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Efficient heating systems for private and commercial applications
Heating systemsIndustrial systems
Refrigeration systems
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The comprehensive range of products and services from Viessmann offers individual solutions with efficient systems for all application areas and energy sources. With its high energy efficiency, this range contributes to reducing heating bills and is also the right choice in ecological terms.
For decades, the company has been supplying highly efficient heating systems for oil, gas and biomass with clean combustion, as well as solar thermal systems and heat pumps. All Viessmann products meet the requirements of European Directives regarding the reduction of environmental pollution by emissions. Viessmann feels a long-standing responsibility to protect the environment and to preserve natural resources to the fullest extent. To this end, the company employs the best available technology for the generation of heat and power.
Viessmann offers the right heating system for every requirement – wall mounted or floorstanding, in individual combinations – all are futureproof and economical. They are suitable for the home and the workplace, for production plants, hospitals, hotels as well as public and cultural facilities, regardless of whether the system is intended for modernisation or new build. The company offers the following:
Viessmann – a partner to be relied upon for all advanced energy systems
Introduction
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Boilers for oil or gas Hybrid appliances Heat pumps Wood heating systems Power generating heating systems Solar thermal Photovoltaics CHP units Accessories
Viessmann is highly specialised in every one of these market segments. Compared to specialist suppliers, the company offers a distinct advantage: Viessmann understands this technology as a systematic whole and guarantees professional, unbiased advice on technology and fuel type. The prestigious references on the following pages offer impressive evidence of the capabilities of Viessmann heating systems.
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At home 6
Today's new builds are designed for maximum efficiency. Above all, this means using systems that obtain energy from the environment. Not only heat, but also power, to achieve the greatest possible level of independence from the public grid.
At work 16The ideal working environment is also dependent on pleasant room temperatures. Many renewable heating solutions are possible, using energy from the ambient air, groundwater or the ground.
Production 24
In production plants and commercial enterprises, energy is required in all of its various forms – as hot water, steam and also, of course, electricity. Viessmann offers efficient, powerful technology for all applications.
Hospitals 28
High cost pressures, and the need for a continual supply of energy, mean that particularly efficient solutions are required in the healthcare sector. Modernising a heating system can significantly reduce the energy demand and energy costs.
Contents Heating systems
By drawing on a diverse range of examples, this brochure shows how the most varied energy solutions can be put into practice with the comprehensive range from Viessmann. Everything from a single source – with completely matched systems.
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Public and leisure facilities 32
Public buildings for cultural and leisure activities have different requirements for heat provision. Whilst one may need large volumes of hot water for its spa areas, another requires low temperatures for the preservation of cultural artefacts.
Retail and tourism 38
Shopping centres and retail businesses require relatively little hot water, but their customers expect pleasant temperatures and good ventilation. In hotels, on the other hand, a convenient hot water supply plays an important role.
Local authorities 44
Rural areas are best placed to take advantage of renewable energy generation. A local heating network can supply all of the households in a bioenergy village efficiently and cheaply with heat and power from renewable sources.
The company 48
Viessmann is one of the world's leading manufacturers of efficient systems for heat, cooling, steam and decentralised power generation. As a third generation family run business, the company has been supplying heating systems with low emissions for many decades.
More than 250 detailed reference systems are also available to view online.
Viessmann reference database architec24
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Photovoltaics Airborne and geothermal energy
At home
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A light and airy detached house on the north shore of Lake Constance with direct access to the water and a view of the Swiss Alps, the "House by the Lake" in Langenargen is not only architecturally unique, but also very well equipped for the future thanks to considerable foresight in its design.
Highly convenient heatingThe "House by the Lake" is a KfW Efficiency House 55 and features a ground source heat pump that draws its energy from a 15-metre deep groundwater well in the garden.
The heat generator is operated with solar power produced on site by the Vitovolt photovoltaic modules on the south facing side of the roof. If no heat is currently required, it is transferred to the heating water buffer cylinder. An additional DHW cylinder ensures high DHW convenience.
Electric charging point in the carport The photovoltaic modules also supply power for the lights and household appliances. Furthermore, the solar power is used to charge the electric car in the carport. A Vitocharge power storage system was installed to provide the greatest possible level of independence from mains power. It is charged with surplus power and discharged again whenever the occupants require more electricity – for example in the evenings.
The energy centre with ground source heat
pump, heating water buffer cylinder and
DHW cylinder. The Vitocharge power storage
unit and solar power inverter are mounted on
the wall.
Eco-friendly house on Lake Constance
Schematic diagram
Vitocal 300-G heat pump
Geothermal probe array
Vitocharge power storage unit
Vitocell heating water buffer cylinder
Underfloor heating system
Carport charging point
Domestic power circuit
Power exported to the grid
Inverter
Vitovolt photovoltaic system
Vitocal 300-G
ground source
heat pump
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic module
Vitocharge power
storage system
Vitocell
heating water
buffer cylinder
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This Kampa prefabricated house is equipped with a photovoltaic system and a Vitocharge power storage unit. The Vitovolt photovoltaic modules and the capacity of the power storage unit are matched to the average consumption of the household and the power storage unit is charged with any surplus power.
Heat pump operated by solar powerEnergy efficient technology from Viessmann is also called upon to provide heating and a convenient DHW supply. The house is equipped with a Vitocal 200-S split heat pump that extracts thermal energy from the ambient air and compresses it to a higher temperature level.
The electricity required to run the heat pump is also generated by solar power.
Positive results for energy generation and the environmentIn total, the house generates more energy than it consumes overall for heating, hot water, ventilation, domestic appliances and lighting. As power is generated on site through the use of renewables, CO2 emissions are avoided which helps to protect the environment.
Gas condensing technologyCombined heat and power generationPhotovoltaicsAirborne and geothermal energy
At home
Vitocal 200-S
split heat pump
The outdoor unit of the Vitocal 200-S heat pump was
installed next to the garage.
Power generated on site by a photovoltaic system makes the occupants more independent of the public grid.
Multigenerational house, Aalen
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic module
Vitocharge
power storage
system
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The Apartimentum in the Rotherbaum quarter of Hamburg promises the ultimate in convenient living. Set over four floors, 42 apartments measuring 75 to 230 m2 provide exceptional amenities to meet every conceivable requirement. Working together with renowned firms from the construction industry, building services sector and the IT industry, the owner has created a smart home that is second to none. The heating system, lights, domestic appliances, home electronics and roller shutters are all controlled by app.
