El Salvador, a Central American country with a hot and humid climate, is well-suited forERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation) systems to balance indoor and outdoor
temperatures and humidity while saving energy. The following are suitable locations and reasons for installing ERV systems:
1. Residential and Hotel Facilities
Resort Hotels like Catussaba Suites
Hotel apartments often require air conditioning and ventilation. ERV systems can reduce cold air loss while introducing fresh air, improving occupant comfort.
Recommended Installation Locations: Central air conditioning systems or individual ventilation ducts.
Residential Buildings in San Salvador
The capital, San Salvador, is surrounded by volcanoes and experiences sweltering summers. ERV systems effectively reduce humidity and filter PM2.5.
Recommended Areas: High-rise apartment buildings or gated communities, where ventilation design is required.
2. Commercial and Public Buildings
Shopping Malls and Museums
In commercial areas like San Salvador's Zona Rosa district, which experience high foot traffic, ERV systems can improve air quality and save energy.
Suitable Applications: Large shopping malls, cultural venues like the National Museum of Anthropology, and more.
Office Buildings
El Salvador has a surplus of electricity, but centralized ERV systems require maintenance considerations. A modular design is more suitable for decentralized office spaces.
3. Industrial and Specialty Locations
Sugar Factories and Coffee Farms
The sugar industry requires humidity control in its workshops. ERVs can recover heat and reduce odors during sugarcane processing.
Coffee farm drying areas can combine ERVs with natural ventilation to reduce energy consumption.
Hospitals and Cleanrooms
For medical facilities requiring strict temperature and humidity control, ERVs can be used with HEPA filters to meet cleanroom standards.
4. Technical Recommendations
Climate Suitability: El Salvador's average annual temperature is 25-30°C. ERVs should be designed to withstand high temperatures and humidity, and sustainable materials such
as ceramic ventilated curtain walls are preferred.
Maintenance Tips: Clean filters regularly (every 2-3 months) and inspect the heat exchanger core to prevent clogging by volcanic ash.
For specific solutions, it is recommended to consult a local construction engineer or refer to the ventilation designs of Chinese infrastructure projects in El Salvador
(such as the supporting buildings for the cross-sea bridge)
