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title: Academic Complex Receives An Energy Recovery Unit with Quiet Operation
description: Discover what's inside this XeteX custom indoor energy recovery unit (ERU) that brings energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and quiet operation into the learning environment.
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# [Academic Complex Receives An Energy Recovery Unit with Quiet Operation](https://xetex.com/blog/custom-indoor-energy-recovery-unit-for-an-academic-complex)

 Written by [XeteX](https://xetex.com/blog/author/xetex) | 6/23/25 7:07 PM

Discover what's inside this XeteX custom energy recovery unit (ERU) delivering precise climate control, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality, in a sound dampening design for an academic complex.

*This XeteX custom indoor energy recovery unit (ERU) is one of five units designed for an academic complex. Features include an energy efficient enthalpic wheel with recirculation damper; motor removeable I-beams; SA/EA premium six-fan arrays with perforated liner sections; fan back draft dampers; high efficiency filters in the OA/RA; and chilled water and hot water coils. This high-performance unit delivers energy efficient climate control, indoor air quality, quiet operation, and wash-down capabilities.  *

## Performance

Model: AVR-2600-CW-HW-FF-RC  
Dimensions: 120”H x 325”L x 157”W  
Weight: 25,000 lbs  
Supply CFM: 18,164 CFM  
Heating Type: Hot Water Coil  
Heating Capacity: 1,154 MBH  
Cooling Type: Chilled Water Coil  
Cooling Capacity: 706 MBH  
Energy Recovery: Enthalpic Energy Wheel  
Energy Effectiveness: Winter: 73% / Summer: 74%

## Construction

- Indoor unit manufactured with **three-unit sections**
- **Thermal break construction**
- 2” double wall casing and injected foam (R-value 14) insulation 
    - 20ga galvanneal steel outer casing with acrylic paint
    - 18ga galvanized steel interior casing
- 0.080 aluminum floor with 2” injected foam (R-value 14) insulation
- Welded 8” steel base frame with extended frame lifting lugs and acrylic paint

## Features

- **3Å desiccant wheel (8” deep) with low cross-contaminating seal system: **engineered to transfer both sensible and latent heat between the air streams with high effectiveness 73% in winter and 74% in summer, ensuring energy savings year-round. It is a sustainable choice for this academic complex aiming to reduce their carbon footprint. 
- **20ga perforated liners in SA & EA fan sections: **significantly reduce noise levels, ensuring quiet operation—a critical aspect for maintaining an undisturbed academic environment.
- **Aluminum tread plate floor with a 2” upturn lip and a drain connection in each section: **provides easy wash-down capabilities
- **Motor removal I-beams for SA and EA fans:** The inclusion of the motor removal I-beams for the SA and EA fans allows for easy removal and maintenance of the fan motors, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
- **High efficiency MERV filters **capture airborne particulates for healthier indoor air
- SA and EA fan back draft dampers
- IP 65 rated unit LED lights and GFI
- 25 kAIC
- Test ports provided on all access doors

## Components

A. OA 2” MERV 8  
B. OA 12” MERV 14  
C. Enthalpic energy wheel  
D. Hot water coil   
E. Chilled water coil with SS casing  
F. SA back draft damper  
G. SA six premium plenum fan array   
H. SA fan motor removable I-beam  
I. RA 2” MERV 8   
J. Recirc damper   
K. EA back draft damper  
L. EA six premium plenum fan array  
M. EA fan motor removable I-beam

Learn more about XeteX Energy Recovery Technologies and Ventilation Solutions!

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