Brine Volume Calculations

Maximum Volume of a Specific Density

You have a set amount of spike fluid and need to find the maximum volume (v_f) of a target density that can be mixed from a starting fluid. The first thing to do is to calculate the volume of starting fluid (v₁) that will be required to be mixed with the fixed volume of spike fluid (v₂) to get to the density you want (d_f).

EQUATION 11.

The final total volume (v_f) goes back to Equation 10. You already know the spike volume (v₂) and have calculated the quantity of starting fluid needed (v₁), so the final volume (v_f) is the sum of the two.

In Example G, the density of the starting fluid (d₁), the density of the spike fluid (d₂), and the final target density (d_f) are all known. In addition, the volume of spike fluid that is available (v₂) is known.

EXAMPLE G. Weight Up to Target Density with Spike Fluid