Evaluation and Modification of a Float Valve for the Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District
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ITRC Report No. |
R 0a-011 |
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http://www.itrc.org/reports/deidfloatvalve/floatvalve.pdf |
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73 pages |
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Sponsor |
US Bureau of Reclamation |
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Full Reference |
Gaudi, Franklin. 2001. Evaluation and Modification of a Float Valve for the Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District. Irrigation Training & Research Center, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, USA. |
Summary
This report discusses the evaluation and modification of
a float valve for the Delano Earlimart Irrigation
District (DEID). The float valve is one part of
the system that DEID uses to meet growers' water needs.
The float valve assembly includes a frame, float, guide
for the float, linkage, and a butterfly valve.
Preliminary tests showed that waterhammer was evident at
DEID and posed a potential problem. After working
with DEID and making two modifications to the float
valve, field tests indicate that corrections made to the
assembly improved the operation and aids in the
prevention of waterhammer.
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