Heat Recovery

Heat recovery is a technique for maximising efficiency by making use of heat that would otherwise be wasted. A heat recovery unit is a highly efficient water heating system that can cut annual hot water costs in half compared to conventional electric resistance water heating. A Heat Recovery Unit "recovers" heat exhausted by a central air conditioner or heat pump and uses it to heat water. This process supplies hot water virtually for free when the air conditioner or heat pump is cooling. It also supplies hot water at one-half the conventional cost when the heat pump is heating. The recovery unit does not produce hot water when the air conditioner or heat pump is not in use.

EMMCo Proudly offers the Doucette line of Desuperheaters.

The Doucette heat recovery units deliver substantial energy savings by heating potable water through recovered waste heat from refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems. It is the leading heat recovery unit in the industry designed to heat domestic water up to 140º F. Several models available can be integrated with any brand of HVAC equipment ranging from 5 – 200 HP using reciprocating, scroll and screw compressors.

Benefits

• Heats potable water up to 140°F using waste heat
• Typical payback period of two years or less
• Reduces a/c operating costs 5% to 10%
• Mechanically cleanable counterflow design
• Compact and ready to install
• Works with all major manufacturers’ systems

Features

• Patented double-wall design prevents water contamination
• Free-floating tube design
• Comes with frame and brackets
• Optional indoor/outdoor insulated cabinet available
• Usable for both air- and water-cooled systems
• Use in systems ranging from 5 – 200 HP
• Compatible with R-22, R-410a, R-134a, R-404a, R-507 and other refrigerants
• Rated at 450 psi refrigerant side, 300 psi water side
• U.L. and USDA listed

Applications

Hotels Condominiums Restaurants Schools Universities Hospitals

Military Bases Office Buildings Supermarkets Ice Rinks Anywhere hot water is needed for domestic and reheat purposes