Optimización de la red de distribución de agua potable para los sectores de Miñarica arriba y Yaculoma, parroquia santa rosa, provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

This thesis presents the optimization of the potable water distribution network serving the communities of Miñarica Arriba and Yaculoma in the Santa Rosa parish, Ambato. The project is developed through three main phases: topographic surveying, hydraulic and physical assessment of the existing system, and the design of an improved distribution network. The initial phase involved detailed fieldwork using georeferenced equipment, drone imaging, and cadastral surveys to accurately characterize the current infrastructure and its operational conditions. The second phase focused on analyzing the system's hydraulic performance, including population estimation, water demand characterization, flow calculations, and hydraulic simulations under both static and dynamic conditions. These analyses revealed deficiencies in pressure levels, flow velocities, and pipe dimensions, largely due to the age of the network and the incremental modifications made over several decades. Finally, an optimized distribution system was proposed, improving pressure distribution, adjusting pipe diameters, and enhancing operational reliability. The redesigned network provides better service continuity, reduces inefficiencies, and ensures adequate water supply for current and future users, offering a technically consistent and sustainable solution for the study area.