Getting Started

GETTING STARTED WITH ARENA
and/or Packaging Output Connection options to connect a Flow Process Tank
graphically to a Valve or Machine module in the Packaging panel.
When an Arena model (that is, .doe file) is run, the simulation results are stored in a
Microsoft Access database (.mdb) file by the same name (for example, the simulation
results for Banking.doe are stored in Banking.mdb). If statistics collection for all
tanks is enabled in the Project Parameters dialog box AND Report Statistics is
checked for an individual tank module, then Arena will automatically create, collect,
and report statistics for that tank.
TYPICAL USES
• Defines a location or holding area where bulk material is stored
• Defines a tank or vat holding liquids where the regulator represents a valve
• Defines a fluid-like material storage vessel where the regulator represents a gate
valve
• Defines a bulk storage area or pile where the regulator represents a piler/reclaimer
PROMPTS
Prompt
Name
Capacity
Initial Level
Regulator Name
Maximum Rate
Units
Packaging Input
Connection
Packaging Output
Connection
Animation
Report Statistics
Description
The tank’s identifier.
The tank’s capacity.
The quantity in the tank at the start of the simulation.
Specifies a device that is used to add to or remove material from
the tank (for example, a valve name).
The initial maximum rate for the regulator.
Time units of maximum rate.
Specifies whether the tank is connected to and allows input flow
from a Valve module in the Packaging panel.
Specifies whether the tank is connected to and allows output
flow to a Valve or Machine module in the Packaging panel. The
Machine Type for the Machine module must be Filling Machine.
Specifies whether to display default animation of the tank’s level
and net rate.
Specifies whether to report statistics on the tank.
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