Innovative energy systems from ViessmannViessmann is always seeking ways to drive technology forward. The company's innovative energy systems were deployed to produce heat, cool the rooms in summer and generate the power required in the apartments. To achieve this, two Vitocal 300-G ground source heat pumps, an ice store system and a Vitobloc 200 EM-6/15 CHP unit were installed. The CHP unit, with 6 kW electrical output and
15 kW thermal output, functions as a power generating heating system. In addition, the compact unit makes use of the energy contained in the waste heat and supplies it to the heating circuit via a heat exchanger. The power is used for all of the consumers in the building, which makes the occupants less dependent on power drawn from the public grid.
A Vitocrossal 200 gas condensing boiler was installed to cover peak loads, and therefore provides the additional heat required on especially cold days.
Vitocal 300-G
ground source
heat pump
Vitocal heat pumps (left),
a Vitobloc CHP unit and a
Vitocrossal gas condensing
boiler (centre) generate energy
for the Apartimentum.
Everything is controlled via app.
Extending over four floors, the Apartimentum offers the ultimate in convenient living.
Apartimentum, Hamburg
Vitobloc 200
CHP unit
Vitocrossal 200
gas condensing boiler
Vitofriocal
ice store system
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With their passion for innovative projects and solutions, the owners of this detached house modernised their heating system with a great deal of foresight, investing in a Vitotwin 300-W micro CHP unit, a photovoltaic system and an electric car. Their goal was to become as independent as possible of power from the public grid. After attending trade fairs and seminars, they were won over by the quality and performance data of Viessmann products.
Targets exceededConsiderable savings were achieved from the very first year: gas consumption fell by 21 percent compared to the old heating system.
Power production exceeded annual demand by eight percent. With the electric car, 52 percent of the power generated on site could be used directly. With the aid of a
Vitocharge power storage system, the power generated on site can be used even more efficiently.
In total, costs for gas, electricity and fuel, as well as CO2 emissions, have been halved. Based on these values, the additional costs will pay for themselves within six years.
Oil and gas condensing technologyCombined heat and power generationSolar thermal/photovoltaicsAirborne and geothermal energy
At home
Vitotwin 300-W
micro CHP unit
Vitocharge power
storage system
Norma Seim charging her electric car
with power generated on site
Power from the photovoltaic system supplements the power generated by the Vitotwin 300-W micro CHP unit.
Detached house, Icking
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic module
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The house meets the requirements of the
German Passive House Institute. Photovoltaic
modules generate more power than is required
in the house.
Vitosol 300-T
vacuum tube
collectors and
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic
modules were
installed as part of
the modernisation
project
Two-family house, Petersberg
Detached house, Chiaverano (Italy)
The heating system in this two-family house, with a 280 m2 heating area and a DHW requirement for 6 people, was completely upgraded. Outdated solar collectors were replaced with three Vitosol 300-T vacuum tube collectors. At the same time, the old boiler was exchanged for a Vitoladens 300-W wall mounted oil condensing boiler and a 950 litre Vitocell 360-M heating water buffer
Italy's first Passive House Plus requires no more than 45 kWh of renewable primary energy per square metre per year. Furthermore, it generates at least 60 kWh/m² of energy per year. Part of the heat demand is met by heat radiated from electrical appliances and lights, as well as solar radiation.
A Vitocal 222-S air source heat pump was installed for central and DHW heating. Thanks to the high efficiency of all the appliances in the house and the energy saving LED lights, the photovoltaic system provides more power than is actually consumed in the building.
cylinder. Fifteen Vitovolt 200 photovoltaic modules were installed to generate power. These measures were able to reduce the consumption of fuel oil by 30 percent. New control technology, power saving, high efficiency circulation pumps and the use of solar power generated on site cut electricity bills in half.
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic
module
Vitosol 300-T
vacuum
tube collector
Vitoladens 300-W
wall mounted
oil condensing boiler
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic module
Vitocal 222-S
heat pump
with outdoor unit
Vitocell 360-M
heating water
buffer cylinder
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Industrial/commercial boilers for oil and gasGas condensing technologySolar thermalAirborne and geothermal energy/mechanical ventilation
At home
A dry cooler, with a capacity of
33 kW, extracts thermal energy from
the air which is compressed by the
heat pumps to a higher temperature.
Apartment building, Bad Kreuznach
Residential development in Zi Wei Garden, Xi'an, China
A multi mode energy system, consisting of two heat pumps in a master/slave configuration, a mechanical ventilation system and a wall mounted gas condensing boiler for peak loads, was installed in these high quality, individually owned apartments.
With the aid of a dry cooler on the roof of the building, the Vitocal 350-G/300-G ground
In the Zi Wei Garden district of Xi'an – a city that is home to some seven million people – 42,000 residential units are supplied with heat for central heating and DHW by seven Vitomax 200 industrial/commercial boilers, with a total output of 105 megawatts.
source heat pumps extract thermal energy contained in the air and compress it to a higher temperature level. Additional usable heat is supplied by the Vitovent 300-W mechanical ventilation system. Its powerful heat exchanger recovers up to 93 percent of the thermal energy contained in the extract air for heating the incoming fresh air.
Vitocal 350-G/300-G
ground source
heat pumps
Vitodens 200-W
wall mounted gas
condensing boiler
Vitovent 300-W
mechanical ventilation
system
Vitomax 200-HW
hot water boiler
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Vitosol solar collectors make
particularly efficient use of solar
energy.
1800 m2 collector array heats 40 percent
of the domestic hot water required.
Penthouse apartments, Vienna (Austria)
Haus 4 HafenCity, Hamburg
DHW and central heating are provided by a Vitodens 300-W gas condensing boiler. This compact wall mounted appliance is noted for its low fuel consumption. High energy efficiency and long term heating convenience are ensured by the intelligent Lambda Pro Control combustion controller and the self-cleaning, stainless steel Inox-Radial heat exchanger. The boiler is particularly low in
Buildings used primarily for residential purposes should be fitted with solar thermal systems – this is the requirement specified by HafenCity Hamburg GmbH. Today, an 1800 m2 collector array ensures that 40 percent of the DHW demand is met using solar energy.
The Vitosol 200-T vacuum tube collectors guarantee that as much solar energy is utilised as possible, since every vacuum tube is able to pivot so that the absorber can be optimally aligned to face the sun as it shines over Hamburg.
emissions thanks to the use of the proven MatriX gas burner.
Vitosol 200-T vacuum tube collectors support central and DHW heating, thus reducing the amount of energy consumed. The design of the header casing fits extremely well with the modern roofscape and at the same time provides some shade from the sun.
Vitosol 200-T
vacuum
tube collector
Vitosol 200-T
vacuum
tube collector
Vitodens 300-W
wall mounted gas
condensing boiler
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DHW heating for the Marco Polo Tower in Hamburg's Hafencity is provided by Vitosol 200-T vacuum tube collectors with a total surface area of 180 m2. The central Vitosolic solar control unit ensures that the heat gained by the collectors is utilised as efficiently as possible. In the warmer months of the year, the solar yields are converted into cooling energy to keep the apartments cool without any negative impact on the environment.
