A review on fluid-injection induced seismicity with emphasis on Hydraulic Fracturing
Abstract
Contents
SECTION I: Mechanisms of Induced Seismicity in Injection Sites (Geothermal, Wastewater Disposal, Hydro-Fracturing)
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Basics of Poroelasticity Theory
1.3 Mechanisms of Induced Seismicity in Injection Sites:
1.3.1 Pore Pressure
1.3.2 Thermal Effects
1.3.3 Volume Change
1.3.4 Chemical Effects
1.4 Combined Effects and Case Studies
SECTION II: Characteristics of Seismicity Related to Hydro-Fracturing: A Review and Case Studies
2.1 Summary of Major Findings
2.2 Basic Concepts
2.2.1 Introduction on Hydro-Fracturing
2.2.2 Reported Cases and comparison to other Induced Seismicity Types
2.2.3 Fracking related seismicity mechanisms
2.3 Case Studies
2.3.1 Preese Hall, Lancashire (UK)
2.3.2 Horn River Basin, British Columbia (Canada)
2.3.3 Geothermal fields & associated induced seismicity: The Geysers (US)
2.4 Conclusions
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL
GLOSSARY – and a Brief Review on Poroelasticity Terms and Approaches
APPENDIX A – Formulation of Poroelasticity (references)
APPENDIX B – Solved Problems of Poroelasticity and Applications
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
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