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Integrated ventilation unit

US8943848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2011
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/56
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrated ventilation unit configured to provide ventilation and conditioned air to an indoor space may include a heat pump system, an energy recovery device and a control unit. The heat pump system may include a first coil located at a supply air side of the ventilation unit, a second coil located at an exhaust air side of the ventilation unit, and a compressor. The energy recovery device may be configured to transfer heat between a return air stream and a supply air stream and the control unit may be configured to control operation of the heat pump system and the energy recovery device.

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