摘要 |
<p>In order to make use of disused chimneys within residences, a passive heat recovery and ventilation system is fitted within a chimney of a house, the system including inlet and outlet flow ducts fitted within the chimney flue, and extending to the chimney top, and a passive heat recovery device (2) located at the chimney top including a heat exchanger part (6) located in the chimney flue and having air inlet and air outlet ports (24, 26) communicating with the flow ducts, and including an air flow part (4) positioned on top of the chimney which replaces the chimney pot, and which exhausts stale air and draws in ambient air. The air flow part includes a turbine ventilator (18) for drawing out stale air, and a circular array of louvred air inlets (11, 12) for permitting inflow of fresh air.</p> |