Sorbent based enthalpy recovery ventilator

A novel concept – disc type sorbent based enthalpy recovery ventilator (SERV) – is presented for the first time. The proposed SERV is a compact system that includes two separate sections for vapor and heat recovery, has low pressure drop, and eliminates frozen exhaust issue that affects the performance of conventional heat and enthalpy recovery ventilators in cold climates. A new theoretical model is developed for the heat and mass transfer in...