The outlet is a command to control the outflow of storage.
Parameter Name | Description | Default Value |
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NHYD | Hydrograph number. | — |
NAME | Name of the component. | — |
From Node | The name of the from node. | — |
To Node | The name of the destinated node. | — |
COMMENT 1, 2, and 3 | Comment for the command. | — |
Tag | Optional category or classification. | |
System Type | Specifies the junction’s system type, whether it belongs in the overland, storm, or sanitary system. | Blank |
Height [m] | Height of Outlet (ft or m). | 1 |
Width [m] | Width of Outlet (ft or m). | 1 |
Inlet Offset [m] | Depth or elevation of Outlet inlet node invert. | 0 |
Flap Gate | Select YES if the weir contains a flap gate to prevent backflow. | NO |
Rating Curve | Method of defining a flow (Q) as a function of freeboard depth or head (y) across the outlet. | *Functional_Depth |
Inflow Rating Curve | Check on this box means the rating curve of this outlet link will be obtained from the assigned manhole inflow rating curve tool. | — |
Coefficient | Coefficient (A) – for the functional relationship between depth or head and flow rate. | 10 |
Exponent | Exponent (B) – used for the functional relationship between depth or head and flow rate. | 0.5 |
Different types of rating curves are available.
- Functional Depth
- Tabular Depth
- Functional Head
- Tabular Head