Specific gravity of cuttings by using mud balance
Input(s)
\(\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{w}}\): Resulting Weight with Cuttings Plus Water (ppg)
Output(s)
SG: Specific Gravity of Cuttings (unitless)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{SG}=\frac{1}{2-\left(0.12 * \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{w}}\right)}
\]
Reference(s)
Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2002, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 41.