Guideline V
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Section 6. Calculating the Recovery Efficiency Ratio for the Energy Recovery Ventilation
Component ..................................................................................................................4
Section 7. Integrating the Efficiency of the Energy Recovery Component with the
Efficiency of Cooling and Heating Equipment ...........................................................5
APPENDICES
FIGURE
Figure 1. Generic Configuration of an Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger Used for Energy Recovery
in Ventilation Applications .........................................................................................2
1.1.1 Intent. This guideline is intended for the 3.3 Effectiveness. The measured energy recovery
guidance of the industry, including engineers, Effectiveness not adjusted to account for that portion of the
installers, contractors and users. It provides a means psychrometric change in the leaving supply air (Figure 1,
for calculating the impact of applied energy recovery Station 2) that is the result of leakage of entering exhaust air
equipment on the energy efficiency of the heating, (Figure 1, Station 3) rather than exchange of heat or
ventilating and air-conditioning system at a single moisture between the airstreams. The equation for
selected operating condition. The guideline is not a determining Effectiveness is given in ARI Standard 1060,
rating system for Energy Recovery Ventilation Appendix C.
(ERV) Equipment, nor does it provide a means of
estimating annual energy use. 3.4 Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). A ratio of the cooling
capacity in Btu/h to the power input values in watts at any
1.1.2 Review and Amendment. This guideline is given set of Rating Conditions expressed in Btu/(Wh).
subject to review and amendment as technology
advances. 3.5 Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Equipment.
Units which employ air-to-air heat exchangers to recover
energy from exhaust air for the purpose of pre-conditioning
Section 2. Scope outdoor air prior to supplying the conditioned air to the
space, either directly or as part of an air-conditioning (to
2.1 Scope. This guideline applies to energy recovery include air heating, air cooling, air circulating, air cleaning,
ventilation component applications and combinations of humidifying and dehumidifying) system. Also referred to as
energy recovery components with unitary heating, the air-to-air heat exchanger (AAHX).
ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment incorporating
mechanical ventilation with outside air. 3.5.1 Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger. A device
employing tubes charged with a fluid for the purpose
2.1.1 This guideline applies only to energy of transferring sensible energy from one air stream to
recovery applications utilizing components tested and another. Heat transfer takes place through the
rated in accordance with ARI Standard 1060. vaporization of the fluid exposed to the warmer air
stream and condensation of the fluid in the cooler air
2.1.2 Because non-certified data is required for stream.
the calculations, the results should not be considered
to be certified. 3.5.2 Plate Heat Exchanger. A device for the
purpose of transferring energy (sensible or total) from
one air stream to another with no moving parts. This
Section 3. Definitions exchanger may incorporate parallel, cross or counter
flow construction or a combination of these to
All terms in this document follow the standard industry achieve the energy transfer.
definitions in the current edition of ASHRAE Terminology of
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
and ASHRAE Standard 84, unless otherwise defined in this
section.
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Station 4 Station 3
AAHX
Entering Supply Air Leaving Supply Air
(Outdoor Air) (Supply Air)
Station 1 Station 2
3.5.3 Rotary Heat Exchanger. A device 3.9 Net Supply Air Flow. That portion of the leaving
incorporating a rotating cylinder or wheel for the supply air (Figure 1, Station 2) that originated as entering
purpose of transferring energy (sensible or total) supply air (Figure 1, Station 1). The Net Supply Air Flow is
from one air stream to the other. It incorporates heat determined by subtracting air transferred from the exhaust
transfer material, a drive mechanism, a casing or side of the AAHX from the gross air flow measured at the
frame, and includes any seals, which are provided to supply air leaving the heat exchanger and is given by the
retard the bypassing and leakage of air from one air equation:
stream to the other.
Net Supply Leaving supply
3.6 Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio (EATR). The tracer gas = (1 EATR )
concentration difference between the leaving supply air Air Flow air flow
(Figure 1, Station 2) and the entering supply air (Figure 1,
Station 1) divided by the tracer gas concentration difference 3.10 Outdoor Air Correction Factor. The entering supply
between the entering exhaust air (Figure 1, Station 3) and air flow (Figure 1, Station 1) divided by the measured
the entering supply air (Figure 1, Station 1) at the 100% (gross) leaving supply air flow (Figure 1, Station 2).
rated air flow rate, expressed as a percentage.
