Rice Lake Weigh Modules/Mount Assemblies - Manual (Page 17)

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SYSTEM DESIGN Calculating Tank Volumes
Hemispherical End
Volume =
π
D 3
12
D
2
D
Spherical Segment
Volume = π
L
D 2
8
+
L 2
6

 

L
D
The radius of the sphere from which the segment is cut is
r =
D 2 +
4L 2
8L
Note: r
≠
D
2
(D is the diameter of the vessel)
Hemispherical End (Partially Filled)
Volume =
π
(3h 2 D
−
2h 3 )
12
h
D
Square Prism
(Rectangular Cross Section)
Volume =ABH
A
H
B
Square Prism (Square Cross Section)
Volume = A 2 H
A
H
A
Wedge I
Volume =
a
+
A
2



 Bh
a
B
A
h