Diseño definitivo de la central hidroeléctrica El Altar

Abstract

The design of the hydroelectric power plant "El Altar" was carried out in this work, thanks to the topography and the flow of the river Puela which is located in the parish El Altar, Penipe canton, Chimborazo province, to generate 10 MW of electrical power. An investigation of the basic concepts related to hydroelectric generation, design parameters and a description of the elements was performed. In addition a statistical analysis was also presented to determine the design flow. Consecutively calculations were executed to determine the dimensions of the civil and mechanical elements used, based on data collected in the sector, thus allowing to establish the catchment with a lateral intake, driving due to the topography of the area will consist of pipe up to coming to the load tank which feeds two sections in parallel of pressure pipe to reach the generating units located in the machinery house. Subsequently the electro mechanical equipment was selected, and it was suggested the construction of a transmission yard. An environmental impact study was conducted considering the importance of the positive and negative effect, and the analysis of budgets and project costs was presented. the fulfillment of the objectives of the thesis was verified by proposing that the energy generated is transferred to the nearest substation and the need for a joint effort between public and private companies to archive the implementation of this project was confirmed.