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Heat Recovery Ventilation

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Heat recovery ventilation, also called mechanical ventilation heat recovery, is a ventilation system that recovers energy by operating between two air sources at different temperatures. It is used to reduce the heating and cooling demands of buildings.

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Technology Type
A ventilation system that recovers energy by operating between two air sources at different temperatures, used to reduce the heating and cooling demand of buildings. 1
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TRL 9: Actual System Proven in Operational Environment 1
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1. Wikipedia: Heat Recovery Ventilation
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    Heat recovery ventilation (HRV), also known as mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) is a ventilation system that recovers energy by operating between two air sources at different temperatures. It is used to reduce the heating and cooling demands of buildings.
  • In Group: Air Conditioning and Vapor-Compression Cooling, Lead
    Heat recovery ventilation (HRV), also known as mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) is a ventilation system that recovers energy by operating between two air sources at different temperatures.
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