Tank allocation solvers

Solvers with a type tank allocation are available for tank groups only. The solver selects from tanks within the tank group. Tank batch sizes cannot be modified. The tank allocation reallocates the existing tank batches to tanks in the defined constraints for tanks. The tank batches are allocated to the tanks by maximizing the empty period between two tank batches. Status attributes are considered during the allocation process. You can specify search limits on the Configuration tab of the Solver window.

The allocation (flow) of buffer tanks is not supported. If the incoming and outgoing flows are identified, the flows can be allocated by the standard solver or the tank allocation solver. However, in other cases, it is difficult to calculate or estimate the minimum and maximum tank level required by a flow buffer batch.