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Draining a Tank

 

Time it Takes to Drain a Tank Formula

t=A1A22h0g
Symbol English Metric
t = Time to Drain a Tank min min
A1 = Tank Area Cross-section ft2 m2
A2 = Area of Outlet ft2 m2
h0 = Height of Liquid in Tank ft m
g = Gravitational Acceleration ft/sec2 m/s2

These formulas for draining a tank assumes ideal conditions and doesn't account for factors like friction losses, turbulence, or changes in pressure over time as the tank drains.  Depending on the specifics of your tank and the fluid being drained, more complex formulas might be needed to provide a more accurate estimate.

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Velocity to Drain a Tank Formula

v2=2gh0
Symbol English Metric
v2 = Velocity to Draiin a Tank ft/sec m/s
g = Gravitational Acceleration ft/sec2 m/s2
h0 = Height of Liquid in Tank ft m

 

 

 

 

 

The time it takes to drain a tank depends on several factors such as the volume of the tank, the size of the outlet (orifice) through which the liquid is draining, and the height of the liquid in the tank.

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