Buffalo district heating system design and construction
This report addresses the introduction of district heating in Buffalo, NY from feasibility study to implementation. The reemergence of district heating in the US and associated advantages are reviewed. Advanced piping technology which has enabled district heating to compete economically with alternative technologies is summarized. Identification and analysis of the customer heat load considered in downtown Buffalo for the pilot system and future expansion is discussed. Various options for initiating construction of a district heating system were considered as exemplified by the configuration for the pilot system which was selected to serve five downtown buildings. A conceptual plan is presented which permits the system to expand in an economically viable manner. The report concludes with an economic analysis which simulates the operation and expansion of the system. 4 figs., 8 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Burns and Roe, Inc., Oradell, NJ (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- NYSERDA
- OSTI ID:
- 6738382
- Report Number(s):
- NYSERDA-90-7; ON: TI90015400
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
BOILERS
COGENERATION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
COST
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY TRANSFER
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
HOT WATER
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OFFICE BUILDINGS
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PIPES
PROGRESS REPORT
RELIABILITY
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
WASTE HEAT UTILIZATION
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DEUS
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EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SYSTEMS
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FUNCTIONAL MODELS
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
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