The book presents an up-to-date description of current and new hydraulic
fracturing processes. The process descriptions describe how hydraulic fracturing
is performed and consequences of those actions. Process diagrams are given as
well as tables of feedstocks and their respective products.
Topics include: Definitions and History; Hydraulic Fracturing; Candidates for
High-Permeability Fracturing; Fracturing Fluids; Proppants; Completion Fluids;
Quality Control; Emerging Technologies; Environmental Impact