Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
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Hello All. Hopefully this is the best place for this question. It did not seem applicable to other forums.
The question I have is I have a horizontal configured storage tank with capsule ends that is set on an angle for drainage. I need to know what the volume of this tank is at any height the fluid is at. I have an instrument that will tell me the height but I need to convert this into a volume. The problem is the angle. This throws everything off on me. Is there a program or calculator out there that anybody knows of that will do this for me so I do not have to high level calculus by hand? I've attached a drawing of what I am talking about.
Thanks in advance.
The question I have is I have a horizontal configured storage tank with capsule ends that is set on an angle for drainage. I need to know what the volume of this tank is at any height the fluid is at. I have an instrument that will tell me the height but I need to convert this into a volume. The problem is the angle. This throws everything off on me. Is there a program or calculator out there that anybody knows of that will do this for me so I do not have to high level calculus by hand? I've attached a drawing of what I am talking about.
Thanks in advance.





RE: Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
That's not "high level" calculus, that's plain ol' calculus.
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RE: Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
RE: Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
This assumes you know what the head dimensions area.
RE: Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
RE: Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
RE: Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
The vessels there had odd-shaped oil and water tanks that had to be calibrated.
The yard used a "calibration tank" in combination with blank-faced gauges and an accurate flow meter.
As the tanks were filled, we marked the partial and total gallonage on the blank gauge.
This was suitable for government purposes....perhaps you could do the same...
RE: Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
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RE: Volume of Horizontal Cylindrical Tank at angle
http://www.lmnoeng.com/Volume/InclinedCyl.htm
There is also a "Tilted cylindrical tank volume" online calculation at the following webpage.
http://planetcalc.com/1442/
Hope this helps