Dynamic Pressure Analysis of Shale Gas Wells Considering Three-Dimensional Distribution and Properties of the Hydraulic Fracture Network
, Bin Liang 3,*, Pei Jiang 1,2, Yuyang Liu 1,2, Jinliang Gao 1,2, Dan Liu 1,2, Rongze Yu 1,2 and Yuping Sun 1,2Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe following revisions should be done before next round of review:
(1) In the Introduction section, the authors should clearly state the key innovative aspect of their model in comparison to existing models. This will help readers understand the unique contribution of this study.
(2) Apparent permeability is a crucial characteristic of shale. The authors are advised to refer to the studies “Real gas transport in tapered noncircular nanopores of shale rocks” and “Nanoscale pore size distribution effects on gas production from fractal shale rocks” for a comprehensive introduction to apparent permeability.
(3) The authors need to explain why natural fractures were not considered in this study. Including the rationale for this exclusion will enhance the reader's understanding of the study's scope and methodology.
(4) The paper should address how varying boundary conditions influence the results. A detailed analysis of this aspect is essential to comprehend the model's applicability and robustness under different scenarios.
(5) It is important for the authors to discuss the limitations of their model. Acknowledging these limitations will provide a more balanced and realistic evaluation of the model’s capabilities and potential areas for future improvement.
Author Response
Dear reviewers,
Thank you for your timely review of our manuscript. We are very grateful for your comments and believe that they have resulted in a better manuscript. We have carefully evaluated your comments and thoughtful suggestions, responded to each suggestion point-by-point, and revised the manuscript accordingly. All changes made to the text in the revised manuscript are in red font so that they can be easily identified.
The location of changes corresponding to each response is provided. The attach file is a summary of our responses to the comments.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsNone of the equations used in the manuscript mentioned citation or reference.
It is highly recommended to provide the citations for the numerical formulations.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageNeed revision.
Author Response
Dear reviewers
Thank you for your timely review of our manuscript. We are very grateful for your comments and believe that they have resulted in a better manuscript. We have carefully evaluated your comments and thoughtful suggestions, responded to each suggestion point-by-point, and revised the manuscript accordingly. All changes made to the text in the revised manuscript are in red font so that they can be easily identified.
The location of changes corresponding to each response is provided. The attach file is a summary of our responses to the comments.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDear authors
I have added my comments to the attached document.
Comments for author File: Comments.pdf
Author Response
Dear reviewers
Thank you for your timely review of our manuscript. We are very grateful for your comments and believe that they have resulted in a better manuscript. We have carefully evaluated your comments and thoughtful suggestions, responded to each suggestion point-by-point, and revised the manuscript accordingly. All changes made to the text in the revised manuscript are in red font so that they can be easily identified.
The location of changes corresponding to each response is provided. The attach file is a summary of our responses to the comments.
Author Response File: Author Response.pdf
Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsGood to go now.
