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2. Heating fluids
2.1 Water vapor
It should be noted that only saturated steam is used for domestic applications, while superheated steam is not as good a heating medium and is only used for power generation and, possibly, for certain industrial applications.
To avoid steam condensation in the pipes, especially at partial loads, steam must be superheated to a certain level (20 to 30°C is sufficient).
It makes sense to increase steam pressure as much as possible...
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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.
Arrêté du 8 août 2013 portant règlement...
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