Abstract

This thesis describes the energy flows and environmental improvement possibilities of the Amsterdam metropolitan area (AMA), using district heating as thermal energy supply system. Main challenges to over come are finding appropriate thermal supply systems that can serve the required heat wile increasing the overall sustainability. The research presents the environmental improvements and reviews design parameters of different technologies proposed. Results showed that different heat supply configurations can lead to sustainable improvements, mainly reducing the environmental impact concerning abiotic depletion and global warming potential. An analysis to inventory suitable locations that can be attached to the district heat network (DHN) has been carried out. Locations suited to connect to the DHN differ per methodology applied, but are mainly to be found in or near the larger cities of the AMA.