Transport in Complex Fractures with Horizontal Bedding Planes for Slickwater Fracturing. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Denver, CO, USA, 22-24 July. 

  8. Yu, W., Wu, K., Zuo, L., Miao, J., Sepehrnoori, K. 2019. Embedded discrete fracture model assisted study of gas transport mechanisms and drainage area for fractured shale gas reservoirs. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Denver, CO, USA, 22-24 July. 

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2018

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  1. Siddhamshetty, P., Wu, K., Kwon, J.S. 2018. Model Predictive Control Designs to Achieve Uniform Growth of Simultaneously Propagating Multiple Fractures in Hydraulic Fracturing. AIChE Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 2-3 November. 

  2. Tang, J.*, Ehlig-Economides, C., Li, J., Guo, X., Wu, K., Mu, L., Tang, M., Du, X. 2018. Investigation of Multiple Hydraulic Fracture Propagation for Low-pressure Tight Sandstone Reservoirs in Northern Ordos Basin of Changqing Oilfield, China. SPE-191454-MS. SPE International Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition, Muscat, Oman.  

  3. Yu, W., Wu, K., Liu, M., Sepehrnoori, K., Miao, J. 2018. Production Forecasting for Shale Gas Reservoirs with Nanopores and Complex Fracture Geometries Using An Innovative Non-Intrusive EDFM Method. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, TX, USA, 24-26 September. 

  4. Li, J.*, Wu, K. 2018. Analyzing the impact of fracture complexity on well performance and wettability alteration in Eagle Ford shale. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Houston, TX, USA, 23-25 July. 

  5. Xu, Z., Wu, K., Song, X., Li, G., Yu, W., Zhu, Z., Pang, Z. 2018. A unified model for predicting flowing pressure and temperature distribution in the horizontal wellbore for different energized fracturing fluids. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Houston, TX, USA, 23-25 July.

  6. Guo, X.**, Wu, K., Killough, J., Tang, J. 2018. Understanding the mechanism of interwell fracturing interference based on reservoir-geomechanics-fracturing modeling in Eagle Ford shale. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Houston, TX, USA, 23-25 July. 

  7. Tang, J.*, Wu, K., Zuo, L., Economides, C. 2018. A coupled three-dimensional hydraulic fracture propagation model considering multiple bedding layers. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Houston, TX, USA, 23-25 July. 

  8. Sangnimnuan, A.*, Li, J.*, Wu, K., Holditch, S.A. 2018. Application of Efficiently Coupled Fluid Flow and Geomechanics Model for Refracturing in Highly Fractured Reservoirs. SPE 189870. SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition, The woodlands, TX, USA, 23-25 January. 

  9. Yu, W., Zhang, Y., Varavei, A., Sepehrnoori, K., Zhang, T., Wu, K., Miao, J. 2018. Compositional simulation of CO2 Huff-n-Puff in Eagle Ford tight oil reservoirs with CO2 molecular diffusion, Nanopore confinement and complex natural fractures. SPE 190325. SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference, Tulsa, OU, USA, 14-18 April. 

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2017

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  1. Yu, W., Xu, Y., Weijermars, R., Wu, K., Sepehrnoori, K. 2017. Impact of well interference on shale oil production performance: a numerical model for analyzing pressure response of fracture hits with complex geometries. SPE 184825. SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition, The woodlands, TX, USA, 24-26 January. 

  2. Guo, X.**, Wu, K., Killough, J. 2017. Investigation of production-induced stress changes for infill-well stimulation in Eagle Ford Shale. 2670745-MS. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Austin, TX, USA, 24-26 July. 

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2016

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  1. Yu, W., Wu, K., Zuo, L., Tan, X., Weijermars, R. 2016. Physical models for inter-well interference in shale reservoirs: relative impacts of fracture hits and matrix permeability. URTeC: 2457663. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 1-3 August. 

  2. Simpson, M.D., Ross, P.*, Wu, K. 2016. Study of Stress Shadow Effects in Eagle Ford Shale: Insight from Field Data Analysis. ARMA 16-190. 50th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, TX, USA, 26-29 June. 

  3. Wu, K., Sangnimnuan, A., Tang, J. 2016. Numerical Study of Flow Rate Distribution for Simultaneous Multiple Fracture Propagation in Horizontal Wells. ARMA 16-38. 50th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, TX, USA, 26-29 June. 

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2015

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  1. Wu, K. and Olson, J.E. 2015. Numerical Investigation of complex fracture networks in naturally fractured reservoirs. SPE Hydraulic Fracture Technology Conference, The Woodlands, Texas, USA, 3-5, February. 

  2. Wu, K., Olson, J.E., Balhoff, M.T. 2015. Study of multiple fracture interaction based on an efficient three-dimensional displacement discontinuity method. ARMA 15-279. Presented at the 49th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics symposium, San Francisco, California, USA, 28 June -1 July. 

  3. Yu, W., Wu, K., and Sepehrnoori, K. 2015. An integrated approach to optimize production in marcellus shale gas reservoirs. SPE 175109, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, TX, USA, 28-29 September. 

  4. Wu, K., Olson, J.E., Balhoff M.T., Yu, W. 2015. Numerical analysis of promoting more-uniform development of simultaneous multiple fracture propagation in horizontal wells. SPE-174869. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, TX, USA, 28-29 September. 

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Before 2015

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  1. Wu, K., Olson, J.E. 2014. Mechanics analysis of interaction between hydraulic and natural fractures in shale reservoirs. SPE 1922946. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA, 25-27, August. 

  2. Yu, W., Shan, H., Wu, K., Sepehrnoori, K. 2014. Development of a Semi-analytical model for simulation of gas production in shale gas reservoirs. URTeC 1922945. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Denver, Colorado, 25-27, August. 

  3. Wu, K. and Olson J.E. 2013. Investigation of critical in-situ and injection factors in multi-frac treatments: guidelines for controlling fracture complexity. SPE 163821. SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference, The Woodlands, Texas, USA, 4-6 February. 

  4. Wu, K. 2013. Simultaneous multi-frac treatments: fully coupled fluid flow and fracture mechanics for horizontal wells. SPE 167626-STU. SPE International Student Paper Contest at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 30 September-2 October. 

  5. Olson J.E. and Wu, K. 2012. Sequential versus simultaneous multi-zone fracturing in horizontal wells: Insights from a non-planar, multi-fracture numerical model. SPE 152602. SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference, The Woodlands, Texas, USA, 6-8 February.  

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