Assessment of Simultaneous Heating Demands for Consumer Groups

Authors

  • László Garbai
    Affiliation
    Department of Building Services and Process Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
  • Róbert Sánta
    Affiliation
    Aziz Sanjar Food Safety Laboratory, Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), 6, Istiglaliyyat str., Baku, AZ1001, Azerbaijan Institute of Engineering Sciences, University of Dunaújváros, Táncsics Mihály 1/A, H-2400 Dunaújváros, Hungary
  • Viktor Zónai
    Affiliation
    Department of Security Sciences, OE Security Sciences Doctoral School, University of Óbuda, Népszínház u. 8, H-1071 Budapest, Hungary
https://doi.org/10.3311/PPme.36546

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, distribution

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Published 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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