Evaluation of Proportional-Integral Automatic Control System Performance in Surface Water Distribution Adequacy and Stability: A Case Study of the Abshar Irrigation Network

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

1 Water Engineering Department, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran,

2 Associate professorو Water Engineering Department, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran

3 Water Engineering Department, Faculty of Agricultural Technology (Aburaihan), University College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

4 Dept. of Water Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology (Aburaihan), University College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran,

Abstract

This research assesses and investigates the impact of automating the Abshar irrigation network's main canal

using a decentralized control system on the adequacy and stability of surface water distribution. To achieve this, the study analyzes 30 years of historical discharge data at the Abshar diversion dam and selects seven representative operational scenarios. It then employs the Integral-Delay (ID) hydraulic simulation model to simulate surface water distribution in the main canal under each scenario (a total of 540 simulations). These simulations are compared with results obtained using a simplified Integral-Delay (ID) mathematical model. Additionally, the research develops a decentralized PI automatic control system model for the network. This control system model is then integrated with the Integral-Delay (ID) hydraulic simulation model within the MATLAB environment. By utilizing system identification techniques, the study determines the proportional and integral gains for each controller in the control system. Finally, the performance of the automated control system is evaluated by analyzing the simulated surface water distribution results for the chosen scenarios using performance indices related to water distribution adequacy and stability. This allows for a comparison of the automated control system's effectiveness with the pre-automation scenario.

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Volume 11, Issue 1
March 2024
Pages 46-66
  • Receive Date: 04 January 2024
  • Revise Date: 01 February 2024
  • Accept Date: 08 March 2024
  • First Publish Date: 20 March 2024
  • Publish Date: 20 March 2024