Analysis of Drain Water Heat Exchangers and Their Perspectives in Lithuania

Authors

  • Juozas Vaičiūnas Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Valdemaras Geležiūnas Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Rokas Valančius Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Andrius Jurelionis Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Tadas Ždankus Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.sace.17.4.16294

Abstract

Drain water heat exchangers worldwide are used since the end of the twentieth century. Different drain water heat exchangers have been installed in Lithuania in last five years. Performance of these systems varies depending on the type of energy users, equipment and design of the systems, as well as their maintenance. The aim of this paper was to analyze different types of drain water heat exchangers and operational systems from the perspective of investments, energy saving and economic benefit as well as to outline the differences of their actual performance. One drain water heat exchanger system in Lithuania was selected for the analysis. Calculation of internal rate of return showed that in most cases the grant is required for drain water heat exchangers project to be fully profitable in Lithuania.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.sace.17.4.16294

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Published

2016-12-22

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 4 (2016)

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