Woods Paul. An Introduction to District Heating and Cooling: Low carbon energy for buildings

Bristol. UK: IOP Publishing Ltd. — 2024. — 265 p. — (IOP Series in Renewable and Sustainable Power). — ISBN 978-0750352840.The provision of low carbon heating and cooling is recognised as one of the hardest challenges to solve in combating climate change. This reference text is designed to impart the essential knowledge needed for new entrants to make a rapid contribution in this growing industry.Preface
Introduction to district heating and cooling
Introduction
Key features of DH/C systems
The Engineering of DH and DC systems
Building services—heating and cooling systems
Interface between building heating and cooling systems and the DH/C systems
Heating and cooling distribution systems
Heating and cooling production
Operating temperatures for DH
Some operational aspects
Future opportunities and the case for DH/C
Comparing DH/C with individual heating/cooling systems
Recent developments and future opportunities
Summary—the case for DH/C as part of the national energy strategy