Solar thermalBiomassAirborne and geothermal energy
At home
Marco Polo Tower, Hamburg
DHW supplied from the roof – where 60 vacuum tube collectors convert solar energy into heat.
Vitosol 200-T
vacuum tube
collector
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Apartment building, Pforzheim
La Cité verte, Quebec (Canada)
As part of the energy efficient renovation of this apartment building, an energy concept was put into place that uses only renewable energy sources. The annual requirement for heating energy is met by an ice store system with solar/air absorbers integrated into the facade. These absorb both solar energy and energy from the ambient air. The energy gained is fed into the ice store. As the colder months approach, the stored energy is extracted from the store and supplied to two Vitocal 300-G heat pumps arranged in a master/slave configuration. Power comes from photovoltaic modules and a small wind power system on the roof.
The "Green City" project has consistently implemented its policy of preserving its green spaces by modernising and replacing existing buildings. One of the most advanced biomass district heating networks in North America provides heating for more than 800 residential units within this estate.
Vitoflex 300-RF
wood boiler
with grate combustion
Vitocal 300-G
ground source
heat pump
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Right from the start, the Blauhaus was designed to achieve the highest possible levels of energy efficiency. This was made possible by the close collaboration between the developer NEW mobil and aktiv Mönchengladbach GmbH and the Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, who all use the building. Together with Viessmann, NEW mobil created a model energy centre to share theoretical and practical knowledge. It offers students and trade specialists the chance to test and evaluate various types of energy generation.
The Blauhaus is, in effect, a zero emissions house which independently gains sufficient energy to cover its annual demand of around 193,000 kW for heating, cooling, light and ventilation. Overall, it is self-sufficient with regard to the public grid. An ice store measuring 175 m3 is at the heart of the energy system, from which the Vitocal 300-G Pro ground source heat pump extracts heat until controlled ice formation takes place at 0 °C. The power required in the building is generated by 307 photovoltaic modules and the Vitobloc 200 CHP unit. This saves 110 tonnes of CO2 per year which would otherwise be produced.
CHP unit and condensing boiler for peak loadsIf the heating output of the Vitocal 300-G Pro and ice store system becomes insufficient during a cold winter, a Vitobloc 200 EM-6/15 CHP unit and a Vitodens 200-W gas condensing boiler can be started up to provide additional heat. An adsorption refrigeration unit is also run using the heat generated by these appliances.
PV module
The Blauhaus energy centre also provides study opportunities for the nearby university.
Blauhaus, Mönchengladbach
Vitodens 200-W
wall mounted gas
condensing boiler
Photovoltaic system
Heating water buffer cylinder
Vitocal 300-G Pro heat pump
Vitobloc 200 CHP unit
Vitodens 200-W wall mounted gas condensing boiler
Domestic powerNatural gas
Coolant buffer cylinder
Ice store
Refrigerant circuit manifold
Dry cooler
Adsorption refrigeration unit
Heating circuit distributor
Schematic diagram
Vitobloc 200
CHP unit
Vitocal 300-G Pro
ground source
heat pump
Ice store system
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The main company offices of leitec® Gebäudetechnik GmbH are heated using an ice store system with a capacity of 400,000 litres. Thermal energy gained by the air absorber system is fed to the ice store via two heat exchangers, and is extracted again by heat pumps on demand.
In winter, the system uses the energy in the water as it changes state from liquid to solid. During the summer months, the ice can be used to provide cooling for the building.
Heat pump cascade for high outputTwo Vitocal 300-G ground source heat pumps are connected to one another as a two stage cascade following the master/slave principle. Their combined output is 64 kW. The photovoltaic system generates all of the power required to operate the heat pumps.
Below the photovoltaic modules, a solar/air absorber system, with a total length of 2000 metres, is installed. At outside temperatures above 3 °C, it absorbs thermal energy from the ambient air and supplies this to the heat pumps as primary energy and to the ice store for regeneration. The absorber system generates 50,000 kWh per year.
PhotovoltaicsAirborne and geothermal energy
At work
Cascade for two Vitocal 300-G ground source heat pumps
Dual layer roof surface: on top, photovoltaic modules to generate power; underneath, solar/air absorbers
which extract thermal energy from the ambient air.
Leitec, Heilbad Heiligenstadt
Vitocal 300-G
ground source
heat pump
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic module
Ice store system
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At 22 metres tall, the seven storeys of the K8 building innovation centre on the Kampa head office grounds fall just outside the definition of a high rise building. The unusual thing is that the centre is built entirely of wood. Even the stairwell and lift shaft are constructed from this natural resource.
The design of the K8, with more than 3000 m2
of usable floor area, complies with the KfW 40 standard. In addition to the outstanding energy efficiency of the building envelope, solar energy captured by the south facing glass facade, plus a heat recovery system, reduce the heat demand to a minimum.
Using renewables with technology from ViessmannA renewable energy system was installed to provide additional energy for central and
DHW heating. This includes an ice store with a volume of 685 m3, three Vitocal 300-G heat pumps with a total output of 119 kW, 186 m2 of solar/air absorbers in the form of a fence, and a photovoltaic system.
Largely independent of external energyThe systems used make the K8 almost completely self-sufficient with regard to external energy:
The heat pumps make use of the energy released by the ice store during the transition from water to ice, and compress it to a flow temperature of up to 65 °C. The solar/air absorbers extract thermal energy from the air and feed this to the heat pumps as well. In turn, the heat pumps can be operated at virtually no cost using photovoltaic power generated on site.
Space saving solar/air absorber
fence at the entrance to the
underground garage
Built entirely from wood: the 22 metre tall
Kampa head office building
Kampa, Aalen
Vitocal 300-G
ground source
heat pump
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic module
Vitofriocal
ice store system
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Its proximity to the immense Garzweiler open-cast lignite mine provides the Erftverband non-profit environmental organisation with the opportunity to utilise the thermal energy contained in the groundwater for heating purposes. This water, referred to as mine drainage water, is pumped from depths as low as 500 metres to keep the mine dry.
Heating energy from mine drainage waterThis water in fact has a temperature of up to 26 °C and therefore contains enough energy for extraction by heat exchangers.
To bring this about, Viessmann, together with partner company Jaske & Wolf GmbH, was able to supply an energy system which is the only one of its kind in the world to date. Through the use of self-cleaning tubular heat exchangers, it is possible to cool the water to almost 16 °C. Two Vitocal 350-G Pro heat pumps then raise it to the necessary flow temperature which lies between 55 and 60 °C.
