Posts Tagged ‘buffer tanks’
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 generation unit produces both heat and electricity for one or more buildings). Buffer tanks form…
Read MoreWhat 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 key components of a District Heating network. District heating overview First of all, what is…
Read MoreHistory 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 district heating philosophy is the concept of improving energy efficiency, reducing CO2 and saving on…
Read MoreBespoke 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, a buffer vessel retains thermal energy for later use and can supplement the heat source…
Read MoreBuffer 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) systems used to cool a buildings indoor air and equipment and are becoming increasingly common…
Read MoreIntegrating district heating with renewable energy sources
District heating is centred on the concept of a site utilising one large heat source running very efficiently, rather than each building having separate smaller ones running less efficiently; the idea being to reduce overall CO2 emissions and save on running costs. The concept is very popular in geographical areas located off the mains gas…
Read MoreThe complete Mibec district heating system explained
At Mibec we sell a number of products used in District Heating schemes (pre-insulated pipe, Biomass boilers and Heat interface units amongst others), but how do all of these separate elements link together to form a heating system? First of all, what is a district heating scheme? Simply put it is a project where there…
Read More