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SONDEX Romania
COMPACT SUBSTATIONS FOR
HEATING AND TAP WATER

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS
Danish Technology Adapted to the
Specific Requirements of the
European Market

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS FOR

HEATING AND TAP WATER
The compact substations are prefabricated
systems, fully equipped and automated, using
hot fluid produced in a centralized source on
primary side in order to heat the fluid on the
secondary side used for the preparation of the
heating and tap water.

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS

THE OPTIMAL ENERGETIC SOLUTION, as a result of using the

highest performance equipment, included in various schemes of
processes already verified in practice, with automated controlling of
functioning.
FLEXIBILITY, due to the fact that they can be designed to function
both with steam and hot water on the primary circuit.
GUARANTIED QUALITY of execution of equipment in industrial
conditions.
RELIABILITY of the industrial manufactured, assembled and tested
equipment.
COMPACTNESS of a well studied design.
EASY INSTALLATION, with minimum works on the building site,
necessary only to connect the equipment to the customers
installations.
EASY AND SAFETY OPERATION due to the system of control and
automated regulation which includes also the interface with different
monitoring systems, and to equipment easy to maintain and to the
service provided by our team with specialized members.

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS

Even if there is a standard range of SONDEX compact substations with

defined parameters (that could be assembled and delivered to any client
who is interested in such units), our team of specialists can design and
produce such units according to the specific requirements of the client
related to:
dimensioning the district heating systems based on the technical
parameters, the pressure and the phase (liquid phase or steam phase)
of the fluids;
personalization / optimization of the functioning schemas based on the
specific technical requirement of the application;
construction adapted to the configuration of the space room and
access routes;
Design of compact substations either horizontally or vertically and
solutions to build such units inside protection cupboards or containers
(for high capacities);
optional tools available, according to the clients needs;
technical solutions provided for special conditions of the fluids used in
the applications (i.e. geo-thermal water, salt water, carbo-gazous mineral
water etc).

Elements included in a
compact substation:

standard components:
plate heat exchangers, automation for regulating of the
temperature and/or pressure, expansion tanks, circulating
pumps, safety-valves, pipes for connecting (threaded,
welded or with flanges), separating valves, filters,
thermometers, manometers, frames;
optional components:
recirculation of tap water between the heating station and
the consumers, electric panel, storage tank for tap water,
automated water-supplying (filling) systems, energy and flow
meters, electro-magnetic lime dissolver, interfaces for
monitoring and telegestion systems, insulations.

Explanations regarding the

codes used for identifying the
range of standard units:

ACM: preparation of tap-water instantaneously;

ACM-(SI): preparation of tap-water semi-instantaneously (via a
storage tank);
( l): volume, in liters, of the tap-water storage tank;
INC-D: direct heating (no plate heat exchanger);
INC/P: indirect heating (with plate heat exchanger) in parallel
with the tap-water;
INC/S: indirect heating (with plate heat exchanger) in cascade
with tap-water;
INC: heating without preparation of tap-water;
... kW/ ... kW: heat capacity (based on the input parameters), in
kW, on the heating and on the tap-water circuit;
GEO: use of the geo-thermal water as primary fluid;
PHE: SONDEX plate heat exchanger

Dimensioning a Compact
Substation

Each Compact Substation needs a separate design for all components

depending on the requirements of each situation
and the specifications of the planner.

PHE Inquiry form for PHE (one, two or more PHE)

Expansion Tank or Expansion System for heating depending of
the size needed project requirements (with, without) can be
delivered or purchased separately
Storage Tank for Tap-Water - project requirements - depending of the
preparation way of the tap water instantaneous (without Storage
Tank) or semi-instantaneous (with Storage Tank)
Pumps project requirements (simple, double, 230V/50Hz,
380V/50Hz, etc.; producer: WILO, GRUNDFOSS, etc.)
Safety Valves - project requirements (depending of the
working pressure of the circuit 3, 4, 6, 10 or 16 Bar)

Dimensioning a Compact
Substation
Automation : Quality regulation project requirements (depending
on the circuit parameters; depending on the circuit and outside
parameters; could be chosen from our schemas proposed in
brochures; or other schemas proposed by the designer ;
manufacturer: SIEMENS, DANFOSS)
Capacity (Flow-) Meters : Primary Side, Heating, Tap Water,
additional filling (supplying) water for Heating System, etc.
Differential Pressure regulation on Primary side Yes / No
Tap Water Recirculation Yes / No
Electronic Lime Dissolver for Tap Water Yes / No
Pipes project requirements (dimensions ; type: black, copper,
galvanized, stainless steel, etc.)
Electric Pannel Yes / No (especially for the pump protection or for
380V applications)
Interface For Monitoring System Yes / No, if yes Date
Transmission on SCADA System or other (BMS , etc)

