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The boiler in this example is demand-controlled, more information on this control strategy can be found in Basic boiler controls. Furthermore, the distribution circuits of every branch is an active mixing, which means no primary pump is needed, except for the pump on the primary side of the open header. The open header ensures a constant flow through the boiler, although there is a variable flow on the secondary side of the open header. More information on concepts with an open header can be found in Header configuration and Advanced pump control. This concept is typically used for boilers with a small water content because they need require a minimum flow rate through the boiler.
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Boiler - Small water content - Passive mixing
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This template is similar as to the previous template “Boiler - Small water content - Active mixing“, except for the passive mixing circuits instead of the active mixing circuits. Because a passive mixing circuit is used, an extra pump is needed. In this case, the pump on the secondary side of the open header can handle a nearly zero flow rate. If this is not the case, templates with minimum flow protection can be found in Header configuration.
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Boiler - Small water content - Variable flow
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This template is similar as to the previous template “Boiler - Small water content - Passive mixing“, except for the throttle valves instead of the passive mixing circuits. Throttle valves cant can not be controlled to change the supply temperature, but control the flow rate. In this case, the pump on the secondary side of the open header can handle a nearly zero flow rate. If this is not the case, templates with minimum flow protection can be found in Header configuration.
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