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The following abbreviations are used for the designation of the individual components.
Table 2
Pumps/valves Temperature sensors
PHP Primary heating pump ET External temperature sensor
HWP Domestic hot water pump BTS Temperature sensor (boiler)
HWRP Domestic hot water return HWTS Temperature sensor (domestic hot water)
pump
SHP Secondary heating pump FTS Temperature sensor (flow)
MV Mixing valve RTS Temperature sensor (return)
Figure 9: Explanation of the abbreviations of Figure 8
1.3 Function and Type of Heating Components
1.3.1 Type of Heating
The type of heating is generally defined by the clients or planner.
Related to the type of heating
Low temperature set for all conventional heating (max. flow temperature of 75°C)
Minimum temperature is used for underfloor heating and/or for heat pumps or solar
panels (max. flow temperature of 50°C)
Related to the generation of energy
Type of primary energy
Related to the number of energy sources
Single boiler systems with/without hot water storage
Multiple boiler systems with/without hot water storage
Related to the heating elements
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