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dc.contributor.authorZarling, John P.
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-29T23:42:38Z
dc.date.available2019-05-29T23:42:38Z
dc.date.issued1981-01
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11122/10189
dc.description.abstractWith the escalation of fuel costs, many people are turning to tighter, better insulated buildings as a means of achieving energy conservation. This is especially true in northern climates, where heating seasons are long and severe. Installing efficient well sealed vapor barriers and weather stripping and caulking around doors and windows reduces cold air infiltration but can lead to damaging moisture buildup, as well as unpleasant and even unhealthy accumulations of odors and gases. To provide the necessary ventilation air to maintain air quality in homes while holding down energy costs, air-to-air heat exchangers have been proposed for residential and other simple structures normally not served by an active or forced ventilation system. Four basic types of air-to-air heat exchangers are suited for small scale use: rotary, coil-loop, heat pipe, and plate. The operating principles of each of these units are presented and their individual advantages and disadvantages are discusses. A test program has been initiated to evaluate the performance of a few commercial units as well as several units designed and/or built at the University of Alaska. Preliminary results from several of these tests are presented along with a critique on their design.en_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subjectEnergy Efficiencyen_US
dc.titleAir-to-Air Heat Recovery Devices for Small Buildingsen_US
dc.typeTechnical Reporten_US
refterms.dateFOA2020-03-06T01:41:41Z


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