How to calculate BS&W percentage
The most common method of calculating BS&W percentage is to use a centrifuge. A sample of fluid is placed in the centrifuge and spun at a high speed. The force of the centrifuge separates the solids and water in the sample, and the resulting sediment and water are measured.
The basic sediment and water (BS&W) percentage is a measurement of the amount of solids and water in a fluid. It is commonly used in the oil and gas industry to monitor the quality of crude oil and to determine the efficiency of production operations. BS&W percentage is also used in the transportation and disposal of oil and gas products.
BS&W percentage can also be calculated using a gravimetric method. This method involves evaporating a sample of fluid and then measuring the solids and water that are left behind.
Once the BS&W percentage has been determined, it can be used to monitor the quality of oil and gas products, and to determine the efficiency of production operations.