Continuous to Discrete

Library:
Fissile Facility Flow Modeler/Common

Description

The continuous to discrete block converts a continuous Simulink signal into a discrete entity.

Warning

This block is not intended to be used directly. In most cases, the user will want to use an inventory batcher, either the generic or surge variant which batches based on the inventory level rather than this block’s flow basis.

Mask dialog options

Element or isotope : string

This block requires a target size for the resulting entity. This is performed by setting an elemental or isotopic basis.

Inventory pulse width : float

The output for this block is a discrete entity, however, the inventory is continuous and must be updated with a continuous signal. The width of the signal used to update the inventory, derived from the newly generated entity, is specified here.

Batch threshold (kg) : float

The batch threshold is the level that the input signal must reach before an entity can be created.

Residual size (kg) : float

The residual size is the lower limit for entity creation.

Note

Batch threshold and residual size form the upper and lower limits of a relay respectively that trigger creation of an entity. The specific behavior of this block can vary depending on the behavior of the input signal.

Ports

In(C) : signal

Signal to convert to discrete. Has shape [1677, 1]. Width is dependent on mask dialog input and height is derived to ensure integration of the signal equals the original input entity.

Outputs

Out(D) : entity

Output entity generated from signal. Has the following attributes:

• isovec (signal): Has shape [1677, 1] that represents the different isotopes tracked by F3M

• auxparam (scalar): Function varies based on user implementation

Inv : signal

Continuous inventory signal with shape [1677, 1]. Updated when entities enter or leave the block