Mibec Blog Posts
Chilled water tanks – uses and technical information
At Mibec we supply a wide range of water storage and Buffer tank products. Although usually associated with heating applications, this short article describes how buffer tanks can be used in chilled water storage and cooling applications and describes some of the
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Pre-insulated pipe – Jointing Costs of Steel vs Polymer
Underground pre-insulated pipes are used in district heating schemes to connect the various buildings on the site to a centralised heat source. The pre-insulated pipes are designed to maintain the water temperature when in transit (avoiding heat losses to improve
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Buffer tanks for CHP projects
At Mibec we supply a wide range of water storage and Buffer tank products; in this short article we take a closer look at the application of buffer tanks in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems (projects where the power
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Calorifiers – What are they, sizing and uses
At Mibec we supply a wide range of different tank products for hot water applications; in this short article we take a look at Calorifiers – specifically what are they, their sizing and uses. Calorifiers are basically water storage tanks
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What is a District Heating network?
At Mibec we pride ourselves on being at the foremost of District Heating solutions and have a great range of products available to enable the customer to assemble systems to meet their needs. In this short article we investigate the
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How are HIUs used in flats and apartment projects?
Heat Interface Units (HIUs) are an ideal solution for use in multi-occupancy dwelling projects such as flats and apartment blocks. Projects such as these lend themselves well to the concept of communal heating (e.g. having a single central plant room
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History of District Heating
A District Heating project is where there is a single centralised heat source supplying heating water and / or domestic hot water two or more separate buildings on the site via an underground pipe network. At the heart of the
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District heating pipe layout patterns – what are the opinions and benefits?
A district heating network has a heat source supplying heating water and / or domestic hot water to two or more separate buildings in a project. This central heat source (gas boiler or a renewable technology) will then be connected
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Bespoke Sized Buffer Tanks
At Mibec we supply a wide range of water storage and Buffer tank products, in this short article we look at our new bespoke tanks manufacturing service. Often used in district heating projects in conjunction with a renewable heat source,
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When is a PIC valve not a PIC valve?
Heat Interface Units (HIUs) contain valves to enable control. Some, such as our new Hiper HIU contain a Pressure Independent Control Valve or PIC valve. The term is often used a little too broadly in the industry to describe components
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Consumer Benefits of HIUs
If you have ever read some of the consumer utilities forums concerning Heat Interface Units (HIUs) and communal heating projects generally, you will know that a commonly raised concern is the inability to switch energy suppliers (like those of us
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Buffer Tanks for chilled water storage and cooling
At Mibec we supply a wide range of water storage and Buffer tank products. Although usually associated with heating applications, this short article describes how buffer tanks can be used in chilled water storage and cooling applications. Chilled Water (CHW)
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