Drilling EngineeringWell Control
Vertical Cylindrical Tank Volume Formula
Vertical Cylindrical Tank Volume calculates vertical cylindrical tank volume for well control workflows in drilling engineering.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (C_cyl_ft, H) 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, V_cyl equals 200 bbl.
C_cyl_ftbbl/ft
20
Hft
10
Inputs
C_cyl_ft
bbl/ftVertical Cylindrical Tank Capacity
H
ftFluid Height
Outputs
V_cyl
bbl
Vertical Cylindrical Tank Volume
C_cyl_ft
bbl/ft
Vertical Cylindrical Tank Capacity
H
ft
Fluid Height
Source and review
reviewedIADC WellSharp Formula Sheet, field units, formula 6.
Source