3.11 Pressure Drop. The difference in static pressure
3.7 Fan/Motor Efficiency, Fan/Motor. The product of the between the entering air and the leaving air for a given
fan efficiency and the motor efficiency including drive airstream.
losses (mechanical, electrical and/or electronic as
applicable) for each airstream. 3.11.1 Exhaust Pressure Drop. The difference in
static pressure between the entering exhaust air
3.8 Net Effectiveness. The measured energy recovery (Figure 1, Station 3) and the leaving exhaust air
Effectiveness adjusted to account for that portion of the (Figure 1, Station 4).
psychrometric change in the leaving supply air (Figure 1,
Station 2) that is the result of leakage of entering exhaust air 3.11.2 Supply Pressure Drop. The difference in
(Figure 1, Station 3) rather than exchange of heat or static pressure between the entering supply air
moisture between the airstreams. The derivation of Net (Figure 1, Station 1) and the leaving supply air
Effectiveness is given in ARI Standard 1060, Appendix C. (Figure 1, Station 2).
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3.12 Published Rating. A statement of the assigned values 4.2 Blower Power. A value for blower power input is
of those performance characteristics at stated Rating required to perform the Combined Efficiency calculation. If
Conditions, by which a unit may be chosen for its manufacturers data for blower power is not available, it
application. These values apply to all ERV Equipment of may be calculated from component pressure loss and
like size and type (identification) produced by the same Fan/Motor Efficiency in accordance with this section and
manufacturer. The term Published Rating includes the 6.1.
rating of all performance characteristics shown on the unit
or published in specifications, advertising or other literature 4.2.1 Pressure Drop. Supply and Exhaust
controlled by the manufacturer, at stated Rating Conditions. Pressure Drop values at application Rating
Conditions and air flow rates are required to perform
3.12.1 Application Rating. A rating based on tests calculations of efficiency.
performed at application Rating Conditions (other
than Standard Rating Conditions). 4.2.2 Fan/Motor Efficiency. Values for
Fan/Motor Efficiency may be required to calculate
3.12.2 Standard Rating. A rating based on tests the RER of the component as applied. Fan/Motor
performed at Standard Rating Conditions. Efficiency is used with the pressure loss of the
energy recovery component to determine the blower
3.13 Rating Conditions. Any set of operating conditions power consumed in the process of recovering energy.
under which a single level of performance results, and which
cause only that level of performance to occur. 4.2.3 Determining Fan/Motor Efficiency.
3.13.1 Standard Rating Conditions. Rating 4.2.3.1 When motor power is known:
Conditions used as the basis of comparison for
performance characteristics. PwrFan
Fan / Motor =
PwrMotor
3.14 Recovery Efficiency Ratio (RER). The efficiency of
PFan Q K1 1
the energy recovery component in recovering energy from =
the exhaust airstream is defined as the energy recovered K 2 A PwrMotor
divided by the energy expended in the recovery process. S
Units vary according to the application. For Combined
Efficiency with EER, the RER is expressed in Btu/(Wh). where:
For Combined Efficiency with COP, the RER is expressed A/S = Air density ratio (ratio
in W/W. of the air density to the
density of Standard
3.15 "Should." "Should" is used to indicate provisions Air)
which are not mandatory but which are desirable as good Fan/Motor = Fan/Motor Efficiency
practice. K1 = 746
K2 = 6356
3.16 Standard Air. Air weighing 0.075 lb/ft3, which PFan = Total static pressure
approximates dry air at 70F and at a barometric pressure of across the fan, in H2O
29.92 in Hg. PwrFan = Fan Power, W
PwrMotor = Motor Power, W
3.17 Supply Air Flow. The measured (gross) leaving Q = Air flow rate, cfm
supply air flow (Figure 1, Station 2). Also referred to as the
rated air flow. 4.2.3.2 When the fan curve is available:
Section 4. Information Requirements PFan Q K1
Fan/ Motor = d m 2
K A Pwr
4.1 Net Effectiveness. Ratings of Net Effectiveness at
2 S Fan
application Rating Conditions and air flow rates are required
to perform calculations of efficiency. ARI certified ratings where:
for Net Effectiveness are available at ARI Standard 1060 d = Drive efficiency
Standard Rating Conditions.
m = Motor efficiency
PwrFan = Fan Power, Hp
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4.2.3.3 When fan, motor and drive Net conditioning energy recovered
RER = 5
efficiencies are known: Total electric power consumed
Fan Motor = f d m 3 where the net space conditioning energy can be either
heating, humidification, cooling, dehumidification or a
where: combination thereof and the total electric power consumed
f = Fan efficiency includes the power required to move air through both sides
of the AAHX as well as any additional power, such as the
4.3 Unitary Equipment Efficiency. The EER or COP of wheel drive motor in a Rotary Heat Exchanger.
the unitary equipment is required to perform calculations of
CEF. The power required to move air through the AAHX is a
function of the Supply and Exhaust Pressure Drop values
Calculations at Standard Rating Conditions may be used to through the AAHX, as well as the Fan/Motor Efficiency of
provide an indication of comparative performance. To the air-moving device. The power required to rotate a
characterize actual performance, application Rating Rotary Heat Exchanger can be measured directly.
