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Use Cases with Economics and Simulation for Thermo-Chemical District Networks

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  • Philipp Geyer

    (Architectural Engineering, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 1—box 2431, 3001 Leuven, Belgium)

  • Muhannad Delwati

    (Architectural Engineering, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 1—box 2431, 3001 Leuven, Belgium)

  • Martin Buchholz

    (Watergy GmbH, Oderberger Strasse 3, 10437 Berlin, Germany)

  • Alessandro Giampieri

    (Sir Joseph Swan Centre, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK)

  • Andrew Smallbone

    (Sir Joseph Swan Centre, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK)

  • Anthony P. Roskilly

    (Sir Joseph Swan Centre, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK)

  • Reiner Buchholz

    (Watergy GmbH, Oderberger Strasse 3, 10437 Berlin, Germany
    TU Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 152, 10623 Berlin, Germany)

  • Mathieu Provost

    (Watergy GmbH, Oderberger Strasse 3, 10437 Berlin, Germany
    TU Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 152, 10623 Berlin, Germany)

Abstract

Thermo-chemical networks using absorption and desorption to capture and valorise the potential of very low-grade residual heat (20 °C to 60 °C) to offer a reduction of end user costs and increased primary energy efficiency. The paper demonstrates the technical and economic potential of thermo-chemical networks by defining use cases and their related level of energy efficiency and technological feasibility. Furthermore, specific economic scenarios, including estimations on investment and operation costs, demonstrate the economic benefit of the technology. Simple payback periods between about 0.5 and 7.5 years indicate a good economic feasibility with end user costs below 4 €ct/kWh-equivalent and refunds of 0.5 to 1 €ct/kWh for the required residual heat. Due to the low-temperature characteristics of the relevant systems and services, detailed simulations are required to approve the functioning and viability of the new technology. For this purpose, the paper demonstrates the simulation outline using the example of space heating based on a low-temperature air heating system partially driven with thermo-chemical fuel.

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  • Philipp Geyer & Muhannad Delwati & Martin Buchholz & Alessandro Giampieri & Andrew Smallbone & Anthony P. Roskilly & Reiner Buchholz & Mathieu Provost, 2018. "Use Cases with Economics and Simulation for Thermo-Chemical District Networks," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(3), pages 1-33, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:10:y:2018:i:3:p:599-:d:133499
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    1. Geyer, Philipp & Buchholz, Martin & Buchholz, Reiner & Provost, Mathieu, 2017. "Hybrid thermo-chemical district networks – Principles and technology," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 186(P3), pages 480-491.
    2. Persson, U. & Möller, B. & Werner, S., 2014. "Heat Roadmap Europe: Identifying strategic heat synergy regions," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 74(C), pages 663-681.
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