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Temperature Control in Low Temperature Networks and Network Expansions
Shunt stations — also known as low-temperature stations — from Priess District Heating play an important role in the development of tomorrow’s district heating networks. As the extensive conversion from gas to district heating continues, with more and more low-temperature networks being established, there is a growing need for the precise regulation of the supply temperature – and these stations are a key component in making that possible.
A shunt station lowers the supply temperature by mixing in a controlled amount of return water with the hot water. This reduces transmission losses, improves flow, and supports low-temperature distribution, allowing significant energy savings and reductions in carbon emissions to be achieved.
At Priess, we deliver both shunt stations / low-temperature stations and prefabricated plug-and-play solutions that ensure rapid installation and operational reliability. They can be integrated into all building types – as walk-in technical cabins, compact stations, subterranean chamber constructions or as modular solutions – all depending on the needs and location of the project.
The stations are typically equipped with the following:
The installation is tested and CE-marked at the factory, meaning it is ready to be connected up when delivered on site. Ventilation and access conditions are naturally incorporated to ensure proper operation and simple servicing.
In the case of district-heating network expansions – i.e. when areas that were previously supplied by gas are connected to the district-heating network – shunt stations / low-temperature stations make it possible to deliver the right temperature and pressure without the need to upgrade the central facility. This makes them an effective and economic solution that facilitates the integration of new customers into the existing infrastructure.
