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Developing an Algorithmic Framework for Sustainable Asset Management of District Heating Networks: A Scenario-Based Approach Cover

Developing an Algorithmic Framework for Sustainable Asset Management of District Heating Networks: A Scenario-Based Approach

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2025-0056 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
Language: English
Page range: 840 - 850
Submitted on: Apr 11, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 1, 2025
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Published on: Nov 19, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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