Diseño de la nueva red de distribución de agua potable de la parroquia San Pedro de Vilcabamba, ubicada en el cantón Loja

Abstract

Abstract: The project was based on the analysis and design of the drinking water distribution network for the San Pedro de Vilcabamba parish, located in the Loja canton. Technical aspects such as the current population, topography, and social aspects of the study area were determined, along with other relevant components. Data such as service area, design period, flow rates, and respective allocations were also included. The WaterGEMS software was used for the hydraulic modeling, based on the design parameters and hydraulic variables defined in the Ecuadorian technical standard CPE INEN 5-9-1. The designed network exhibits a looped structure, supplied by gravity flow from a reservoir, which was evaluated under static and dynamic conditions. After validating compliance with the technical and hydraulic parameters, the development of the project's reference budget was initiated, amounting to $67,299.49 excluding VAT; furthermore, the plans present the layout and each of the network components.