Abstract
Due to manual installation of joints, the connection of the single pipe segments is one major influence for the performance of the whole network system. For granting joint quality, minimum requirements have to be proven in a standardized European test. Recommendations for the improvement of the test procedure are given. Furthermore expected operational loads in modern district heating networks are discussed. Since flexible operation of combined heat and power plants is necessary due to peak loads from feeding in of renewable energy sources, a different load spectrum is expected for the district heating network in the future. Possible amendments for the testing may be derived and a first step for understanding the load spectrum of joints in modern district heating networks is discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 11-16 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Energy Procedia |
| Volume | 95 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Scientific Conference “Environmental and Climate Technologies” (CONECT 2015) - Riga, Latvia Duration: 14 Oct 2015 → 16 Oct 2015 |
Keywords
- district heating networks
- joints
- sand box
- load spectrum
