Energy Concept for Oberhof's Sports Facilities

Dynamic simulation of a coupled local heating and cooling network, including generators, as part of implementing the energy concept

Period:
2012 – 2015

Coupled Heating and Cooling Supply for Sports Facilities

EA Systems Dresden GmbH is involved in developing a sustainable and efficient energy concept for Oberhof’s sports facilities. Alongside surveying the initial condition and assessing individual measures in the facilities, the work investigates their interconnection through a heating and cooling network. Major winter sports events and reliable training conditions, including in summer, present significant planning challenges.

Energy concept for Oberhof's sports facilities
Model of the heating and cooling network in Oberhof

EA Systems Dresden’s Services

  • Survey of existing systems and data acquisition, including load profile generation
  • Modeling and simulation as part of a holistic energy concept
  • Model-based assessment of the preferred alternatives
  • Documentation and presentation of results

Project Objectives

  • Reduce operating costs of sports facilities, especially electricity costs
  • Integrate renewable energy for sustainable cooling generation
  • Apply process integration to heating and cooling provision
  • Demonstrate the potential of local heating and cooling networks
  • Ensure sufficient snow is available to hold international competitions

Project Partners