A 3D fully coupled numerical model for multi-cluster fracturing with perforation erosion

Abstract

This study introduces a high-performance three-dimensional fully coupled finite element-finite volume model specifically developed to simulate multi-cluster fracturing accompanied by perforation erosion. The model employs precisely capture the complex interactions between wellbore fluid dynamics, fracturing mechanisms, and perforation erosion phenomena. By offering a comprehensive approach to predicting the behavior of multi-cluster fracturing, the model provides profound insights into optimizing hydraulic fracturing operations. The robustness and precision of the model are validated through a benchmark testing and a series of field-scale applications. These validations underscore the model’s potential as a powerful tool for significantly enhancing the efficiency of multi-cluster hydraulic fracturing simulations.