Thanks again for the information, I have looked at the calculations and the values and I could trace almost all back through formulas and tables, but I could not get how you estimated the 10 kcal/m2.hr.°C overall U. Can you please explain a bit further?
Thanks for the response, that makes sense. Let me add more information to clarify the above.
1) The 6000 L is an example of part of the load. The tank has a cylinderical type tank, which can carry between 18-22 m3 fuel, where 6000 L is one compartment.
2) This compartment is left...
I am trying to calculate the temperature change with time for diesel left in a storage tank overnight in cold weather.
What do I need to know? and is there a standard formula or program?
The tank is made of Alminum, volume stored is about 6000 liters, tank dimensions are 6.75 m long, 2.3 m...
I am trying to calculate the temperature change with time for diesel left in a storage tank overnight in cold weather.
What do I need to know? and is there a standard formula or program?
The tank is made of Alminum, volume stored is about 6000 liters, tank dimensions are 6.75 m long, 2.3 m...