AUTOMATION OF HYDRAULIC GATE CONTROL ON THE PARKENT CANAL: A FRAMEWORK FOR SMART IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT IN UZBEKISTAN
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automated gate control; Parkent Canal; irrigation automation; SCADA; IoT water management; Uzbekistan water resources; hydraulic structure automationАннотация
The Parkent Canal is a critical irrigation artery in the Tashkent region of Uzbekistan, supplying agricultural water to over 45,000 hectares of farmland. Despite its strategic importance, the canal's hydraulic gates remain predominantly operated through manual procedures, resulting in significant water losses, inefficient distribution, and high labor costs. This study presents a comprehensive framework for the automation of gate control systems along the Parkent Canal, integrating IoT-enabled sensors, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) architecture, and remote actuator mechanisms. The proposed system employs real-time water level monitoring, predictive discharge algorithms, and solar-powered communication modules to enable centralized and automated gate management. Pilot simulations indicate a projected reduction in water losses of 22–31%, alongside improvements in scheduling efficiency and reduction of unplanned overflow events. The framework is designed to align with Uzbekistan's national water reform agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). This paper discusses system architecture, implementation challenges in Central Asian irrigation contexts, and a phased deployment roadmap for full canal automation.
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