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
Hydraulic modeling of double-source and ring-shaped heating networks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.03.035
Abstract: Abstract To investigate the hydraulic characteristics of double-source and ring-shaped heating networks, this paper proposes a new hydraulic modeling method that, to a large extent, solves the modeling problem of hydraulic intersection users (HIUs) and… read more here.
Keywords: source ring; hydraulic modeling; double source; shaped heating ... See more keywords
Sensor Placement in District Heating Networks Using Frequency-Domain Gramians
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DOI: 10.1109/lcsys.2025.3580027
Abstract: District heating networks (DHNs) are essential in providing efficient heating services to urban areas through networked pipes. The performance of these systems critically depends on the strategic placement of thermal storage buffers (actuators) and temperature… read more here.
Keywords: frequency domain; heating networks; sensor placement; district heating ... See more keywords
A comparative study for simulating heat transport in large district heating networks
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DOI: 10.18280/ijht.360140
Abstract: Received: 4 May 2017 Accepted: 26 January 2018 District heating networks are a convenient, economic and environmental-friendly way to supply heat to buildings connected to a central heating plant. However, the control of such a… read more here.
Keywords: heat; district heating; heating networks; study ... See more keywords
The Innovative Concept of Cold District Heating Networks: A Literature Review
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DOI: 10.3390/en11010236
Abstract: The development of sustainable and innovative solutions for the production and supply of energy at district level is nowadays one of the main technical challenges. In the past, district heating and cooling networks aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: energy; district; cold district; district heating ... See more keywords
Pipe Hydraulic Resistances Identification of District Heating Networks Based on Matrix Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/en13113007
Abstract: District heating networks (DHNs) are essential municipal infrastructure in the north of China. Obtaining accurate resistance characteristics is a critical step to improve the operating regulation level of DHNs. In this paper, pipe hydraulic resistances… read more here.
Keywords: pipe hydraulic; resistances identification; district heating; heating networks ... See more keywords
Modelling and Transient Simulation of District Heating Networks Based on a Control Theory Approach
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DOI: 10.3390/en18030658
Abstract: Heating districts have become one of the key infrastructures to efficiently and sustainably supply heat to consumers. With the current climate change crisis, not only are heating districts of the essence but their efficient and… read more here.
Keywords: heating networks; transient simulation; simulation; network ... See more keywords