This 2-day course covers the fundamental principles concerning how hydraulic fracturing treatments can be used to stimulate oil and gas wells. It includes discussions on how to select wells for stimulation, what controls fracture propagation, fracture width, etc., how to develop data sets, and how to calculate fracture dimensions. The course also covers information concerning fracturing fluids, propping agents, and how to design and pump successful fracturing treatments. Other topics include:

• Rock mechanics/in-situ stress aspects of fracturing
• Reservoir aspects of fracturing (How much fracture do I need?)
• Fracture mechanics
• Fracture design variables                  
• Perforating for fracturing
• Fracture diagnostics