Canal Automation is becoming widely used to improve the operation of canal systems and to conserve water. Automatic control systems are installed on most new canals, and many older canals are being modernized with data collection, telemetry, and control equipment to help canal operators better manage their water. This training course on canal operations and control methods is taught by the Bureau of Reclamation's Hydraulic Investigations and L...

This Flow Measurement workshop deals specifically with flow measurement concepts, devices, instrumentation, and the new WinFlume program to design long-throated flumes. This workshop could be an alternative to our "Modern Methods in Canal Operation and Control" workshop, for people who want more detailed information on flow measurement without the canal operation and control topics. A training course on Basic Principles and Developments in Flo...

Introduction/Seminar Objectives In most countries throughout the world, interest in the safety of dams has risen significantly in recent years. Aging dams, new hydrologic information, and population growth in floodplain areas downstream from dams has resulted in an increased emphasis on dam safety evaluation, as well as operation and maintenance related to the safety of dams. Those responsible for the safety of existing dams must implement pol...

COURSE TOPICS The curriculum includes a combination of classroom discussions, equipment demonstrations, and laboratory workshops. Course topics include: Canal Hydraulics Terminology Open channel flow principles Structure hydraulics Canal Operation Delivery concepts Operation and control concepts Methods of canal pool operation Natural tendencies Check gate operating techniques Constraints Flow Measurement Weirs Submerged orifices Flow measurem...

Instruction in concrete and concrete repair techniques and needs common throughout the Bureau of Reclamation is not readily available from other sources outside the bureau. Therefore, the Materials Engineering and Research Laboratory will feature instruction and hands-on training at the 3-day Concrete and Concrete Repair School. The course will focus on the newest standards, techniques, and materials. Ample time will be made available for hand...

The Materials Engineering and Research Laboratory will be presenting Corrosion and Protective Coatings Hands-On Training. This 3-day course will familiarize participants with the issues relating to corrosion of metal and corrosion protection. Discussions will include: how corrosion occurs and methods to minimize and prevent corrosion to our infrastructure protective coatings; cathodic protection; new technologies, and inspection and repair tec...

Training will be held in Bldg 67, Hungry Horse Conference Room (next to the cafeteria) on September 14 and 15, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Background: This 2-day course will familiarize participants with protective system testing directly related to the new Facility Instructions, Standards and Techniques (FIST) Volume 3-8 and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) PRC-005. The course will also discuss the Bureau of Reclam...