<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>District heating systems are widely used to supply heat to different groups of heat consumers. The district heating system offers great opportunities for combined heat and power production. In this paper decreasing district heating supply temperature is analysed in the context of combined heat and power plant operation. A mathematical model of a CHP plant is developed using both empirical and theoretical equations. The model is used for analysis of modified CHP plant operation modes with reduced district heating supply temperature. Conclusions on the benefits of new operation modes are introduced.</p></abstract>

District heating systems are widely used to supply heat to different groups of heat consumers. The district heating system offers great opportunities for combined heat and power production. In this paper decreasing district heating supply temperature is analysed in the context of combined heat and power plant operation. A mathematical model of a CHP plant is developed using both empirical and theoretical equations. The model is used for analysis of modified CHP plant operation modes with reduced district heating supply temperature. Conclusions on the benefits of new operation modes are introduced.

Analysis of the Impact of Decreasing District Heating Supply Temperature on Combined Heat and Power Plant Operation

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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District heating systems are widely used to supply heat to different groups of heat consumers. The district heating system offers great opportunities for...

Analysis of the Impact of Decreasing District Heating Supply Temperature on Combined Heat and Power Plant Operation

Publicado en línea: 03 mar 2015

Páginas: 41 - 46

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rtuect-2014-0013

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