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    This document discusses methods for recovering energy from return air in HVAC systems on ships. There are four main methods: recirculation, crossflow heat exchange, a twin-coil system, and a heat recovery wheel. Recirculation involves recirculating a portion of treated air, like 50-60%, while providing the remaining fresh air. A crossflow heat exchanger transfers heat between incoming and outgoing air streams separated by a metal plate. A twin-coil system uses a cooler and economizer coils connected by a circulating pump to transfer heat. A heat recovery wheel has the highest efficiency of 70% by rotating incoming and outgoing air streams against each other to transfer heat through a rotating wheel.

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    This document discusses methods for recovering energy from return air in HVAC systems on ships. There are four main methods: recirculation, crossflow heat exchange, a twin-coil system, and a heat recovery wheel. Recirculation involves recirculating a portion of treated air, like 50-60%, while providing the remaining fresh air. A crossflow heat exchanger transfers heat between incoming and outgoing air streams separated by a metal plate. A twin-coil system uses a cooler and economizer coils connected by a circulating pump to transfer heat. A heat recovery wheel has the highest efficiency of 70% by rotating incoming and outgoing air streams against each other to transfer heat through a rotating wheel.

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    This document discusses methods for recovering energy from return air in HVAC systems on ships. There are four main methods: recirculation, crossflow heat exchange, a twin-coil system, and a heat recovery wheel. Recirculation involves recirculating a portion of treated air, like 50-60%, while providing the remaining fresh air. A crossflow heat exchanger transfers heat between incoming and outgoing air streams separated by a metal plate. A twin-coil system uses a cooler and economizer coils connected by a circulating pump to transfer heat. A heat recovery wheel has the highest efficiency of 70% by rotating incoming and outgoing air streams against each other to transfer heat through a rotating wheel.

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    Sustainability: Return air energy recovery

    13/08/21

    Having devoted an entire article to waste heat recovery in our previous blog it’s time
    to look at other ways of recovering energy. One of the most applied forms of energy
    recovery in HVAC systems is return air. There are multiple methods as we will see…
    But which is most suitable for your system?

    The outside air brought in from an HVAC air handling unit is used for two main
    purposes: to create an indoor environment according to the specified conditions and
    to provide sufficient fresh air. The latter is a necessity as it prevents headaches and
    reduces the risk of infection and the spread of disease. In short, fresh air keeps the
    passengers and crew healthy and comfortable.

    Before entering the cabins and rooms, outside air needs to be treated in the air
    handling unit and brought to the right condition. A lot of energy is used in this
    procedure and failing to reuse some of this energy is clearly a waste. Energy recovery
    from return air can be done in four main ways:

     Recirculation

     Crossflow heat exchange

     Twin-coil system

     Heat recovery wheel

    Recirculation
    One of the simplest ways of return air energy recovery is via recirculation. The air
    handling unit provides the vessel (or a section thereof) with the amount of treated air
    necessary for a comfortable and healthy environment. Part of this air volume is
    recirculated and the amounts of fresh air are based on the recirculation rate. A
    common ratio is 50/50, which indicates that 50% of the total air is recirculated while
    the other half is fresh. Even better results are gained with a 60/40 rate.

    Crossflow heat exchanger


    This method involves having a crossflow heat exchanger built inside the air handling
    unit. Before leaving the ship, return air runs through this heat exchanger which
    directs the conditioned air flow crosswise along the incoming air flow, separated by a
    thin ribbed metal plate. Heat transfer takes place through conduction to the
    incoming air stream. The efficiency of a crossflow heat exchanger is around 50%.

    Twin-coil system
    A twin-coil system consists of two water-fed elements called the cooler and
    economizer, located in the supply and discharge duct respectively. A built-in
    circulation pump transports the energy recovery medium taking heat from the
    economiser and transports it to the cooler. The efficiency of this system is also around
    50%.

    Heat recovery wheel


    With a level of 70%, the highest efficiency rates are realised with a heat recovery
    wheel. This method brings incoming and outgoing air flows together in a wheel. The
    air currents enter the wheel in opposite directions, with both the warm and cold air
    filling half of the rotary heat exchanger. As the wheel rotates at a slow rate, the
    energy can be given off to the duct wall for half a revolution. The subsequent half
    revolution allows the duct wall to relinquish its energy to the incoming air stream.

    Final thoughts
    In the examples above we assume a summer situation where the incoming air is
    warm and therefore needs to be cooled. Naturally, all energy recovery methods also
    work in winter where the incoming air is colder and needs to be heated.

    Furthermore, the methods mentioned are all applicable to full air systems where the
    central air handling unit provides air for both the conditioning of the cabins and
    ventilation purposes. This requires high air volumes and, therefore, bigger ducting
    systems.

    Vessels with limited space can be equipped with a local cooling installation like a fan
    coil system. A central air handling unit only provides the fresh outside air. According
    to ISO 7547, a minimum of 0.008 m³/s per person of fresh outdoor air is required.
    Because the unit only provides fresh air, the ducting system will be a lot smaller
    compared to a full air system.

    In this installation, all air (except the necessary fresh air) is recirculated. The
    conditioning of the cabin or room is done locally by a fan coil unit for example, which
    treat the recirculated air. Still, energy recovery systems like a crossflow heat
    exchanger, twin-coil and heat recovery wheel can be applied on the exhaust air from
    toilets and sanitary spaces to make it even more sustainable.

    Like to know more about energy recovery and which method might best suit your
    project or vessel? Contact one of our engineers.

    For everything HVAC, stay tuned to heinenhopman.com.

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