Table 4 The properties of crosslinked fluid with different concentration of thickening agent.

From: Application of multi-stage fracturing stimulation based on case study of Chang-7 shale gas formation in Ordos basin

Concentration of thickening agent

Viscosity of the base fluid mPa.s

Viscosity of the crosslinked fluid mPa.s

Reduction efficiency of friction resistance

0.1%SRFP-1

8.5

19.5

60%

0.2% SRFP-1

15.6

25.1

62%

0.3% SRFP-1

30.8

52.3

63%

0.35% SRFP-1

33.0

60.1

-

0.40% SRFP-1

42.1

68.7

-