DESIGN OF DISTRICT HEATING / DISTRICT COOLING PIPELINES  - BONDED SYSTEM ACCORDING TO EN 13941

This online course is meant for engineers, designers and utility owners who are dealing with pre-insulated district heating and district cooling networks. After passing the course participants will get all needed basic knowledge regarding pipeline design and engineering.

LECTURERS

Aleksandr Ledvanov
HeatConsult, Technical director
Aleksandr has more than 15-years experience in district heating design engineering. Under his leadership there were designed more than 500 km of pipelines at different part of the world - Scandinavia, Baltics, Germany and Latin America. He is leading the one of the adaptations of the standard EN 13941 “District heating pipes".

  • CERTIFICATION INCLUDED

    The certification included in this course is a testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality education and ensuring that participants possess a recognized and valuable credential. Our certification is meticulously designed to reflect the depth of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course. It is widely respected and acknowledged within the industry, serving as a mark of distinction and a validation of the participant's expertise in the field of energy efficiency assessment. The certification not only demonstrates proficiency in key concepts and practices but also enhances professional credibility and career opportunities. With our rigorous assessment processes and stringent standards, participants can trust that the certification they earn carries substantial value and recognition in their pursuit of excellence.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

  • 8 academic hours
  • Downloadable Learning Materials
  • A Final Exam designed to test your knowledge
  • Professional Certificate
  • The information below is only applicable to residents of Estonia:

    Eesti Soojustehnikainseneride Seltsi, „Gaasiseadmed- ja paigaldised“ spetsialiseerumisel täienduskoolituse punkte: 12 TP
  • Basics of district heating design
  • Standard EN 13491 overview
  • Changes in direction
  • Branches in district heating systems
  • Reduction of diameter in district heating systems
  • Twin pipe systems and differences in design comparing with single pipe systems
  • Pipelines for higher temperature than 140°C (max temperature according to EN 13941)
  • District heating expansion pads
  • District heating leakage system
  • Specifics of district cooling engineering and difference with district heating
  • DH simple pipe sizing (Logstor calculator, hand calculations)
General presentation:
Pipe systems, materials, media Pipe
Temperature / Different pipe's catalogues / Valid areas / EN – codes

Definition of pipe systems:
Temperature / pressure – lifetime
Project classes: A-B and C, safety
Number of full load cycles

Fundamentals of bonded pipe systems in soil:
Friction, expansion, natural fixpoint

Straight pipe sections:
Allowable axial stress level, 150 / 170 / 190 MPa or higher
Limit stability
Use of different calculators, hand calculations on practical examples

Trench:
Trench backfill material – compaction, what to inspect on site
Pipes in protection pipe
Lifting several pipes
Max trench length exposed with heat on
Shallow installation
Max. soil cover

Bends:
Calculation of expansion zone
80° to 90°, other angles 10° to 80°
Calculators and hand calculations for L / Z and U bends

Casing Joint:
Material properties
Shrink joints
Welded joints
Change in direction:
Allowable axial stress level, limit stability
Compensated system
Preheated system (in open trench)
E-comp system
High axial stress level (without compensation)
Examples

Monitoring systems:
Detect principles (resistance / impulse)
Wiring
Commissioning

Branches:
45° branch – max distance to next expansion
90° branch - movement
Max length of branch
Examples

Reductions:
Reductions in media pipe

TwinPipe design:
Design (what is different to single pipe)
Merging from single to TwinPipe
Handling of Twinpipe

Flexible pipes:
Different types
Cu / Steel / PEX / AluPex – design rules
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