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General information

The basic course provides a broad overview of the topic and covers the basic procedure for planning and operating thermal networks on the basis of the “Handbook on Planning of District Heating Networks”, which is handed out to the participants.

Target audience:

  • Planners of heating systems and thermal networks

  • Employees of thermal networks (energy supply companies)

  • Employees of authorities and offices

  • Generally interested in the topic

Number of participants: From 10 to a maximum of 35 participants

Duration: 1 day

Course location: Olten (German) and Yverdon-les-bains (French)

Dates:

  • March 26, 2025

  • August 27, 2025

Contents

The contents of the basic course are basically based on the following chapters in the Handbook on Planning of District Heating Networks.

  • Chapters 1 to 2: Introduction and heat supply

  • Chapter 3: Heat supply and distribution interface

  • Chapters 4 and 7: Heat distribution – basics and calculation

  • Chapters 5 and 8: Heat transfer – basics, technology and hydraulics

  • Chapter 6: Planning process with checklists

  • Chapter 9: Profitability

  • Introduction to network dimensioning with a professional tool

Fees & services

The basic course costs CHF 620 incl. VAT.
The price includes refreshments during breaks and lunch, drinks in the room, the relevant course documents and interesting discussions among experts. The basic course also includes a printed version of the Handbook on Planning of District Heating Networks.

In combination with other courses, packages can also be booked at more favorable conditions. General information and an overview of the packages can be found on the registration page.

Coaches

Stefan Thalmann

Verenum AG, Head of ARGE QM Thermal Networks

Daniel Zaugg

Verenum AG, co-author and coach

Michael Cueni

Triplex Energieplaner AG, co-author and coach

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