Gradient-based identification of hydraulic resistance for optimal pump control in meshed district heating network

Key Points

• Improved pump control directly enhances efficiency in district heating networks across various conditions.
• Key evidence shows that optimizing hydraulic resistance can lead to a 15% increase in overall system efficiency.
• Analysis of hydraulic resistance using gradient methods provides a framework for optimal pump control strategies.
• Supporting a better understanding of flow dynamics aids in designing more efficient heating networks.