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Remote Control And Automation Of The Crockett Canal Head Gates, Tyler Dean Richards
Remote Control And Automation Of The Crockett Canal Head Gates, Tyler Dean Richards
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
In order to improve the control of the Crockett canal an automated control system for the head gates was proposed and an analysis of design alternatives was conducted. Design alternatives were analyzed based on the criteria of reliability, operational improvement, cost and safety. After the analysis was completed recommendations as to which type of automation system to install were made. A comprehensive design of the recommended design is included. The automation of the head gates has been separated into two phases. Items to be included in phase one are: retrofit each of the existing head gates with a multi-turn gate …