The results of the development of a software package are presented that allow training personnel to work in a district heating system to ensure a reliable process of energy transportation in heat networks. The developed simulator described in the article is a software package that includes a SCADA system and a Termas client for modeling and simulation operation of the district heating system. The simulator consists of a thermal-hydraulic mathematical model of the operating modes of the heating network, software and information support for setting up the operating modes of the simulator and assessing the actions of the personnel by the instructor based on the results of work on the simulator. The requirements for the functionality of the simulator are presented. The Demand Analysis application was used to collect data on energy consumption and outdoor temperature. The process of operation of the simulator in the simulation and modeling mode for the heat networks of the city of Yekaterinburg is presented. The developed software simulator makes it possible to simulate an accident, train personnel in the skills of safe equipment control in complex non-stationary modes. The software package allows you to reduce energy costs.
Keywords: training simulator, software, district heating, heating networks, SCADA system, Termis platform, model, temperature, accident