This document evaluates the effectiveness of filtration treatment for irrigation water in the La Ramada hydraulic system in Bogotá's savanna. The water used for irrigation in this area has microbiological qualities that pose a public health risk, with average concentrations of total coliforms at 6.5E+04 NMP/100ml and E. coli at 5.0E+10 NMP/100ml. The study proposes and designs slow sand filters and sand filtration wells to treat the water, considering the rural environment of La Ramada with a flow rate of 0.84 L/min. The slow sand filtration model is used to calculate E. coli removal under various operating conditions, and the parameters are tested to determine their influence on the removal efficiency. The designed slow sand filter is simulated, achieving a 90% E. coli removal rate starting from the third day of operation.
The document is structured into four chapters: an introduction, the design of treatment alternatives, the mathematical modeling of the selected alternative, and conclusions and recommendations. The introduction provides background information on the La Ramada hydraulic system, the health risks associated with contaminated water, and the need for effective treatment technologies. The second chapter discusses the design of filtration galleries and slow sand filters, selecting the most suitable option for the La Ramada conditions. The third chapter applies mathematical models to simulate and analyze the performance of the chosen treatment method. The final chapter presents the conclusions and recommendations based on the study's findings.This document evaluates the effectiveness of filtration treatment for irrigation water in the La Ramada hydraulic system in Bogotá's savanna. The water used for irrigation in this area has microbiological qualities that pose a public health risk, with average concentrations of total coliforms at 6.5E+04 NMP/100ml and E. coli at 5.0E+10 NMP/100ml. The study proposes and designs slow sand filters and sand filtration wells to treat the water, considering the rural environment of La Ramada with a flow rate of 0.84 L/min. The slow sand filtration model is used to calculate E. coli removal under various operating conditions, and the parameters are tested to determine their influence on the removal efficiency. The designed slow sand filter is simulated, achieving a 90% E. coli removal rate starting from the third day of operation.
The document is structured into four chapters: an introduction, the design of treatment alternatives, the mathematical modeling of the selected alternative, and conclusions and recommendations. The introduction provides background information on the La Ramada hydraulic system, the health risks associated with contaminated water, and the need for effective treatment technologies. The second chapter discusses the design of filtration galleries and slow sand filters, selecting the most suitable option for the La Ramada conditions. The third chapter applies mathematical models to simulate and analyze the performance of the chosen treatment method. The final chapter presents the conclusions and recommendations based on the study's findings.