Working Principle And Advantages Of Energy Recovery Ventilators

Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs), which are at the forefront of moisture control, are systems that aim at the improvement of the air quality indoors while at the same time being energy efficient. These systems operate by replacing the contaminated air that is present indoors with clean, outdoor air while at the same time, preventing energy wastage in these processes. In this paper, the working principle and benefits of ERVs are analyzed as an integral part of modern HVAC units.

Working Principle of Energy Recovery Ventilators

Let us begin with the basic principle of the Energy Recovery Ventilator. It can be described as having two functional streams of air: intake of fresh air into a building and stale air out of that building. These processes are accomplished with a heat recovery wheel which allows passage of air without contact between the two air masses. In the cold seasons, before expelling the warm air from the living space, the recovered warm air directs the heat to the usable cold air that is to replace the warmer inside air. On the other hand, during the summer months, this situation is reversed; the warm outside air is cooled by the expelling cooler indoor air. This twofold heat transfer not only allows the electricity used for cooling and heating to decrease but also enables the humidity conditions in the buildings to stay within the desired levels.

Advantages of Energy Recovery Ventilators

Highly Improved Indoor Air Quality

It is no doubt that one of the greatest advantages of Energy Recovery Ventilators is indoor air quality improvement. Fans installed in these machines work to completely enjoy clean air, by getting out the used air and letting in fresh air. This is particularly advantageous in sealed buildings where there is hardly any natural airflow.

Energy Efficiency

Innovation and efficiency are the main aims behind the design of ERVs. They reduce the heating and air conditioning system's effort by capturing the heat and moisture content of the air to be exhausted. Consequently, there is less energy cost incurred leading to smaller carbon emissions that make economic sense for residential and commercial buildings alike.

Enhanced Comfort

This is an important factor that needs to be maintained for comfort purposes. In ERVs, humidity is managed by transferring the moisture from one airstream to another airstream. In humid regions, excessive moisture can be controlled and it eliminates the chances of any residence developing allergies from mold caused by peaking of humidity. In deserts, incoming air is often dry, and adding moisture to this air makes the environment more comfortable.

All in all, Energy Recovery Ventilators are an excellent way of enhancing the comfort in the rooms by controlling the air quality without losing a considerable amount of energy. Their effectiveness and many advantages have made them an important feature of present-day HVAC systems. If you are searching for durable ventilating solutions, VANTES has a selection of that you can order according to your requirements.