Optimise HVAC Performance with Energy Recovery Systems

How does an existing building update itself to current energy efficiency standards? When building a new facility, it is fairly straightforward to assess and incorporate green strategies, but the goal for most building owners today is updating existing structures. Essentially, the question arises: How can an older building be improved for better energy consumption and green building standards?
Modern buildings are the largest consumers of energy. Air-conditioning and heating consume about 40 per cent of the power in the buildings. Put another way, heating and cooling gobble up around 20 per cent of the power of the nation. Above it, experts believe, electricity prices will continue to rise over the coming decades. If we can find ways to reduce this expense via retrofits, significant savings can be gained. The existing buildings can save on their air-conditioning costs substantially by installing Energy Recovery systems. These systems help to optimise energy performance of air-conditioning systems resulting in:• Considerable reduction in installed tonnage• Reduction in utility bills for entire life cycle • Enhanced IAQ and productivity• Reduced health risks.
Desiccant Rotors International is an industry leader in the manufacturing and installation of energy recovery wheels and energy recovery wheel replacement systems. The company offers cost-effective solutions to give new life to existing equipment by installing the most robust energy recovery systems in the market. DRI has the world’s largest installation base of AHRI certified 3Å Molecular Sieve Coated Wheels.
Immediate Savings in Energy BillsReplacing less-efficient, old or damaged non performing energy wheels with high-efficiency new equipment provides instant energy savings. As energy costs continue to escalate, more-efficient equipment can only improve your return on investment and payback.  Such replacement can typically cut energy consumption by 40 per cent and pay for itself in 2 years. Then the wheels would continue to work for another 10-15 years. 
Improved ComfortBy improving the energy efficiency of the building through installation/replacement of old non-performing HVAC systems with DRI EcoFresh Total Energy Recovery Systems, the owner can reduce energy loss, meaning less energy is required to maintain the same level of comfort inside the building – or even to increase comfort while using less energy. These new generation fresh air units have remarkably successfully addressed the future market needs and have integrated the task of providing indoor air quality (IAQ) with efficient use of energy. They provide the comfort and peace of mind of a smart investment – an investment that pays for itself through lower electric bills and a lower total cost of ownership.
Achieve Energy Efficiency & Maintain IAQWhile Energy Recovery is a mature technology in most of the world, it is still in its infancy in India. Still, there are many types of applications that will benefit greatly from the features offered by an Energy Recovery system. Each successful Energy Recovery unit’s installation will create many future opportunities for contractors and engineers. Managing projects effectively and ensuring proper design and application will pay off even greater returns for design professionals.

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