Reservoirs
Reservoirs are a type of storage node. A Storage Node is a special type of node where a free water surface exists, and the hydraulic head is the elevation of the water surface above sea level. The water surface elevation of a reservoir does not change as water flows into or out of it during an extended period simulation.
Applying a Zone to a Reservoir
You can group elements together by any desired criteria through the use of zones. A Zone can contain any number of elements, and can include a combination of any or all element types. For more information on zones and their use, see Zones.
To Apply a Previously Created Zone to a Reservoir
- Select the reservoir in the Drawing View.
- In the Properties window, click the menu in the Zone field and select the zone you want.
Applying an HGL Pattern to a Reservoir
You can apply a pattern to reservoir elements to describe changes in hydraulic grade line (HGL) over time, such as that caused by tidal activity or when the reservoir represents a connection to another system where the pressure changes over time.
To Apply a Previously Created HGL Pattern to a Reservoir
- Select the reservoir in the Drawing View.
- In the Properties window, click the menu in the HGL Pattern field and select the desired pattern. To create a new pattern, select Edit Pattern... from the list to open the Patterns dialog.
For more information about Patterns, see Patterns.