Sriya Kotta ’26, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Sriya Kotta ’26

Major

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Project Title

Engineers Without Borders: Irrigation Project in Carnachique, Peru

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Minor(s): Computer Science, Sustainable Energy

The irrigation system in Carnachique, a hamlet located in northwest Peru, has caused the community difficulty in growing sufficient food during the summer season because the dirt canal absorbs water, which causes insufficient flow rates. This summer, six members of Princeton’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders traveled to Carnachique to continue the program’s partnership with the community there to improve this irrigation system. The team began the implementation phase of their ongoing project to update the community’s agricultural irrigation system, which entailed assembling PVC pipes and concrete boxes that follow the original 1.4km pipeline system. The team worked closely with the community to design and implement the pipeline system, create water access points for each field and collect data for future reservoirs. By emphasizing communication, collaboration and working to ensure that the community members have a clear understanding of the maintenance and functioning of the system, the team hopes that their efforts will enable the community of Carnachique to sustain this project into the future.