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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. application technology
  4. application methods
  5. drilling
  6. hydraulic fracturing
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. processing technology
  4. drilling
  5. hydraulic fracturing

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hydraulic fracturing

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  • Topic

Definición

  • Information The creation of fractures within a reservoir that contains oil or natural gas to increase flow and maximize production. A hydraulic fracture is formed when a fluid is pumped down the well at pressures that exceed the rock strength, causing open fractures to form in the rock.

    Fuente: US, Environmental Protection Agency

    Tipo: Concept definition

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Sinónimos

  • fracking
  • hydro-fracking
  • hydrofracking
  • hydro-fracturing
  • hydrofracturing

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/309896

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