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Silo Capacity Calculator |
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Inputs |
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Silo diameter ds |
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m |
Angle of repose α1 |
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Degrees |
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Diameter of outlet do |
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Input bulk density |
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kg/m3 |
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Strake height hb |
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Hopper height hh |
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m |
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Note - Type in respective value inside of
coloured cell, then click outside cell to enter. |
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Results |
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Total volume of silo |
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m3 |
Approximation of hf |
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m. |
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Capacity volume allowing 15% less for
dearation and over run |
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m3 |
Hopper angle to vertical α
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Degrees |
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Volume of product repose |
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m3 |
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Volume of product vertical strake to base of
repose |
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m3 |
Total potential product mass |
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ton |
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Volume of hopper |
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m3 |
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