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Glaso Saturated Oil Formation Volume Factor Calculator

B_o=1+10^{-6.58511+2.91329\log_{10}(B_o^*)-0.27683[\log_{10}(B_o^*)]^2}

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

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This record provides the functioning calculator, formula, declared variables and units, a reproducible default result, and the available citation metadata. A separately written engineering interpretation has not yet been published for this calculation.

Formula reference

Formula, variables, and default calculation

B_o=1+10^{-6.58511+2.91329\log_{10}(B_o^*)-0.27683[\log_{10}(B_o^*)]^2}

Reproducible default result

With the default values shown below, the calculation returns B_o = 1.321091 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_o

RB/STB

Saturated Oil Formation Volume Factor

B_o_star

dimensionless

Glaso Oil Formation Volume Factor Correlating Parameter

A_glaso_fvf

dimensionless

Glaso Saturated Oil FVF Logarithmic Exponent

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

Glaso, O. 1980. Generalized Pressure-Volume-Temperature Correlations, Journal of Petroleum Technology, SPE-8016-PA.

Open source reference