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FIGURE 8.12 Comparison between calculated and measured oil viscosity for Fluid 3.

NOMENCLATURE

API density of stock-tank liquid, API

EOR enhanced oil recovery
GOR gas oil ratio, scf/STB
p b bubble point pressure, psia

T r reservoir temperature, F
TVDss true vertical depth subsea

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