MECHANICAL

VENTILATION
BY-SHALLAKI AGRAWAL
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WHAT IS MECHANICAL VENTILATION?
Dynamic pressure of a mechanical device – fan, blower.
Mechanical ventilation systems circulate fresh air using ducts and fans rather than relying on
airflow through small holes or crack’s in a home’s wall, roof or windows.

 Benefits of using mechanical ventilation:-

1.Better indoor air quality –can remove pollutants, allergens, and moisture that can cause mold
problems.
2. More control – provide proper fresh air flow along with appropriate locations for intake and
exhaust.
3. Improved comfort – allow a constant flow of outside air into the home and can also provide
filtration, dehumidification, and conditioning of the incoming outside air.
 PRESSURE BALANCE SYSTEM
Balanced ventilation systems are
a combination of exhaust and supply methods
roughly providing equal indoor exhaust and
outdoor supply air flows (e.g. an exhaust fan
combined with a supply fan or passive inlet
vents).

A balanced system could include a

heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or an energy
recovery ventilator (ERV).
 PROS/CONS
• An HRV transfers a portion of the heat between the exhaust air and the fresh
air; an ERV transfers heat and moisture.
• An HRV or ERV provides the benefits, but limits the drawbacks, of supply-
only and exhaust-only methods.
• Commonly, an HRV is recommended for dry, cold climates and an ERV is
recommended for moist, warm climates.
• Highest installed cost for HRV or ERV due to equipment and additional
ducting.
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