期刊名称：International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management
电子版ISSN：2246-2929
出版年度：2022
卷号：34
DOI：10.54337/ijsepm.7013
语种：English
出版社：Aalborg University Press
摘要：Since the introduction of the effective width concept for the estimation of the linear heat density, it has been frequently used by researchers to calculate district heating distribution grid costs in pre-feasibility phases. Some researchers however, still prefer using a detailed modelling approach to get reliable results. This paper aims at highlighting advantages, disadvantages and challenges of using effective width concept for calculation of district heating distribution grid costs in comparison to a detailed, optimisation-based modelling approach such as DHMIN. The outcomes of this paper reveal that although there are differences in obtained indicators such as trench length or distribution gird costs, both approaches deliver very similar patterns in different areas with various heat demand densities and plot ratios. Furthermore, it was revealed that for getting reliable results for a given case study, the input parameters and cost components should always be tuned to that case study regardless of the approach that is used.
