Evaluación de algoritmos genéticos y técnicas de diseño económico para una red rural de distribución de agua potable

Abstract

This research evaluates the hydraulic and economic performance of a rural water distribution network using genetic algorithms and optimization techniques. The analysis was conducted under the Maximum Hourly Demand (MHD) scenario, using WaterGEMS, Darwin Designer, and EPANET Brasil. A base model was developed using topographic, population, and Ecuadorian regulatory data, on which commercial pipe diameters were optimized. The results identify configurations that meet pressure and velocity criteria, reducing implementation costs and highlighting technical and economic differences between methodologies.