Conversion of pressure into the mud weight
Input(s)
TVD: True Vertical Depth (ft)
P: Hydrostatic Pressure (psi)
Output(s)
\(\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{w}}\): Mud Weight (ppg)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{w}}=\frac{\mathrm{P}}{0.052 * \mathrm{TVD}}
\]
Reference(s)
Lyons, W. C., Carter, T., and Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2012, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Third Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 4.