Help and documentation

Frequently asked questions

We have compiled frequently asked questions about the nPro software in our FAQ.

General documentation

• Wind power model
• Heat losses of heat storages
• Documentation of optimization model
• Documentation of the calculation models
• Economic calculation for districts with heat network
• Economic model parameters
• Building energy system: Supply options
• Self-sufficiency and self-consumption rate
• Heating curves
• Import of time series
• Import GIS building data
• Technology cost data

Heat network calulation

• Pipe dimensioning
• Heat loss calculation for heat networks
• Linear heat density
• Sizing of 5GDHC networks
• Design method: annual profiles and heat load
• Network temperature calculation
• Heat feed-in from prosumers
• Calculation of pump work
• Calculation approach for 5GDHC/anergy networks
• Calculation approach for separate heating and cooling networks

Validation of calculation models

• Validation of PV calculation
• Validation of solar thermal collector simulation
• Validation of PVT collector simulation
• Calculation of geothermal probes
• Validation of demand simulation
• Comparison of nPro with energyPRO

Video tutorials

All videos about the nPro tool can be found on our Youtube channel. The videos include learning videos about the nPro tool as well as general explanation videos around the topic of district energy systems as well as 5GDHC/anergy networks.