Desenvolvimento de metodologia com integração de QGISRed e WNTR para gestão e eficiência hidroenergética em sistemas de distribuição de água em regiões montanhosas

Abstract

Efficient management of water distribution systems is crucial to ensure continuity of supply and sustainability of this essential resource. This study presents an innovative and pioneering approach to integrating advanced tools, such as the plugins, QGISRed and Processing R Provider, PyQGIS,” Wntr, numpy, pandas, matplotlib , seaborn and os ”, into water networks in mountainous regions, aimed at analyzing, modeling and optimizing water distribution systems, and provides subsidies for more informed decision-making by water managers, with the aim of improving efficiency in the water-energy nexus and thereby combating water and energy losses. The methodology addresses the management of water and energy resources in mountainous regions, using a geoprocessing approach and advanced statistical analysis, with the aim of promoting more effective and sustainable management, operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Modeling in the QGISRed plugin proved to be an effective and promising tool for analyzing and simulating water distribution systems, proving to be more advanced than modeling in EPANET, the most widely used software for this purpose in the world today. QGISRed and R were coupled through the Processing R Provider plugin, which generated valuable insights through the histogram, mean, median and box plot pressure graphs in the network modeled by QGISRed. The partial results obtained in this research reveal the potential of integrating advanced tools and techniques proposed for water resource management, with a focus on controlling losses and reducing energy waste. The study contributes to research in the field of geographic information systems and sanitation management, offering a deeper understanding and innovative possibilities for the efficient management of water distribution systems in mountainous regions.