I would like to ask about the calculation of the volume dimensions of horizontal oil tanks
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For work requirements, it is necessary to design a software to calculate the oil volume of horizontal oil tanks. But since I’m an outsider and not very familiar with oil tanks, I downloaded many standards from the Internet, yet I still found it confusing. Therefore, I would like to ask directly: For horizontal oil tanks, does the length of the tank body vary depending on the design pressure? What is the typical length under normal pressure conditions? For different types of end caps, what determines the length of the cylinder? I earnestly request your guidance. Thank you. mail:jstiger@126.com
There are no specific regulations. The original poster can state the requirements, and we can help provide some references. It’s very simple; it’s not a problem. Here is a set of numbers for your reference: 1 m3 – D=900, 1.5 M3 – D=1200, 2 M3 – D=1500, 3 M3 – D=1600, 4 M3 – D=1800, 5 M3 – D=2000, 10 M3 – D=2200, 25 M3 – D=2800
Thank you to the kind person upstairs for their helpful answer. We don’t have any specific requirements either. The software requirement is to enter the diameter and capacity, after which the system will calculate a tank chart showing the volume at each height. I’ve seen that a company abroad has a software that can generate tank tables. I wonder how foreigners consider the length of the cylinder? HG 5-1580-85, the standard issued by the Ministry of Chemical Industry for horizontal elliptical end caps, specifies the cylinder length required at different pressures. I wonder what criteria domestic manufacturers use to determine these values
The standard diameters set by the Ministry of Chemical Industry are generally on the smaller side; that is, a smaller diameter means a longer cylinder. The designer can refer to the standards established by the Ministry of Chemical Industry when designing, but it is also necessary to take into account the customer’s requirements and their preferences
For horizontal oil tanks, the length of the cylinder does not vary depending on the design pressure. Generally, the length is determined by the size of the foundation, taking into account the amount of space available to accommodate the tank. Different types of end caps have little impact on the length of the cylinder. Elliptical end caps are the most commonly used, as they provide good structural strength and are easy to manufacture; spherical end caps, on the other hand, are more difficult to produce. During the design process, one can first assume a certain length for the cylinder and then calculate its diameter based on the volume. I believe that a length-to-diameter ratio of 2 to 3 is appropriate. The diameter is adjusted to an integer value, after which the length of the cylinder can be calculated accordingly.
Thank you to the folks above. This software can automatically calculate the entire tank specification by simply entering the diameter and volume. Is the length of the cylinder fixed in this way? Can different lengths still be corresponding to different volumes? If the volumes are different, the lengths will be different as well; therefore, the length-diameter ratio of 2~3 is not a fixed value, making it difficult to calculate. This post was last edited by jstiger on 2009-3-9 15:09]