New Approach for Asset Management in District Heating (DH) Networks

The paper presents a new interdisciplinary approach for asset management in DH-networks that was developed by the authors. Different relevant ageing theories for DH-networks were put in order. By a Top-down and Bottom-Up approach these theories are characterized and set in relationship to each other. A first outlook for the next steps to activate these different theories mutually is given, that will make a sustainable rehabilitation planning possible and will lead to new business opportunities in the future.