Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Applications

Air-to-air energy recovery provides one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to recycle waste energy and create superior indoor environments. This course will review real-world examples of where and how air-to-air energy recovery technologies are integrated into some of the most commonly used commercially available systems. Particular configurations that are most commonly used in High Performance Buildings and how they can best be used to meet specific goals for IEQ and energy efficiency and thermal comfort will be examined with respect to established performance metrics, peak performance results and annual energy savings. A variety of different Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems, neutral air systems and enhanced dehumidification strategies (with single and multiple heat exchangers) will be examined in detail and ultimately examine the advantages and important considerations for using air-to-air energy recovery in a variety of different applications. Best practices for mechanical design, exchanger selection and control strategies will be discussed throughout.