Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery System by Future Proof Energy
The need for ventilation
Each and every one of us requires fresh air to survive, with each person exhaling between 10 and 75 litres of carbon dioxide and 175 grammes of water vapour per hour. A family of four produces between 10 and 15 litres of water vapor each day through cooking, washing and breathing. Dust mites have proven links with over 80% of asthma cases and thrive when humidities are high. What’s more within a typical home there are traces of ammonia, acetic acid, methane, nitrogen monoxide and formaldehyde from cleaning products and building materials.
Unless ventilation is added these contaminants will linger within the home and will affect both the health of the occupants and can lead to damage to the fabric of the building itself. A well designed fresh air system can reduce these levels significantly, replacing contaminants with clean fresh air.
Building Regulations
The new homes of today have greatly reduced levels of natural ventilation which reduces heat loss, positively contributing to the energy efficiency of the property. However, a lack of proper ventilation can lead to a build up of contaminants that can affect the health of a building’s occupants. The need for ventilation in new homes is so important that a section of the building regulations (part F) is devoted solely to this issue. Part F recognises the role to be played by heat recovery ventilation to not only meet the ventilation requirement but also to comply with the energy efficiency requirements of the building regulations
Main reasons for good ventilation
- Real energy savings
- Lower heating bills
- Constant fresh air
- Low pollen levels
- Reduced humidity
- Quieter living
- Cooling in summer
- Constant odour & dustmite removal
- No mildew or mould
Heat Recovery and what it really means
The heart of every Heat Recovery system is the heat exchanger. This is where the heat from the outgoing air is transferred to the incoming air. This works both ways so if the outside temperature is higher than inside the exchanger helps to maintain a constant pleasant internal climate. The unique patented counter flow heat exchanger design from our recommended supplier has proven itself to be one of the most efficient on the market. Combined with a surface area of 60m² in the family house size units provides exceptional heat recovery of up to 99%.
Where the ventilation unit can be installed?
Ventilation units recommended by us can be fitted in suspended ceilings, horizontally in boxing over kitchen cupboards, vertically in a larder unit, or a utility room or garage. They can supply ventilation demands from 30 to 6000m³/h. The compact units utilise air source heat pump technology to provide both heat and hot water along side the ventilation requirement. Linked to the unit is an extensive system of rigid / flexible ducting system hidden in ceiling voids. Overall, the working system is very quiet.
At Future Proof Energy we can advise you on the best solution for your project. If you have any questions, please contact us for more information or to arrange no obligation quote and consultation.
