Oil Flow Rate

[Noushka]

Hi,

Would someone have an idea how I could estimate the flow rate of Heavy Fuel Oil at the bottom of a pierced tank?

Viscosity: 380 cst at 32 degrees Celsius

Thanks.

[zeke]

Size of opening and distance between opening and top of tank are needed

[Noushka]

I know both the size and depth of the hole, but I need to account for the viscosity here.

V= (2.g.h)^0.5
and
Q= V.A

But I need something else because this is not water, it s a very thick Fuel Oil.

[zeke]

You are too coddled.
Why don't you spend a few minutes to Google "flow of viscous fluid through an orifice"
I'll bet you will get at least 10 promising hits.