Fuel Tank - Revision history

Eric: Moved the page's content to a more fitting page, and made a redirect to the other page

2020-05-26T17:05:33Z

Moved the page's content to a more fitting page, and made a redirect to the other page

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	~~==New Fuel Tank==~~		#REDIRECT [[Liquid Fuel Tank]]

	~~This design will use a section of 1/4" x 6" x 12" tubing similar to that used for the hydraulic reservoir. The capacity is calculated as follows:~~

	~~:: <nowiki>(5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 27.5 / 231 = 7.43 Gal</nowiki>~~

	~~Let's say we want a 5 gallon tank, we can calculate the tube length as follows. Set the volume to 5 gallons, tube length to "L" and compute:~~

	~~:: <nowiki>(5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x L / 231 = 5 Gal</nowiki>~~

	~~:: <nowiki>5 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L =~ 18.5"</nowiki>~~

	~~Similarly, here are the calculations for 6 and 7 gallon tanks:~~

	*6 Gallon tank: <nowiki>6 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L =~ 22.25"</nowiki>

	*7 Gallon tank: <nowiki>7 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L =~ 26"</nowiki>

	~~==Off The Shelf fuel tank==~~

	~~SurplusCenter.com sells a 5.5 gallon "off the shelf" fuel tank for $40:~~

	~~::[[Image:FuelTank5.5.png]]~~

	~~::Item~~# ~~28-1756~~

	~~Based on the given dimensions, I jammed together a Sketchup model and fit it into the Power Cube:~~

	::[[~~Image:SFuelTank1.png]]~~
	~~::[[Image:SFuelTank2.png]]~~


	~~It could work, though we'd have to work out redirection of exhaust and mounting.~~

	~~Update: This fuel tank is no longer for sale.~~

	~~Designs using commercial fuel tanks will only work if the source is reliable.~~

	~~==Original Design==~~

	The current design includes a steel fuel tank, made with 1/4" x 4" x 8" tubing, yielding interior dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5", with 1/2" radius curved corners. The calculation below shows it holds 1.6 Gallons:

	~~:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki>~~

	~~::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png~~]]

Eric: Updated the page to the more recent formatting style

2020-05-26T17:04:57Z

Updated the page to the more recent formatting style

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	=New Fuel Tank=		==New Fuel Tank==

	This design will use a section of 1/4" x 6" x 12" tubing similar to that used for the hydraulic reservoir. The capacity is calculated as follows:		This design will use a section of 1/4" x 6" x 12" tubing similar to that used for the hydraulic reservoir. The capacity is calculated as follows:
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	Designs using commercial fuel tanks will only work if the source is reliable.		Designs using commercial fuel tanks will only work if the source is reliable.

	=Original Design=		==Original Design==

	The current design includes a steel fuel tank, made with 1/4" x 4" x 8" tubing, yielding interior dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5", with 1/2" radius curved corners. The calculation below shows it holds 1.6 Gallons:		The current design includes a steel fuel tank, made with 1/4" x 4" x 8" tubing, yielding interior dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5", with 1/2" radius curved corners. The calculation below shows it holds 1.6 Gallons:
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	::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]]		::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]]

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	~~=External Links=~~
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Eric: Updated the page to the more recent formatting style

2020-05-26T17:04:43Z

Updated the page to the more recent formatting style

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:04, 26 May 2020
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	==New Fuel Tank==		=New Fuel Tank=

	This design will use a section of 1/4" x 6" x 12" tubing similar to that used for the hydraulic reservoir. The capacity is calculated as follows:		This design will use a section of 1/4" x 6" x 12" tubing similar to that used for the hydraulic reservoir. The capacity is calculated as follows:
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	Designs using commercial fuel tanks will only work if the source is reliable.		Designs using commercial fuel tanks will only work if the source is reliable.

	==Original Design==		=Original Design=

	The current design includes a steel fuel tank, made with 1/4" x 4" x 8" tubing, yielding interior dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5", with 1/2" radius curved corners. The calculation below shows it holds 1.6 Gallons:		The current design includes a steel fuel tank, made with 1/4" x 4" x 8" tubing, yielding interior dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5", with 1/2" radius curved corners. The calculation below shows it holds 1.6 Gallons:
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	::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]]		::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]]

			=Internal Links=
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			=External Links=
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Tom Griffing: /* New Fuel Tank */

2011-12-06T05:11:49Z

New Fuel Tank

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	:: <nowiki>(5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x L / 231 = 5 Gal</nowiki>		:: <nowiki>(5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x L / 231 = 5 Gal</nowiki>

	:: <nowiki>5 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L = 18.5"</nowiki>		:: <nowiki>5 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L =~ 18.5"</nowiki>

			Similarly, here are the calculations for 6 and 7 gallon tanks:

			*6 Gallon tank: <nowiki>6 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L =~ 22.25"</nowiki>

