Fracturing fluids capabilities

 

Fracturing fluids should have the following capabilities:

• Sufficient viscosity to create a fracture – 2-30 centipoise (cPs) for weaker formations and 100-500 cPs for stronger formations
• Transport proppant into the fracture
• Low friction 
• Economical
• Easily removed from the fracture 
• Low impact of metallic erosion (parts of pumps and pipes)