Hydraulic Fracturing Explained: Evaluation, Implementation, and Challenges

Rocks mechanics legend Erle Donaldson, along with colleagues Waqi Alam and Nasrin
Begum from the oil and gas consultant company Tetrahedron, have authored this handbook
on updated fundamentals and more recent technology used during a common hydraulic
fracturing procedure. Meant for technical and non-technical professionals interested in the
subject of hydraulic fracturing, the book provides a clear and simple explanation of the
technology and related issues to promote the safe development of petroleum reserves
leading to energy independence throughout the world.