Drilling EngineeringWell Control
Vertical Cylindrical Tank Capacity per Foot Formula
Vertical Cylindrical Tank Capacity per Foot calculates vertical cylindrical tank capacity for well control workflows in drilling engineering.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (D) are known and the assumptions behind the cited well control relationship match the engineering case being checked.
Assumptions
- Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
- The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
- The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, C_cyl_ft equals 20.145495 bbl/ft.
Dft
12
Inputs
D
ftTank Diameter
Outputs
C_cyl_ft
bbl/ft
Vertical Cylindrical Tank Capacity
D
ft
Tank Diameter
Source and review
reviewedIADC WellSharp Formula Sheet, field units, formula 7.
Source