new age enthalpy transfer 1. agenda polymer membrane technology what is an energy recovery...
TRANSCRIPT
Agenda• Polymer Membrane Technology• What is an Energy Recovery Ventilator
• How does it work• Why should we use
• Examples• New Age Technology• AHRI Ratings
2
Nano - Polymer Technology
• Tampa Bay Area, Formed in 1999
• Latest Nano-Polymer Technology
• Multiple Production Facilities
• Proven New Patented Technology: “Next Generation” ERV
• Technology Developed From Fuel Cell R&D
• Future R&D Projects
•Desalination, Advanced Air Conditioning, Ultra capacitor3
Nano - Polymer Technology• Fuel Cell – proton exchange membrane
4
What is an Energy Recovery Ventilator• An ERV is an energy recovery exchanger
•Different from an HRV
• ERV Transfers temperature and humidity• Uses indoor air to “pre-condition” outside air• Required by code in many states• Saves capital and reduces operating costs
•Great ROI
5
Types of ER / HR Ventilators• Fixed Plate Heat: sensible only, low cost / maintenance
•Plastic, aluminum
• Fixed Plate Energy: sensible / latent independently•Plastic, aluminum, cellulose fiber (paper), nano polymer membrane
• Enthalpy Wheel: good moisture transfer, higher maintenance, moving parts
6
7
Why Energy Recovery ?• Improves Indoor Air Quality
• Reduces Co2, Formaldehydes, Allergens, etc.
• Healthier Indoor Environment
• Employees – increased productivity, reduced absence
• Students – better performance, increased attendance
• Reduces Humidity and Mold
• Reduced Energy Consumption
• Less work by hvac system
• Reduced tonnage, new construction
So What’s Different ?
• Independent heat and moisture exchange in a fixed
plate• Zero flow field leakage (AHRI Certified)• Great moisture transfer with no moving parts• Moisture is transferred in a molecular state
• no liquid means no drain required• no mold / mildew• inherently anti-microbial
• Simple and low maintenance 9
AHRI Effectiveness Ratings
10
EffectivenessWheel
500 cfm
Plate A 530 cfm
Plate B 750 cfm
New Age
500 cfm
Sensible (AHRI
Summer)
68% 54% 71% 71%
Latent (AHRI Summer) 60% 30% 48% 64%
Sensible (AHRI
Winter)
68% 58% 71% 71%
Latent (AHRI Winter) 60% 41% 35% 60%
Future R&D Projects for Membrane• Desalination
• currently testing
•Advanced Air Conditioning• R & D
• First Responders Clothing• similar to gore tex
• Super Capacitor
13
NanoClear• Desalination – how it works
14
Warm salty water flow (warmed by re-using waste heat or capturing environmental heat) Up to 75%
capture
H2O molecules only diffuse through the membrane condensing on a thermal energy recovery surface
Membrane Prototype