HVAC Strategies
2018 HPC National Conference Session
HRV Dog and Pony Show: What We Know Now & What We've Gotten Wrong
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Bruce Manclark
Director of Training
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Dan Wildenhaus
Building Science Manager
TRC Solutions
Presenter(s)
"Just install an HRV" - Sounds simple enough. In fact, it sounds so good that we've presented 'Best Practices and Integrating HRVs' to contractors over the past several HPC Conferences! As it turns out, reality is trickier than we sometimes plan and we are forced to learn from our mistakes. We've done so and would like to share with you our latest and best guidance on designing, sizing, installing, and commissioning heat recovery ventilation systems. If we have time, we'll even discuss how to use them once they are in a home!
Mark and Bruce have many years experience both as contractors and trainers and specifically in designing specifications and guidance around the V part of HVAC systems.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of picking high efficiency HRVS.ERVS
- Understand how energy savings from the HRV can be overrun by increases in air handler fan energy use
- Three ways of connecting the HRV to a central duct system