Enthalpy Differential Table & Formulas
| Date |
HRU State |
Supply Enthalpy |
Intake Enthalpy |
| 3/16/2006 |
HRU On |
22.1 |
16.1 |
| 3/16/2006 |
HRU Off |
22.9 |
16.0 |
| |
Differential |
0.8 |
|
| 2/28/2006 |
HRU On |
20.9 |
17.0 |
| 2/28/2006 |
HRU Off |
24.1 |
17.7 |
| |
Differential |
3.2 |
|
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We can estimate efficiency as follows:
| Efficiency |
= ( SupplyOn – IntakeOn ) / ( SupplyOff – IntakeOn ) |
|
= ( 22.1 – 16.1 ) / ( 22.9 – 16.1 ) = 88% |
(for March 16) |
|
= ( 20.9 - 17.0) / ( 24.1 - 17.0 ) = 55% |
(for February 28) |
|
Trial 2 Efficiency Estimate = 80% or more
MORAL: "Always used backup data loggers!!!!"
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