Implementación de un sistema de desinfección de agua mediante luz ultravioleta alimentado por energía solar mediante paneles fotovoltaicos en la hostería San Andrés, en el cantón Morona, provincia de Morona Santiago

Abstract

Andres Hotel, in Morona, Morona Santiago province. The experimental part begins by identifying microorganisms living in the watershed for its subsequent analysis at the laboratory. Once a microbial concentration from the water has been obtained, some tests in a pilot reactor with an inoculum of E. coli ATCC-25922 take place at five different exposure periods with the aim of determining the microbial inactivation rate through UV radiation. After obtaining the results, the UV disinfection equipment is designed for its later construction and evaluation. The implementation of this photovoltaic system begins by determining the energy demand of disinfection equipment as well as the radiation available at the place. Afterwards, the number of photovoltaic panels and battery capacity, as well technical characteristics of the charge controller are determined. During the installation of the photovoltaic system, the correct connection of the disinfection equipment to the water storage tank, provided by the hotel’s administration, is ensured. Finally, an evaluation on the efficiency of both systems is executed in order for the whole system to work during consecutive 24-hour period.