Full Description

District heating and cooling (DHC) or district energy (DE) distributes thermal energy from a central source to residential, commercial, and/or industrial consumers for use in space heating, cooling, water heating, and/or process heating. The energy is distributed by steam or hot- or chilled-water lines. Thus, thermal energy comes from a distribution medium rather than being generated onsite at each facility.

SYSTEM MASTER PLANNING
Economic Considerations

CENTRAL PLANT
Heating and Cooling Production
Chilled-Water Distribution Design Considerations

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Hydraulic Considerations
Thermal Considerations
Methods of Heat Transfer Analysis
Expansion Provisions
Distribution System Construction

CONSUMER INTERCONNECTIONS
Direct Connections
Indirect Connections
Steam Connections
Components
Temperature Differential Control
Operation and Maintenance

ISBN: 978-1-939200-27-3 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1930-7705 (for SI versions of chapters)

Citation: 2016 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Systems and Equipment: Chapter 12, District Heating and Cooling

Product Details

Published: 2016 ISBN(s): 9781939200273 Number of Pages: 49Units of Measure:SIFile Size: 1 file , 3 MB Product Code(s): D-S122016SI