2007. Heat schemes of CHPPs and boiler plants are described, energy indicators of thermal power plants are given, methods for determining the heat loads of heat consumers (heating, ventilation, HVAC systems) and hydraulic calculation of pipelines of thermal networks . are described. Information on the construction and laying of pipelines of heat supply systems. The issues of regulation of heat consumption and heat calculation of heat exchangers of regenerative type . are considered in sufficient detail. Designed for students and undergraduates of thermal engineering specialties of higher educational institutions, can be used in the training of personnel of the KTC of power plants and heat supply systems .