Sink
Create Function
For creating a single sink:
For creating multiple sinks at once:
Component Table Data
net.sink
Parameter |
Datatype |
Value Range |
Explanation |
name |
string |
Name of the sink |
|
junction |
integer |
Index of connected junction |
|
mdot_kg_per_s |
float |
\(\leq 0\) |
Drawn mass flow [kg/s] |
scaling * |
float |
\(\geq 0\) |
Scaling factor to adapt the drawn mass flow |
in_service* |
boolean |
True / False |
Specifies if the sink is in service. |
type |
string |
Component type |
Physical Model
A sink draws a specified mass flow from the connected junction. Note that positive mass flow values correspond to flows leaving the network system.
Sinks are typically used to model loads in hydraulic systems. Please note that sinks cannot be used to model loads for the pandapipes heat mode. In this case, to model a heat flow drawn by a consumer, the heat exchanger component can be used.
Result Table Data
net.res_sink
Parameter |
Datatype |
Explanation |
mdot_kg_per_s |
float |
Drawn mass flow [kg/s] |