Thermal systems

PATHOPT

PATHOPT is an optimization toolbox for thermal networks that can automatically determine the optimal network layout based on specific geographical information. 
MiniChem

PATHOPT provides data: 

  • Automatic, fast and accurate 

  • Based on geographical input 

  • Up to city level 

  • With economic and energetic output targets 

  • From multiple production sources 

  • Accounting for seasonal variations in heat production and demand 

With a minimal input of the geographic location and preferable input of both production plant characteristics (location, power & temperature levels, and heat cost) and consumer characteristics (location, required minimal temperature, and heat demand) the PATHOPT tool provides the following output measures: 

  • Pipe layout and dimensioning 

  • optimal heat production unit selection and dimensioning, including peak units 

  • Thermal-hydraulic information, temperature and pressure at any location 

  • Economic considerations like CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue