How does STABView evaluate fracture breakdown risks?
The primary 3D fracture breakdown model in STABView is based on linear elastic theory and calculates the bottomhole pressure (or ECD) at which a tensile fracture develops at the borehole wall. Fluid penetration, thermal stress, capillary pressure and osmotic pressure effects can be assessed with this model. Models for the initiation of passive shear failure and fracture toughness based breakdown are also available.
