Diseño del sistema de riego sostenible de la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Sede Quito Campus Sur, a partir del aprovechamiento del manantial del bloque G

Abstract

In this degree project, it is proposed to design an irrigation system by taking advantage of the spring discharge that exists on “Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Campus Sur” premises, which is currently unused. For this purpose, the degree project is based on the quantitative methodology, which integrates data collection, calculation and the use of a computational model to obtain hydraulic parameters that simulate the network performance. Based on the methodological strategy, the development of the design includes the determination of flow available for irrigation, the estimation of the evapotranspiration and effective precipitation, the perform calculations to determine the irrigation schedule and volume and finally, the elaboration of a hydraulic model using WaterCAD Software that determines the conduction lines of the irrigation system. Thus, the results establishing a network of four sprinkler irrigation with pressure between 15 to 26 mwg, programmed to operate one day per week from May to November to cover an irrigation sheet of 13.68 mm/weekend. Consequently, a feasible proposal on the use of water resource available to the university is achieved.