Naslov
Analysis of possible gas distribution system efficiency (load factor) increase

Autori
Šunić, Miljenko ; Vištica, Nikola

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Proceedings of 21st World Gas Conference / - Nica : International Gas Union IGU, 2000, Xx-xx

Skup
21st World Gas Conference

Mjesto i datum
Nica, Francuska, 06.06.2000. - 09.06.2000

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
load factor ; gas distribution systems ; average diurnal consumption gradient ; number of degree days ; load factor correction

Sažetak
Large variations in gas supply during the day/night and winter/summer periods have adverse impact on gas distribution system load factor, cause increase in distribution costs and additionally burden the gas price. All energy distribution networks, including the gas distribution network, are characteristic for particularly high investment costs. The investments have to be justified through high network load factor. Unlike fuel efficiency, the load factor of infrastructural facilities has rarely been analyzed. The present paper focuses on gas distribution system load factor and offers suggestions for its increase through gas application in heat and power generation in cogeneration and micro-cogeneration plants (in hospitals, schools, small businesses, households), for vehicles (compressed natural gas or fuel cells), and for cooling (particularly in the coastal region).

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Rudarstvo, nafta i geološko inženjerstvo, Strojarstvo

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