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7. Glossary – Definitions
Centralized heat supply
A heat supply solution comprising a source that feeds several consumers via a thermal network.
Load curve
Curve showing the variation in heat load over a day/month/year; used to select heat sizing and delivery regimes for centralized systems.
Consumption density
Quantity of heat transported per unit length of the heating network or per unit area supplied with heat; this is one of the main parameters influencing the energy and economic efficiency of centralized heat supply systems.
Setting chart
Graphical representation of the dependency of various operating characteristics of a centralized heat supply system.
Thermal fluid (Fluide thermique)
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Bibliography
Regulations
Directive 2003/87/EC: greenhouse gas emission allowances (amending Directive 96/61/EC).
Directive 2006/32/EC on energy efficiency services.
Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of renewable energies.
Decree 2012-394 of March 23, 2012 on the classification of heating and cooling networks.
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