kaugküttvõrk

Kaugküttvõrk refers to a district heating network. It is a system that supplies heat, usually for residential and commercial buildings, from a central source of heat generation. This heat is then distributed through a network of insulated pipes to individual consumers. The heat source can be a large boiler plant, a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, or even renewable energy sources like geothermal or biomass. District heating systems are common in urban areas and can offer several advantages, including improved energy efficiency, reduced local emissions, and the ability to utilize waste heat from industrial processes. The network typically consists of supply and return pipelines that circulate hot water or steam. Consumers are connected to this network via substations, where the heat is transferred to their internal heating systems. The efficiency of a kaugküttvõrk depends on factors such as the distance from the heat source, the insulation of the pipes, and the temperature difference between the supply and return water.