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  1. mecheng050

    Mathematical model for flow in interconnected tanks

    Its not a stormwater retention system but only a feature part of an industrial facility. I agree if EPANET (that was new to me until this morning) is centered around pressurized systems, it could generate potential problems and will have certain pitfalls as well. SWMMM (also completely new to...
  2. mecheng050

    Mathematical model for flow in interconnected tanks

    waterpipe, thanks for replying! I guess I will need some clarifications for using EPANET correctly. Basically, here's what I did to model my system: First I built the system using tanks and pipelines. I specified all frictions and other properties of the piping. Rain fall: I used an open...
  3. mecheng050

    Mathematical model for flow in interconnected tanks

    Seems that I was not too off track by having concerns over this simplification.... In fact I also think this will not give much benefit. Anyways, I am very visual and do not understand what you mean by " If you have a burst pipe, make the hole using a forth reservoir with zero elevation as the...
  4. mecheng050

    Mathematical model for flow in interconnected tanks

    I will try the 3 reservoir scenario and see what happens. I will post back! In the meantime, how could I simplify the following setup: lets say you have 3 reservoirs, A, B & C. B is discharging to A & C via a Wye (split) pipe just like in the 3 reservoir setup but at the same time you have a...
  5. mecheng050

    Mathematical model for flow in interconnected tanks

    Thanks BigInch for replying! You are talking about rain water in your post. I understand no flow will be generated because elevations are all the same. But what about the pipe burst? Elevation in container X will increase suddenly (and very rapidly) generating a flow between this container...
  6. mecheng050

    Mathematical model for flow in interconnected tanks

    Hey cvg, thanks for your reply! its not really a homework problem as the system is already put in place and I am looking in getting a model to apply to different case scenarios. You suggestions are interesting but would not likely apply as for example, the inflow is actually the sum of rain...
  7. mecheng050

    Mathematical model for flow in interconnected tanks

    I agree. I realize I did not explain very well what I was searching to do. Of course, no restrictions the flow will be as high as the inflow is... Same with hydraulics: no resistance no pressure. I guess I need to consider viscous forces as well as inertia forces. Piping losses could be...
  8. mecheng050

    Mathematical model for flow in interconnected tanks

    Hello there! This is one of my first posts on this forum, I usually figure out engineering problems myself but this time I am facing a strange situation with a series of interconnected containers all exchanging water. I am explaining: There is, lets say 5 containers all the same size, same...
  9. mecheng050

    17.4PH Steel

    Hello! I'm new to this forum, and I hope it's gonna be very usefull!!! My question is the following: I'm working in a paper mill that manufacture cardboard with 100% recycled paper... We have a lot of trashes into this waste paper (staples, steel wires, pieces of glass, sand....) and we are...

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