Experimental Study of Sand Transport Assisted by Self-Suspended Proppant in Complex Fractures

Key Points

• Self-suspended proppants significantly enhance sand transport in complex fractures.
• The introduction of these materials may improve reservoir stimulation efficiency, particularly in challenging environments.
• Assessment involved analyzing the physical interactions between proppants and fracture networks under various conditions.
• Continued exploration of these proppants could lead to improved practices in hydraulic fracturing and resource extraction.