Desarrollo de Software para el dimensionamiento de plantas de tratamiento de Aguas Residuales.

Abstract

Was developed a Software for sizing of wastewater treatment plants, in the School of Chemical Sciences belonging to the Faculty of Sciences in Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo; with the aim to facilitate and expedite the different calculations to size processes of treatment plant. Was studied the problems present in the laboratories of the faculty who require this type of tools for better development of activities and learning, an analysis was made to determine what treatment processes should be included in the program; the best software development methodology for this project was also determined, was used Agile XP methodology applying the object-oriented programming paradigm; finally was analyzed the methods of testing and validation of the tool getting to use the Delphi Method together with Likert Scale to obtain both qualitative and quantitative results. Was obtained a didactic use Software for sizing of wastewater treatment plants having features of Easy Use 92%, Friendly Interface 87%, Pleasant Interface 75%, Program Comprehension 96%, Understanding the results provided by the program 92%, Program Results Accuracy 75%, Program Features 50%, Results Saving 58%, Printable Format 67%. Is recommended its implementation in the laboratories of the School of Chemical Sciences, a diffusion between faculty members; is also recommended make available the program for all institutions and companies who develop plants wastewater treatment related activities.