Air Handling Units with Heat Recovery

An energy recovery ventilator, or ERV, is a type of ventilation air handling unit that recovers energy between exhaust and incoming outdoor air. The BPE products in this category are ERV systems intended for dedicated ventilation, fresh make-up air, exhaust heat recovery, retrofit, and new-installation applications.

Efficiency varies by model and operating conditions. The BPE-XE-MIR-200i and BPE-CE-MIR-200i Plug-and-Play ERV use a direct counter-flow heat exchanger with over 90% thermal efficiency. The BPE-SC-UNI-UNI Unitary ERV Systems provide 70–90%+ thermal efficiency depending on configuration.

Applications include residential homes, small offices, light commercial spaces, commercial office buildings, industrial facilities, machine shops, fresh make-up air systems, dedicated ventilation applications, HVAC retrofits, and new installations. They are also specified for Energy Star, Passive House, and net-zero buildings.

Airflow depends on the selected product and configuration. The BPE-XE-MIR-200i and BPE-CE-MIR-200i Plug-and-Play ERV include two built-in 200 CFM fans with variable speed controls. The BPE-SC-UNI-UNI Unitary ERV Systems cover 500–20,000 CFM depending on configuration.

Yes. The BPE-SC-UNI-UNI Unitary ERV Systems are identified for HVAC system retrofits and new installations. Their stackable modular design, low static pressure operation, and ability to fit through a 36-inch door can support projects where access and installation logistics are important.

Consider required airflow, building type, available installation space, static pressure, outdoor-air and exhaust-air requirements, filtration, controls, electrical service, and the intended application. Model-specific details such as fan arrangement, heat exchanger efficiency, dimensions, and compatibility with in-line fans or filter boxes should also be reviewed.