In district energy networks, the plate and frame heat exchangers or flat plate heat exchangers are commonly used, due to their higher heat-transfer coefficients, compact size, cost-effectiveness and unique ability to handle fouling fluids. Plate heat exchangers also make it easier to adjust heat transfer capabilities, as they only require the adding or removing of plates.
To size the heat exchangers our Team had to consider both the space heating and the domestic hot water demand. Based on common practice, this means that each dwelling has an instantaneously total heat demand of 35 kW on average. |
Plate and frame heat exchangers. Source: Iklimnet.com
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