Automatización e implementación de un sistema en paralelo en la estación de bombeo de agua de la Junta Administradora Catequilla en el cantón Tisaleo

Abstract

The objective of this work is improving the drinking water pumping station of the Administrative Assembly Catequilla, through repowering and subsequent implementation of a pumping system out of operation, so that it works in parallel with the existing system, and the automation of both systems. The project aims to provide and supply water to around 280 families that belong to Santa Lucía La Libertad village, Tisaleo canton, who are affected by water shortages due the stopped equipment because of maintenance. The pumping system carried out in the project was connected to maintain the flow and pressure in the distribution pipe. It consists of two suction lines; the first line consists of a 10Hp centrifugal pump that will function as the main system, while the second line consists of three 1,5Hp, centrifugal pumps. These are located connected in series with each other and will work as a back-up reservation system in case the main system does not work. Later the two pumping systems were automated, using the Siemens V8 Logo Programmable Module, through programming and electrical electronic and hydraulic connections, allow the optimal operation of the system, its subsequent automation and test runs the pressure was obtained at 150 PSI with the first line and achieve 110 PSI with the second line, in the distribution pipe network, pressures that aims to achieve breaking the head up to the discharge tank, these systems operate on pre-established schedules. The control and monitoring of the water pumping station must be carried out periodically. In addition, preventive and corrective maintenance activities must be carried out on the different elements that are immersed in this system, to maintain an optimal functioning.