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of sodium chloride brine over a similar range of pressures, from 290 to
4,350 psia (2 to 30 MPa), and temperatures, from 77ºF to 662ºF (25ºC
to 350ºC). 31
Figure 4-19 shows the distribution of data in the database of brine
viscosity by pressure and temperature. Note the limited number of brine
measurements at higher temperatures, especially between 300ºF and
400ºF (149ºC and 204ºC).

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

0

0 100 200 300 400 500

Temperature, °F

Kestin et al. (1978) Kestin-Shankland (1984)

Kestin et al. (1977)

Fig. 4-19. Distribution of data points in the brine viscosity database, pressure vs. temperature