Rotary Heat Exchangers - Heatex
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rotary heat exchanger
large rotary heat exchanger
small rotor heat exchanger

Rotary Heat Exchangers

Heatex rotary heat exchangers are carefully designed to meet the demands of each specific application and maximize energy recovery.

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High Efficiency
High Efficiency

Rotating heat exchangers provide very high sensible and latent efficiencies.

Minimal Cross Contamination
Minimal Cross Contamination

Seals and purge sectors minimize the cross-contamination of exhaust air into the supply air.

Low Freezing Risk
Low Freezing Risk

Rotary heat exchangers offer very low freezing risk as the wheels by definition defrost themselves.

High Efficiency
High Efficiency

Rotating heat exchangers provide very high sensible and latent efficiencies.

Minimal Cross Contamination
Minimal Cross Contamination

Seals and purge sectors minimize the cross-contamination of exhaust air into the supply air.

Low Freezing Risk
Low Freezing Risk

Rotary heat exchangers offer very low freezing risk as the wheels by definition defrost themselves.

ROTARY FEATURES

All Heatex rotary heat exchangers share these features:

  • Heatex high-efficiency heat transfer matrix
  • Wheel diameters are available in 1 mm (0.039″) increments
  • Numerous well-heights from 1.4 to 2.5 mm (0.55″ – 0.98″)
  • Non-standard casing dimensions

Depending on the application, you might need a certain rotary model, including options.

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CHOOSE YOUR MODEL

Every Model has a clear advantage, depending on your application needs.

Heatex Model E & O EQ & EV EN
Description E has one of the most compact casings on the market. Each wheell size has an optimized casing size. EQ and EV facilitate on-site installation or in narrow spaces. It also provides for lower transportation costs due to its segmented design. EN holds a smaller diameter hub and bearing, which maximizes the airflow for small residential air handlers.
Airflow capacity 200 – 90 000 Nm3/h (125 – 56 000 CFM) 2 000 – 190 000 Nm3/h (1 170 – 110 000 CFM) 50 – 2000 Nm3/h  (30 – 1 177 CFM)
Rotor design One piece Segmented One piece
Configuration
  • With casing (Model E)
  • Without casing (Model O)
  • With casing (Model E)
  • Without casing (Model EV)
Without casing
Exchanger orientation
  • Vertical
  • Horizontal
Vertical only
  • Vertical
  • Horizontal
Rotor diameter 500 – 2575 mm (19.69″- 101.38″)
+50 mm (1.97″) with casing
1600 – 4000 mm (47.24″ – 157.48″)* 200 – 500 mm (7.87″ -19.7 “)
Additional features
  • Slide-in solution, no attachments in AHU needed (large casings only)
  • Wheel tilt function for minimizing leakage and wear (large casings only)
  • Diagonal motor placement for easy access (large casings only)
  • Covered casing (optional)
  • Adjustable shaft in all directions
  • Insulated casing (optional)
  • Smaller dimension hub and bearing for maximized airflow
  • Glued aluminum wrapping for high output and durability

 

*Local differences may occur.

OPTIONS

We offer a wide range of options to suit various applications.

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Epoxy & Corrosion Protected Framework

Increase corrosion resistance with a corrosion-protected framework, epoxy-coated wheel, and corrosion-resistant ball bearings.

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Purge Sector & Sealings

Models with casing can be equipped with special seals and a purge sector to minimize the cross-contamination of exhaust air into the supply air.

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Molecular Sieve

Depending on the application, you might want to enable humidity transfer and add a coating like molecular sieve.

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Hatches & Cable Glands

Inspection hatches and cable glands allow for easy access to the motor, belt, and pully for quick inspection and maintenance.

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Modbus & Rotation Detector

Depending on the model, we offer constant or step drives with Modbus and a built-in rotation detector.

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Power Belt

The Power belt can be used without a tensioning device and is our strongest belt, suited for hot and humid climates.

PRODUCT SELECTION WITH HEATEX SELECT

Heatex Select enables accurate calculations of the performance of our products under different conditions. Choose your preferred heat exchanger Model and configure it exactly according to your needs.

Calculate with Heatex Select
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APPLICATIONS

Rotary heat exchangers are very versatile and can be found in a wide range of applications. These are just a few examples.

FAQ & DOCUMENTS

How does a rotary heat exchanger work?

The wheel is built up by a matrix that consists of two foils, one flat and one corrugated; together, they create channels for the air to pass through. The wheel is rotated by an electric motor and belt drive system.

In one half of the rotation, the exhaust air from the inside space flows through the matrix. Its heat is stored in the matrix, and in the other half of the rotation, it is transferred to the fresh supply air from outside.

The size of the channel is called well height. Different well heights and diameters of the wheel give different efficiencies, pressure drops, and airflow rates.

Rotary heat exchangers that are properly constructed, installed, and maintained have almost zero transfer of particle-bound pollutants.

Documents
Technical Documentation
  • Model E Technical Specifications

    EN, FR
  • Model EQ Technical Specifications

    EN, FR
  • Model E Installation & Maintenance

    EN, FR
  • Model EQ Installation & Maintenance

    EN, FR
  • Model E Engineering Specifications

    EN
Conformity
  • Performance - Eurovent - Regenerative Heat Exchangers

    EN
  • Hygiene - Rotary Heat Exchangers

    EN
Marketing Material
  • Rotor Ventilation Guideline

    EN
  • Heatex Model E - Large Rotors

    EN
  • Molecular Sieve - The Preferred Choice

    EN
  • Double Rotor Concept

    EN

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