I am modelling a layout of waterway for hydropower. Due to the geological constraint, I have to put the surge tank in inclined condition (shown in below picture). How can I model the same.
Hello Madhav,
See this article which explains how variable area method is used to define a tank cross-section: Modeling variable area tanks
Since your surge tank is inclined, you can choose to model the tank as a variable area or use the appropriate diameter. See the above forum post "Area of inclined surge shaft" to know how this cross-sectional area can be potentially represented.
Regards,
Yashodhan Joshi
Answer Verified By: Madhav Baral
Thanks Yesodhan.
But I couldn't understand the part "enter the full volume and %depth vs. %volume table"'.
It would be easy if you could provide simple example of the same case.
Thanks.
We have had similar queries in the past and there should not be any problem in modeling the surge tank in an inclined position. However, may need to model the cross-section area using the or use the Variable Area option and enter the full volume and %depth vs. %volume table.
See similar discussions in the links below;
Inclined Surge Shaft
Area of inclined surge shaft
Let me know if this helps.