Reliable and economicalThe Erftverband invested around €650,000 in this efficient and environmentally responsible technology. Depending on the heat demand in their buildings, up to 70 m3 of mine drainage water is cooled by the two heat exchangers every hour. This enables the system to achieve its total output of 620 kW. With an overall annual demand of 1200 MWh, the Erftverband saves approximately €58,000 on heating costs.
BiomassAirborne and geothermal energy
At work
Vitocal 350-G Pro
ground source
heat pump
The DUPUR® heat exchanger system
from Viessmann partners Jaske & Wolf
In the future, the plan is to supply not only the head office of the Erftverband (photo)
with heat from mine drainage water, but other public buildings, too.
Erftverband, Bergheim
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The head office of the German Association of Machinery Rings in Neuburg/Donau, where 130 staff work, is an impressive example of efficient construction. Around 4000 m2 of usable floor area was built in accordance with the KfW 70 standard. Energy is provided by a biomass boiler and a photovoltaic system. The PV system also provides some of the power for the building.
Renewable heating systemA heat pump system was originally planned for DHW heating. However, the altitude of the plot proved too high – extremely complex drilling operations would have been necessary to be able to make use of any groundwater.
The final decision was therefore made in favour of a Vitoflex 300-RF biomass boiler from Viessmann. Two buffer cylinders with a
total capacity of 5800 litres were installed to ensure a convenient supply of heating energy and domestic hot water. Fully automatic solid fuel boilerThe Vitoflex 300-RF is an automatic solid fuel boiler that can be operated – depending on the version – with pellets, woodchips or shavings with a maximum moisture content of 35 percent.
Committed to the environmentProtection of nature and the environment goes without saying for those who work at the Association of Machinery Rings: a green "wall" of moss and lichen in the entrance hall is a reminder to look after plantlife carefully, and help them grow and flourish. The CO2 neutral energy system makes a valuable contribution to this goal.
Vitoflex 300-RF
wood boiler
The Vitoflex 300-RF pellet boiler
with rotation combustion achieves
up to 220 kW.
The Association of Machinery Rings is an agricultural self-help organisation. It assists almost 200,000 member
businesses with support on personnel and technical matters.
German Association of Machinery Rings, Neuburg/Donau
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Vitosol 200-F flat-plate collectors
use solar energy for DHW heating.
Schnepf, Nagold
Deutsche Börse, Eschborn
Two Vitobloc 200 CHP units, operated with biogas and installed on the roof of this skyscraper, supply around 60 percent of the building's power demand with their electrical output of 1600 kW. The heat that is generated at the same time covers around 90 percent of the base heat load for central heating, the ventilation systems and the hot water supply. When additional heat is required, for example when temperatures are very low, gas condensing boilers are on hand for peak loads. A 90 m2 solar thermal system equipped with Vitosol 200-F flat-plate collectors delivers around ten percent of the energy required for heating DHW.
Low temperature oil/gas heating technologyCombined heat and power generationSolar thermal/photovoltaicsAirborne and geothermal energy
At work
The heating output of the
Vitocal 350-G Pro is 73 kW; the
cooling capacity is 100.8 kW.
To supply the head office of this design engineering firm with heating and cooling energy, an economical and environmentally responsible ice store system from Viessmann was installed. The system combines three renewable energy sources: the sun, ambient air and the ground.
It consists of an underground ice store, 42 solar/air absorbers and a Vitocal 350-G Pro heat pump.
In addition, 196 Vitovolt 200 photovoltaic modules were installed on the flat roof of the building. The annual yield of the system is 51,000 kWh. The power generated is put to various uses, including operating the heat pump for the ice store system.
Vitocal 350-G Pro
ground source
heat pump
Vitosol 200-F
flat-plate collector
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic module
Vitofriocal
ice store system
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Each CHP unit provides 238 kW
of electrical output and 363 kW
of thermal output.
German Federal Environment Agency (UBA), Dessau
Five Vitobloc 200 EM-238/363 are to be found in the energy centre of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) building. They provide heat to run absorption refrigeration units and the central heating system. If required, the Vitoplex 300 low temperature oil boiler supplies additional heat.
An adsorption refrigeration system that generates cooling energy from heat was installed to condition the municipal building. Highly efficient Vitosol 200-T vacuum tube collectors deliver the heat required for this process. A total of 115 collectors with an absorber area of 3 m2 each are mounted on the flat roof.
A special feature of this system is that the collectors provide most heat in high summer when lots of energy is required for cooling.
The electricity produced as part of the combined heat and power generation process also covers the power demand from the IT centre and other consumers in the building. With an annual operating time in excess of 7000 hours, the CHP unit is highly economical, and it offers rapid amortisation as a result of savings in bills for fossil fuel and electricity.
DGUV, St. Augustin
The solar thermal system delivers a heat yield of 400 kW/m2 per year. Surplus heat during spring and autumn that is not required for cooling can be fed into the heating system.
Vitosol 200-T
tube collector
Vitobloc 200 CHP unit
Vitoplex 300
low temperature
oil boiler
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Gas condensing technologyCombined heat and power generationAirborne and geothermal energy
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The new production and administrative building that is home to Leica Camera AG is wholly focused on efficiency. The entire complex is supplied with heating and cooling by an ultra-modern energy system.
CHP unit with mains substitution modeTwo Vitobloc 200 CHP units with 238 kWel/363 kWth and 140 kWel/207 kWth respectively were installed to generate the power required on site. The heat generated by the process covers the heat demand in the building as well as the operation of an absorption refrigeration unit. Should the mains power fail, the CHP units will temporarily take over the entire power supply, thereby safeguarding continued production.
A Vitocrossal 200 gas condensing boilerwith 503 kW switches on in addition if the heat generated by the CHP units is insufficient.
Furthermore, a Viessmann ground source heat pump was installed to provide cooling. The heat pump draws its energy from an array of 80 geothermal probes sunk 120 metres into the ground. Two air cooled refrigeration units cover peak loads at times of high cooling demand.
Continuous heat transferAll system components are perfectly matched, ensuring particularly efficient and economical operation. As part of this, the CHP units are designed to run for as long as possible. The heat generated as they do so is used continuously.
Through the use of an absorption refrigeration unit, energy for cooling can be generated from heat. The priorities in this process are to supply the cold water required for production and utilise the waste heat generated by the CHP units. In standard operation, the waste heat is stored in a heating water buffer cylinder and consumed as required.
The Vitobloc 200 CHP unit with an
output of 238 kWel and 363 kWth
(above)
The Vitocontrol 300-M system control
unit displays the system status.
Dry coolers on the roof disperse
excess heat (left).
Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar
Vitobloc 200 CHP unit
Large heat pump
Vitocrossal 200
gas condensing boiler
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In 2015, the company switched over from district heating to take advantage of its newly installed on-site heating centre, connected to a local heating network. This supplies the entire Marc Cain grounds, which have a usable area of 55,000 m2.
