[Equest-users] Heat recovery issues

[B. Fountain]

Note that the eQUEST default control for heat recovery is "Float" which
maximizes heat recovery at all times.  Consider changing this to "Mixed
Air Reset" where heat recovery will be modulated, allowing economizer free
cooling when applicable.

>  I seem to be running into a slight problem getting the heat recovery
> system to work. Right now I have it set as a sensible wheel with an
> airflow of 35315 cfm and an efficiency of 60% (all according to the
> specifications given to me). Unfortunately, using the heat exchanger
> actually causes my energy consumption to increase. Do you have any idea
> why this might be happening and what I can do to fix it?
>
>
> Rebecca Grove, LEED AP
> Senior Engineer
> Thornton Tomasetti
> One Audubon Street, Fourth Floor
> New Haven, CT  06511
> T 203.672.1390  F 203.672.1391
> D 203.672.1436
> RGrove at ThorntonTomasetti.com
> www.ThorntonTomasetti.com
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