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Modelling and optimisation of 5th generation district heating networks utilising multiple low-carbon heat sources

Modelling and optimisation of 5th generation district heating networks utilising multiple low-carbon heat sources
Modelling and optimisation of 5th generation district heating networks utilising multiple low-carbon heat sources

Supervisors - Dr. Yiji Lu, University of Glasgow and Prof. John Currie, Edinburgh Napier University

PhD Student - Miryam Essadik, University of Glasgow

Status - Complete

This project will develop the novel concepts of 5th generation district heating networks in Scotland, which utilises multiple low carbon heating sources, such as heat from waste water, river water, data centre. The collaboration will focus on developing numerical models
and tools for system simulations and optimisation. The project outcomes would strongly support the Development of 5th Generation District Heating and Cooling (5GDHC) Infrastructure and Ambient Loop which will adopt various technologies for heating and 
cooling demands as part of the Clyde Gateway Masterplan. The project will demonstrate how efficiency can be maximised to reduce energy losses.