Primary energy from biomassAccording to the stipulations of the German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV), new builds must generate at least 25 percent of their heat from renewables. Marc Cain opted for primary energy from biomass.
In standard operation, a Vitoflex 300-UF solid fuel boiler with an output of 950 kW provides heating energy and hot water. Four heating water buffer cylinders with a total volume of 20,000 litres were also installed.
The hot water comes from a Vitocell 100-V DHW cylinder with a capacity of 300 litres.
A Vitocrossal 300 gas condensing boiler is also available to cover peak loads.
CHP and photovoltaics for generating powerTo enable the highest possible level of independence from the public grid, a Vitobloc 200 EM-20/39 CHP unit and a photovoltaic system with an output of 450 kW were installed.
Low temperature gas heating technologyGas condensing technologyCombined heat and power generationPhotovoltaicsBiomass
Production
Vitoflex 300-UF
wood boiler
Vitobloc 200 CHP unit
Vitocrossal 300
gas condensing boiler
Heating water
buffer cylinder
DHW cylinder
Solid fuel boiler with underfeed combustion:
Vitoflex 300-UF with 950 kW output
The grounds of textile manufacturer Marc Cain have a usable area of 55,000 m2.
Marc Cain, Bodelshausen
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Vitoplex 200
low temperature
gas boiler
Absolute accuracy in the processing of paper and cardboard places high demands on manufacturing equipment – especially when the task is to produce up to 35,000 jigsaws per day, as is the case for Ravensburger Spieleverlag. The temperature and relative humidity in the production halls is also important. Fluctuations have an impact on quality, as the cardboard can become warped.
Steam for producing jigsawsThese exact requirements were taken into account when designing the new energy system. To replace the previous system, which had been in place for 36 years, a Vitoplex 200 low temperature gas boiler with condensing technology was installed, which meets the entire heat demand of the company with its output of 1100 kW. A Vitoplex 100-LS steam boiler with an output of 2.2 t/h is used to evenly air condition the factory where the sensitive base cardboard for the jigsaw puzzles is processed.
The steam boiler with feedwater tank, including full deaerator, condensate tankand steam lance, were all supplied by Viessmann.
Replaced in the shortest possible timeThe replacement of the old system with the new boiler was completed in a very short time during the factory shutdown in the summer.
Prepared for expansionPossible subsequent expansion of the system was factored in at the design stage, with a control unit that could regulate a cascade. Operation using touch panels is described by the user as simple and convenient.
Vitoplex 100-LS steam boiler (left)
and Vitoplex 200 low temperature
gas boiler with condensing technology
The company's well known blue triangle also marks out the entrance to their head office in Ravensburg.
Ravensburger Spieleverlag, Ravensburg
Vitoplex 100-LS
steam boiler
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Constantly rising energy costs led the technical managers of the Pirmasens Municipal Hospital to think about short term ways of saving energy. Until this point, heat and power had been provided by public utility companies.
A containerised system provides the solutionThe solution that the design engineers came up with consisted of a container with two Vitobloc 200 CHP units for natural gas operation. The fully preassembled technology was supplied in its entirety by Viessmann. All that remained to be connected were the cables, pipe and ducts for the supply and extract air, gas, electricity and district heat. The containerised system was engineered and delivered in just four months.
Payback after three years A payback period of three years was calculated for the containerised system. With their output of 2.1 GWh, the two CHP units deploy cogeneration technology to generate around 40 percent of the power required in the hospital. The heat continually produced in this process is returned to the district heating network of Stadtwerke Pirmasens, the utility company, and credited to the hospital accordingly.
Pirmasens Municipal Hospital
Containerised system with two Vitobloc 200 CHP units
Vitobloc 200
CHP unit
Schematic diagram
District heating
network
Containerised
system with two
Vitobloc 200
Gas connection
Power supply
Hospital
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Two Vitobloc 200 CHP units, each with an output of 140 kWel and 207 kWth, and four Vitomax 200-LW hot water boilers, each with an output of 2.3 MW, were installed in the new plant room of the Ökumenisches Hainich Klinikum (Hainich Ecumenical Hospital). The two CHP units cover the base load of heat required. At low outside temperatures, the hot water boilers start up as well. The power generated at the same time by the CHP units is used by the hospital itself and provides around 40 percent of the energy required.
The demand in a medical facility for domestic hot water of the highest possible quality necessitates pasteurisation at a temperature of 70 °C. This is achieved without chemical additives. The entire energy system is integrated into the building management system via BACnet.
Industrial/commercial boilers for oil and gasCombined heat and power generationBiomass
Hospitals
Vitobloc 200 CHP units (left) and four Vitomax 200-LW
hot water boilers in the plant room of Hainich Ecumenical
Hospital
The main hospital building of Hainich Klinikum – the grounds hold 70 buildings in total
Hainich Klinikum, Mühlhausen (Thuringia)
Vitobloc 200
CHP unit
Vitomax 200-LW
hot water boiler
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The energy centre at the Schwarzwald-Baar Hospital is equipped with an advanced energy system from Viessmann for a reliable supply of heat, hot water and steam.
The base load is covered by two Vitoflex 300-FSR biomass boilers with flat moving grate combustion. The woodchips required for this are sourced locally. Downstream flue gas/water heat exchangers increase efficiency, lower energy consumption and therefore also reduce costs.
Two Vitomax 200-LW gas operated, low pressure hot water boilers and one Vitomax 200-HS high pressure steam boiler are on hand for peak loads.
Pure steam for sterilisationHigh pressure steam at 10 bar is required for the sterilisers, cleaning equipment and laundry systems, as well as the main kitchen and to humidify the rooms.
Vitoflex 300-FSR
wood boiler
Vitomax 200-LW
hot water boiler
Vitomax 200-HS
high pressure
steam boiler
Two Vitomax 200-LW low pressure hot water boilers
and a Vitomax 200-HS high pressure steam boiler (right)
Combustion chambers of the
Vitoflex 300-FSR boilers with
flat moving grate combustion
The main building of the Schwarzwald-Baar Hospital features an unusual work of art.
Schwarzwald-Baar Hospital, Titisee-Neustadt
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The "Badeparadies Schwarzwald" leisure park has a heat demand of 13,000 MWh. To meet this, a Vitobloc 200 CHP unit supplies the base load all year round. At around 8000 operating hours, its main job is to generate power for the leisure park itself. The simultaneously generated heat is used for central heating and DHW, resulting in an energy utilisation level of over 90 percent for this CHP system. In the summer, the CHP unit becomes the sole provider of power and heat.
