Entorno de Modelación Hidráulica en Python para el Análisis y Optimización de Redes de Distribución de agua Potable.

Abstract

In the present work, a hydraulic modeling environment in Python was developed, focused on the analysis and optimization of drinking water distribution networks. This project aimed to address specific challenges in the operation of hydraulic networks, such as managing disruptive events such as pipeline leaks and seismic events, assessing resilience metrics and improving infrastructure design within a Colombian regulatory framework. The implementation was conducted by integrating the WNTR package, which allowed the creation of a system capable of modeling distribution networks, simulating different scenarios and analyzing their behavior The developed functionalities include network design according to regulations, leak simulation, earthquake simulation, network graph generation, and the evaluation of resilience indicators such as the Todini Index and the Modified Resilience Index. In addition, the environment allows interaction with Excel files for data input and output, facilitating the design and simulation in various case studies and increasing its accessibility for different users. The development of the environment was guided by the regulations of Resolutions. 0330 of 2017 and 799 of 2021, ensuring that the designs met the standards required in Colombia. This not only guaranteed the technical validity of the results but also allowed for work within an applicable regulatory context. Furthermore, the results were compared with those obtained using the EPANET software, validating the accuracy of the developed tool and demonstrating its additional capabilities. These capabilities include a focus on resilience and the ability to generate and represent disruptive scenarios, features not natively available in tools like EPANET.