Conditions should be used.
System selection, fan configuration, energy recovery Section 6. Calculating the Recovery Efficiency
Effectiveness and outdoor air conditions can impact the Ratio for the Energy Recovery Ventilation
applied EER of the unitary equipment. Changes in air flow Component
rate, fan operating point or coil entering condition of the
unitary equipment should be taken into account in 6.1 Calculating the RER for the Energy Recovery Device.
calculating applied EER prior to completing the Combined Consult manufacturers data for information on fan power
Efficiency calculation. consumption or pressure loss for the component. The RER
is calculated in Equations 6a, 6b and/or 6c:
Standard Ratings EER at Standard Rating Conditions
should be used when conditions (e.g. coil entering net total m
& min (h 1 - h 3 )
conditions and air flow rate) for the system match Standard RER Total =
Pwrblwr + Pwrcomp 6a
Rating Conditions for the unitary equipment.
The system load is the sum of the building load and the cp = Specific heat of air, Btu/lbF
ventilation load.
h1 = Total enthalpy of the entering supply
AAHX net capacity air, Btu/lb (Figure 1, Station 1)
Y= 4
System net capacity
h3 = Total enthalpy of the entering
exhaust air, Btu/lb (Figure 1, Station
3)
Section 5. General Principles
m
&e = Mass flow rate of the entering
5.1 General Principle. The general principle of all
efficiency calculations is to determine the energy input or exhaust air, lb/h (Figure 1, Station 3)
cost for a given useful energy output. In the case of ERV
equipment, this is the recovered space conditioning energy m
& min = The lesser of m
& s and m
& e , lb/h
divided by the power used to recover that energy. This can
be expressed as a Recovery Efficiency Ratio (RER):
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m
&s = Mass flow rate of leaving supply air, Section 7. Integrating the Efficiency of the
lb/h (Figure 1, Station 2) Energy Recovery Component with the Efficiency
of Cooling and Heating Equipment
Pwrcomp = Direct power input to the AAHX
component, not included in blower 7.1 CEF can be defined on a comparable basis to existing
power, W EER and COP ratings, based on the performance of the
individual components. The basic principle (illustrated here
Pwrblwr = Sum of the blower power for both for the cooling case) is:
the supply and the exhaust
airstreams, W (represents the Net cooling delivered
CEF =
additional fan power imposed by the Total electric power consumed
introduction of the energy recovery 8
cooling1 + cooling 2 + cooling n 1 + cooling n
component into the two airstreams; =
power1 + power2 + powern 1 + powern
may be obtained from actual blower
power from manufacturers data)
When an AAHX is combined with a unitary air conditioner,
the AAHX provides a portion of the system cooling capacity
Q P and the vapor compression cycle of the unitary air
= 7
C Fan Motor conditioner provides the rest. Consistent with the basic
principle,
where:
Net cooling capacity
EER = 9
C = Required unit conversion Total electric power consumption
constant
P = Pressure loss of the The cooling system Combined Efficiency (CEFcooling) of a
component for the supply unitary air conditioner with an AAHX cooling component
and exhaust airstreams, in can be defined as:
H2O
AAHX net cooling capacity
Note: Other alternatives (such as + unitary net cooling capacity
comparison of operating points on a CEFcooling = 10a
AAHX electric power consumption
fan curve) that accurately
characterize the additional fan power + unitary electric power consumption
required by the component are
acceptable means of obtaining The heating system Combined Efficiency (CEFheating) of a
blower power. unitary air conditioner with an AAHX heating component
can be defined as:
t1 = Dry-bulb temperature of the entering
supply air, F (Figure 1, Station 1) AAHX net heating capacity
+ unitary net heating capacity
t3 = Dry-bulb temperature of the entering CEFheating = 10b
AAHX electric power consumption
exhaust air, F (Figure 1, Station 3)
+ unitary electric power consumption
net = Net Effectiveness (sensible, latent, or
total, as applicable), as defined in
ARI Standard 1060 and determined Section 8. Calculating the Effect of Energy
in accordance with ARI Standard Recovery Ventilation on Cooling System
1060 Efficiency
1 = Humidity ratio of the entering supply 8.1 Calculating the Effect of the ERV on Cooling System
air, lb (water)/lb (dry air) (Figure1, CEF. The CEFcooling is calculated from the RER of the
Station 1) AAHX (RERAAHX) and the EER of the packaged equipment
(EERUnitary) according to the following expression:
3 = Humidity ratio of the entering
exhaust air, lb (water)/lb (dry air) 1
CEFcooling =
(Figure 1, Station 3) Yc / RER AAHX + (1 - Yc ) / EER Unitary 11a
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where:
AAHX net cooling capacity 10.3 HVAC Equipment Load Reduction Factor. An
Yc = (from 4.4) estimate of the reduction in equipment size is provided by
system net cooling capacity
the capacity of the energy recovery component at design
conditions according to the expression:
and RER is expressed in Btu/(Wh).
