How does the Energy/Enthalpy Wheel help to increase Ventilation as well as Save Energy?
The energy wheel preconditions fresh outside air before it is introduced to a building. The system can easily be tapped into an existing ventilation system. A portion of the air that would normally be recirculated through the system is exhausted through the wheel and fresh air is introduced into the building in its place. Operating in virtually any climate zone, a single desiccant wheel operated with just a small motor to rotate the wheel can deliver fresh air on a year round basis that is generally within 3-7 degrees and 10% RH of inside conditions, regardless of what outside conditions are (without any type of mechanical cooling or heating). The cost to provide high levels of fresh air ventilation becomes minimal compared to the normal heating cooling requirements of the building. The potential benefits are numerous.
