A right circular cylinder is a cylinder whose base is perpendicular to its sides. Facility equipment, such as the reactor vessel, oil storage tanks, and water storage tanks, is often of this type.

The volume of a right circular cylinder is calculated using the following formula:

(3-19)

Figure 18 Right Circular Cylinder

The surface area of a right circular cylinder is calculated using the following formula:

(3-20)

The surface area of a right circular cylinder is expressed in square right circular cylinder is expressed in cubic units.

units, and the volume of a

Example:

Calculate the volume and surface area of a right circular cylinder with r = 3" and h = 4". Be sure to include units in your answer.

Solution:

Summary

The important information in this chapter is summarized below.

Solid Geometric Shapes Summary