Use of Simulink to evaluate the air-quality and energy performance of HRV-equipped residences in Fairbanks, Alaska

Analysis and feasibility study of a multiple-pass heat and energy recovery ventilator with integrated economizer for residential use

“…Finally, the measured trends indicated that the ERV system might have higher energy saving potential under more extreme summer conditions. Marsik et al (2008) used MATLAB Simulink to evaluate the air quality and energy consumption of a HRV-equipped house in Alaska. In general, outdoor air was assumed to be clean for ventilation strategies, but this was not always true especially for regions that had forest fires during summer months (e.g., Alaska) -carbon monoxide and particulate matter (PM2.5) were the major concern in these regions.…”

Numerical modeling of thermal behaviors of active multi-layer living wall

“…For building applications, SIMULINK is primarily used for modeling HVAC systems and controls [17][18][19][20][21][22]. Other research groups have developed comprehensive libraries for modeling energy and hygrothermal performance of full scale buildings.…”

Experimental and numerical investigation of the thermal impact of defrost cycle of residential heat and energy recovery ventilators

“…Amongst, the recirculation approach was found to be the most suitable for extreme cold climates [5], while the others could result in higher operating cost and increased house infiltration [6]. Currently, residential HRVs/ERVs are experimentally or numerically studied for core properties [7][8][9], thermal performances [10][11][12][13][14], and dis-/advantages [10,[15][16][17][18]. The defrost control of the units, however, is usually not emphasized or excluded from dynamic models.…”