Prospects for the use of electro-technological heating systems in the arctic conditions
Introduction. The co-authors analyze the sources and consumers of thermal power in the Far North and the Arctic region. The co-authors describe industrial, fire, and environmental hazards coming from existing heating systems that consume burned hydrocarbons. The co-authors propose an alternative system that uses electro-thermal technologies.Subject of research. Electro-thermal systems designated for the maintenance of the operation of industrial and social facilities in the Far North and the Arctic region.Objective. Substantiation of the need to have flame heating systems, which are currently in operation, replaced by highly efficient, safe and eco-friendly electro-thermal heating systems in the Far North and the Arctic region.Materials and methods. The co-authors analyze thermal power generation in the environment characterized by extremely low temperatures.Findings. The co-authors describe several heating sources that comprise electro-thermal technologies, applicable in the Far North and the Arctic region.Conclusions. Electro-thermal heating systems boost heat transmission and power efficiency of heating systems due to their high controllability. They can also reduce the environmental impact, caused by strong heat flows produced by flame furnaces onto the climate of the Far North and the Arctic region.