Average Heat Load of District Heating System of Balcova

Abstract

In this study, to estimate the average heat load of buildings within the Balcova district heating system, the data of 40 buildings whose heating system were installed after sound projects were taken into account. The average peak load per unit area of the buildings that are situated within Balcova district heating system is calculated on the basis of design heat loads of 40 buildings with heating system projects and the change of heat loads with respect to several parameters is investigated. The weighted average load per unit area is found 54.9 kCal/m2h for a design temperature differential of 22oC from the data pertinent to 40 buildings. The weighted average load per unit volume is calculated 18.3 kCal/m3h.