Exercise 1d Minimum Flow Properties
Note: Create a new network called Exercise 1d and setup the timestep before running the network as described in Exercise 1a.
Create the network
Navigate to the left panel and click on Build to open the Nodes list.
Drag and drop to the workspace Map:
A new window will pop-up, click on Submit
Visualize the simulated_flow results
Explanation
The water distribution network is designed to ensure a mandatory input node supply of 20 Mm³/day. This configuration enforces a minimum and maximum flow of 20 Mm³/day, making it the total daily flow available for the entire network.
Link1: High Priority Allocation
Priority: Link1 has the highest priority due to its most negative allocation penalty value.
Max Flow Configuration: The network aims to allocate 8 Mm³/day to Link1, given the available flow.
Allocation: With 20 Mm³/day available, 8 Mm³/day is allocated to Link1, leaving a remaining 12 Mm³/day for subsequent nodes.
Output2: Second Priority Allocation
Priority: Output2 is the second priority node based on the allocation penalty value.
Max Flow Configuration: The network targets an allocation of 8 Mm³/day to Output2, if available.
Allocation: With 12 Mm³/day remaining after Link1's allocation, 8 Mm³/day is allocated to Output2, leaving a remaining 4 Mm³/day.
Link2: Remaining Flow Route
Max Flow Configuration: Link2 does not have a maximum flow constraint.
Flow Dependency: The flow through Link2 depends on downstream constraints rather than a specific max flow value.
Output1: Final Allocation Node
Configuration: Output1 lacks both a maximum flow constraint and an allocation penalty value.
Flow Allocation: Output1 through Link2 receives the remaining 4 Mm³/day flow in the network.
Flow Distribution:
8 Mm³/day is received from Link1.
4 Mm³/day is received from Link2.
Total Flow: Output1 ultimately withdraws 12 Mm³/day.
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