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Mistakes in the selection and operation of pumps in heating systems

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Abstract

Pumps are machines that use up a substantial part of generated energy but no heating system can do without them. Due to the fact that the heating system operating parameters vary with time, the parameters of pumps being an element there of need to be adapted to the network changing flow characteristics. This paper presents the most common methods of regulation of main parameters in the heating system pumping stations. Co-operation between the network and a single pump and a system of pumps connected in parallel is discussed. Relations are given that allow a quantitative comparison of energy efficiency for individual systems using different regulation methods. The mistakes that may lead to a rise in the consumption of energy needed to drive the pumps are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-108
Number of pages10
JournalRynek Energii
Volume1
Issue number122
Publication statusPublished - 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Contour characteristic
  • Energy efficiency
  • Parallel connection of pumps
  • Pump
  • Regulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Mathematics
  • General Energy

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