Energy Recovery Ventilation

Course Description

This course reviews energy recovery ventilation, how it differs from heat recovery ventilation, and energy recovery ventilation applications, design considerations, tips and takeaways.  Recorded June 20, 2024. 

Learning Objectives:

• Explain what energy recovery ventilation is
• Describe how energy recovery ventilation is different from heat recovery ventilation
• Explore the benefits of recovered heat
• Describe key design considerations for energy recovery ventilation
• Discuss operational and maintenance concerns with energy recovery ventilation

About the Instructor:

Paul Meierdierck, P.E., is a registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey and New York, a Certified Energy Manager and a Certified Cogeneration Professional. Paul was the former Director of Utilities at Rutgers University in charge of Energy Management and O&M of Campus-wide utility systems. As a consultant, Paul performed M&V services and NYSERDA Flextech Energy Auditing for Commercial, Industrial, and Multifamily sites in New York City. Paul is currently an Instructor for Building Operating Certification (NEEC) and Heat Pumps at the Thomas Shortman Training Fund in Manhattan and an instructor for the Center for Building Knowledge at NJIT.

Course Outline

• What is Energy Recovery Ventilation?

• How an ERV Works

• Benefits of Recovered Heat

• Applications

• Design Considerations

• Operational and Maintenance Concerns

• Final Tips and Takeaways