Tank_Inc

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Tank_Inc

Syntax samples

TANK_INC (<Tank ID>, <Quantity>)

TANK_INC (StorageTank, 5000)

Description

Instantly increases the level of a tank by a specified quantity. If the tank has insufficient capacity, the level increases as capacity becomes available. ProModel sets the tank state to Tank_Blocked if the level increases to the tank capacity, otherwise the state remains unchanged.

Use Tank_Inc to instantly add a specific quantity to a tank.

Components

The tank name or location index number.

The number of units by which to increment the contents of the tank (gallons, pounds).

Example

Trucks deliver pellets to a holding bin twice a day. When a truck arrives at the drop-off station, it dumps the entire 5,000 lb load in only 2.5 minutes. To model this, define the following operation logic for the truck at the drop-off station:

WAIT 2.5 MIN

Tank_Inc(HoldingBin, 5000)