Predictive control is one of the most commonly used control methods in a variety of
application areas, including hydraulic processes such as water distribution canals for …

This paper presents the formulation of a multivariable controller for centralized control of
canals based on the methodology of predictive control. The formulation relies on a linear …

Modernization of irrigation canals is becoming a strategic issue in many areas of the world
with the purpose of improving the efficiency and the operational flexibility in water delivery …

The predictive canal operation method (PCOM) provides optimal real-time control of
irrigation canals with incorporation of current and forecasted demands. PCOM utilizes an …

This paper presents the application of a distributed model predictive controller (DMPC) to
the control of an accurate model of an actual irrigation canal in Spain. The canal is modeled …

Applying automatic control methods to irrigation canals is a way to improve the management
of irrigation systems. The difficulties involved in these hydraulic systems such as …

A constrained predictive controller has been developed for the decentralized automatic
control of a multi-reach irrigation canals. The controller has been designed to regulate the …

This paper presents a real-time implementation of a multivariable predictive controller with
constraints to regulate the downstream levels at the end of the pools in a four-pool open …

This paper presents the design of a predictive controller for decentralized control of an
irrigation canal. The overall canal is decomposed into N subsystems (reaches) separated by …

This paper presents a digital control scheme for water level regulation in irrigation canals.
The scheme considers a prototype canal composed by a series of pools connected with …