The Application of W. Kent Muhlbauer’s Model For The Risk Assessment of District Heating Networks

Abstract

This scientific paper explains the effectiveness of W.K. Muhlbauer’s model in district heating networks. Its major focus is upon determining the level of risk of failure for heating network and as well as seeking a compromise between the capital expenses and the level of occupational safety.The use of software SimNet SSV Heat in our study case, efficiently determines the level of risk associated with leakage and predicts the behavior of leakage within pipeline of any length. It also reduces the level of risk normally associated with additional costs at the designing stage, construction and operations.