A dissolvable frac plug is a device used in hydraulic fracturing operations to isolate sections of a wellbore during stimulation. These devices are designed to temporarily block the flow of fluids in the well, allowing pressure to build up behind them so that hydraulic fracturing can occur.
Modern drilling technology, particularly more effective and efficient drilling fluids, have made it possible to dig deeper, longer, and more difficult wells. Drilling fluids, commonly known as drilling mud, are injected into the wellbore to speed up the drilling process by stabilizing exposed rock, giving buoyancy, cooling, and lubricating as well as suspending cuttings and managing pressure.
A well completion is a series of procedures carried out on an oil and gas well after it has been drilled and cased to get it ready for production. Running production tubes and downhole tools (such as mandrels, downhole safety valves, pumps, etc.) as necessary is a part of this process. Additionally, the well, often referred to as the frac, is stimulated and perforated. If necessary, it can also involve the circulation of nitrogen and acidification.
