(10 pts) The density of 900 bbl of a 16 Ibm/gal mud must be increased to...

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(10 pts) The density of 900 bbl of a 16 Ibm/gal mud must be increased to 17 Ibm/gal. The volume fraction of low-specific-gravity solids also must be reduced from 0.055 to 0.030by dilution with water. A final mud volume of 900 bbl is desired. Compute the volume of original mud that must be discarded and the amount of water and API barite that should be added. (10 pts) The density of 900 bbl of a 16 Ibm/gal mud must be increased to 17 Ibm/gal. The volume fraction of low-specific-gravity solids also must be reduced from 0.055 to 0.030by dilution with water. A final mud volume of 900 bbl is desired. Compute the volume of original mud that must be discarded and the amount of water and API barite that should be added.