Required
8.2 Note that RER can be calculated on the basis of total Equipment capacity
equipment
energy recovery, latent recovery or sensible recovery
capacity with = (1 Y ) without energy
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on the analysis being conducted: use total for cooling and energy recovery
dehumidification, latent for dehumidification only and
sensible for cooling without dehumidification.
of representative conditions or, preferably, perform an 11.6 Sensible Heat Ratio. Care should be exercised in
energy analysis. See Appendix D for example results selecting energy recovery components and cooling
comparing CEF and energy analysis calculations for a equipment to provide adequate moisture removal for
variety of climates. humidity control in cooling. Combinations of equipment
that result in a sensible heat ratio matching the load will
11.5 Accuracy. The accuracy of the calculations is limited provide improved humidity control over those that do not.
by the cumulative tolerances in testing and reporting of
Standard and Application Ratings, estimates of Fan/Motor 11.7 Additional Guidance. Other guidelines or standards,
Efficiency, etc. such as local codes and ASHRAE Standard 90.1, may
contain specific requirements for energy recovery.
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where:
net total m
& min (h1 - h 3 )
RER Total =
Pwrblwr + Pwrcomp
=
[( )(
0.70 1000 ft 3 / min 0.075 lb / ft 3 )] [(13.447 Btu / lb) (60 min/ h )]
(( )(
1000 ft 3 / min 5.192 lb / ft 2 ) + (1000 ft 3
)(
/ min 5.192 lb / ft 2
))
+ 50 W
44.25 ft lb f / min
(0.42 )
W
For a direct expansion system with EER=10 and where the ERV component (AAHX) is handling 30% of the system load at
design conditions, the CEFcooling is given by Equation 11a:
1
CEFcooling =
Yc
+
(1 Yc )
RER AAHX EER Unitary
1
=
0.3 + 0.7
69.58 10
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where:
net sensible m
& min c p (t 1 - t 3 )
RER sensible = RER sensible =
Pwrblwr + Pwrcomp
net sensible (Q Air ) c p (t 1 - t 3 )
=
(
(Q p )sup ply + (Q p )exhaust ) + Pwrcomp
((C) (Fan / Motor ))
=
[( )(
0.70 1000 ft 3 / min 0.075 lb / ft 3 )] (0.24 Btu / lb F)(20 F) (60 min/ h )
o o
(( )(
1000 ft 3 / min 5.192 lb / ft 2 ) + (1000 ft 3
)(
/ min 5.192 lb / ft 2
))
+ 0W
44.25 ft lb f / min
(0.42 )
W
15,120 Btu / h
=
558.73 W
For a direct expansion system with EER=10 and where the ERV component (AAHX) is handling 30% of the system load at
design conditions, the CEFcooling is given by Equation 11a:
1
CEFcooling =
Yc
+
(1 Yc )
RER AAHX EER Unitary
1
=
0.3 + 0.7
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net sensible m
& min c p (t1 - t 3 )
RER sensible = = RER COP AAHX
Pwrblwr + Pwrcomp
net sensible (Q Air ) c p (t 1 - t 3 )
= (Z)
(Q p )
( + (Q p )exhaust )
+ Pwr
sup ply comp
((C) (Fan / Motor ))
=
[( )( )] (
0.70 1000 ft 3 / min 0.075 lb / ft 3 0.24 Btu / lb o F )( )
20 o F (60 min/ h )
1W
3.413 Btu / h
(( )( ) ( )(
1000 ft 3 / min 5.192 lb / ft 2 + 1000 ft 3 / min 5.192 lb / ft 2
))
44.25 ft lb f / min
(0.42 )
W
15,120 Btu / h 1W
=
558.73 W 3.413 Btu / h
For a heat pump system with COP = 2.93 and where the ERV component (AAHX) is handling 30% of the system load at
design conditions, the CEFheating is given by Equation 11b:
1
CEFheating =
Yh
+
(1 Yh )
RER COP AAHX COPUnitary
1
=
0.3 + 0.7
7.93 2.93
CEFheating = 3.6
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Location Combined Annual Cooling Annual Heating Fan Energy Annual Net System Sizing
Efficiency, Savings ($) Savings ($) Used ($) Savings ($) (1-Y)
cooling,
Btu/(Wh)
Miami 13.35 672 17 129 559 72%
Kansas City 12.78 212 570 129 652 76%
Minneapolis 12.19 82 845 129 798 79%
Tucson 11.84 265 196 129 331 82%
Seattle 10.60 9 455 129 334 91%
Assumptions:
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