Energy Recovery Equipment and Control Strategies in Various Climate Regions
Volume 5, Issue 4, Page No 47-53, 2020
Author’s Name: Rand Talib, Alexander Rodrigues, Nabil Nassifa)
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Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA.
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Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA.
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Adv. Sci. Technol. Eng. Syst. J. 5(4), 47-53 (2020); 
DOI: 10.25046/aj050407
Keywords: Building energy consumption, Energy recovery systems, Physics-based simulation, Bin method energy model, Climate zone design optimizations
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Different types of air-to-air energy recovery technologies such as coil loops, heat pipes, sensible wheels, and total energy wheels are frequently incorporated in HVAC systems in an attempt to reduce energy consumption. This study examines the impact of various types of energy recovery technologies and capacity control strategies on a building’s cooling, heating, and fan energy consumption across different climate zones, including Fargo, ND; Cincinnati, OH; Miami, FL; San Francisco, CA; and Phoenix, AZ. A self-developed analysis model simulates a typical HVAC system and compares data that will aid in evaluating different energy recovery equipment and control strategies to achieve maximum energy conservation. Conversely, the results of the study show that the improper operation and incorrect selection of energy recovery technologies could lead to increased energy consumption, further emphasizing the need for proper implementation of controls in energy recovery technologies.
Received: 27 March 2020, Accepted: 26 May 2020, Published Online: 06 July 2020
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