Canal Lock Displacement

Authors

Rick Blanton, University of South Florida

Publication Year

2010

Abstract

In this project we determine the time needed for a pump to raise the water level in a canal lock in order for a boat to continue upstream. Using calculus methods and elementary physics, it was determined that it would take roughly 5 minutes for a single 60 horsepower pump to raise the water level the required 10 feet. We conclude that the lock is fairly efficient but offer some suggestions to increase the time efficiency of the lock system.

Erratum

This article was previously called Article 13.

Recommended Citation

Blanton, Rick (2010) "Canal Lock Displacement," Undergraduate Journal of Mathematical Modeling: One + Two: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/2326-3652.3.1.13
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ujmm/vol3/iss1/13

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