Chapter 6

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Chapter 6

Common Minerals and Metals

Useful Conversion Factors

Useful Formulas

Capacity Tables

Hole Capacity

Drill Pipe Capacity and Displacement

API Casing and Liner Capacity and Displacement

Tubing Capacity and Displacement

Annular Capacity

Annular Velocity

Single Salt Fluid Composition and Blending Tables

Ammonium Chloride Composition and Blending Tables

Potassium Chloride Composition and Blending Tables

Sodium Chloride Composition and Blending Tables

Sodium Formate Composition and Blending Tables

Potassium Formate Composition and Blending Tables

Sodium Bromide Composition and Blending Tables

Calcium Chloride Composition and Blending Tables

Calcium Bromide Composition and Blending Tables

Introduction
In this chapter, the most useful tables and formulas have been provided for your reference. Because many calculations today are made with the use of a handheld calculator or laptop computer, tabulations of basic data in this guide have been limited to those most frequently performed in the field.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1	Introduction
CHAPTER 2	Fluid Planning: Fluid Selection
CHAPTER 3	Fluid Planning: Process and Systems
CHAPTER 4	Field Applications and Brine Maintenance
CHAPTER 5	Product Quick Reference
CHAPTER 6	Tables, Formulas, and Planning Support
CHAPTER 7	U.S. Safety and Environmental Information
CHAPTER 8	Special Topics
CHAPTER 9	References
CHAPTER 10	Useful Links	close window