Is there any way to model a closed-tank in WaterCAD? I am modeling a canned pump station. The can (cylindrical shape) have air valves that can operate either under atmospheric pressure or under pressure depending on the source of water to the can. I have two tanks that can feed each can by gravity: chlorine contact basin or above-ground storage tank. When the flow comes from the chlorine contact basin, the cans would never be full (will never be pressurized) and the air valve would open to bring in air to the can to atmospheric condition (since a vacuum would be created when the water level in the can drops). However, when the above-ground storage tank feeds the can by gravity, due to the higher HGL of the storage tank, the cans will fill up and become pressurized. in this case, the air valve would let air out of the can and the can would operate as a sealed tank. I am not sure if I could do both these functions with one model set-up. I have used a tank element when I know the cans would be under atmospheric conditions (fed from chlorine contact basin) and have used pressure junctions for the cans when they are operating under pressure. I was hoping to be able to do both in the same model.
Hi Parsa,
This is a separate subject so I have split it to a new, separate discussion.
By default, if a tank becomes full, a built-in altitude valve will close the adjacent pipe to prevent it from filling further, as described here.
To model a tank that can become pressurized, you could use the Variable Area tank type (selected in the field called "Section") and configure the curve to essentially model a tiny "straw" or "chimney" above the actual top. This enables the HGL to rise above the actual top (to model the surcharging) without introducing any extra storage. I have added a section to the bottom of the following article to document this (including illustration):
Modeling surcharging of an enclosed storage
Regards,
Jesse DringoliTechnical Support Manager, OpenFlowsBentley Communities Site AdministratorBentley Systems, Inc.
Answer Verified By: Parsa Pezeshk
Thank you!