High pressure water supply
Location
El Socorro, Colombia
Lenght
17.5km
Drinking water for the next 100 years
The inhabitants of El Socorro have spent years dreaming of a definitive solution to the problem of drinking water supply. A solution that comes true thanks to advanced ductile iron technology, which has a locking system for ND 250 and ND 300 to cope with a pressure up to 85 bar.
- A challenge: 17.5km in length
- Elimination of blocks in changes of direction and adaptability to the terrain
Supply
In the case of Socorro, the conductions were carried out with ductile iron pipe with self-locking union. In this case, different diameters were used, which allowed to supply the project flow, withstand the high pressures at the low point, and keep the pressure drop limited. The chosen joint system was a DC-Lok & Play® double chamber latch, a self-locking mechanical joint without field welds and without masses to resist hydraulic thrusts.
The keystone to the project success
The creation of a socially and economically acceptable technical solution using suitable components and international standards. And all of them with a successful workflow between expert designers and specialized manufacturers.
Benefits and Advantages
- Minimal environmental impact
- Experts in very complex scenarios
- Earthquake resistant
- Food guarantee for supply water to populations with international certifications
- No welding, no risk of fire
- Supports very high pressures
