Testing and Evaluation of a Smart Controller for Reducing Peak Loads and Return Temperatures in District Heating Networks

Tijs Van Oevelen; Thomas Neven; Aurelien Bres; Ralf-Roman Schmidt; Dirk Vanhoudt

doi:10.1016/j.segy.2023.100105

Testing and Evaluation of a Smart Controller for Reducing Peak Loads and Return Temperatures in District Heating Networks

Tijs Van Oevelen, Thomas Neven, Aurelien Bres, Ralf-Roman Schmidt, Dirk Vanhoudt

Integrated Energy Systems

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Abstract

In this study, the two features of the smart control system have been tested in a part of the DH network of Brescia (Italy). A cloud-based platform is used to collect real-time data from various sources and to communicate control signals calculated by the smart controller. The article presents the results of the tests and an evaluation of the controller performance. The analysis indicates that daily flow-weighted average return temperature reductions of almost 1 K on average can be achieved, and up to 15 K instantaneously. Using supply temperature control, the daily peak load energy supply could be reduced by 262 kWh (34%) on average, by shifting the heat load.

Originalsprache	Englisch
Aufsatznummer	100105
Seiten (von - bis)	1-15
Seitenumfang	15
Fachzeitschrift	Smart Energy
Volume	10
Issue	100105
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segy.2023.100105
Publikationsstatus	Veröffentlicht - 12 Mai 2023

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Testing and Evaluation of a Smart Controller for Reducing Peak Loads and Return Temperatures in District Heating Networks

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