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Course Title: Aqueduct Systems
Location: San Joaquin Field Division
Sponsor: O&M Training Center
Participants: H.E.P. Electricians, Mechanics, Operators & Utility Craftsworkers
Class Limits: Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Class Dates:
Time: 0730 to 1530 hours, Days 1 – 4
28 Hours
Instructor: Vince Alvidrez
Course Information: This is a 3 & 1/2 day course on the operations of the California Aqueduct. The student will learn operation criteria, water calculations, and how to identify the main features of the Aqueduct. This course will also include a field trip along the Aqueduct.
Class Prerequisites: Basic mathematics and basic use of formulas.

Class Subjects

Day One – 8 Hours Day Two – 8 Hours Day Three – 8 Hours

  • Overall view of the California Aqueduct

  • Aqueduct terminology

  • Aqueduct construction

  • Slide show on the California Aqueduct

  • Types of turnouts
    a.  Parshall flume
    b.  Dall flow tube

  • Water measuring devices
    a.  check structure
    b.  turnouts

  • Aqueduct features
    a.  inverted siphons
    b.  surge pools
    c.  mile numbers

  • Check structures

  • Water conversions and calculations of water flow