District Energy Systems: piping_materials
District energy systems design reference data — chiller technology COP ranges, pipe insulation thermal properties and moisture performance, soil thermal conductivity, buried pre-insulated pipe heat loss, piping material comparisons, direct vs. indirect interconnection trade-offs, heating system conversion suitability, and district energy flow meter types per ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Systems and Equipment 2020 Chapter 12
| category | item key | description | value text |
|---|---|---|---|
| piping_materials | Cement_Pipe | Cement pipe district energy piping system | Excellent corrosion resistance; no insulated joints; lower joint integrity |
| piping_materials | Ductile_Iron | Ductile iron district energy piping system | Push-joint connections; no insulated joints; requires corrosion protection |
| piping_materials | FRP | Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) district energy piping system | Excellent corrosion resistance; lower burial strength than metallic pipe |
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