Efficient heat and cold networks

Baseline strategy · No score

They share thermal, renewable or residual heat sources between several buildings through a coordinated network.

Subject: Thermal systems and ventilationContext: Neighbourhoods · Industry · BuildingsCost: highEffort: highLevel: ambitiousStage: planningMaturity: context-dependent
Principle of Redes de calor y frío eficientes
Operating principle

How it works

They share thermal, renewable or residual heat sources between several buildings through a coordinated network.

It meets thermal and indoor air needs after reducing demand, through sized, controlled, maintainable systems compatible with decarbonization.

When does it make sense?

  • After reducing loads and defining health and comfort requirements
  • When partial load and year-round performance can be compared
  • With access to commissioning, maintenance and monitoring

How to apply it

  1. 1

    Defining what need resolves "efficient heat and cold networks" and establishing a starting situation.

  2. 2

    Compare alternatives and adapt design to climate, use, regulation, affected people and available resources.

  3. 3

    Apply with clear responsibilities, check the actual result and correct unwanted effects.

Potential benefits

Thermal comfort

Healthier indoor air

Lower consumption and power

Limitations and precautions

  • The result depends on context, design, execution and how it is used and maintained.
  • Nominal efficiency does not guarantee the performance of the entire system.
  • Dimensions, refrigerants, noise, hygiene, controls and maintenance should be evaluated.

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