Assessment of Simultaneous Heating Demands for Consumer Groups
Abstract
The paper presents the determination of the simultaneity factor in district heating systems based on the simultaneous heat demand level of a group of consumers. The simultaneity factor is formed on a probability theory basis, involving a prescribed risk. The simultaneity factor is a ratio that indicates the proportion of the aggregated nominal heat demand of consumers that occurs at a specific time. As known, the simultaneity factor is less than one. Knowledge of the simultaneity factor allows us to uncover performance reserve capacity in a district heating system. This way, there are often opportunities for expanding district heating systems, connecting new consumers, and improving the economic efficiency of operation.
Keywords:
simultaneous factory, district heating, consumers, distributionPublished Online
2024-08-08
How to Cite
Garbai, L., Sánta, R., Zónai, V. “Assessment of Simultaneous Heating Demands for Consumer Groups”, Periodica Polytechnica Mechanical Engineering, 68(3), pp. 211–215, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3311/PPme.36546
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