Independence from fossil fuelsThe main provider of heat in winter is a Vitoflex 300-UF woodchip system that supplies around 60 percent of the heating energy. The operators deliberately chose wood as their fuel type, as this makes them less dependent on fossil fuels. Two Vitoplex 300 low temperature boilers spring into action if there is a higher demand.
CO2 neutral operationThe plant room only expels flue gas and conditioned water vapour from its chimney, as the flue gas is cleaned using advanced depluming systems. This enables compliance with statutory limits without difficulty. The concept in place at this leisure park is advantageous in that it makes efficient use of energy and employs wood as a regenerative fuel. This allows CO2 neutral heat generation, as the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere is balanced out by the amount that the wood absorbed during its lifetime.
Vitoflex 300-UF biomass boiler with underfeed combustion
Leisure park, Schwarzwald, Titisee-Neustadt
Vitoflex 300-UF
biomass boiler
Vitobloc 200 CHP unit
Vitoplex 300
low temperature
oil/gas boiler
Schematic diagram
Vitoflex 300-UF biomass boiler
Vitoplex 300 gas boiler
Vitoplex 300 oil boiler
Gas
Swimming pool circuit
Vitobloc 200 CHP unit Heating water buffer cylinder
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The Peter and Paul Fortress is located in the historic centre of St. Petersburg and was built in 1703 under Peter the Great. At the heart of the citadel stands the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which was designed for the interment of the Tsars. With the exception of Nicholas II, all of the Russian emperors were laid to rest here.
By the mid-18th century, the palaces and approximately 1000 hectares of parkland were considered almost as splendid and ornate as Versailles.
Heating systems from Viessmann now ensure a reliable supply of heat to the Peter and Paul Fortress and to the Peterhof Palace. Two Vitoplex 100 low temperature gas boilers with a combined output of 720 kW are used in the Peter and Paul Fortress. Energostroi, a company based in St. Petersburg, is
responsible for the design, delivery, installation and commissioning of these systems. Heat for the Peterhof Palace is also provided by Vitoplex 100 boilers. Here, three low temperature gas boilers are used, each with an output of 1750 kW. This system was designed, delivered and installed by Termoline Engineering.
In the Peter and Paul Fortress, two Vitoplex 100 with a total
output of 720 kW supply the heat.
Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg (Russia)
Low temperature oil/gas heating technologyPhotovoltaics/solar thermalAirborne and geothermal energy
Public and cultural facilities
Vitoplex 100
low temperature
oil/gas boiler
A series of magnificent palaces are to be found in the extensive park grounds of the Peterhof Palace.
Peter and Paul Fortress in the historic
centre of St. Petersburg
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A Vitocal 300-G two-stage ground source heat pump provides central and DHW heating by extracting geothermal energy via four probes extending 98 metres into the ground. Two Vitocell 140-E heating water buffer cylinders, each with a capacity of 1000 litres, are located in the plant room. Both of these cylinders are supplied by a solar thermal system consisting of five Vitosol 200-T vacuum tube collectors.
Solar DHW heating and central heating backupThe solar thermal system serves primarily to heat DHW, and in winter, also provides central heating backup. If the solar yields are too low, central heating backup is assured by the heat pump. In summer, the rooms can also be cooled using the natural cooling function of the heat pumps.
Decentralised freshwater modules supply DHW for the sanitary facilities. An underfloor
heating system provides a pleasant level of heat on the ground floor, whilst panel radiators are installed on the upper floor.
Self-sufficient power supplyA photovoltaic system with a total module area of 344 m2 and an output of 49 kWp provides all of the power that the building needs. After the first twelve months of operation and data recording, a consumption level was attained that was more than ten percent below the simulated forecasts.
The current yield from the photovoltaic system exceeds the predicted result by 20 percent. The 13,600 kWh of surplus power generated in the first year was exported to the public grid. The annual emissions statement is also extremely positive: 50 tonnes of CO2 are saved per year – nine tonnes more than previously calculated.
The Kindergarten is connected to
the business premises.
The photovoltaic system matches the appearance of the roof so well that it can barely be seen from a distance.
"Die Sprösslinge" company kindergarten, Monheim
Vitosol 200-T
vacuum tube
collector
Vitocal 300-G
heat pump
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic module
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Gas condensing technologyCombined heat and power generationBiomassAirborne and geothermal energy
Public and leisure facilities
Vitocrossal 200 gas condensing
boiler with a rated output of 311 kW
Cathedral, Fulda
Predator enclosure, Nuremberg Zoo
Inside Fulda Cathedral, a Vitocrossal 200 gas condensing boiler is at work providing heat. Due to space restrictions, the old boiler had to be dismantled in the boiler room. The compact Vitocrossal, on the other hand, could be transported whole, thus saving valuable time.
As the cathedral is only heated during religious services, but the ancient building substance – especially the stained glass
In Nuremberg, a Vitovalor 300-P fuel cell heating appliance is installed in a very special place: in the predator enclosure at the zoo, where it ensures comfortably warm conditions for the lions and tigers who live there. The constant heat demand allows the system to run at an optimum level in terms
windows – cannot sustain rapid temperature fluctuations, the room temperature must not be allowed to rise by more than 1 °C per hour, or fall below 14 °C. These requirements are no problem for the Vitotronic control unit, as it can be programmed with great flexibility. The boiler water is channelled at precisely the right temperature to the water/air heat exchanger of the cathedral's air handling system; heat is then transferred via ventilation coils.
of economy, fuel consumption and electricity yield. Not only does the predator enclosure fully utilise the 6500 kW of heat generated each year, but the estimated annual power yield of 5000 kWh is also consumed directly by the lighting and ventilation systems.
Vitovalor 300-P
fuel cell heating
appliance
Vitocrossal 200
gas condensing boiler
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Vitoflex 300-RF pellet boiler and
Vitocal 300-G ground source heat
pumps
Main site of the Bruderhof religious
community in Esopus, upstate
New York
Fortuna Mine, Wetzlar
Bruderhof Mount Community, Esopus, New York (USA)
Thousands of litres of groundwater collect daily in this labyrinthine system of shafts and tunnels. In order to keep the visitor mine and the visitor area water-free at a depth of 150 m, about 60 m³/h of pit water must be pumped out continuously. At 13 °C, this water has a high thermal energy potential which means it can be put to good use as part of a geothermal system. And that is exactly what has been done, as the entire plant is heated with two ground source heat pumps from
When renovating their 220-room building in Esopus, New York, the Bruderhof religious community decided exclusively on Viessmann biomass boilers. As part of the modernisation project, the old oil tanks gave way to a store room for woodchips. DHW heating, as well as central heating in spring and autumn, is now taken care of by a Vitoflex 300-UF solid fuel boiler with an output of 530 kW. A Vitoflex 300-UF with 1250 kW is used solely in the winter months.
