Economic assessment of an irrigation canal automation and control project

Magad, M. Abu-El; Kamel, E.; Kamel, K.

doi:10.1109/isic.1997.626454

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“…The commissioned system is successively working for years in the implementation site, which covers one of the two major delta irrigation branches from the river Nile in Egypt. An economic feasibility study was completed and reported several years prior to this project funding and implementation [4]. …”

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Irrigation Canal Downstream Water level PLC Control

Kamel¹

2016

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Open Access Research articleany register value. A centralized Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) was also available. The original project was successfully implemented using the Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC 5/15 infrastructure but redone for this paper using the SLC RSLogix 500 PLC infrastructure [3] and the LogixPro simulator [1]. Both systems are among the most dominant digital PLC control infrastructures worldwide.Two downstream level sensors provide redundant measurements at two points downstream locations. These sensors must be validated as they should provide similar readings consistent with previous measurements. We will assume two validated sensors input values for this project. Upstream flooding limit switch (not included in this abbreviated discussion / implementation) is used to provide the regulator an indication of possible flooding and thus command the system to raise both gates gradually using the same selection criteria until the flooding condition is removed or downstream level is close to the upstream level.Each motor is equipped with an overload alarm switch, which is used to trigger any unusual conditions such as over temperature or load.The motors provide an input discrete signal within 5 seconds from start action indicating if the motor is running or not. If a motor fails to start then the fail to start alarm is issued. Motors can also start by activating the Push Button located on the local panel if the AUTO/MAN switch is in manual (MAN) and the LOCAL / REMOTE switch is on LOCAL.A selected motor is scheduled to run for 15 seconds. This is followed by an idle period of 15 minutes. These values are experimental values derived during the system checkout with major help from the manual system operator who was considered the domain expert for this application. No motor is allowed to run during the idle time. This is done to prevent repetitive activation of the motors during downstream water level transient. It is important to keep the gates at close positions in order to minimize the loading on both gates structure. An Emergency Shutdown Switch (ESD) is available to the operator to shut down the system in addition to the START and the STOP push button switches. Water Level Process Control PLC I / O MapThe first step in the design of a PLC control application is the translation of the process specification to actual input / output resources. This is known as the PLC Input / Output (I/O) map. AbstractThis paper details the real time control in a long irrigation canal downstream water level using the SLC500 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The canal is divided into 7 sections, each with its own PLC regulator and associated infrastructure. Irrigation water is channeled through motorized vertical gates. Two pairs of control relays per gate are used to raise and lower the gate for all gates installed at approximately 10 miles sections from the upstream to the downstream agriculture area. Motorized gates, lower and upper pairs, are used to regulate the water flow and thus the downstream level. Fully cl...

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Microcontroller Based Flow Control System for Canal Gates in Irrigation Canal Automation

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Shahane

2016

2016 IEEE 6th International Conference on Advanced Computing (IACC)

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Plant Watering System Using ESP8266

Prachi Mahadeo,

Shivani Sanjay,

Palwe

2024

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Techno

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Efficient water management is crucial for sustaining healthy plant growth, especially in environmentsprone to drought or excessive moisture. This paper presents a novel plant watering system designed to optimize water usage while ensuring adequate hydration for plants. The system incorporates sensors to measure soil moisture levelsand environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity, enabling real-time monitoring and responsive watering. Utilizing a microcontroller-based control unit, the system autonomously regulates watering intervals and durations based on preset thresholds and plant specific requirements. By employing drip irrigation technology, water is delivered directly to the root zone, minimizing waste and promoting efficient absorption. Experimental results demonstrate the system's effectiveness in maintaining optimal soil moisture levels, fostering plant health, and conserving water resources. This innovative approach offers a sustainable solution for automated plant care, suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation environments.

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Economic assessment of an irrigation canal automation and control project

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Irrigation Canal Downstream Water level PLC Control

Irrigation Canal Downstream Water level PLC Control

Microcontroller Based Flow Control System for Canal Gates in Irrigation Canal Automation

Plant Watering System Using ESP8266

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