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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
- 1Bestmann, Ibinabo
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- 1Ortega Perez, Ana Karen
- 1Phillips, Jordan
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Fall 2016
Microseismic monitoring involves the acquisition of continuous seismic data for the purpose of locating and characterizing microseismicity induced mainly by oilfield completion and production processes. Since its inception, microseismic monitoring has proved to be an invaluable tool for...
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Spring 2020
Seismic events or earthquakes occur due to stress perturbations in the sub-surface and are related to the generation of new faults or reactivation of pre-existing faults. Completeness of an earthquake catalogue is critical for gaining a better understanding of sub-surface processes and this can...
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Spring 2014
Microseismicity monitoring is increasingly being used to asses in real time the effectiveness of hydraulic fracture treatments. As this tool continues to become more prevalent, questions regarding the observed microseismicity and the geomechanics are being asked. Often substantial differences are...
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Hydraulic fracture monitoring: Integrated analysis of DAS, pumping information, microseismicity and PKN modelling
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Well-monitoring before, during, and after hydraulic fracturing treatment is essential to accomplish a successful fracture completion program. By knowing the geometry, orientation, and propagation of the hydraulic fractures, we can identify potential completion issues during fracturing operations...
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Integration of microseismic and time-lapse seismic data with application to a heavy oil reservoir
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Thermal heavy oil extraction techniques are high temperature and pressure procedures to produce heavy oil. Elevated temperature and pressures alter the subsurface stresses, causing shear failure of rock within and surrounding the steam front. The steam also introduces volumetric changes at the...
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Fall 2021
The spatiotemporal distribution of hydraulic fracturing-induced microseismicity is complicated and depends on various mechanical and diffusional parameters. Hydraulic fracture modeling can aid in understanding fluid-induced microseismicity. Nevertheless, the interaction of several physical...
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Fall 2024
The structural integrity of underground excavations, resource extraction processes, and the overall safety of geotechnical operations hinge on a comprehensive understanding of brittle rock failure mechanisms and the distribution of internal stress within these formations. This research sheds...
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Fall 2020
In recent times, there has been increased seismicity in geologically stable basins in North America, thought to be associated with hydraulic fracturing and/or waste water disposal activities. Induced events could generate a seismic hazard higher than natural seismicity, particularly in areas...
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Public Perception of Hydraulic Fracturing and the Oil and Gas Industry in Western Canada: What the Frack is Going On?
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Hydraulic fracturing (HF), colloquially known as fracking, is an extremely divisive topic. One of its associated risks is the potential for induced seismicity (IS). Although HF has been around since the 1950s in Alberta, factors affecting public perception of the risks of IS are not fully...