Question 2:

Derive the formation volume factor equation using equation of state.

1. From the Ideal Gas Law:
znRT
V=
p
At standard conditions, temperature Tsc is 60°F, which is 520°R (Rankine), and standard pressure Psc is 14.7 psi. The
volume at standard conditions Vsc is typically 1 scf. Thus, using the Ideal Gas Law at standard conditions:
nRTsc
Vsc=
Psc
For 1 scf, we simplify:
( nRTsc )
Vsc= =1
Ps c
The gas formation volume factor Bg is the volume of gas at reservoir conditions per volume at standard conditions:
znRT
V p
Bg= =
Vsc Vsc
nRTsc
Since: Vsc=
Psc
znRT
P znRT
∗Psc
nRTsc P
Bg= =
Psc nRTsc
Cancel out the nR terms:
zT
∗Psc
P
Bg=
Tsc
The universal gas constant R in ft³-psi/°R-lb-mol is approximately 10.732. We introduce the conversion factor 0.02827
to convert from the standard cubic feet at standard conditions to cubic feet per scf:
1 520
0.02827 ft 3= ft 3 psi /° R−lbmol ×
T sc 14.7
Therefore:
0.02827 zT
Bg=
P