Head Space Eliptical Tank
Head Space Eliptical Tank
(OP)
I am looking for help in determining the head space in an eliptical pertoleum tank as follows
128" long
head size width 89.5
head size height 61"
tank capacity is 2600 usg.
I need to have a minimum of 250 liters of head space to prevent from overloading.
How do I calculate the volume
Thanks
128" long
head size width 89.5
head size height 61"
tank capacity is 2600 usg.
I need to have a minimum of 250 liters of head space to prevent from overloading.
How do I calculate the volume
Thanks





RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
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when asked about Western civilization
RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
Eliptical design 89.5" x 61"; flanged and dished heads. Dish is approx 6"
Compt 1 is 128' long and 2600 usg
Compt 2 is 91" and 1500 usg
Comp 3 is 57" and 1200 usg
Comp 4 is 91" and 1500 usg
Comp 5 is 128" and 2600 usg
I want to determine the sesnor probe setting so as to ensur eminimum of 250 liters or 3% ullage / head space.
RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
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RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
"I think it would be a good idea."
- Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948),
when asked about Western civilization
RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
Draw the head as a solid in AutoCAD and have the drawing program calculate the volume/mass of the head.
Either way will work; however as eliebl stated, you will need more info than just the height and width of the head.
Your accuracy for the calculation can only be as accurate as you can define the shape of the head.
RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
There are companies that specialize im manufacturing heads. The heads are probably standard ASME shapes and the manufacturers can give you the volume. Try B&W heads in Alabama.
RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
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have a good time
GBY
RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
I visited the site, http://www.red-bag.com/. Unfortunately it seems the only one that calculates tank volume assumes a cylindrical tank, not an elipsoid one.
I've seen fuel trucks that appear to have an elipsoid shape rather than a standard cylindrical one. It sounds like lotoo123 is dealing with.
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RE: Head Space Eliptical Tank
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Another approach.
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