One device, many jobs Air-to-air heat recovery is applied across very different buildings, and the “best” exchanger depends on what each building values most: air purity, uptime, moisture control, or simply first cost. Below are three common sectors and the logic that drives their choice. Hospitals Air quality is non-negotiable. Fresh-air volumes are huge and […]
Plate vs Rotary vs Heat Pipe: How to Choose a Heat Exchanger
Choosing the right air-to-air heat exchanger depends on airflow, temperature, humidity, installation space, and contamination risk. This guide compares the three most common technologies. Quick Comparison Feature Plate Exchanger Rotary Wheel Heat Pipe Efficiency High (70–85 %) High (75–85 %) Moderate (50–70 %) Moving parts None Motor/bearings None Cross-contamination Very low Low with purge Zero […]
Heat Pump Selection Calculation
A correct heat pump selection calculation prevents both undersizing (poor performance) and oversizing (short cycling and wasted capital). The method below applies to space heating, domestic hot water, and process heat recovery alike. Step 1 — Define the Load Start from the peak heating or cooling load in kW. For recovery duties, size to the […]
Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger Selection: When Passive Recovery Wins
What a heat pipe is A heat pipe is a sealed tube with a working fluid that transfers heat by evaporation and condensation – no moving parts, no power, no cross-flow. In HVAC, banks of heat pipes sit in the airstream to pre-cool (or pre-heat) incoming air using the exhaust stream. It is the most […]
Heat Exchanger Selection Guide: Differences and Applications of Plate, Shell-and-Tube, and Rotary Exchangers
换热器是热回收与工艺换热的核心设备。本文对比板式、管壳式、转轮式、气气及微通道换热器的原理、优缺点与适用工况，并给出选型步骤与维护要点，助您精准匹配工况、提升换热效率。