More flexibility with existing assets
Buffer tanks provide undeniable benefits for district heating network operation. Whether it be about meeting fluctuating power demands with a steadier production schedule or taking advantage of changes in electricity prices, operational efficiency can be improved with the flexibility buffers provide. But district heating networks are special, as they also contain a ‘free’ source of flexibility: operators can ‘charge’ the network by using the water mass in the pipes as short-term storage.
Provide the operators with the complete picture
For optimal network charging operation, timing is critical – higher power production, i.e., hotter supply temperatures, must be achieved exactly when the peak consumption hour occurs. With Fluidit Heat, each consumer can be modeled with detail to achieve realistic overall demand behavior. Furthermore, the dynamic interaction between consumers and pre-charged water migrating through the network is complex and takes multiple hours to complete. Simulating the entire sequence in a few seconds with Fluidit Heat provides the operator with guidelines for optimal timing, ensuring that the benefits of charging the network at higher supply temperatures are balanced against the penalties of increased heat losses.
Fully customizable control design
We know that every district heating network is unique. Special types of sources or consumers, different configurations of hydraulically separated networks, challenging topography, etc., can lead to very specific requirements for performing network charging. With Fluidit Heat, you can go as deep as you want in control design for plants and pumps. If the built-in functionalities are not enough, the Python API is there for you. When combined with the Fluidit Heat scenario structure, you can seamlessly compare results across different approaches.
Upgrade your digital twin with collaboration and real-time capabilities
The digital twin created in Fluidit Heat is an invaluable tool for studying the behavior of district heating networks across various scenarios. But it is possible to expand its boundaries even further! You can define data connections to read in measurements into your model, enabling digital twin calibration and running scenarios on the latest data.
By adding Fluidit Vision, you can make a read-only version of the digital twin visible in a browser, enabling efficient sharing of relevant information with stakeholders, such as collaborative model reviews and results presentations. By adding Fluidit Real-Time, you can enable your digital twin to continuously suggest optimal operational actions, such as network charging, for the forecasted future.
For District Energy Systems
Heat
Plan and operate your district heating and cooling networks with maximum efficiency.
For Operations and Collaboration
Real-Time
Take your digital twins to the next level with real-time simulations.
Vision
Access and share your Fluidit models and visualizations with stakeholders effortlessly.
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