Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems
Heat recovery, a further extension of the ventilation techniques, is employed to reclaim 'free heat' from hot process areas, electrical equipment and, probably the most significant, air compressors. In a typical compressor, 85% of the electrical energy is dissipated as heat which can be simply recovered and re-used as part of a ventilation system, transferring the heat to an area heating system in cooler weather conditions. In warmer conditions, the improved ventilation of the compressor usually results in a more reliable, more efficient operation.
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