propping agent (proppant)

  • 1proppant — noun sand or similar particulate material suspended in water and used in hydraulic fracturing Syn: propping agent …

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  • 2Hydraulic fracturing — is fractures formation in gas , oil , water saturated and other rocks under the pressure of the fed fluid. The operation is performed in a well in order to increase extraction rates by means of the multi hole drainage system made as a result of… …

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