CO₂ carbon dioxide sensor
A built-in sensor that determines the content of carbon dioxide in the room.
The CO₂ carbon dioxide sensor controls the operation of ventilation and performs two functions at once: it prevents a critical increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the air and at the same time provides energy savings. Recall that carbon dioxide is emitted by people when they breathe, and its high content in the air leads to a deterioration in well-being and even serious health problems. Thus, if the sensor detects an increased concentration of CO2, it increases the intensity of ventilation, providing an additional supply of fresh air. When the concentration of carbon dioxide drops, the intensity of work decreases (up to a complete shutdown if there are no people in the room and the CO2 content does not change); this avoids unnecessary electricity consumption.
Heat exchanger efficiency
Efficiency of the heat exchanger used in the heat exchanger of the supply and exhaust system (see "Features").
Efficiency is defined as the ratio of useful work to the energy expended. In this case, this parameter indicates how much heat taken from the exhaust air, the heat exchanger transfers to the supply air. The efficiency is calculated by the ratio between the temperature differences: you need to determine the difference between the outdoor air and the supply air after the heat exchanger, the difference between the outdoor and exhaust air, and divide the first number by the second. For example, if at an outside temperature of 0 °С, the temperature in the room is 25 °С, and the heat exchanger produces air with a temperature of 20 °С, then the efficiency of the heat exchanger will be (25 – 0)/(20 – 0)= 25/20 = 80%. Accordingly, knowing the efficiency, it is possible to estimate the temperature at the outlet of the heat exchanger: the temperature difference between the inside and outside must be multiplied by the efficiency and then the resulting number is added to the outside temperature. For example, for the same 80% at an outdoor temperature of -10 °C and an internal temperature of 20 °C, the inflow temperature after the heat exchanger will be (20 – -10)*0.8 + -10 = 30*0.8– 10 = 24 – 10 = 14 °C.
The higher the efficiency, the more heat will be returned to the room and the more savings on heating will be. At the same time, a highly efficient heat e...xchanger is usually expensive. Also note that the efficiency may vary slightly for certain values of the external and internal temperatures, while manufacturers tend to indicate the maximum value of this parameter — accordingly, in fact, it may turn out to be lower than the claimed one.
Heater power
The power of the main heater used in the air ventilation unit. For models with two heaters (see "heater type"), this item indicates the power of the main heating element; at the same time, in units with water-electric heating, the water heat exchanger is considered the main one, in units with a preheater and afterheater, the afterheater.
Power determines primarily the amount of heat produced by the heater. This parameter is selected by the designers for the performance of the installation so that the power is enough for the volume of air passing through the unit. Thus power is more of a reference parameter than practically significant: most likely, it will be enough one way or another for the effective use of the installation. We note only some of the nuances associated with particular types of heaters. So, in water heaters, the actual power depends on the temperature of the supplied coolant; in the characteristics, indicators are usually given for a temperature of 95 °C, at a lower value and power, respectively, will be lower. With electric heating, the power consumption of the heater and, accordingly, the requirements for its connection directly depend on the power.
Power consumption in ventilation mode
The electrical power consumed by the supply and exhaust unit in normal operating mode (for models with adjustable performance — at maximum speed) can help determine the connection requirements for the unit and estimate the cost of operation in terms of electricity bills. It should be noted that for models with an electric reheater (see "Reheater type"), this refers only to the power of the ventilation system, while the power of the reheater is provided separately (see above). Therefore, the total energy consumption during full operation will correspond to the sum of these power values.
The power consumption can also be used to some extent to assess the unit's performance: "power-hungry" units usually provide a corresponding airflow.
Power consumption (reheater + ventilation)
The power in watts consumed by the supply and exhaust unit with an electric reheater in normal operating mode can provide an estimate of the unit's overall energy consumption. By knowing the approximate power consumption figures, you can assess the unit's total energy demand, determine the connection requirements, and estimate the operational costs in terms of electricity bills.
