Tank_DoOperation

Building the Model: General Elements > Pre-defined Tank Subroutines > Tank_DoOperation

Tank_DoOperation

Syntax samples

TANK_DOOPERATION (<Tank ID>, <Operation time>)

TANK_DOOPERATION (TankA, 30)

Description

Sets the state of the tank to Tank_Operation and waits for the specified operation time. ProModel sets the state to Tank_Blocked after the operation.

Use Tank_DoOperation when some activity or treatment time is necessary for the material in a tank.

Components

The tank name or location index number.

The duration (in time units defined in the General Information dialog) of the operation.

Example

After technicians add all the necessary ingredients to the mixing tank, the tank requires a 20 minute mixing time. To define this operation, enter the following statement in the subroutine for the mixing activity:

Tank_DoOperation(MixingTank, 20)