<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><italic></italic>The purpose of this paper is to offer a methodology for the evaluation of large district heating networks. The methodology includes an analysis of heat generation and distribution based on the models created in the TERMIS and EnergyPro software Data from the large-scale Tallinn district heating system was used for the approbation of the proposed methodology as a basis of the case study. The effective operation of the district heating system, both at the stage of heat generation and heat distribution, can reduce the cost of heat supplied to the consumers. It can become an important factor for increasing the number of district heating consumers and demand for the heat load, which in turn will allow installing new cogeneration plants, using renewable energy sources and heat pump technologies</p></abstract>

The purpose of this paper is to offer a methodology for the evaluation of large district heating networks. The methodology includes an analysis of heat generation and distribution based on the models created in the TERMIS and EnergyPro software Data from the large-scale Tallinn district heating system was used for the approbation of the proposed methodology as a basis of the case study. The effective operation of the district heating system, both at the stage of heat generation and heat distribution, can reduce the cost of heat supplied to the consumers. It can become an important factor for increasing the number of district heating consumers and demand for the heat load, which in turn will allow installing new cogeneration plants, using renewable energy sources and heat pump technologies

Methodology for the Improvement of Large District Heating Networks

Department of Thermal Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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The purpose of this paper is to offer a methodology for the evaluation of large district heating networks. The methodology includes an analysis of heat...

Methodology for the Improvement of Large District Heating Networks

Published Online: Jan 29, 2013

Page range: 39 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10145-012-0009-7

Keywords
cogeneration, district heating, energy efficiency, energy systems, pipes, simulation

This content is open access.

Methodology for the Improvement of Large District Heating Networks

Published Online: Jan 29, 2013

Page range: 39 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10145-012-0009-7

Keywordscogeneration, district heating, energy efficiency, energy systems, pipes, simulation

This content is open access.

Keywords
cogeneration, district heating, energy efficiency, energy systems, pipes, simulation