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Tank Size Calculator
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Use this sheet to determine the size and number of tanks you will need to store approximately 10 days of rated output.
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ENTER your values in yellow boxes
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Diameter
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Height (feet)
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Total Storage Gallons
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Tanks /acre
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Gallons per acre
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Cost new **
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System
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Annual Gallons
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Gallons in 1.5 Weeks
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Feed Stock Tank
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Biodiesel Tank
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Methanol Tank
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Glycerin
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Catalyst
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CF-3
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3,000,000
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CF-5
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5,000,000
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CF-10
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10,000,000
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CF-20
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20,000,000
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CF-30
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30,000,000
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CF-40
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40,000,000
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System
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Total Storage needed
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*Minimum Cost
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**Cost Delux
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CF-3
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CF-5
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NOTE: Exact prices will vary depending upon tank use (methanol storage for example may require double wall). Ambient annual temperature ranges and low temperature may require heating and or agitation. Some tanks may require insulation, or special connections or fittings, and or vapor traps. Please contact Greenline for exact price
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CF-10
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CF-20
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CF-30
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CF-40
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*Low Cost Factor
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**Deluxe Tank
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$0.50 / Gallon - Bare steel tank, not installed, single wall construction
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This is calculated at $3.65 per gallon and might include installation, heater or agitators as needed, single wall, steel.
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All prices are estimates only and an official quote must be provided for exact cost for your site.
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Transportation Requirement Calculator
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Transportation required for 7 days includes; feedstock, methanol, catalyst, glycerin, and biodiesel. (assumes trucks carry 13,000 US gal., rail 30,000 US gal.) |
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System
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Annual Gallons
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Weekly Transp. Req.
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Trucks / week
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Trucks / day
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Rail Cars / wk
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Rail Cars / day
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CF-3
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3,000,000
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CF-5
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5,000,000
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CF-10
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10,000,000
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CF-20
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20,000,000
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CF-30
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30,000,000
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CF-40
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40,000,000
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Convert Metric Tons to US Gallons
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Metric Tons
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US Gallons
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Gallons per day
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Gallons per hour
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