[HTML][HTML] Reduction of supply temperature in existing district heating: A review of strategies and implementations
Most of the existing district heating systems are second and third generation and operate
with supply temperature above 80–100° C. To meet long-term decarbonization targets …
with supply temperature above 80–100° C. To meet long-term decarbonization targets …
[HTML][HTML] A state-of-the-art analysis and perspectives on the 4th/5th generation district heating and cooling systems
The evolution of district heating systems is characterized by a trend towards lower supply
temperatures and higher energy efficiencies. The most recent advancement in this field is …
temperatures and higher energy efficiencies. The most recent advancement in this field is …
Geographically informed automated non-linear topology optimization of district heating networks
District heating networks are becoming an important component of future sustainable energy
systems, providing space heating and hot water to buildings. The design of these networks …
systems, providing space heating and hot water to buildings. The design of these networks …
Improved genetic algorithm for pipe diameter optimization of an existing large-scale district heating network
The network optimization is vital for rational expansion of existing large-scale district heating
systems (DHSs), which typically involves hundreds or even thousands of design variables …
systems (DHSs), which typically involves hundreds or even thousands of design variables …
Nonlinear topology optimization of District Heating Networks: A benchmark of a mixed-integer and a density-based approach
The widespread use of optimization methods in the design phase of District Heating
Networks is currently limited by the availability of scalable optimization approaches that …
Networks is currently limited by the availability of scalable optimization approaches that …
Design and connection optimization of a district cooling network: Mixed integer programming and heuristic approach
In densely populated areas, district energy systems can bring significant savings and an
overall reduction of CO2 emissions. In particular, district cooling is a valid alternative to …
overall reduction of CO2 emissions. In particular, district cooling is a valid alternative to …
Piping network optimization for district heating system using an enhanced Genetic Algorithm searching method
LS Chan - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Given the substantial construction and operational expenses associated with a district
heating system (DHS), achieving an optimal layout for the piping network is paramount for its …
heating system (DHS), achieving an optimal layout for the piping network is paramount for its …
[HTML][HTML] Hierarchical model for design and operation optimization of district cooling networks
District cooling systems offer a promising alternative to conventional cooling, thanks to
overall larger efficiencies and reduced carbon footprint. On the other hand they are …
overall larger efficiencies and reduced carbon footprint. On the other hand they are …
[HTML][HTML] A new approach for modelling techno-economic performance of integrated energy systems on district scale for informed decision-making in a multi …
K Bouw, C Tigchelaar, A Faaij - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
To better support informed decision-making around renewable heating strategies on local
scale, a new methodology was developed for simulating integrated heating scenarios. This …
scale, a new methodology was developed for simulating integrated heating scenarios. This …
A multi-period topology and design optimization approach for district heating networks
The transition to modern, low-carbon district heating creates a growing need for scalable,
automated design tools that accurately capture the spatial and temporal details of heating …
automated design tools that accurately capture the spatial and temporal details of heating …