Heating Systems for Small, Scattered and Remote Residential Areas in the Tibetan Plateau

Abstract

This paper targets the heating needs of small, scattered and remote residential areas in the Tibetan Plateau. Considering the severe cold, high altitude, high radiation intensity, long sunshine duration and large temperature difference between day and night, etc. in this region, through the comparative analysis of the performance of heating terminals and heat source systems, it is proposed in this paper that the multi-energy complementary intelligent energy and clean heating approach can effectively reduce operating and maintenance costs, mitigate pollutant emissions and improve the indoor heating environment. Then, with Pagri Town, Shigatse City, Tibet as the pilot area, the multi-energy complementary smart energy and clean heating approach (with solar energy storage heat pump as the heat source + radiators as the heating terminal) was actually applied in the project. Through analysis of the indoor and outdoor temperature changes, electricity consumption and operating costs during the heating period of the pilot project, it is finally concluded that the heating model with solar energy storage heat pump as the heat source + radiators as the heating terminal is a rational choice for the heating systems for small, scattered and remote residential areas in the Tibetan Plateau.