Why is Energy Recovery important?
Today's building requirements demand improved energy efficiency and air quality standards for residential and commercial HVAC systems. In addition, as new buildings become more airtight, there is an increased demand on contractors, engineers and system integrators to improve the performance of mechanical ventilation systems.
An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is an essential component in an HVAC system as it improves indoor air quality by bringing in fresh air, reduces energy consumption and allows smaller heating and air conditioning systems to be installed.
How does an ERV work?
Energy Recovery Ventilators reduce the load and energy consumption on a building's HVAC system by recapturing the energy of the indoor space. Instead of releasing building energy to the outside, it is transferred across the polymer membrane in the dPoint ERV core to pre-heat or pre-cool and humidify or dehumidify the incoming air.
How does the dPoint Polymer membrane work?
The dPoint membrane is constructed from a composite of polymer materials that allows heat and water vapour to transfer from one air stream to another while preventing the cross-over of gases and contaminants such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's), carbon dioxide, stale air, methane and odours. The membrane contains Microban anti-microbial protection which will eliminate mold and bacteria that reach this surface.