The use of subsurface for thermal energy transport in district networks

The use of subsurface for thermal energy transport in district networks

Jiang, Kaixuan (TU Delft Civil Engineering and Geosciences; TU Delft Water Management)

Bakker, Mark (mentor)
Bloemendal, Martin (mentor)
Hartog, Niels (mentor)
van Breukelen, Boris (mentor)

Delft University of Technology

2017-08-30

This study introduces a new concept of ATES system, which is called ATEST system, to fulfill the transport function while crossing the barriers in water transmission and pipe replacements. Firstly, analytical models were used to help understand the physical process and range the working conditions of the ATEST system. Then numerical models were used to prove the feasibility and the value of this new conceptual system. Acceptable system performance that can meet the heat demand was iterated in case simulation; and the economical advantages were identified by comparing it with traditional ATES systems. The ATEST system showed a greater practical value than the ATES system in: 1) solving the discrepancy between heat service and heat demand in space, and 2) crossing barriers where pipes cannot be buried. However, the system should be further modified in operation to acquire better performance and avoid practical problems.

aquifer
thermal energy
transport

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Student theses

master thesis

© 2017 Kaixuan Jiang