The woodchips are produced by the operators themselves, for which a professional shredding machine was acquired specially. This has also been of benefit to local landscape gardeners, who used to have to pay to have their cuttings taken away. Now they can dispose of their green waste, free of charge, to the Bruderhof community where it is turned into heat.
Viessmann. A Vitoflex 300-RF pellet boiler is also available for peak loads. This makes the heating system at the Fortuna Mine particularly innovative and environmentally responsible, as it is almost climate neutral. A Vitocontrol 200-M system control unit with integral energy cockpit was installed at the visitor centre. This has a screen to show visitors how renewable energy sources provide heat for the entire complex.
Vitoflex 300-RF
pellet boiler
Vitocal 300-G
ground source
heat pump
Vitoflex 300-UF
wood boiler
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At 555 metres, the Lotte World Tower in Seoul is the 5th tallest building in the world. Its 123 floors provide space for individual apartments, a 7-star hotel, offices and leisure facilities. The swimming pool can be found on the 85th floor, whilst the top floor houses a restaurant that offers a breathtaking view of South Korea's capital city.
Energy for the building is supplied by environmentally responsible technology. Twelve large Viessmann heat pumps make use of renewables to provide the building with heating and air conditioning.
Cascade of 12 large heat pumpsSix brine/water heat pumps, each with 1.7 MW heating output and 1.9 MW cooling capacity, are supplied by 720 geothermal probes sunk 200 metres into the ground. In addition, six water/water heat pumps were installed, each with 2 MW heating output and 1.7 MW cooling capacity. The latter use water from the river that runs past the tower. All twelve heat pumps are operated in a cascade, which is controlled by a higher ranking control centre. The total cooling capacity is 20.4 MW, whilst the heating output is 22.2 MW.
Twelve large heat pumps such as
these were installed in the Lotte
Tower in Seoul for heating and
cooling.
Lotte World Tower, Seoul (South Korea)
Schematic diagram
Cooling Heating
Heat pumps Heating water buffer cylinder
Heating circuit distributor
Refrigerant circuit manifold
720 geothermal probe arrays
Large heat pump
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Textile manufacturer, Trigema, has just opened a new outlet store located in Rhineland-Palatinate, near Bad Kreuznach on the A61. With its white painted wooden exterior, the building is easy to spot from some distance away. The preference for sustainable methods that use natural materials is continued when it comes to the energy supply system for the outlet. The heat required for DHW and central heating is generated by three Vitocal 350-A air source heat pumps from Viessmann.
Installed outdoors, these appliances extract thermal energy from the ambient air and then use a compressor to raise it to a flow temperature of 65 °C. The underfloor heating system for the entire shop floor is split into three heating circuits. Two Vitocell 140-E heating water buffer cylinders, each with
a capacity of 750 litres, ensure sufficient reserves are available. Last, but by no means least, a proportion of the power needed for the circulation pumps is generated by a photovoltaic system. Ten outlet stores are now heated with environmental energy using heat pumps.
Vitocal 350-A air source heat pumps
Ten out of 46 outlet shops are already heated with environmental energy using heat pumps.
Trigema, Bad Kreuznach
Low temperature oil/gas heating technologyGas condensing technologyPhotovoltaicsAirborne and geothermal energy
Retail Tourism
Vitocal 350-A
air source heat pump
Vitovolt 200
photovoltaic modules
Vitocell 140-E
heating water
buffer cylinder
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With a usable floor area of nearly 20,000 square metres, the "Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras" obtains its heat supply from a heating centre located below its renovated roof. The heat generators are a Vitocrossal 300 gas condensing boiler and two Vitoplex 100 low temperature gas boilers with a total output of 3800 kW.
Individual temperature control Part of the renovation work involved installing a completely new heating system. All of the rooms in the hotel were equipped with radiators and convector heaters. Underfloor heating was put down in the bathrooms and other individual rooms. In the spa centre, the underfloor heating system has been designed to work in combination with the ventilation equipment. The temperature can be individually adjusted in all rooms via a central controller.
In addition to the heating technology, the ventilation system was also completely renewed. When installing the new energy system, it was important to strike a balance between preserving the historic nature of the building and offering the guests the most comfortable stay possible.
Vitodens 300-W for apartmentsThe heating technology that serves the hotel apartments was housed in special boiler rooms. Here, a total of ten Vitodens 300-W wall mounted gas condensing boilers are at work, with an overall output of 600 kW.
Every apartment room is equipped with radiators, underfloor heating and convector heaters. In contrast to the main hotel building, only the heating water for the apartments is generated here; individual systems were selected for ventilation and cooling.
Vitocrossal 300
gas condensing boiler
Vitoplex 100
low temperature
oil/gas boiler
Vitodens 300-W
wall mounted
gas condensing boiler
Luxurious decor in the hotel rooms
following renovations
The hotel's heating centre was installed below the renovated roof.
Hotel Kempinski, High Tatras (Slovak Republic)
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Industrial/commercial boilers for oil and gasGas condensing technologySolar thermal
Retail Tourism
The complex, covering some
350,000 m2, is heated by six
Vitomax 200-HW hot water boilers
with a total output of 24 MW.
Sky Soho, Shanghai (China)
Olympic Village, Krasnaya Polyana (Russia)
Sky Soho is one of Shanghai's more recent landmarks. Depending on the angle from which it is viewed, the sweeping lines of its dynamic-futuristic architecture brings a canyon to mind.
The integrated concept of building envelope and plant technology ensures a low energy demand. Heating is provided by three Vitomax
At the 2014 Winter Olympics, Viessmann ensured pleasant temperatures and DHW in seven buildings: 13 Vitomax industrial/commercial boilers and 300 solar collectors were installed at the airport, main railway station, Olympic village, media village, two hotels and a laundry.
hot water boilers delivering 3.5 MW output each, and three delivering 4.5 MW each. These boilers are distinguished by their high efficiency, operational reliability and long service life.
Vitomax 200-HW
hot water boiler
Vitomax 200-HW
hot water boiler
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Vitomax 100-LW
hot water boiler
Vitomax 100-LW
hot water boiler
The artificial island of Palm Jumeirah
off the coast of Dubai
SkyTower, Bucharest (Romania)
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
To enable the efficient and clean generation of heat, a cascade system was installed in the SkyTower, consisting of three Vitomax 100-LW hot water boilers. The system output depends on the prevailing heat demand. As a hot water boiler for reliable flow temperatures of up to 110 °C, the Vitomax 100-LW stands out because of its very high efficiency of 91.5 percent.
