According to Venezuela's climate characteristics and building needs, the following areas are more suitable for installing ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation System):
Coastal and low-altitude humid and hot areas (such as Caracas and the area around Lake Maracaibo)
These areas are hot and humid all year round (average annual humidity>75%), and ERV can effectively balance the difference in indoor and outdoor humidity,
reduce dehumidification energy consumption while introducing fresh air, and avoid indoor humidity and stuffiness. Especially around Lake Maracaibo, there is air pollution due to the oil industry,
and ERV can improve air quality with high-efficiency filtration modules.
Tropical rainforest climate zone (such as Amazon State and southern Bolivar State)
It is hot and humid all year round. The humidity exchange function of ERV can prevent excessive indoor humidity, inhibit mold growth, and maintain ventilation efficiency.
New energy-saving buildings and high-end commercial projects
Such as the solar building complex of the Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) in the capital Caracas and the Venezuelan National Conference Center. This type of project focuses on energy recovery.
ERV can be linked with the air conditioning system to reduce the cooling load through heat recovery, which meets the requirements of green building certification.
Additional instructions for special scenarios:
Orinoco Plain rainy season: The humidity in the rainy season can reach more than 85%, and ERV can alleviate the problem of indoor humidity; but the dry season is relatively dry,
and humidity adjustment settings are required.
Ultra-low energy consumption houses with high airtightness: The heat recovery efficiency of ERV (up to 70%-90%) can greatly reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning,
which is suitable for projects adopting European passive house standards.
Inapplicable scenarios: Inland plateau cities (such as the Merida Mountains) have a dry and cool climate, and the HRV system is more cost-effective.
