Description
Return projected sump volume and reserve gaps.
Aquaponic balances distinguish wet feed, dry matter, nutrient mass, concentration and water volume. A balance term can expose changes or losses without identifying nutrient availability, biological conversion or a suitable supplement dose. Each mass fraction must be attached to its stated material basis.
Return projected sump volume and reserve gaps.
When to use this tool
Use Aquaponic Sump Reserve Gap when checking the stated aquaponic material, nutrient or measurement basis.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter sumpCapacity, currentVolume, expectedReturn, reservedFreeVolume. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read projectedVolume, remainingFreeVolume, reserveGap. Use the output convention below.
Return projected sump volume and reserve gaps. Require all volumes >= 0; projected = current+expectedReturn, free = capacity-projected, reserveGap = free-reservedFreeVolume.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| sumpCapacity | Sump Capacity | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| currentVolume | Current Volume | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| expectedReturn | Expected Return | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| reservedFreeVolume | Reserved Free Volume | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| projectedVolume | Projected Volume | Required. Finite number. |
| remainingFreeVolume | Remaining Free Volume | Required. Finite number. |
| reserveGap | Reserve Gap | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"sumpCapacity": 100,
"currentVolume": 40,
"expectedReturn": 30,
"reservedFreeVolume": 20
},
"output": {
"projectedVolume": 70,
"remainingFreeVolume": 30,
"reserveGap": 10
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Negative gaps are retained; expected return and reserve are supplied rather than verified hydraulic or safe-operation requirements.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use calibrated measurements and a complete system nutrient/water balance with qualified professional interpretation for actual management.
References
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