Bulk Handling Global - Bulk Solids Flow Silo volume and capacity calculator      
    Bulk solids and powder flow properties testing, silo and hopper design, discharge and conveyor technology      
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  Silo Volume Calculator - Silo capacity - tall cylindrical silo with converging wall hopper  
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  Inputs          
  Silo diameter ds m Angle of repose α1 Degrees  
  Diameter of outlet do m Input bulk density kg/m3  
  Strake height hb m    
  Hopper height hh m      
  Note - Type in respective value inside of coloured cell, then click outside cell to enter.    
    Results                
    Total volume of silo m3 Approximation of hf m.    
    Capacity volume allowing 15% less for dearation and over run m3 Hopper angle to vertical α Degrees    
    Volume of product repose m3        
    Volume of product vertical strake to base of repose m3 Total potential product mass kg    
    Volume of hopper   m3