Elliptical Horizontal Tank with Flat Ends

For the Elliptical Horizontal Tank with Flat Ends, the gauge reading is converted to the total observed volume using the following equation.

Where:

H = Gauge reading

L = Tangent-to-tangent length, same length units as H

A = Length of major axis, same units as H

B = Length of minor axis, same units as H

V = Total observed tank volume at gauge reading

EXAMPLE: Elliptical Horizontal Tank with Flat Ends

The horizontal elliptical cylinder tank with flat ends has the dimensions of 7ft in diameter and a tangent-to-tangent length of 20ft, with major and minor axis lengths of 7ft and 5ft respectively. What is the total observed liquid volume for a gauge of 4ft 3in?

V = 710.96 ft3 = 126.55 bbls

See Configuring - Elliptical Horizontal Tank with Flat Ends for details on how to configure this tank type.