Mixing Fluids of Different Densities with Final Mixture Volume Limit

When mixing fluids of different densities when there is a limit on the desired final volume, calculations considering mixing fluid densities should be done to determine the required volumes.

The resulting fluid mixture density depends on the proportions of the original fluids and their densities.

Correlations

  • 1st Fluid Volume
  • 2nd Fluid Volume

Input Parameters

NameInput Value - UnitConverted ValueValidityLink to Calculation Page
1st Fluid Density

11

lb/gal - ppg

The density of the first fluid
2nd Fluid Density

14

lb/gal - ppg

The density of the second fluid
Final Fluid Volume

300

bbl

The desired volume of the final mixture
Final Fluid Density

11.5

lb/gal - ppg

The desired density of the final mixture
CALCULATE

Results

CorrelationCalculated ValueWarningsRemarks
1st Fluid Volume250bbl
2nd Fluid Volume50bbl