Irrigation Support Engineer

    Office:BRAE 08A-022D
    Phone:805-756-5359  
    Fax:805-756-2433

    e-mail: fgaudi@calpoly.edu

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   Support and Background:

• Constructed a series of volumetric tanks, a weigh tank, an elevated flume, and a pumping bay for testing N.I.S.T.-traceable flow measurement devices and pumps 
• Designed, built, and provided training for ITRC Flap Gates
• Implemented and tested numerous flow measurement devices, including trash shedding meters and new electronic volumetric meters
• Evaluated, designed, and modified a float valve to prevent water hammer and provide flexible delivery to farms from a closed conduit distribution system
• Design, creation, and testing of technology and techniques to reduce runoff, effluent misuse, and windborne aerosols
• Benchmarking of flexibility and needs for districts
• Comprehensive irrigation evaluations on drip and microspray systems
• GPS surveying and cost estimating for conveyance systems
• Canal modernization project assistance

   Education:

• B.S., Agricultural Systems Management, Minor in Agribusiness, Emphasis in Mechanical Systems - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
• M.S., Industrial and Technological Studies, Specialization in Irrigation - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

   Examples of publications by Franklin Gaudi:

• Gaudi, F.  2001.  Evolution and Modification of a Float Valve for the Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District.  Irrigation Training and Research Center, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California.

• Burt, C.M. and F. Gaudi.  2004.  LACSDs Options for Section 9.  Irrigation Training and Research Center, California Polytechnic State University, California.

• Burt, C.M., D. Howes, and F. Gaudi.  2004.  Proposed Control for the Gila Gravity Main Canal (GGMC) "Y" at the Entrance to the Wellton-Mohawk Canal.  Irrigation Training and Research Center, California Polytechnic State University, California.

• Burt, C.M. and F. Gaudi.  2004.  Specifications of Pivots for Section 9.  Irrigation Training and Research Center, California Polytechnic State University, California.

• Burt, C.M., B. Freeman, and F. Gaudi.  2004.  Preliminary Feasibility Analysis for the Tulelake Sump Recirculation in the J-1 Canal Project.  Irrigation Training and Research Center, California Polytechnic State University, California.

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