Research Article

Analysis of Wellbore Stability considering the Interaction between Fluid and Shale

Table 2

Calculation parameters.

TypeVariablesValueUnit

Well parametersVertical depth TVD2380m
Inclination angle 90°
Inclination azimuth angle 0°

Formation parametersElastic modulus in the isotropic plane 32.75GPa
Poisson’s ratio in the isotropic plane 0.14
Elastic modulus of normal direction in the isotropic plane 27.02GPa
Poisson’s ratio of normal direction in the isotropic plane 0.21
Shear modulus of normal direction in the isotropic plane 13.14GPa
Formation dip direction 0°
Formation dip angle 30°
Cohesive force of intact rock 45MPa
Internal friction angle of intact rock 30°
Cohesive force of weak plane 25MPa
Internal friction angle of weak plane 20°

In situ stress parametersHorizontal maximum in situ stress 63.50MPa
Horizontal minimum in situ stress 47.39MPa
Overlying crustal stress 58.62MPa
Horizontal maximum in situ stress orientation 90°