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Conference Paper
Feb 2026
The Effect of Cluster Uniformity Index on Production: A Look at 200 Wells in the Williston Basin
This paper analyzes data from over 200 Williston Basin wells to demonstrate a strong positive correlation between acoustically derived cluster Uniformity Index (UI) and early-time well production.
Kinleigh Fatheree and Saeed Aghdam, Seismos, Inc
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SPE-230663-MS
HFTC 2026
Conference Paper
Feb 2026
Employing Live Subsurface Measurements to Support Supervised and Autonomous Intelligent Decision-Making While Fracturing
This paper introduces a real-time workflow using acoustic friction analysis to dynamically optimize hydraulic fracturing treatments by reallocating volumes and adjusting parameters based on live subsurface feedback.
Kinleigh Fatheree, Saeed Aghdam, and Jeffrey Conaway, Seismos, Inc
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SPE-230647-MS
HFTC 2026
Conference Paper
Feb 2026
Comparing Wellbore Fluid Friction Impact of Friction Reducers, Casing Types, and Operating Area Using Direct Measurements of Pipe Friction
This paper evaluates the impact of casing diameters, friction reducer types, and regional water quality on wellbore fluid friction utilizing direct measurements from acoustic friction analysis.
N. Bilal, Seismos, Austin, Texas, USA
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SPE-230646-MS
HFTC 2026
Conference Paper
Feb 2026
Are We Breaking New Rock - Unique Way to Diagnose Refracs Success
This paper presents an acoustic friction analysis method to diagnose the success of refracturing treatments by determining whether new rock is being stimulated.
Muhammad Khan, Seismos, Austin, TX, USA; Alex Mayhew, Discovery Natural Resources, Denver, CO, USA;Ibrahim Abou-Sayed, Seismos, Austin, TX, USA
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SPE-230645-MS
HFTC 2026
Conference Paper
Sep 2025
Maximizing Hydraulic Fracturing Performance and Reducing Emissions Though Acoustic Friction Analysis
This paper explores how acoustically measured perforation friction and efficiency can be utilized to optimize hydraulic fracturing operations and reduce environmental emissions.
J. Kroschel, B. Seely, K. Fatheree, M. Khan, and N. Crawford
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SPE-223531-MS
HFTC 2025
Conference Paper
Jun 2025
Using Real-Time Acoustic Friction Analysis for Completions Design Evaluation
This paper demonstrates the use of real-time acoustic friction analysis to evaluate different completion designs and assess the impact of perforation orientation on fracture initiation.
Riley McFall , Juan De La Garza , Muhammad Khan, Sage Butte Energy, LLC, Denver, CO, United States. Seismos, Austin, TX, United States.
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URTeC: 4264923
URTeC 2025
Conference Paper
Jun 2025
Real-time Evaluation of Perforation Efficiency Using Acoustic Friction Analysis During Proppant Ramp
This paper demonstrates the real-time assessment of perforation efficiency using acoustic friction analysis to evaluate the impact of perforation erosion and sand ramps during hydraulic fracturing stages.
Muhammad Khan and Saeed Rahimi-Aghdam, Seismos. Inc
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URTeC: 4265353
URTeC 2025
Conference Paper
Jun 2024
Building Well and Fluid-Specific Pipe Friction Curves, Monitoring Perforation Cluster Efficiency During Stimulation, and Measuring Near-Wellbore Tortuosity Using Acoustic Friction Analysis
This paper presents a method for constructing well- and fluid-specific pipe friction curves and monitoring perforation cluster efficiency using acoustic water hammer analysis during hydraulic fracturing.
Eric M. Dunham, Saeed Rahimi-Aghdam, Junwei Zhang, Nathan Crawford, Craig Cipolla, Michael McKimmy, and John Lassek
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URTEC: 4044718
URTeC 2024
Conference Paper
Jun 2024
The Perfect Frac Stage, What's the Value?
This paper quantifies the economic value of improving fluid and proppant distribution uniformity across perforation clusters during hydraulic fracturing treatments.
Craig Cipolla, Ankush Singh, Mark McClure, Michael McKimmy, and John Lassek
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URTEC: 4044071
URTeC 2024
Conference Paper
Jun 2024
Using an Acoustically Derived Surface Metric to Approximate Fluid Distribution Uniformity During Stimulation
This paper introduces a cost-effective, non-invasive method utilizing high-frequency surface pressure data to estimate the Uniformity Index (UI) during hydraulic fracturing treatments without the need for downhole tools.
Craig Cipolla, Michael McKimmy, John Lassek, Kinleigh Fatheree, Saeed Aghdam, Josh Kroschel, and Muhammad Mujtaba Khan
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URTEC: 4044703
URTeC 2024
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