Description
Return branch union, unassigned flow and plant share.
Aquaponic flow and storage models depend on usable pore space, reserve volume, pump head and operating duration. An ideal hydraulic power or nominal turnover term describes supplied values while actual flow distribution, aeration and equipment performance require measurement and system design.
Return branch union, unassigned flow and plant share.
When to use this tool
Use Fish Plant Flow Branch Share when checking the stated aquaponic flow, volume or power term.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter totalFlow, fishBranchFlow, plantBranchFlow, sharedBranchFlow. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read uniqueAssignedFlow, unassignedFlow, plantShare, defined. Inspect defined before interpreting the associated values.
Return branch union, unassigned flow and plant share. Require valid nonnegative total/branch/overlap flows with union <= total; union = fish+plant-shared, unassigned = total-union, plantShare = plant/total or undefined at zero.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| totalFlow | Total Flow | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| fishBranchFlow | Fish Branch Flow | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| plantBranchFlow | Plant Branch Flow | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| sharedBranchFlow | Shared Branch Flow | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| uniqueAssignedFlow | Unique Assigned Flow | Required. Finite number. |
| unassignedFlow | Unassigned Flow | Required. Finite number. |
| plantShare | plantBranchFlow/totalFlow, including the supplied shared branch in the plant branch. | Required. Finite number. |
| defined | Whether the associated denominator or reporting quantity is defined; inspect before interpreting zero placeholders. | Required. Boolean. |
{
"input": {
"totalFlow": 100,
"fishBranchFlow": 60,
"plantBranchFlow": 50,
"sharedBranchFlow": 20
},
"output": {
"uniqueAssignedFlow": 90,
"unassignedFlow": 10,
"plantShare": 0.5,
"defined": true
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Plant share includes its shared branch and is not a unique allocation fraction; actual flow records and system suitability are not verified.
- 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 measured flows and verified equipment/system specifications with qualified engineering and aquaculture review for real operation.
References
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