ELFLO / P + PR

IDENTIFICATION

Name: ELFLO / P + PR

Developer: Shand (University of Berkeley), Buyalski, Serfozo (USBR)

CHARACTERIZATION

Considered variables:

• Controlled: ydn
• Measured: ydn, G
• Control action: G

Input/Output Structure: 2ISO

Logic of control:

• Type: FB
• Direction: dn / up

Design method technique: PI + filter

Field implementation:

• Configuration: Local close
• Device: Electromechanical

APPLICATIONS OR TESTS

Several in USA

RESULTS ON BENCH MARK TESTS

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REFERENCES

Buyalski C.P. & Serfozo E.A. 1979. Electronic filter level offset (EL-FLO) plus reset equipment for automatic downstream control of canals. Technical Report REC-ERC-79-3, U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office, 145 p.

Shand M.J. 1971. Automatic downstream control systems for irrigation canals. PhD, University of California, Berkeley, 159 p.

MISCELLANEOUS

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