			*7 Gallon tank: <nowiki>7 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L =~ 26"</nowiki>

	==Off The Shelf fuel tank==		==Off The Shelf fuel tank==

Tom Griffing: /* New Fuel Tank */

2011-12-05T12:53:52Z

New Fuel Tank

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	:: <nowiki>(5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x L / 231 = 5 Gal</nowiki>		:: <nowiki>(5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x L / 231 = 5 Gal</nowiki>

	:: <nowiki>5 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L = </nowiki>		:: <nowiki>5 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L = 18.5"</nowiki>

	==Off The Shelf fuel tank==		==Off The Shelf fuel tank==

Tom Griffing at 12:53, 5 December 2011

2011-12-05T12:53:33Z

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	==~~Current Design~~==		==New Fuel Tank==

	~~The current~~ design ~~includes~~ a ~~steel fuel tank, made with~~ 1/4" x 4" x 8" tubing~~, yielding interior dimensions of 3~~.5" x 7.5", ~~with 1/2" radius curved corners~~. ~~The calculation below shows it holds 1.6 Gallons~~:		This design will use a section of 1/4" x 6" x 12" tubing similar to that used for the hydraulic reservoir. The capacity is calculated as follows:

			:: <nowiki>(5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 27.5 / 231 = 7.43 Gal</nowiki>

			Let's say we want a 5 gallon tank, we can calculate the tube length as follows. Set the volume to 5 gallons, tube length to "L" and compute:

	:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x ~~14.5~~ / 231 = ~~1.59~~ Gal</nowiki>		:: <nowiki>(5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x L / 231 = 5 Gal</nowiki>

	::~~[[Image:CurrentFuelTank~~.~~png]]~~		:: <nowiki>5 Gal x 231 / (5.5" x 11.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) = L = </nowiki>

	==Off The Shelf fuel tank==		==Off The Shelf fuel tank==
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	Update: This fuel tank is no longer for sale.		Update: This fuel tank is no longer for sale.

			Designs using commercial fuel tanks will only work if the source is reliable.

			==Original Design==

			The current design includes a steel fuel tank, made with 1/4" x 4" x 8" tubing, yielding interior dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5", with 1/2" radius curved corners. The calculation below shows it holds 1.6 Gallons:

			:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki>

			::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]]

Tom Griffing: /* Current Design */

2011-12-05T12:21:37Z

Current Design

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	==Current Design==		==Current Design==

	The current design includes a ~~welded~~ steel fuel tank with ~~fuel capacity~~ of 1.6 Gallons:		The current design includes a steel fuel tank, made with 1/4" x 4" x 8" tubing, yielding interior dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5", with 1/2" radius curved corners. The calculation below shows it holds 1.6 Gallons:

	:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki>		:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki>

	::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]]		::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]]


	==Off The Shelf fuel tank==		==Off The Shelf fuel tank==

Tom Griffing at 12:17, 5 December 2011

2011-12-05T12:17:39Z

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			==Current Design==

	The current design includes a welded steel fuel tank with fuel capacity of 1.6 Gallons:		The current design includes a welded steel fuel tank with fuel capacity of 1.6 Gallons:

	:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki>		:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki>

			::[[Image:CurrentFuelTank.png]]


			==Off The Shelf fuel tank==

	SurplusCenter.com sells a 5.5 gallon "off the shelf" fuel tank for $40:		SurplusCenter.com sells a 5.5 gallon "off the shelf" fuel tank for $40:
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	::Item# 28-1756		::Item# 28-1756


	Based on the given dimensions, I jammed together a Sketchup model and fit it into the Power Cube:		Based on the given dimensions, I jammed together a Sketchup model and fit it into the Power Cube:
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	It could work, though we'd have to work out redirection of exhaust and mounting.		It could work, though we'd have to work out redirection of exhaust and mounting.

			Update: This fuel tank is no longer for sale.

Tom Griffing: Created page with "The current design includes a welded steel fuel tank with fuel capacity of 1.6 Gallons: :: (3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal SurplusCenter..."

2011-09-21T17:03:01Z

Created page with "The current design includes a welded steel fuel tank with fuel capacity of 1.6 Gallons: :: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki> SurplusCenter..."

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The current design includes a welded steel fuel tank with fuel capacity of 1.6 Gallons:

:: <nowiki>(3.5" x 7.5" - (pi x( 0.5)^2)) x 14.5 / 231 = 1.59 Gal</nowiki>

SurplusCenter.com sells a 5.5 gallon "off the shelf" fuel tank for $40:

::[[Image:FuelTank5.5.png]]

::Item# 28-1756

Based on the given dimensions, I jammed together a Sketchup model and fit it into the Power Cube:

::[[Image:SFuelTank1.png]]
::[[Image:SFuelTank2.png]]

It could work, though we'd have to work out redirection of exhaust and mounting.