Off the coast of Dubai in the Persian Gulf lies the artificially created archipelago of Palm Jumeirah – home to one of the most exclusive leisure and holiday complexes in the world. Luxury hotels, villas, apartments, leisure parks and shopping centres have been built on the island, which is shaped to look like a palm tree. Vitosol 200-F flat-plate collectors covering a total area of 2000 square metres were installed on 14 buildings altogether. The systems provide up to 20,000 litres of hot water per day.
All boiler-specific parameters can be regulated and adjusted as required using a Vitocontrol control unit.
Heat is distributed on each storey with low temperature radiators. In total, 498 radiators ensure a constant indoor temperature of 22 °C in the SkyTower.
Vitodens 200-W
wall mounted gas
condensing boilerVitosol 200-F
flat-plate collector
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In the bioenergy village of Wettesingen near Kassel, approximately 200 homes receive their entire heat supply from renewables. The technology used comes from Viessmann's comprehensive product range. An existing biogas plant was supplemented with a CHP unit and three wood combustion systems, as well as a low temperature gas boiler with biogas burner for peak loads. The overall thermal output is approximately 2600 kW, while the electrical output is 900 kW.
30 percent reduction in heating billsThe price for heating in the Wettesingen bioenergy village is based on all investment and running costs. Compared to the costs for individual heating systems that use fuel oil, the community's heat supply is now around 30 percent cheaper. Since the price of oil and gas can be expected to continue to rise, the price benefit will become even greater in future.
As part of ongoing expansion plans, the system was supplemented with a containerised heating system, including a Vitoplex 200 low temperature boiler that burns biogas. The boiler was installed in the container at the factory and the container itself simply needed to be set down on the prepared foundations.
Wettesingen bioenergy village
Schematic diagram
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1
4
5
1 Agricultural biomass
(energy crops, slurry, manure)2 Forest-based biomass3 Biogas plant
4 Biogas line 5 Peak load boiler6 CHP unit7 DHW cylinder
6 7 9 10
2
8 11
12
13
14
8 Biomass silo9 Biomass boiler10 DHW cylinder11 CHP units
12 Local heating network13 Heat transfer station14 Power exported to the public grid
Vitobloc 200
CHP unit
Vitoplex 200
low temperature oil/gas boiler
As is the case with the CHP units, the Vitoplex 200 also runs
on biogas.
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The heating centre at Bio-Wärme Gräfelfing GmbH meets high demands for quality and efficiency. The particular focus is on a long service life and ease of maintenance. Both of these factors make a significant contribution to the continuous, yet economical, operation of the plant, which stands at more than 8000 hours per year.
The Vitoflex 300-SRT biomass boiler stands out on account of its high fuel flexibility. Wood with a moisture content of up to M60 can be combusted reliably and cleanly. The boiler's modulating operating mode matches the system output to the actual heat demand. If required, a Vitomax 200-LW peak load boiler can be started up as well.
The aim is to generate energy exclusively with sustainable fuelThe business was founded in 2009 in order to build a combined heat and power station in Gräfelfing, Bavaria, fired exclusively with
woodchips. Local businesses and an energy supply utility are partners to this enterprise.
With its capacity of 400 m3, the woodchip store has been sized so that it needs to be topped up in standard operation just once every week. The pushrod discharge transports the biomass automatically via a conveyor into the boiler, where the woodchips are burned at around 950 °C, leaving hardly any residue.
Vitoflex 300-SRT
biomass boiler
Vitomax 200-LW
hot water boiler
Vitoflex 300-SRT biomass boiler with an output
of 1 MW; a Vitomax 200 covers peak loads
Gräfelfing heating station: the model shows the woodchip silo with pushrod discharge.
Bio-Wärme Gräfelfing
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Local authorities
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The heating station supplies around 150 consumers.
The Vitoflex 300-FSB wood boiler (right) provides the base load. To ensure a flexible heat supply,
two Vitoplex 200 low temperature gas boilers and a Vitobloc 200 CHP unit are also available.
Local heating network, Mengen
Vitoplex 200
low temperature
gas boiler
Vitobloc 200
CHP unit
Vitoflex 300-FSB
woodchip boiler
Not far from the city centre, Stadtwerke Mengen has constructed a multi mode CHP station which is primarily operated with biomass. The woodchips for the Vitoflex 300-FSB with an output of 900 kW are mainly sourced from forestry owned by the parish itself. The fine dust particles in the flue gas are reduced to a minimum by the integral electrostatic filter.
To cover peak loads, and to create redundancy, two Vitoplex 200 low temperature gas boilers were installed with 1100 and 1600 kW output respectively.
A Vitobloc 200 EM-140/207 CHP unit with condensing technology serves as an additional energy source. Its waste heat, which is generated continuously, is also fed into the local heating network. The generated power is exported to the public grid.
In summer, the thermal output of 207 kW is sufficient to supply heat to the 150 connected homes and businesses, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and numerous municipal buildings.
A heating water buffer cylinder with 53,000 litres then stores surplus heat and makes it available as required.
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Viessmann Group
Energy Efficiency Award
The company
The comprehensive product range from the Viessmann Group
Boilers for oil or gas Combined heat and power generation Hybrid appliances Heat pumps Wood combustion technology Biogas production plants Biogas upgrading plants Solar thermal Photovoltaics Accessories Refrigeration systems
Company details Established in: 1917 Employees: 11,600 Group turnover: 2.22 billion euros Export share: 56 percent 22 production companies in 11 countries 74 countries with sales companies and
branches 120 sales offices worldwide
German Sustainability Award
for Production/Brand/Resource
Efficiency
Viessmann is one of the leading international manufacturers of efficient heating, industrial and refrigeration systems.
Acting in a sustainable mannerAs a family business Viessmann takes the long view and places great value on acting responsibly; sustainability is firmly enshrined in the company's principles. For Viessmann, sustainability in action means striking a balance between economy, ecology and social responsibility throughout the company, meeting current needs without compromising the quality of life of future generations.
With its strategic sustainability project, Viessmann demonstrates at its own head office in Allendorf (Eder) that the energy and climate policy goals set by the German government for 2050 can in fact be achieved today with the help of commercially available technology.
The Viessmann comprehensive rangeAs environmental pioneer and technological trailblazer for the heating sector, Viessmann has for decades been supplying exceptionally clean and efficient systems for heating, refrigeration and decentralised power generation. Many of the company's developments are recognised as heating equipment milestones.
Practical partnershipAs part of its comprehensive range, Viessmann also offers a wide selection of complementary services. These services include a comprehensive training and further development programme for trade partners at the well equipped training facilities of the Viessmann Academy.
With its new digital services, Viessmann offers innovative solutions such as the operation and monitoring of heating systems by smartphone. Users benefit from greater reassurance and convenience, whilst contractors can keep a constant eye on the systems for which they are responsible.
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