District heating and cooling (DHC) or district energy (DE) distributes thermal energy from a central source to residential, commercial, and/or industrial consumers for use in space heating, cooling, water heating, and/or process heating. The energy is distributed by steam or hot- or chilled-water lines. Thus, thermal energy comes from a distribution medium rather than being generated onsite at each facility.
SYSTEM MASTER PLANNING
Economic Considerations
CENTRAL PLANT
Heating and Cooling Production
Chilled-Water Distribution Design Considerations
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Hydraulic Considerations
Thermal Considerations
Methods of Heat Transfer Analysis
Expansion Provisions
Distribution System Construction
CONSUMER INTERCONNECTIONS
Direct Connections
Indirect Connections
Steam Connections
Components
Temperature Differential Control
Operation and Maintenance
ISBN: 978-1-947192-53-9 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1930-7705 (for SI versions of chapters)
Citation: 2020 ASHRAE Handbook¿¿¿HVAC Systems and Equipment
Product Details
- ISBN(s):
- 9781947192539
- Number of Pages:
- 49
- Units of Measure:
- SI
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1.8 MB
- Product Code(s):
- D-S122020SI
