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Components of a Spillway | Irrigation

This article throws light upon the four main components of a spillway. The components are: 1. Control Structure 2. Conveyance Structure 3. Terminal Structure 4. Entrance and Exit Channels. Component # 1. Control Structure: The control structure of a spillway regulates and controls the outflows from the reservoir. It is usually located at the upstream end of the spillway, and [...]

By Avantika N|2016-12-23T06:15:46+00:00December 23, 2016|Irrigation|Comments Off

8 Most Common Types of Spillways (With Diagram)

This article throws light upon the eight most common types of spillways. The types are: 1. Free Over-Fall (Straight Drop) Spillway 2. Ogee (Overflow) Spillway 3. Side Channel Spillway 4. Chute (Open Channel or Trough) Spillway 5. Shaft (or Morning Glory) Spillway 6. Siphon Spillway 7. Cascade Spillway 8. Tunnel (Conduit) Spillway. Type # 1. Free Over-Fall Spillway: As the [...]

By Avantika N|2016-12-23T06:15:45+00:00December 23, 2016|Irrigation|Comments Off