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.

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Input and Output Parameters

Inputs

ParameterStandard UnitsDescription
Width (a)mWidth of the tank horizontal section
Length (b)mLength of the tank horizontal section
Height (y)mVertical distance between the water surface and the outlet axis
Diameter (d)mmDiameter of the outlet pipe

Output

ParameterStandard UnitsDescription
Time (t)sTime required to drain the tank

Formula

t=0.74abyπ4d2t = \frac{0.74 \cdot a \cdot b \cdot \sqrt{y}}{\frac{\pi}{4} \cdot d^2}

References

  • VIANNA, Marcos R. Hidráulica aplicada às estações de tratamento de água. 6. ed. Belo Horizonte, 3I, 2019.