Buoyancy factor
Input(s)
MW: Mud Weight (ppg)
Output(s)
BF: Buoyancy Factor (ppg)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{BF}=\frac{65.5-\mathrm{MW}}{65.5}
\]
Reference(s)
Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2002, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 20.