Dynamics of fluid release from catenary vessels

Abstract

The dynamic material balance equations for fluid drainage or leakage from process vessels of catenary shape through an opening at an arbitrary elevation were solved numerically and the results summarized in graphical form. Cases of both complete and partial (e.g., as from a puncture hole in the vessel side wall) drainage were investigated. It was found that catenary vessels can exhibit maxima in their leakage times, depending upon the elevation of the aperture for fluid efflux — a phenomenon previously observed for other vessel shapes. A summary of such reported maximum leakage times for a variety of geometrical vessel shapes is also given.

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