Analysis of thermal performance and energy savings of membrane based heat recovery ventilator

Yinping Zhang, Yi Jiang, Li Zhi Zhang, Yuchun Deng and Zhaofen Jin

Energy, 2000, vol. 25, issue 6, 515-527

Abstract: The heat and mass transfer characteristics of a water permeable membrane were studied to determine appropriate selection criteria for such a membrane in a heat recovery ventilator (HRV). A general physical model was developed to analyze the performance of various types of membrane based HRVs. The theoretical results obtained using the model were validated experimentally. The advantages of such a system are: simultaneous recovery of the sensible and latent heat, high heat and moisture exchange effectiveness, no mechanical components and year-round energy savings in air-conditioning systems. The model and results can be used to develop membrane based heat recovery ventilators.

Date: 2000
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DOI: 10.1016/S0360-5442(99)00087-0

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