Objects and Methods
Canal
The canal object models gravity flow through a canal connected to two Reservoirs.
The set of allowable dispatch methods for the linked reservoirs is limited; see “Allowable Dispatch Methods for Linked Reservoirs” for details.
General Slots
Elevation 1
Type: AggSeriesSlot
Units: LENGTH
Description: Pool Elevation of reservoir 1
Information: If the Barkley Canal Flow method is selected, Reservoir 1 must be Barkley, and this slot must be connected to the Pool Elevation on that Reservoir.
I/O: Set through a link
Links: Must be linked to the Pool Elevation slot on a reservoir.
Elevation 2
Type: AggSeriesSlot
Units: LENGTH
Description: Pool Elevation of reservoir 2
Information: Set through a link
I/O: Must be linked to the Pool Elevation slot on a reservoir.
Flow 1
Type: AggSeriesSlot
Units: FLOW
Description: flow to or from the canal end connected to Reservoir 1
Information: If the Barkley Canal Flow method is selected, Reservoir 1 must be Barkley, and this slot must be connected to the Canal Flow slot on that Reservoir.
I/O: Output only
Links: Must be linked to the Canal Flow slot on a reservoir.
Flow 2
Type: AggSeriesSlot
Units: FLOW
Description: Flow to or from the canal end connected to Reservoir 2
Information: Must be connected to the Canal Flow slot on a reservoir.
I/O: Output only
Links: Must be linked to the Canal Flow slot on a reservoir.
User Methods
User method categories are as follows.
Revised: 11/11/2019