The Enthalpy Wheel: The Wheel of Savings

THE CHALLENGE

Addressing the needs of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is receiving increased attention. The outdoor air brought into the building comes with a cost, and enthalpy wheels provide a solution by exchanging the energy between the building’s exhaust air and incoming outdoor air.

ENTHALPY WHEEL

BENEFITS= LOW COST, BIG ENERGY SAVINGS!

• Reduces peak electrical demand and energy consumption.
• 3-6 years of payback or potential for instant payback.
• Conserve energy, preserve cooling and heating.
• Reduces both summer and winter peak building loads and provides savings year-round.
• Enthalpy wheel’s installation and design allow easy access for cleaning, which minimizes maintenances costs.

ENTHALPY WHEELS IN A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• The outside air load dominates the classroom design cooling lad.
• Enthalpy effectiveness 70-80%
• Enthalpy wheels mitigate the energy operating cost increase generated from an outdoor air rate