district heating and cooling Articles
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Rational use and management of geothermal energy resources
This article identifies and explains several attributes of geothermal energy. High exergetic efficiency due to a close temperature tie between geothermal energy and district heating and cooling was noted. Parameters governing the rational use and management of geothermal energy systems with special emphasis on integrated-cascaded district energy systems were formulated and explained with two case ...
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Thermodynamic assessment of an integrated system for cogeneration and district heating and cooling
A thermodynamic assessment is reported of a proposed system, for which advanced engineering designs have been developed for integrating cogeneration with district heating and cooling. The system was developed by Edmonton Power for the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Energy and exergy analyses are used to attain a more complete thermodynamic understanding. The results provide a better ...
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An integrated approach to energy metering
Ultrasonic flowmeters are replacing their mechanical predecessors for better functionality and increased flexibility A multivariable insertion vortex flowmeter for stream applications Energy metering is a very broad category that incorporates measurement of all four types of fluids. Natural gas is used as a power source in power and other industrial plants. Steam is used as a heating source ...
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Sydney Central Park district energy scheme reduces carbon emissions using tri-generation - Case Study
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA: Clarke Energy has secured sales to expand the award winningCentral Park district energy scheme in Sydney, New South Wales. Clarke Energy to supply an additional 1.1MWe of gas-fuelled generation capacity to expand the existing installation at Central Park in Sydney The tri-generation plant will enable Central Park to reduce carbon emissions by up to 40%, equivalent to ...
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EU to reallocate €115m for energy efficiency projects
The EU has approved reforms that will free up €115m stimulus cash to be reallocated for energy efficiency projects with an impact on economic recovery. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee of the European Parliament approved reforms yesterday to EU rules on financial assistance that will free up about €115m (£95.6m) in otherwise unspent funds. The EU funds could be used to ...
By Vital Energi
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Shands Hospital - 4.3 MW CHP & District Heating/Cooling System - Case Study
Quick Facts LOCATION: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida MARKET SECTOR: Hospital/University FUEL: Natural Gas MAX CAPACITY: 4.3 MW IN OPERATION SINCE: 2009 USE OF THERMAL ENERGY: Heating & cooling EQUIPMENT: 4.3 MW Combustion Turbine, 14,500 lb/hr Heat Recovery Steam Generator, 3 Centrifugal Chillers, Combustion Turbine Inlet Cooling, 30,000 lb/hr Packaged Boiler JOINT PROJECT BY: ...
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District Heating: What Are They and How They Drive Energy Efficiency in City Councils
More than 50% of the final useful energy demand in the EU comes from the heating and cooling consumption of buildings. The installation of District Heating in cities and municipalities helps improve their energy efficiency, resulting in energy savings and reduced costs for their inhabitants. If you are thinking of setting up such a core network in your municipality, this article will help you to ...
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Strada Global: Why we need to rethink the map on Geothermal
For decades, everything we’ve known about geothermal potential has been modelled on a map that shows available resources in some parts of the world, but not others. We need to change that mindset and make people aware that we’re standing on vast resources of geothermal heat, wherever we are in the world. When it comes to geothermal, there are hurdles in people’s minds. They ...
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Decentralised energy: powering a sustainable future
With rising fuel prices putting households under pressure, Helen Andrews Tipper, Public Sector Energy Programmes Manager, explains how decentralised energy schemes provide an alternative solution How we generate and consume energy is perhaps the most significant threat to economic and social wellbeing that we face today. Already high energy prices are only predicted to keep rising. Our current ...
By Carbon Trust
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Advanced High Temperature Solar Thermal - XCPC
SOLAR THERMAL IS HERE TO STAY Artic Solar, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer of a revolutionary high-temperature solar thermal technology. The XCPC collector utilizes cutting-edge developments in non-imaging optics to provide industrial and facility heating and cooling at lower cost than any other renewable energy source. It is the only roof-mountable solar heating technology with the ...
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Q&A: The world’s eyes turn to Minnesota on district energy
Frank Jossi reports in Midwest Energy News that for the second time in a little more than a decade St. Paul is hosting an international conference on district energy. Ken Smith is the president and CEO of District Energy St. Paul and past Chair of the International District Energy Association. The International District Energy Association’s 107th Annual Conference will be held June ...
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Flow Energy Management: 3 Killer Apps to Lower Energy Costs
More and more, buzz words like “flow energy” or “flow energy management” have become prevalent as companies grapple to control costs, reduce energy use, and comply with government regulations—all while trying to increase profitability. But what are flow energy and flow energy management? Why should you care? In this three-part series, we will: Explore what flow ...
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