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− | :<math> C_{mg/l} = | + | :<math> C_{mg/l} = 1e7 (SG_w - 1) / 7.8216</math> |
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+ | ==Example. Calculating water salinity from density== | ||
+ | Example source <ref name= M1990/> | ||
+ | ===Input data=== | ||
+ | :<math>\rho_w</math> = 65.4 lbm/ft3 | ||
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+ | Calculate water salinity in weight percent solids? | ||
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+ | ===Solution=== | ||
+ | :<math>SG_w=\rho_w\62.428=1.0476</math> | ||
+ | :<math> C_{mg/l} = 1e7 (1.0476 - 1) / 7.8216=60857.1</math> | ||
== Nomenclature == | == Nomenclature == |
Revision as of 12:57, 30 September 2020
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Water salinity from density equation
Handy equation to get the formation water (brine) salinity from the density at standard conditions.

Water salinity from density equation [1]
Math and Physics
Example. Calculating water salinity from density
Example source [1]
Input data
= 65.4 lbm/ft3
Calculate water salinity in weight percent solids?
Solution
- Failed to parse (lexing error): SG_w=\rho_w\62.428=1.0476
Nomenclature
= water salinity / solids concentration, mg/l
= water specific gravity, dimensionless
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McCain, W.D. Jr. (1990). Properties of Petroleum Fluids (2 ed.). Oklahoma: PennWell Corp. ISBN 978-0878143351.