Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences
Title : | Continuous discharge measurement in small open channels by using ultrasonic tomography |
Area of research : | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
Focus area : | Spatial real-time data infrastructure |
Principal Investigator : | Shivam Tripathi, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur |
Contact info : | shiva@iitk.ac.in, nnaik@iitk.ac.in, pmunshi@iitk.ac.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | The project proposes to develop a continuous discharge measurement system for small open channels by using ultrasonic tomography. First, an embedded circuitry will be developed for measuring transit-time between two ultrasonic transducers in underwater environment. Next, by using hydraulic principles and ultrasonic tomographic reconstruction, velocity profiles and discharge in a channel will be estimated. Laboratory experiments will be carried out to test and optimize the system’s performance. Finally, the integrated system will be tested under field conditions. It is envisaged that the developed system will be useful for inexpensive, real-time continuous discharge measurement in varied environments including small streams, irrigation canals, water distribution pipes, storm-water drains, and channels carrying industry liquid effluent. |
Co-PI: | Naren Naik, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, Prabhat Munshi, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur |
Total Budget (INR): | 1,15,70,000 |
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