Formula 4.65

Pressure loss due to perforations during hydraulic fracturing - 2

Input(s)

$\rho$: Specific Gravity (lb/gal)

$q$ : Real Flowing Rate $(\mathrm{gal} / \mathrm{min})$

$A_{2}$ : Fracture Area in time "t" $\left(\right.$ in $\left.^{2}\right)$

Output(s)

$\Delta P_{p}$: Pressure Loss in Sourced by Perforations during Hydraulic Fracturing (psi)

Formula(s)

$$ \Delta P_{p}=\frac{\rho \cdot q^{2}}{8090 \cdot A_{2}^{2}} $$

Reference(s)

Saydam, T., (1967). Principles of Hydraulic Fracturing, ARI Publishing Co., Page: 30.