Proceeding of the Faculty of technical Sciences, Novi Sad

Mechanical Engineering

Vol. 41 No. 10 (2026): Proceedings of the Faculty of Technical Sciences

Possibility of Applying Geothermal Energy to the District Heating System in Bečej

  • Игор Гаковић
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24867/36AM05Gakovic
Submitted
October 14, 2026
Published
2026-10-16

Abstract

In this paper, the possibilities of applying geothermal energy in the district heating system of Bečej are analyzed. Energy and technical analyses were carried out for different integration options of the geothermal source into the existing district heating network, including the use of gas boilers, gas engines, and heat pumps. Based on the obtained results, the economic and environmental effects of geothermal energy utilization were evaluated, as well as its potential contribution to reducing natural gas consumption in the Municipality of Bečej.

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