In hydraulic fracturing, which consequence results when control of proppant concentration is imprecise?

💡 Explanation

Imprecise control of proppant concentration leads to uneven distribution and reduced fracture support via screen bridging. This "proppant bridging" greatly decreases conductivity because fracture pathways become blocked; rather than creating consistent, permeable channels, causing fluid flow impediments therefore limiting resource extraction.

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