Abstract
Municipal District Heating Services and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems can produce waste heat in the form of steam condensate and hot water. The authors have demonstrated (IMECE2014-39066) the potential of open field heating of green roofs to reduce thermal pollution, save potable water, and while increasing plant growth. Subsequent research in both Iceland and New York City using similar systems has resulted in the growth of out of region plants. The latest plant growth results are detailed The latest research has indicated additional potential impediments, including the need for an additional CHP system pump. A thorough structural analysis on existing older roofs is necessary to avoid an overstressed roof. Substantial UV shielding of the plastic piping and upgrading of the pipes from braided PVC to PEX(a) was also needed. The details of selecting an appropriate heat exchanger were analyzed for a specific building and associated construction details are provided.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Energy |
| Publisher | The American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME) |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780791850596 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2016 - Phoenix, United States Duration: 11 Nov 2016 → 17 Nov 2016 |
Publication series
| Name | ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE) |
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| Volume | 6B-2016 |
Conference
| Conference | ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2016 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Phoenix |
| Period | 11/11/16 → 17/11/16 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:Copyright © 2016 by ASME.
Other keywords
- Cascade utilization
- Enhanced growing season
- Green roofs
- Heated ground agriculture
- Heated soil
- Open field heating
- Sustainability
- Waste heat