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===Fluid recovery (Nonflowing Test)===

===Fluid recovery (Nonflowing Test)===

On an NFDST, the volume of fluid produced from the formation is contained in the drill string. A fluid level must be determined to calculate the volume recovered. If the fluid is highly gas-cut, a straight volume calculation will be inaccurate. Therefore, samples should be collected at regular intervals while reversing to a clean tank on location. Although it is common to reverse to a pit, the amount of fluid recovered cannot be determined if this is done. Error in measuring fluid recovery often makes the difference between an economic disaster or a success. Also, grindouts (centrifuge) must be performed on each sample to determine the percentage of oil, water, and solids. Resistivity, chloride content, and nitrate content of produced water and the specific gravity of all phases should be measured.

On an NFDST, the volume of fluid produced from the formation is contained in the drill string. A fluid level must be determined to calculate the volume recovered. If the fluid is highly gas-cut, a straight volume calculation will be inaccurate. Therefore, samples should be collected at regular intervals while reversing to a clean tank on location. Although it is common to reverse to a pit, the amount of fluid recovered cannot be determined if this is done. Error in measuring fluid recovery often makes the difference between an economic disaster or a success. Also, grindouts (centrifuge) must be performed on each sample to determine the percentage of oil, water, and solids. Resistivity, chloride content, and nitrate content of produced water and the specific [[gravity]] of all phases should be measured.

===Estimating flow rates (Nonflowing Test)===

===Estimating flow rates (Nonflowing Test)===