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Dilution to control LGS
1st case: Dilution by adding base fluid or water
Total volume of mud in circulating system
Percent low gravity solids in system
Percent total low gravity solids desired
Volume of dilution water or base fluid
bbl
2nd case: Dilution by adding drilling fluid
Total volume of mud in circulating system
Percent low gravity solids in system
Percent total low gravity solids desired
Percent low gravity solids bentonite and/or chemicals added in mud
Barrels of dilution water or base fluid
bbl