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS
SR-CS1: SUBSTATIONS SERIES "
ACM-(SI)... kW - (... l)"

tap-water preparation using a plate heat exchanger with instantaneous

regime (or semi-instantaneous)
for a range of capacities of:
- tap water
: 20 5000 kW
Main functions:
producing of tap-water either directly or via a storage tank, at a constant
temperature, with the possibility of setting of a daily and hourly pre-established
regime;
according to the schema already chosen (with 2 way motorized valve or 3 way
motorized valve + pump), the circulation of the primary fluid can be realized,
from the source to the tap-water PHE
TM

DHC

Hot water

TM

M
F

Legend:

Primary inlet

P1
TM

SV

WPHE
NRV

HPHE - Heating PHE

WPHE - Hot Water PHE
TS - Temperature Sensor
NRV - Non-Return Valve
P1,2 - Circulation Pumps
SV - Safety Valve
M - Motorized Valve
DHC - District Heating Controller
F - Filter
T/M - Termometer / Manometer

TS

TS

VAT

Primary outlet

NRV

P2
F
Cold water

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS
SR-CS1: SUBSTATIONS SERIES "
ACM-(SI)... kW - (... l)"

tap-water preparation using a plate heat exchanger with instantaneous

regime (or semi-instantaneous)
for a range of capacities of:
- tap water
: 20 5000 kW
Main functions:
producing of tap-water either directly or via a storage tank, at a constant
temperature, with the possibility of setting of a daily and hourly pre-established
regime;
according to the schema already chosen (with 2 way motorized valve or
3 way motorized valve + pump), the circulation of the primary fluid can
be realized, from the source to the tap-water PHE
TM

DHC

Hot water

TM

M
F

Legend:

Primary inlet

P1
TM

SV

WPHE
NRV

HPHE - Heating PHE

WPHE - Hot Water PHE
TS - Temperature Sensor
NRV - Non-Return Valve
P1,2 - Circulation Pumps
SV - Safety Valve
M - Motorized Valve
DHC - District Heating Controller
F - Filter
T/M - Termometer / Manometer

TS

TS

VAT

Primary outlet

NRV

P2
F
Cold water

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS
SR-CS3: SUBSTATIONS SERIES " INC/PACM-(SI) ... kW/ ... kW - (... l)"

indirect heating with PHE, with quality

regulation of capacity depending on the
outside temperature, and tap water
preparation using a PHE, with
instantaneous regime
(or semi-instantaneous) running parallel
with heating,
for a range of capacities of: - heating : 20
25000 kW
- tap water: 20 5000 kW
Main functions:
setting the temperature of the heating side
based on the external temperature and the
heat loss of the buildings concerned, with
the option of setting of a daily and hourly
pre-established regime;
circulation of the heating fluid between the
heating station and the consumers;
expansion on the heating circuit;
producing of tap-water either directly or via a
storage tank, at a constant temperature, with
the possibility of setting of a daily and hourly
pre-established regime;
according to the schema chosen (with 2 way
motorized valve or 3 way motorized valve +
pump), the circulation of the primary fluid can
be realized, from the source to both the tapwater PHE and the heating PHE;

SV

EXP.
TANK

DHC

TM

TM

HPHE

NRV

TS

Legend:

Secondary inlet

P1

HPHE - Heating PHE

WPHE - Hot Water PHE
ETS - External Temperature Sensor
TS - Temperature Sensor
NRV - Non-Return Valve
P1,2 - Circulation Pumps
SV - Safety Valve
M - Motorized Valve
DHC - District Heating Controller
F - Filter
T/M - Termometer / Manometer

