References
- VIANNA, Marcos R. Hidráulica aplicada às estações de tratamento de água. 6. ed. Belo Horizonte, 3I, 2019.
Tank drainage time
Input data
Width
Length
Height
Diameter
Output data
Time
Description
Given the dimensions of the tank surface and the vertical distance between the water surface and the axis outlet section, this calculation determines the drainage time of the tank.
Illustration
Input and Output Parameters
Inputs
| Parameter | Standard Units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Width (a) | m | Width of the tank horizontal section |
| Length (b) | m | Length of the tank horizontal section |
| Height (y) | m | Vertical distance between the water surface and the outlet axis |
| Diameter (d) | mm | Diameter of the outlet pipe |
Output
| Parameter | Standard Units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time (t) | s | Time required to drain the tank |