Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Carbonate Dissolving Power Calculator

Determine the gravimetric (β) and volumetric (X) dissolving power of hydrochloric acid on calcite (CaCO3) and dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) rocks.

Acid & Mineral Specifications

Carbonate Mineral:

HCl Concentration (wt%): Standard: 15% or 28% regular HCl

Formation Porosity φ (%):

Target Treatment Radius r_t (ft):

Wellbore Radius r_w (ft): 0.354 ft = 8.5" openhole diameter

Net Pay Interval Height h (ft):

Dissolving Capacity & Job Volumes

Gravimetric Dissolving Power β:

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Volumetric Dissolving Power X:

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Rock Dissolved per Gal Acid:

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Acid Volume per Foot (gal/ft):

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Total Treatment Acid Volume:

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Total Rock Mass Dissolved:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 15% and 28% HCl dominate oilfield treatments?

15% HCl is the industry standard balance between high dissolving power and manageable tubular corrosion. 28% HCl ("regular strength" in high-temperature or deep gas wells) halves the required pumping volume for the same rock removal, but requires expensive corrosion inhibitor intensifiers.

What happens to the CO2 generated by the acid reaction?

Under deep reservoir pressures (>1,000 psi), the generated carbon dioxide remains completely dissolved in the spent acid brine or forms a supercritical phase, lowering spent fluid viscosity and providing natural gas-drive energization during well flowback.