Bulk density of cuttings - Using the mud balance

Input(s)

$\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{r}}$: Resulting Mud Weight with Cuttings and Water (ppg)

Output(s)

$\mathrm{SG}_{\mathrm{c}}$: Specific Gravity (Average Bulk Density) of Cuttings $\left(\mathrm{gm} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}\right)$

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{SG}_{\mathrm{c}}=\frac{1}{2-\left(0.12 * \mathrm{~W}_{\mathrm{r}}\right)} $$

Reference(s)

Lyons, W. C., Carter, T., and Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2012, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Third Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 21.