Heat Generation

Heat load demand, generation concepts, energy storage and efficiency

Heat generation determines the efficiency, emissions and economics of a thermal network. From establishing the heat load demand through choosing the generation technology to integrating thermal storage, the supply side governs the seasonal efficiency of the whole system. This topic area covers load assessment, technology comparison, storage sizing and the evaluation of efficiency ratings.

4 articles in this category

Heat Load Demand and Load Profile

How is the heat load demand of a thermal network determined? Load curves, annual load duration curves and full-load hours

Heat Generation in Thermal Networks

Overview of heat generation technologies: Wood boilers, heat pumps, solar thermal, geothermal, waste heat and CHP in comparison

Thermal Energy Storage

Thermal energy storage for district heating networks: Sensible, latent and thermochemical storage technologies compared. Design and application areas.

Efficiency Ratings and Assessment

Definition and assessment of efficiency ratings in thermal networks: Instantaneous and annual utilization efficiency, weighted assessment of heat and electricity

Other topics

Building Simulation Dynamic simulation, summer heat protection, BIM and comfort analysis
Network Design Pipe dimensioning, loss calculation, network temperatures and heat density
Network Hydraulics Pressurization, pressure profiles, operating modes, control and simulation
Piping Technology Pipe systems, network structure, laying methods and thermal expansion
Cold District Heating 5GDHC networks, dimensioning and prosumer concepts
Plant Engineering Transfer stations, pumps, heating curves, hydraulic balancing and domestic hot water
Planning Supply area, planning phases and project workflow
Economics Economic analysis, funding, tariff design and contracts
Operations Optimization Return temperature, temperature reduction, monitoring and digital twin
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