Abstract: Linear quadratic optimal control theory is applied to the automatic control of two different eight-pool irrigation canals. The model used to design the controller is derived from the Saint-Venant equations discretized ...

Abstract: This paper presents a method to automatically tune decentralized proportional integral (PI) controllers for an irrigation canal pool. The auto tune variation (ATV) method is based on a relay experiment, which generates ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the problem of fault detection and isolation in irrigation canals. We have developed a method which combines static and dynamic data reconciliation for the validation of measurements, detection, and ...

Abstract: The paper reviews several methods to convert discharge into gate opening. A control algorithm for one or several reaches of an irrigation canal sometimes uses a discharge as the control action variable even though the ...