Optimal operation of large district heating networks through fast fluid-dynamic simulation

Elisa Guelpa, Claudia Toro, Adriano Sciacovelli, Roberto Melli, Enrico Sciubba and Vittorio Verda

Energy, 2016, vol. 102, issue C, 586-595

Abstract: Optimization of the operating conditions of district heating networks is usually performed limiting the analysis to the primary energy related with heat production. An additional aspect that should be considered is the role played by the pumping system. Pumping may contribute to about 10% of the total primary energy consumption, especially in large networks or when small temperature levels are applied. Furthermore, the increasing share of waste heat or renewable energy sources from distributed producers requires a flexible and efficient pumping system. A further aspect which pumping strategy should face is system operation when malfunctions in the plants, pumps or pipes occur.

Keywords: Proper orthogonal decomposition; Model reduction; District heating network; Pumping cost; Hydraulic model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.02.058

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