A district energy network is extremely flexible and can be used to connect as few as 30-40 houses. This allows cities to grow an existing network as funding, planning and other opportunities become available.
Efficient operation of the district heating network requires that the entire value chain from generation, distribution and usage is designed and maintained to be optimum balance.
Danfoss’ many years of experience can help you with designing the optimal district heating network, whether you are starting from scratch or renovating an existing district energy network.
Optimal network design is key to an economically fit district energy network. Therefore we utilize the network thermo-hydraulic model to avoid over-designing and to verify capacity and impact on the whole network. This means that by installing proper control equipment you can benefit from network balancing and therefore lowering your initial investments. The control components and hydraulic model will also enable ∆T optimization which will ensure system efficiency and reduction of primary energy generation cost, as supply temperature will be optimized, and temperature and flow can be balanced in real time.
In heat production the utilization of various heat sources can be optimized by planning the optimal fuel-mix. District heating technology makes use of a wide variety of energy resources:
Also when it comes to peak energy demand Danfoss can support you with expertise and production simulation to enable smart district energy production and distribution planning. This will secure maximum utilization of heat accumulation in buildings and networks.
Years of experience in building and maintaining district energy networks
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Product portfolio for district heating and cooling applications in networks and buildings
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Experience with all types of initial energy sources
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Butterfly valves are the components that provide on/off regulation of the district heating, HVAC or water applications where limited space is available for components.
Ball valves enable on/off control of the building system connection. They create the sectioning of the system that enables service, maintenance and repairs to be carried out in sections, without shutting down or emptying the whole system.
The performance and efficiency of the Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger (BPHE) have been proven through 30 years of constant development to ensuring high efficiency
Electronic controllers are intelligent temperature regulators. They can be adapted to a variety of district heating systems, ensuring high comfort level and optimum energy utilization.
Monitoring solution Danfoss Enspire enables remote monitoring, control and optimization of your district heating system in a reliable and stable way.
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The world’s largest solar heating plant in Silkeborg, Denmark harnesses energy to heat the homes and workplaces of 40,000 citizens. It supplies 18-20% of the annual heat consumption in the city of Silkeborg, Denmark, which has an ambitious target of CO2 neutrality in heat production by the year 2030.
Building: HotelApplication: Hydronic balance, control and monitoring of a heating systemChallenge: Improve the energy efficiency of old heating systemSolution: Danfoss installed motorized control valves, hydronic balancing valves and electronic controllers with monitoring software