Heat Generation
Heat load demand, generation concepts, energy storage and efficiency
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
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