Table 4 Compatibility of formation fluid filtrate with fracturing fluid and tap water.

From: Analysis of geological characteristics and potential factors of formation damage in coalbed methane reservoir in Northern Qinshui basin

Well No.

Appearance of the filtrate

After adding fracturing fluid for 1 h

After adding water for 1 h

1

Colorless clarification

No precipitation

No precipitation

2

3

4

5

Milk yellow microemulsion

Yellow milky, no sediment

Yellowing and becoming turbid, without sediment

6

Colorless clarification

No precipitation

No precipitation

7

8

Yellow clarification

9

Colorless clarification