ENERGY RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY FOR BUILDING APPLICATIONS : green innovation towards a... sustainable future

This book discusses energy recovery technology, a green innovation that can be used in buildings. This technology reduces energy consumption in buildings and provides energy savings to conventional mechanical ventilation systems. Divided into eight chapters, the book provides in-depth technical information, state-of-the-art research, and latest developments in the energy recovery technology field. Case-studies describe worldwide applications of energy recovery technology and its integrated system for building services. This book will be used as a general and technical reference book for students, engineers, professionals, practitioners, scientists, and researchers seeking to reduce energy consumption of buildings in various climatic conditions.* Presents an overview of energy consumption scenarios in buildings and the needs for energy-efficient technologies at regional and global levels; * Explains models and methods of energy recovery technology performance evaluation; * Inspires further research into energy recovery technology for building applications. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Introduction: Energy, Green Innovation and Sustainable Future (Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat)....Pages 1-4 Building Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency Strategies (Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat)....Pages 5-11 Definition and Working Principle of Energy Recovery Technology (Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat)....Pages 13-23 Heat Exchanger: The Heart of Energy Recovery System (Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat)....Pages 25-42 Classification and Types of Energy Recovery Systems (Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat)....Pages 43-72 Evaluating the Performance of Energy Recovery Systems (Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat)....Pages 73-88 Energy Recovery in Integrated or Hybrid Systems towards Energy-Efficient Technologies (Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat)....Pages 89-105 Application of Energy Recovery Systems in Various Building Types and Climatic Conditions (Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat)....Pages 107-121 Back Matter ....Pages 123-126