Knowledge: Building Simulation & Heat Networks

Technical Articles and Fundamentals

District Heating Networks

Heat load demand, generation concepts, energy storage and efficiency

Pipe dimensioning, loss calculation, network temperatures and heat density

Pressurization, pressure profiles, operating modes and control

Thermo-hydraulic network simulation, solver technology and numerical methods

Pipe systems, network structure, laying methods and thermal expansion

5GDHC networks, dimensioning and prosumer concepts

Transfer stations, pumps, heating curves, hydraulic balancing and domestic hot water

Supply area, planning phases and project workflow

Economic analysis, funding, tariff design and contracts

Return temperature, temperature reduction, monitoring and digital twin

Dynamic simulation, summer heat protection, BIM and comfort analysis