Primary outlet

Secondary outlet

TM

Primary inlet

Filling

ETS

SV

WPHE

TM

Hot water

TS

TM
M

F
NRV

Cold water

P2
F

Hot water recirculation

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS
SR-CS3H: SUBSTATIONS SERIES "INC ... kW"

indirect heating with PHE, with quality regulation of capacity depending on the outside
temperature,
for a range of capacities of:
- heating : 20 25000 kW
Main functions:
setting the temperature of the heating side based on the external temperature and the heat
loss of the buildings concerned, with the possibility of setting of a daily and hourly preestablished regime;
circulation of the heating fluid between the heating station and the consumers;
expansion on the heating circuit;
according to the schema chosen (with 2 way motorized valve or 3 way motorized valve +
pump), the circulation of the primary fluid can be realized, from the source to the heating PHE;
Legend:
HPHE - Heating PHE
ETS - External Temperature Sensor
TS - Temperature Sensor
NRV - Non-Return Valve
P1 - Circulation Pump
SV - Safety Valve
M - Motorized Valve
DHC - District Heating Controller
F - Filter
T/M - Termometer / Manometer

SV

ETS

EXP.
TANK

DHC

TM

Primary inlet
F

TM

HPHE

NRV

TS

TM

Secondary outlet

TM

Primary outlet
P1

Secondary inlet

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SR-CS4: SUBSTATIONS SERIES
"INC/S-ACM-(SI) ... kW/ ... kW - (... l)"

indirect heating with PHE, with quality

regulation of capacity depending on the
outside temperature, and tap water
preparation using a PHE, with
instantaneous regime (or semiinstantaneous) running serial (in cascade)
with heating,
for a range of capacities of: - heating :
20 25000 kW - tap water: 20 5000
kW
Main functions:
setting the temperature of the heating side
based on the external temperature and
the heat loss of the buildings concerned,
with the option of setting of a daily and
hourly pre-established regime;
circulation of the heating fluid between the
heating station and the consumers;
expansion on the heating circuit;
production of tap-water either directly or
via a storage tank, at a constant
temperature, with the possibility of setting
of a daily and hourly pre-established
regime;
ensures the lowest return temperature of
the circuit of the primary fluid thus the flow
rate of the primary side is optimized
(ensures minimum flow rate of the primary
side);

SV

ETS

Filling

EXP.
TANK

DHC

TM

TM

HPHE

NRV

TS

Secondary outlet

TM

Primary inlet

Legend:

Secondary inlet

P1

HPHE - Heating PHE

WPHE - Hot Water PHE
ETS - External Temperature Sensor
TS - Temperature Sensor
NRV - Non-Return Valve
P1,2 - Circulation Pumps
SV - Safety Valve
M - Motorized Valve
DHC - District Heating Controller
F - Filter
T/M - Termometer / Manometer

SV

TM

WPHE

TM

Hot water

TS

TM
NRV
F

Primary outlet

NRV

Cold water

P2
F

Hot water recirculation

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS
SR-CS4G: SUBSTATIONS SERIES
"GEO-INC/S-ACM-(SI) ...kW/...kW - (... l)"

indirect heating with PHE, with quality

regulation of capacity depending on the outside
temperature, and tap water preparation using a
PHE, with instantaneous regime (or semiinstantaneous) running serial (in cascade) with
heating,
for a range of capacities of: - heating
: 20
25000 kW
- tap water
: 20 5000 kW
Main functions:
setting the temperature of the heating side based
on the external temperature and the heat loss of
the buildings concerned, with the option of setting
of a daily and hourly pre-established regime;
circulation of the heating fluid between the heating
station and the consumers;
expansion on the heating circuit;
production of tap-water either directly (preferable in
this case) or via a storage tank, at a constant
temperature, with the possibility of setting of a daily
and hourly pre-established regime;
ensures the minimum flow rate of geo-thermal water
by reducing its temperature as much as possible;

SV

Secondary outlet

TM

Filling

TM

HPHE

TM

NRV

Secondary inlet

Primary inlet

EXP.
TANK

P1

Legend:
ETS

TM

DHC

WPHE

TM

HPHE - Heating PHE

WPHE - Hot Water PHE
ETS - External Temperature Sensor
TS - Temperature Sensor
NRV - Non-Return Valve
P1,2 - Circulation Pumps
SV - Safety Valve
M - Motorized Valve
DHC - District Heating Controller
F - Filter
T/M - Termometer / Manometer

TS

Hot water

Primary outlet

NRV

P2
F

Cold water

Hot water recirculation

COMPACT SUBSTATIONS
Our team of specialists provides you
with the option to personalize your
equipment according to your specific
conditions and needs. We are ready to
design and realize the substations
adapted exactly to your requirements,
with the required capacities, schemas
and equipments, for the specific fluids
and adapted to the specific configuration
of the room space and access routes.

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