District heating networks: an inter-comparison of environmental indicators
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08734-z
Abstract: The installation of district heating (DH) systems constitutes an advantage from the energetic, climate, and air quality aspects. However, the configuration and operational features of a DH system affect significantly its environmental performance. The objective… read more here.
Keywords: inter comparison; networks inter; health; heating networks ... See more keywords
Techno-economic analysis of a local district heating plant under fuel flexibility and performance
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DOI: 10.1007/s12053-016-9475-2
Abstract: Brovst is a small district in Denmark. This paper analyses the use of local renewable resources in the district heating systems of Brovst. The present use of fossil fuels in the Brovst district heating plant… read more here.
Keywords: system; option; district; fuel ... See more keywords
District heating system operation in power systems with high share of wind power
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DOI: 10.1007/s40565-017-0344-6
Abstract: The integration of continuously varying and not easily predictable wind power generation is affecting the stability of the power system and leads to increasing demand for balancing services. In this study, a short-term operation model… read more here.
Keywords: heating system; system; power; wind power ... See more keywords
Developing a multicriteria decision support framework for CHP based combined district heating systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.07.016
Abstract: Abstract CHP based combined district heating (DH) systems with gas-fired boilers for peak load shaving have higher energy and environmental efficiencies compared to DH systems supplied heat by heat only boilers. However, proper multicriteria decision… read more here.
Keywords: decision; multicriteria decision; framework; heating systems ... See more keywords
Thermal request optimization in district heating networks using a clustering approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.06.041
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a method for the optimization of the thermal load of a district heating network acting on the building demand profiles is proposed. The aim of the optimization is to increase the… read more here.
Keywords: thermal request; reduction; optimization; district heating ... See more keywords
Performance comparison between optimized design of a centralized and semi-decentralized community size solar district heating system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.08.064
Abstract: Abstract Solar thermal energy is widely recognized as one of the most important renewable energy resources. However, in high latitudes, due to various climatic and mismatch challenges, such solar district heating networks are difficult to… read more here.
Keywords: system; energy; solar district; performance ... See more keywords
Agent-based distributed demand response in district heating systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.114403
Abstract: Current district heating systems are moving towards 4th generation district heating in which end-users play an active role in system operation. Research has shown that optimising buildings' heating demands can release network congestion and contribute… read more here.
Keywords: district; heating systems; distributed demand; approach ... See more keywords
Increasing the energy flexibility of existing district heating networks through flow rate variations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115411
Abstract: Abstract The possibility of recovering waste and renewable heat in urban areas has made district heating networks one of the key infrastructures for decarbonising the heating sector in Europe. The ability to shift the heat… read more here.
Keywords: flow rate; network; rate variations; heat ... See more keywords
Criticalities of district heating in Southern Europe: Lesson learned from a CHP-DH in Central Italy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.09.149
Abstract: Abstract District heating (DH) in Southern Europe is a relevant energy sector to be improved in terms of efficiency, monitoring and metering systems, without underrating investments cost. Heat losses, poor technical conditions combined with high… read more here.
Keywords: district heating; heating southern; central italy; southern europe ... See more keywords
A review of the potential of district heating system in Northern China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.116605
Abstract: Abstract In Northern China, coal-fired power plants play a key role in electricity and heat generation, significantly intensifying air pollution. Meanwhile, a large percentage of wind power is curtailed every year owing to its conflict… read more here.
Keywords: system; district heating; heat; district ... See more keywords
Techno-economic analysis of heat recovery from supermarket’s CO2 refrigeration systems to district heating networks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117000
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the opportunity of utilizing the spare heating capacity of CO2 refrigeration systems in supermarkets to produce heat to be sold to district heating network operators. A comprehensive description and assessment of… read more here.
Keywords: co2; district heating; heat; analysis ... See more keywords