Evaluación hidráulica de las redes de distribución del sistema de abastecimiento de la comuna Chinchiloma : evaluación hidráulica de la red de distribución del barrio "Sector 3".

Abstract

This component addresses the hydraulic evaluation of the distribution network of “Sector 3”, as part of the project for Hydraulic Evaluation of the distribution networks of the supply system of the Chinchiloma commune in the parish of Santa Rosa de Cuzubamba. For the collection of existing data from the primary supply system of the “Sector 3” neighborhood, topographic information was collected from the distribution line where the support of the operator of the Drinking Water Treatment Plant (PTAP) was necessary to specify the points of interest that were along the network. Subsequently, the network infrastructure was evaluated hydraulically, using specialized software. When the distribution line was created, nodes of the points of interest and extra nodes were established to check the pressure in the static and dynamic model and speeds. Additionally, the calculation of consumption flows was carried out for each section of pipe and additionally the maximum hourly flow, maximum daily flow and average flow. The flow rate of the pipe leaving the storage tank that contained a volume of 40 m^3 was carried out, in order to obtain a consumption curve to identify possible failures in the network. Lastly, improvements were proposed based on the results of the hydraulic evaluation, taking into account the regulations of the Metropolitan Company of Sewerage and Drinking Water of Quito (EPMAP-Q), with the creation of two plans that contain the distribution line current and the line with the proposed improvements made, which consisted of the placement of pressure regulating valves at strategic points, in order to guarantee an efficient water supply.