Piping Technology
Pipe systems, network structure, laying methods and thermal expansion
4 articles in this category
Pipe Systems Compared
Overview and comparison of pipe systems for thermal networks: KMR, MMR, PMR, PE pipes, ductile cast iron, GRP, and SMR
Network Topology and Structure
Thermal network topology: pipe hierarchy, radial, ring, and meshed networks compared. System variants and selection criteria for planning.
Pipe Installation and Civil Works
Installation methods, route planning, and civil engineering for thermal networks: burial, trenchless methods, and construction workflow
Pipe Statics and Thermal Expansion
Thermal expansion, stress calculation, and installation methods: cold installation, pre-stressing, and expansion compensation in heating networks
Other topics
Building Simulation Dynamic simulation, summer heat protection, BIM and comfort analysis Heat Generation Heat load demand, generation concepts, energy storage and efficiency Network Design Pipe dimensioning, loss calculation, network temperatures and heat density Network Hydraulics Pressurization, pressure profiles, operating modes, control and simulation 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