Simulación hidráulica y estudio comparativo de diferentes esquemas de trazado de una red de distribución de agua potable

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the hydraulic, economic, and operation and maintenance feasibility of four water distribution network schemes presented in the "Drinking Water, Sewerage and Sanitation Manual" (National Water Commission (Mexico), 2007). The water distribution network of Nambacola parish was used as the starting point for this analysis. The hydraulic modeling was performed using WaterGEMS software. The designed networks were meshed and supplied by gravity through a reservoir. The hydraulic results did not show a significant discrepancy between the four schemes analyzed. However, in the economic section, the secondary network in two planes was found to be well below the other schemes. In terms of operation and maintenance, the secondary network in blocks and in two planes offers greater ease when repairing a network failure without closing several valves. However, the secondary network in two planes is not far behind. After a global analysis, the secondary network in two planes was chosen as the final design for the study area, demonstrating that the correct design can effectively and significantly optimize the implementation of a correct water supply system.