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OILMOLES: Sensors for Oil Reservoir Digging

Overview

In this project, a wireless underground sensor network testbed will be developed for oil reservoir monitoring. The research will lead to develop active smart proppants (FracBots) that Saudi Aramco would like to use to map hydraulic fractures that are critical for stimulating wells in unconventional and tight reservoirs.

Snapshots from Ongoing Activities