Lämpöjakopisteet

Lämpöjakopisteet, often translated as heat distribution points or heat substations, are essential components in district heating systems. They serve as the interface between the central heat source or primary distribution network and the individual buildings or smaller distribution networks within a community. Essentially, they are compact units that receive hot water or steam from the main supply and transfer that heat to the secondary network that serves multiple end-users.

The primary function of a lämpöjakopiste is to reduce the temperature and pressure of the heat carrier medium from the district heating network to levels suitable for the internal heating and hot water systems of the connected buildings. This is achieved through heat exchangers, which transfer thermal energy from the primary side to the secondary side without direct mixing of the fluids. Control valves and pumps are also integral parts of the lämpöjakopiste, regulating flow rates and maintaining desired temperatures.

These points are typically located in a basement or a dedicated technical room within a building or a group of buildings. Their presence allows for a more efficient and adaptable district heating system, enabling different buildings to operate at varying temperature and pressure requirements. By centralizing the heat exchange and control functions, lämpöjakopisteet contribute to the overall effectiveness and reliability of district heating infrastructure, facilitating the distribution of heat for both space heating and domestic hot water.