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Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) or energy recovery ventilation (ERV) is a ventilation

system that recovers energy by operating between two air sources at different
temperatures. It is used to reduce the heating and cooling demands of buildings by
recovering the residual heat in exhaust gas.
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HRV systems typically recover about 60-95% of the heat in the exhaust air, making
them an effective way to improve energy efficiency in buildings. [1] ERV systems, a
type of HRV, can also transfer moisture between incoming and outgoing air streams,
which is useful for avoiding over-drying during winter months. [4]
There are several types of heat recovery systems, including thermal wheels and
fixed plate heat exchangers. Thermal wheels use a rotating porous metallic wheel to
transfer thermal energy from one air stream to another. Fixed plate heat exchangers
consist of alternating layers of plates that are separated and sealed, with sensible
only transfer occurring through the plates. [7][11]
Thermal wheels are effective at transferring both latent and sensible heat energy,
while fixed plate heat exchangers have high levels of sensible heat efficiency and
have been developed for over 40 years. [2][13]
Heat pipes are another type of heat recovery device that uses a multi-phase
process to transfer heat from one air stream to another. [2]
Components of HRV or ERV systems include a fresh intake fan that draws in outside
air, a heat exchanger where up to 90% of thermal energy from exhaust air is
transferred into incoming air, and an exhaust fan that expels stale air from kitchens
and bathrooms. [14]
During power outages, it is not a big deal if the HRV or ERV system cuts out as
buildings are not hermetically sealed. Cracking windows will provide fresh air until
power is restored. [15]
References: [1] “Heat Recovery Ventilation.” Energy Sage, 28 Mar. 2023,
https://news.energysage.com/heat-recovery-ventilation/. [2] “Heat Recovery
Ventilation Systems.” Energy Saver, U.S. Department of Energy,
https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/heat-recovery-ventilation-systems. [3]
“Energy Recovery Ventilators vs Heat Recovery Ventilators.” Energy Star,
https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/air_conditioning_and_heat_pumps/energy_
[4] “Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV).” ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Applications,
https://www.ashrae.org/resources–publications/technical-resources/handbooks–
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standards———-guidelines———-abbr title=”ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC
Applications”>ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Applications (2019), pp. 17.3-17 to 17.3-26.
[7] “Thermal Wheels.” Energy Saver, U.S. Department of Energy,
https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/thermal-wheels. [8][need quotation to verify]
[why?]. “Desiccant Wheels.” Energy Saver, U.S. Department of Energy,
https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/desiccant-wheels. [9] O’Connor, J., et al.,
“Effect of Rotary Thermal Wheel on Supply Air Flow Rates into Buildings,” Journal of
Building Performance Simulation 5 (2010): 368–
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title=”Journal of Building Performance Simulation”>Journal of Building Performance
Simulation (v5 i4 p368)., p.http://dxdoi<./>org<./>/10.
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