Design of Hydraulic

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Canal Regulation
The distribution of water from the main canal into different
branches and distributaries, in accordance with their relative
demand is called canal regulation
Distributary Head Regulator
A distributary H/R is provided at the head of the off-taking channel to
control the water supply entering in this new channel

Functions of H/R
• To regulate or control the supply of off-taking channel
• To control the silt entry into the off-taking channel
• To serve as a meter for measuring discharge
Cross Regulator
Cross-regulator may be required in the main parent channel
downstream of the off-taking channel, and is operated when necessary
so as to head up water on its upstream side, thus to ensure required
supply in the off-taking channel even during the periods of low flow in
the main channel.

Functions of Cross-Regulator
• Effectively control canal irrigation system
• Head up upstream to feed off-taking channel
• Absorbing fluctuations in various sections of canal system
• Often combined with road bridge or Fall structure --- Fall Regulator
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distributary H/R
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