The Preliminary Research of Sea Water District Heating and Cooling for Tallinn Coastal Area

Allan Hani, Teet-Andrus Koiv

Environmental Department, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia..

DOI: 10.4236/sgre.2012.33034                

Abstract

This paper describes possibilities to utilize sea water for district heating and cooling purposes in Tallinn costal area. The sea water temperature profiles and suitability of heating and cooling generation are studied for continental climatic conditions. The district network study bases on 21 buildings located near to the Gulf of Finland. Industrial reversible heat pump technology is selected to cover heating and cooling loads for the new buildings. Combination of existing district heating and heat pump technology is considered for existing buildings. The results show possibilities, threats and need for further research of the sea water based heat pump district network implementation.

Keywords

District Heating; Cooling; Sea Water; Heat Pump; Renewable Energy; Office Building

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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