A measure of relative media density change due to a unit temperature
variation:
\alpha_V = \frac{1}{\rho} \left( \frac{\partial \rho}{\partial T} \right)_p |
| Symbol | Dimension | SI units | Oil metric units | Oil field units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Θ-1 | K-1 | °C -1 | °F -1 |
For the Ideal Gas: .
[Single-phase fluid compressibility] [Multi-phase fluid compressibility] [Pore compressibility] [Total compressibility]
[ Young modulus – thermal expansion @model ]