Fracturing fluid
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| - | Typical '''drilling fluid''' used for [[Hydro-fracturing|hydro-fracturing]] wells drilled in the [[Marcellus shale]] formation is approximately 99.5% water and sand. The remainder consists of [[Chemicals|chemicals]] that are for the most part non-toxic similar to those used in swimming pools and shampoos. | + | [[Image:reservoir.gif|frame|center|<div align="center">Marcellus frac fresh water impoundment in Greene Co., Pennsylvania'''<br>Photo courtesy of [http://www.energycorporationofamerica.com/ Energy Corp. of America]</div>]] |
| + | Typical '''fracturing fluid''' (aka ''completion fluid'' or ''frac fluid'') used for [[Hydro-fracturing|hydro-fracturing]] wells drilled in the [[Marcellus shale]] formation is approximately 99.5% water and [[proppant]]--usually sand. The remainder consists of [[Chemicals|chemicals]] such as surfactant additives and other substances that protect the well and optimize its performance. These are generally non-toxic and similar to those used in shampoos and swimming pools. The water, sand and chemicals are trucked in. A typical fresh water impoundment may hold 2 to 3 million gallons, but can run as high as 10 million. | ||
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Marcellus frac fresh water impoundment in Greene Co., Pennsylvania
Photo courtesy of Energy Corp. of America
Photo courtesy of Energy Corp. of America
Typical fracturing fluid (aka completion fluid or frac fluid) used for hydro-fracturing wells drilled in the Marcellus shale formation is approximately 99.5% water and proppant--usually sand. The remainder consists of chemicals such as surfactant additives and other substances that protect the well and optimize its performance. These are generally non-toxic and similar to those used in shampoos and swimming pools. The water, sand and chemicals are trucked in. A typical fresh water impoundment may hold 2 to 3 million gallons, but can run as high as 10 million.
