From the first question
to the running plant
WHERE WE STEP IN
Whatever stage your network is at – exploring, designing, or building – we work the same engineering discipline through to the end.
Source assessment
and demand modelling.
Multi-source scenarios
with cost and emissions.
Inputs to pre-engineering
and decision-making.
Feasibility & system planning
Before anything gets built, the question has to be answered: is it feasible?
Demand, sources, costs, emissions, risks. A feasibility study brings all of it together in one document that decides whether the project goes forward.
We work alongside engineering consultants and utility teams, bringing the practical know-how of building the kind of systems being assessed.
Specs and interface
list for procurement.
Controls concept
and operating modes
Designed around your
temperatures and constraints
and constraints
Tender‑ready system design
Every system needs to be designed before it can be built. We do that work.
Architecture, equipment selection, controls philosophy, hydraulic interfaces, documentation. To whatever depth the project needs: conceptual design for early-stage decisions, tender-ready for procurement, FEED for the projects moving to construction. Vendor-neutral specification throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you include in district heating engineering deliverables?
aalborg hc systems delivers complete system engineering for district heating projects. This includes
- system layout
- hydraulic design
- integration of heat pumps and storage
- defined technical interfaces.
All deliverables are structured to support procurement and execution.
Is this system integration design ready for tender?
Yes. Designs are developed to be directly usable in tender processes.
They include clear specifications, defined interfaces, and performance requirements.
This allows projects to move from design to procurement without redesign.
Do you design for brownfield tie‑ins?
Yes. Integration into existing systems is a core part of the design.
aalborg hc systems defines tie-in points, phasing, and operational strategies.
This ensures safe and controlled integration into live district heating networks.
Can you stay through EPC and commissioning?
Yes. aalborg hc systems supports projects through EPC and commissioning.
This ensures continuity from system design to final performance validation.
The system is delivered and verified as one coordinated solution.
One contract.
Clear interfaces.
Tie-ins, controls
and commissioning.
Operator handover,
documentation and training.
Turnkey EPC delivery
Once the design is locked, the project moves from paper to plant.
Engineering, procurement, and construction, delivered under a single contract. We manage the equipment suppliers, the site work, the schedule, the tie-ins, and the commissioning. One signature on your side, one team on ours.
The output is a plant tested, documented, and running on your network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in an EPC district heating scope?
aalborg hc systems delivers fully integrated district heating systems on an EPC basis. This includes system design, multi-OEM procurement, construction, and commissioning. The focus is on one coordinated system – not separate components.
Can you deliver a turnkey district heating plant in an operating site?
Yes, at aalborg hc systems projects are executed within operating systems with minimal disruption. Integration is planned in phases, including tie-ins and temporary operation strategies.
This ensures a controlled transition without interrupting heat supply.
Are you an EPC contractor for heat pump and storage too?
Yes. Large-scale heat pumps and thermal energy storage (TES/PTES) are both core capabilities at Aalborg hc systems. Most projects deliver one or the other, though we have integrated both in the same network where the design calls for it.
How do you manage interfaces (multi‑OEM)?
aalborg hc systems defines and manages all technical interfaces across suppliers. Clear specifications ensure compatibility in hydraulics, controls, and temperature levels.
Multi-OEM integration is built into the system design from the start.
Tie-ins plannedaround
outages and redundancy.
Control system integration
tuned in real operation.
Performance checked
after go-live.
Efficient network integration
The hardest engineering is often not the new system, but connecting it to the one already running.
We integrate new components, heat pumps, storage, additional sources, into operating district heating networks. Hydraulic interfaces designed around existing assets. Control integration tuned in real operation. Commissioning phased so heat supply is never interrupted.
The output is a network that works the way it always did, with more capability than it had before.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do heat pump integration district heating?
Yes. Heat pump integration is a core capability of aalborg hc systems. Systems are designed to match existing temperature levels and network conditions. The result is a fully integrated, low-temperature heating system.
Do you handle thermal storage integration too?
Yes. Thermal energy storage (TES and PTES) is integrated as part of the overall system design. Storage is sized and configured to support system flexibility and efficiency. It is not added separately, but designed as a core system component.
Who owns interfaces during commissioning?
aalborg hc systems takes full responsibility for system interfaces. All suppliers and components are coordinated during commissioning. This ensures the system performs as one integrated solution.
How do you reduce risk in brownfield tie‑ins?
Risk is reduced through detailed planning of tie-in points, phasing, and system operation. Temporary solutions and sequencing are defined in advance. This ensures stable operation during integration into existing systems.
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ANY QUESTIONS?
FAQ
What does aalborg hc systems deliver?
aalborg hc systems designs and delivers integrated heating and cooling systems in new and existing networks.
This includes:
- large-scale heat pumps
- thermal energy storage (TES and PTES)
- integration of multiple heat sources
The focus is on complete system solutions, not standalone technologies.
Can you integrate into existing district heating plants?
Yes. Most projects involve integration into existing infrastructure. aalborg hc systems connects new technologies to:
- existing networks
- boilers and CHP units
- available heat sources
The result is a coordinated system upgrade, not a replacement of existing assets.
Do you act as EPC contractor?
Yes. aalborg hc systems delivers projects on an EPC basis.
This covers:
- engineering and system design
- procurement and supplier coordination
- construction and commissioning
The responsibility remains with one party from concept to operation.
Which heat sources can you integrate?
aalborg hc systems integrates multiple heat sources the network already has, including:
- wastewater
- geothermal
- ambient air
- seawater
- river water
- drinking water cooling
- industrial excess heat
- waste heat
Solutions are designed as source-agnostic systems, optimised for local conditions.
What do you need to get started?
A project can start with a limited set of data:
- heat demand profile (load curve)
- supply and return temperatures
Based on this, aalborg hc systems defines a first system concept and integration approach.