Phase Behavior and ThermodynamicsPVT PropertiesCalculation record

Al-Marhoun Saturated Oil Formation Volume Factor Calculator

B_{ob}=0.497069+0.000862963(T+459.67)+0.00182594F+0.00000318099F^2

Enter the declared phase behavior and thermodynamics inputs below to solve B_ob. Variable definitions, units, the default calculation, and the available source trail are included on this page.

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Formula reference

Formula, variables, and default calculation

B_{ob}=0.497069+0.000862963(T+459.67)+0.00182594F+0.00000318099F^2

Reproducible default result

With the default values shown below, the calculation returns B_ob = 1.341836 RB/STB. Defaults demonstrate the implementation; they are not recommended field values.

R_sSCF/STB

600

gamma_gfraction

0.8

gamma_ofraction

0.85

T°F

180

Input definitions

R_s

SCF/STB

Solution Gas-Oil Ratio

gamma_g

fraction

Gas Specific Gravity

gamma_o

fraction

Stock-Tank Oil Specific Gravity

T

°F

Reservoir Temperature

Output definitions

B_ob

RB/STB

Saturated Oil Formation Volume Factor

F_al_marhoun

dimensionless

Al-Marhoun Formation Volume Factor Correlating Parameter

Source and record status

Source metadata identifies the relationship implemented by the calculator. Check the cited edition, unit basis, and scope against the engineering case before operational use.

reviewed

Al-Marhoun, M.A. 1988. PVT Correlations for Middle East Crude Oils, Journal of Petroleum Technology, SPE-13718-PA.

Open source reference