Technical Topics

Topic/ Language/ Author

Optimizing temperatures of supply/ return pipes (Slovenian); by Miran Zager, ZIDE

Training duration (hrs)

4 hours

Description

Optimizing temperatures of supply/ return pipes is one of the key measures to achieve higher grid efficiency and lower heat and water loses

Training is suitable for

DHS operators

4 hours

Assessment of energy losses in the district heating grid is important for future investments and regular maintenance of the distribution network; better design, dimensioning and operation of the grid, heat exchangers and water pumps, are main drivers to efficient DH system

DHS operators

Transition to smart DH systems (Slovenian); by Miran Zager, ZIDE 

4 hours

Actions to improve grids and make them smart; the inclusion of remote metering systems with a combination of improved metering standards

DHS operators

4 hours

Identification of cost-effective approaches to optimize DHS, with emphasis on benchmark analysis of different DH systems; benchmark analyses focus on technical efficiency and financial indicators to recognize the best approaches

DHS operators

Mapping of district heating systems (Slovenian); by Jure Čižman, IJS 

2 hours

National strategic documents in the field of district heating and cooling compose the sectoral legal framework - its review shows that the key strategic issues in DHC sector are not yet or well resolved; approach towards planning of DHC networks, taking consideration of spatial aspects, is presented in a detailed manner through the practical case of DH system in the Municipality of Maribor - this includes review of methodology and the demonstration of GIS tool implementation; the evaluation of heat demand and geothermal potential, preparation of heat map and principal of smart energy system integration are explained in detail

Business support staff, managerial staff, technical staff