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| reference_implementations:water_towers:wt_5m_brick [2026/02/22 21:38] – [Safety Considerations] bsamuel | reference_implementations:water_towers:wt_5m_brick [2026/02/22 23:15] (current) – bsamuel | ||
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| This blueprint is **non-normative** and intended as a **practical, | This blueprint is **non-normative** and intended as a **practical, | ||
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| ===== Functional Purpose ===== | ===== Functional Purpose ===== | ||
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| ===== Hydraulic Layout ===== | ===== Hydraulic Layout ===== | ||
| - | * Tank outlet feeds irrigation zones by gravity | + | * Tank outlet feeds irrigation zones by gravity |
| + | * **Minimum outlet height prevents complete emptying** to maintain tank stability | ||
| * Isolation valve allows manual control | * Isolation valve allows manual control | ||
| * Overflow routed to simple drainage or secondary container | * Overflow routed to simple drainage or secondary container | ||
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| * AOFS control can read tank level for irrigation scheduling | * AOFS control can read tank level for irrigation scheduling | ||
| * Controller can enforce a minimum water level to ensure the tank remains gravity-stable against wind forces | * Controller can enforce a minimum water level to ensure the tank remains gravity-stable against wind forces | ||
| + | * Controller may connect to global weather forecasts when internet is available | ||
| + | * High wind or storm warnings trigger alerts to the operator | ||
| + | * Controller can temporarily fill or maintain tank level to prevent tipping during forecasted high winds | ||
| + | * Irrigation may be suspended or modified to reduce risk to infrastructure | ||
| * Manual bypass always available — irrigation continues even if electronics are offline | * Manual bypass always available — irrigation continues even if electronics are offline | ||