Increase volume by barite
Input(s)
\(W_{1}\): Initial Mud wt. (ppg)
\(W_{2}\): Required mud wt. (ppg)
Output(s)
V: Volume increase per \(100 \mathrm{bbl}(\mathrm{bbl} / 100 \mathrm{bbl})\)
Formula(s)
\[
V=100 * \frac{W_{2}-W_{1}}{35-W_{2}}
\]
Reference(s)
Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition, Lapeyrouse, Page: 82.