The following information are given: Mud density= 10 ppg, depth=D11000 ft., It is required to use water to reduce hydrostatic pressure of mud in the well by 450 psi. What is the new length of mud and water column? Water density= 1 gm/cc.

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The following information are given: Mud density= 10 ppg, depth=D11000 ft., It is
required to use water to reduce hydrostatic pressure of mud in the well by 450 psi.
What is the new length of mud and water column? Water density= 1 gm/cc.
Transcribed Image Text:The following information are given: Mud density= 10 ppg, depth=D11000 ft., It is required to use water to reduce hydrostatic pressure of mud in the well by 450 psi. What is the new length of mud and water column? Water density= 1 gm/cc.
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