Continuous discharge measurement in small open channels by using ultrasonic tomography
Implementing Organization
Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Principal Investigator
Shivam Tripathi
Assistant Professor
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Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
CO-Principal Investigator
Naren Naik
Associate Professor
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Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Department of Electrical Engineering
CO-Principal Investigator
Prabhat Munshi
Professor
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Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Project Overview
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.
Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
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