Sluice
A sluice is a water channel that is controlled at its head by a gate. A sluice gate is traditionally a wooden or metal plate which slides in grooves in the sides of the channel. Sluice gates are commonly used to control water levels and flow rates in rivers and canals.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Operation |
| ► | Flow calculation |
| ► | Types of sluice gates |
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