Gas Z-Factor Comparison

Description

Compare gas compressibility factor (Z) calculations using different correlations. Shows DAK (Dranchuk-Abou-Kassem) and Brill-Beggs methods side by side.

Usage: Enter gas properties and pseudocritical values. Results show Z-factor from both correlations for comparison.

Spreadsheet Preview

15 rows x 6 columns

Required Functions

PO.PVT.Z.ByDAK

Calculates gas compressibility factor (Z) using Dranchuk and Abou-Kassem (1975) equation of state, [dimensionless].

PO.PVT.Z.ByBrillBeggs

Calculates gas compressibility factor (Z) using Brill and Beggs (1974) correlation, [dimensionless].

How to use this blueprint
  1. In Excel, go to the Petroleum Office ribbon tab and click Blueprint Manager
  2. Search for Gas Z-Factor Comparison
  3. Click on the blueprint to preview the spreadsheet template
  4. Click Insert to place it into your worksheet. Modify the input values to match your data.

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