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District Heating

A typical district heating installation consists of a highly insulated "heat main" of flow and return pipes distributing hot water (or steam) past all buildings which might be connected.

A junction point allows easy connection to each building, from which hot water can be taken from the main to a heat exchanger (heat substation) within each building.

The heating circuit within the building is thus isolated from the heat main.

Temperature measurement of the flow and return lines, plus a flow meter (together forming a heat meter), allow the actual heat usage within each building, or even apartment, to be separately measured, and delivered heat billed for accordingly.

Remote meter reading by modem, secure web interface or drive-by are all possible, as are remote diagnostics to ensure reliable operation.