Canal automation for irrigation systems

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Wahlin, Brian (Editor), Zimbelman, Darell D. (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Reston, Virginia : American Society of Civil Engineers, [2014]
SeriesASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; no. 131.
Subjects
Canals > Automatic control.
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electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780784478615
0784478619
9781680157956
1680157957
9780784413685
0784413681
Physical Description1 online resource (281 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
  • 1. MODERNIZATION PROCESS, CONSTRAINTS, AND CONCEPTS
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Modernization
  • 1.3 Potential Benefits of Modernization and Automation
  • 1.4 Assessment of an Existing Irrigation System Prior to Modernization
  • 1.5 Typical Modernization Steps
  • 1.6 Selecting the Appropriate Canal Operation Strategy
  • 1.7 When to Say No to a PLC-Based Automation Project
  • 1.8 What Is Included in This Publication
  • 1.9 References
  • 2. PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 2.1 Working with an Existing Irrigation System
  • 2.2 Conveyance System Considerations2.3 Gates for Check Structures
  • 2.4 Instrumentation and Measurement
  • 2.5 Pumps
  • 2.6 Regulating (Buffer) Reservoirs with the Irrigation System
  • 2.7 References
  • 3. SCADA SYSTEMS
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Basic System Components and Function
  • 3.3 Control Options in SCADA Systems
  • 3.4 SCADA Project Considerations
  • 3.5 Summary
  • 4. OPERATION AND CONTROL CONCEPTS
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 General Strategies
  • 4.3 Control Diagrams
  • 4.4 Combination of Control Concepts
  • 4.5 Network Control with Control Segments4.6 References
  • 5. CANAL HYDRAULIC PROPERTIES
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Design Issues
  • 5.3 Canal Structure Hydraulics
  • 5.4 Canal Pool Hydraulics
  • 5.5 Resonance Waves
  • 5.6 Identification
  • 5.7 References
  • 6. CONTROL METHODS
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Implementation Options
  • 6.3 Decoupling Pools and Structures
  • 6.4 Routing Demand Changes through a Canal
  • 6.5 Feedback Control
  • 6.6 Combining Feedback and Feedforward Control
  • 6.7 References
  • 7. VERIFICATION OF CONTROLLER PERFORMANCE
  • 7.1 Introduction7.2 Performance Testing Issues
  • 7.3 Performance Testing with Unsteady-Flow Simulation Models
  • 7.4 Performance Measures
  • 7.5 ASCE Task Committee Test Cases
  • 7.6 Test Case Examples
  • 7.7 Additional Considerations
  • 7.8 References
  • 8. IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Project Initiation
  • 8.3 Configuration and Customization of Software
  • 8.4 Verification of Infrastructure Installation at Field Sites and Central Control Room
  • 8.5 Commissioning
  • 8.6 Control Rollout and Tuning
  • 8.7 Performance Assessment and Acceptance8.8 Post-Acceptance Operation and Maintenance (O & M)
  • 8.9 Training
  • 8.10 Manuals
  • 8.11 References
  • APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY OF CANAL AUTOMATION TERMINOLOGY
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
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  • P
  • Q
  • R
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  • INDEX
  • C
  • F
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