ERV Simulation?

[MarkHallman]

Hey folks,

Any advice on how best to simulate an ERV for a single family home?

Tx!

[farahghanem]

the apacheHVAC prototypes already have systems that include an ERV, if you can't find one that is close enough to the system you have, then you can add a heat exchanger component to your network.

[MarkHallman]

Thanks - I'll give that a try!

[MarkHallman]

In fact, my model is pretty simple and I'm wondering if I can get away with using ApacheSys only? I'm using radiant floor heating, an ERV and natural ventilation, and hopefully no AC. Would this be able to be modelled in ApacheSys?

[farahghanem]

If your ventilation is natural, I am not sure what benefit of having an ERV in the first place.

In any case I am not very familiar with apacheSys, my guess is that you should be able to model it there. However, I would suggest you read the guide and see if it has the features you need.

[MarkHallman]

So the best route is probably to go ApacheHVAC, then. I'll proceed that way. I'll also need to add in radiant flooring, which I believe can be handled by this module.