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I. Oliker PhD, P.E.

I. Oliker PhD, P.E.

Dr. Oliker is the principal of Joseph Technology Corp. and has been involved in district energy development, design, and construction in the U.S., former USSR, Ukraine, Russia, Korea, and China for more than 30 years. He received his master and Ph.D. degrees in combined heat and power/district energy from the Moscow Engineering Institute. He is a licensed professional engineer in 10 states and is the past president of the International District Energy Association (IDEA) and a recipient of the Norman R. Taylor Award. Oliker has been involved in the development and actual implementation of 25 district energy systems. He is the author of 190 technical papers, seven books, and 15 patents.

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The Conversion of Electric Resistance Space Heating Systems to Hot Water

The conversion from electrical to hot water space heating and DHW can be expected to reduce the energy cost for heating by more than 20% in most cases.
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Nissim D. Yair
January 5, 2023
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The conversion from electrical to hot water space heating and DHW can be expected to reduce the energy cost for heating by more than 20% in most cases.


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District Energy: A New York State of Mind

Construction of a district energy system has a ripple effect throughout the community, primarily in the form of lower energy costs.
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I. Oliker PhD, P.E.
August 16, 2022
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Construction of a district energy system has a ripple effect throughout the community, primarily in the form of lower energy costs.


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District Energy Combined with Heat Pumps: An Effective Economic Development Tool

Investments in cost-effective district energy/heat pump systems reduce economic leakage, as more dollars are retained in the economy, thereby increasing discretionary income within a city.
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I. Oliker PhD, P.E.
February 21, 2022
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Investments in cost-effective district energy/heat pump systems reduce economic leakage, as more dollars are retained in the economy, thereby increasing discretionary income within a city.


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Assessment of Seasonal Boiler Efficiency in Individual Buildings

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I. Oliker PhD, P.E.
May 17, 2021
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Discussing the definitions of boiler efficiencies and presenting field data demonstrating seasonal efficiency of individual building boilers.


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Green District Energy Systems with Large Heat Pumps

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August 7, 2020
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Diagramming the advantages of district energy systems with large heat pumps. 


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Applications of Fisonic Devices

Using Fisonic Devices may reduce capital, maintenance, and operation costs as well as reduce emissions and increase the recovery of wasted energy.
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Robert Kremer
September 19, 2019
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Fisonic Devices (FDs) are heat exchangers, pumps, and mixers with patented optimized internal geometry. The theory of Fisonic devices was developed by Professor Fisenko by addressing safety problems of the Russian nuclear submarines during the disruption of the air tightness of reactor cavity (Ref 1-2).


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