Energy recovery ventilator with bypass
US11927359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/56
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rooftop HVAC unit includes a cabinet, an energy recovery wheel, dampers, and a controller. The energy recovery wheel is configured to be mounted within the cabinet. The energy recovery wheel is configured to transfer heat between an outdoor air stream and a return air stream when in an operational mode, and is further configured not to transfer heat between the outdoor air stream and the return air stream when in a bypass mode. The dampers can direct the outdoor air stream and return air stream through the rooftop HVAC unit, either through the energy recovery wheel or around the energy recovery wheel. The controller is configured to adjust the dampers based on a selection between the operational mode and bypass mode of the energy recovery wheel.
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