Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
This study presents the design and validation of a water distribution system for Xibalbay, Guatemala, in collaboration with the Peugeot Center and a local Guatemalan engineering firm, ADICAY. The project aimed to ensure reliable water access while maintaining residual pressures to the US standard, between 20 to 120 psi. The proposed design was a two pressure-zone system with pumps in series. A comprehensive hydraulic model was developed using WaterGEMS to analyze system pressures, pump performance, and tank levels under various conditions. Limited on-site testing was performed by this team due to construction delays and electricity issues at the time of a site visit, but instructions were given to ADICAY for testing and validation to be performed after system startup. The system delivered water in conformance with the modeling results. Final testing for the project was completed by ADICAY, yielding results of a fully functional system as of March 1, 2025. The insights from this research will support ADICAY in optimizing system performance and refining design methodology.
Faculty Mentor
Kevin Colvett
Recommended Citation
Ritzel, Nolen; Baker, Lauren; Owen, Robert Trey; Reckard, Jessamine; Noble, Joelle; and Berry-Brown, Sara, "Xibalbay, Guatemala Water Distribution System Design" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 107.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/107
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Xibalbay, Guatemala Water Distribution System Design
This study presents the design and validation of a water distribution system for Xibalbay, Guatemala, in collaboration with the Peugeot Center and a local Guatemalan engineering firm, ADICAY. The project aimed to ensure reliable water access while maintaining residual pressures to the US standard, between 20 to 120 psi. The proposed design was a two pressure-zone system with pumps in series. A comprehensive hydraulic model was developed using WaterGEMS to analyze system pressures, pump performance, and tank levels under various conditions. Limited on-site testing was performed by this team due to construction delays and electricity issues at the time of a site visit, but instructions were given to ADICAY for testing and validation to be performed after system startup. The system delivered water in conformance with the modeling results. Final testing for the project was completed by ADICAY, yielding results of a fully functional system as of March 1, 2025. The insights from this research will support ADICAY in optimizing system performance and refining design methodology.