Maximum recommended solids fractions in drilling fluids
Input(s)
MW: Mud Weight (ppg)
Output(s)
SF: Maximum Recommended Solid Fraction (percent by volume)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{SF}=(2.917 * \mathrm{MW})-14.17
\]
Reference(s)
Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2002, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 96.