Average Surface Gas Gravity (ɣg)

Gas specific gravity is defined as the ratio of the density of the gas to the density of air at 1 atm pressure at 60°F (standard conditions).

Gas specific gravity is easy to measure at the wellhead and is used as an indication of the composition of the gas.

Reference: Practical Petroleum Geochemistry for Exploration and Production, Harry Dembicki

Correlations

  • Mass Balance

Input Parameters

NameInput Value - UnitConverted ValueValidityLink to Calculation Page
1st Stage separator GOR

724

SCF/STB

1st Stage separator ɣg

0.743

SG

2nd Stage separator GOR

202

SCF/STB

In case of three separation stages (including stock tank)
2nd Stage separator ɣg

0.956

SG

In case of three separation stages (including stock tank)
3rd Stage separator GOR

0

SCF/STB

In case of four separation stages (including stock tank)
3rd Stage separator ɣg

0

SG

In case of four separation stages (including stock tank)
GOR @ Stock tank

58

SCF/STB

Last separation stage
ɣg @ Stock tank

1.296

SG

Last separation stage
CALCULATE

Results

CorrelationCalculated ValueWarningsRemarks
Mass Balance0.819SG