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Prepared by the Task Committee on Recent Advances in Canal Automation of the Irrigation Delivery and Drainage Systems Committee of the Irrigation and Drainage Council of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of ASCE. Canal Automation for Irrigation Systems focuses on the technical aspects of modernizing irrigation systems through use of automated canal control systems. Canal automation has always offered an opportunity to save water and improve the efficiency of irrigation water supply projects or irrigation district operations. Recent technological and engineering advances now enable more accurate control of water deliveries throughout all parts of an irrigation project. Using information collected from irrigation systems around the world in conjunction with new advances in control theory research, this Manual of Practice examines how and when to implement canal automation within the context of canal modernization. Topics include: the modernization process, constraints, and concepts; survey of irrigation physical infrastructure; SCADA systems; control operation concepts; canal hydraulic properties; control methods; verification of controller performance; and implementation of control systems. MOP 131 is an essential reference for professionals in agricultural and irrigation engineering, as well as owners, managers, and operators of irrigation water delivery systems.

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Water reservoirs --- Swamps --- drainage systems --- Grazing --- animal needs --- Water requirements --- Biodiversity --- Fauna --- Flora --- environment --- water management --- resource management --- Belgium

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Sponsored by the Petrochemical Committee of the Energy Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Design of Secondary Containment in Petrochemical Facilities addresses the need for a common state of practice for the design of secondary containment and leak detection systems in petrochemical and other industrial facilities. This report attempts to provide some uniformity to the current mix of internal company documents, published criteria, and government safety and environmental requirements. These guidelines present requirements, recommendations, and special considerations for the following topics: Storage tanks; Loading and unloading areas for tank trucks and railcars; Transformers and electrical equipment; Sumps and trenches; Plant drainage; Double-containment piping systems; Leak detection and monitoring systems. Although this book was originally published in 1997, the recommendations continue to be applicable today. Referenced codes and standards are still in effect, and their most current versions should be consulted. This report will be useful for structural engineers who are designing industrial facilities, as well as company managers and local building authorities.

Petroleum chemicals --- Petroleum refineries --- Building design --- Chemicals --- Petroleum --- Industrial facilities --- Storage tanks --- Drainage systems --- Electrical equipment --- Electrical systems --- Storage. --- Design and construction. --- Safety measures.

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Machu Picchu takes readers inside the Lost City of the Incas for a groundbreaking perspective never before seen by tourists or archeologists. Built high in the Andes on a seemingly impossible site, Machu Picchu stands as a testament to Early Native Americans and their ability to plan and build. How was it possible to create a mountain-top city complete with running water, drainage systems, food production, and stone structures so advanced they have endured for over 500 years? Wright and Valencia Zegarra explain these and other mysteries, based on their original engineering and scientific research. A fascinating book, Machu Picchu is a must-have for civil engineers, archeologists, armchair travelers, and tourists. An illustrated walking guide and detailed map allow readers to become familiar with each building and pathway, and numerous photographs take readers on a breathtaking pictorial adventure.

Civil engineering --- Hydraulic engineering --- Incas --- Civil engineering landmarks --- Urban areas --- Tourism --- Drainage systems --- Rocks --- Buildings --- Hydrologic engineering --- Andes --- Antiquities. --- Machu Picchu Site (Peru)