A measure of relative change in density
A measure of relative change in density or molar volume
under a unit pressure
variation:
c = \frac{1}{\rho} \left( \frac{\partial \rho}{\partial p} \right)_T = - \frac{1}{V_m} \left( \frac{\partial V_m}{\partial p} \right)_T |
| Symbol | Dimension | SI units | Oil metric units | Oil field units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-1 L1 T2 | Pa-1 | kPa-1 | psi-1 |
Physics / Mechanics / Continuum mechanics
[Fluid compressibility] [Pore compressibility] [Total compressibility]