The management process was divided into four main stages, as shown in the graph below:
Project management process
The first stage - Opportunity Analysis or Pre-conceptual Design - includes the definition of the project and setting of the objectives and role distribution among the team members.
The second stage - Conceptual Engineering - includes the data collection, visit and survey to the community and revision of the scope, making the necessary changes before proceeding to the next stage.
The third stage - Basic Engineering - was developed by the Team in order to evaluate the feasibility of the development of a district heating network, is comprised of the following steps:
1. Assessment of the heat demand 2. Validation of the heat demand through various software tools and guides. 3. Modelling and sizing of the District Energy network. 4. Selection of the main and auxiliary heat sources and thermal storage. 5. Design of layout and piping. 6. Sizing of pumps and heat exchangers. 7. Integration of renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro) 8. Environmental Impact Assessment 9. Financial Assessment
The fourth and final stage - Results - finishes the deliverables and presents the final proposal.
