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A soojusvarustussüsteem or heating supply system is a network designed to provide heat to buildings and areas. These systems are crucial for maintaining comfortable living and working conditions, especially in colder climates. They typically involve a source of heat generation, a distribution network, and terminal units within the buildings to deliver the heat.

The heat generation source can vary widely, including boilers burning fossil fuels like natural gas or oil, as well as renewable energy sources such as biomass, geothermal, and solar thermal systems. In many urban areas, centralized district heating systems are common. These systems produce heat in a large power plant and distribute it through an insulated pipe network to numerous consumers.

The distribution network consists of pipes that carry a heat transfer medium, most commonly hot water or steam, from the source to the end-users. Insulation of these pipes is vital to minimize heat loss during transport, thereby increasing the system's efficiency.

Terminal units within buildings are responsible for transferring the heat from the distribution medium into the indoor space. Common examples include radiators, baseboard heaters, and forced-air systems that use a heat exchanger. The control of these systems allows for regulation of temperature and energy consumption, often through thermostats. Modern soojusvarustussüsteemid increasingly incorporate smart technologies for optimized performance and energy savings.