Dynamic Regulation on the Canal De Provence

by Daniel Rogier, Societe du Canal de Provence, Aix En Provence, France,
Charles Coeuret, Societe du Canal de Provence, Aix En Provence, France,
Jean Br?mond, Societe du Canal de Provence, Aix En Provence, France,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Hydropower: Recent Developments

Abstract:

Dynamic regulation is a remote management, control and monitoring system which is entirely automated and ensures permanent closed-loop control of all water movements and safety devices. The paper concentrates on certain more interesting features, and especially, communication of requirements by users, forecasting, the hydraulic aspects of a control system and safety. The specific nature of the Canal de Provence and its control method is an entirely man-made water conveyance and distribution system comprising a branched network of various types of structure, mainly functioning by gravity flow. The system incorporates secondary, pump-operated conduits at its extremities. The system supplies water to 40,000 ha of agricultural land, 70 towns and villages and a great many industries. It operates on an 'on-request' basis.

Subject Headings: Control systems | Canals | Water supply systems | Laws and regulations | Water supply | Irrigation systems | Automation and robotics | France | Europe

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