ECO Matrix VentiQ
Compare ERV Performance. Understand the Real Impact.
ECO Matrix VentiQ is an engineering analysis tool for evaluating energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems and understanding how different technologies and operating strategies affect building energy use, operating cost and greenhouse-gas emissions.
Model the system, compare alternatives and understand the results — all within a single analysis workflow.
THE CHALLENGE
ERV Performance Depends on More Than Efficiency
Selecting an energy recovery system is not simply a matter of comparing equipment efficiency ratings.
The actual impact of an ERV depends on the climate, outdoor air requirements, relative humidity, operating schedule, recovery effectiveness, heating and cooling systems, humidification requirements and energy costs.
A system that performs well in one climate or operating condition may produce a very different result in another.
VentiQ brings these factors together so that ERV alternatives can be evaluated in the context of the building and its operating conditions.
WHAT VENTIQ DOES
From ERV Inputs to Building-Level Impact
VentiQ takes the key parameters that influence ERV performance and translates them into measurable building-level outcomes.
Model Thermal Loads
Evaluate preheating, post-heating, cooling and humidification requirements across the full 8,760 hours of the year.
Use Your Own Climate Data
Select a location from the available climate data or import your own EPW weather file to perform the analysis using project-specific weather data.
Evaluate ERV Technologies
Compare different energy recovery technologies, including sensible and enthalpy-based recovery approaches, and evaluate their performance under project-specific conditions.
Calculate Energy, Cost & GHG
Quantify annual energy consumption, operating costs and greenhouse-gas emissions associated with each alternative.
Compare Design Alternatives
Compare a baseline and up to four design alternatives side-by-side using a common set of performance indicators.
Generate a Project Report
Download a concise report of the analysis to capture, share and document the results with project teams and stakeholders.
HOW IT WORKS
A Practical ERV Analysis Workflow
VentiQ brings the major factors affecting energy recovery performance into one structured workflow.
01 — Define the Project
Select the project location, climate data, airflow requirements and operating schedule.
02 — Define the Systems
Enter preheat, ERV, post-heating, post-cooling and humidification parameters.
03 — Model Performance
Calculate the resulting thermal loads and annual energy requirements.
04 — Compare Alternatives
Evaluate different ERV technologies and design strategies against the baseline.
05 — Understand the Outcome
Compare energy consumption, operating cost, capital cost, greenhouse-gas emissions and payback.
Everything You Need to Model & Compare ERV Performance
Purpose-built tools to evaluate thermal loads, energy consumption, cost savings, and greenhouse gas impact in minutes.
Model Thermal Loads
Model preheating, post-heating, cooling, and humidification loads across all 8,760 annual climate hours.
Calculate Energy, Cost & GHG
Calculate total energy use (MWh), annual operational cost ($), and greenhouse gas emissions (Tons CO2).
Simulate Tech & Control Logic
Simulate performance across different ERV technologies (Enthalpy wheels, sensible wheels, plate exchangers) and control strategies.
Compare 4 Design Alternatives
Compare up to four design alternatives against a baseline case side-by-side in one clear comparative analysis table.
Visualize System Schematic
Visualize system configuration and airflow process energy flow in a clean, interactive system schematic diagram.
Financial ROI & Payback Estimates
Estimate capital costs, annual operational savings (S/yr), and simple payback periods in minutes.
SEE THE RESULTS
Everything in One Comparative View
VentiQ brings the results of each alternative together in a common comparison table, making it easier to understand how different ERV strategies affect the project.
Depending on the analysis, results can include:
- Preheat energy
- Post-heating energy
- Cooling energy
- Humidification energy
- Total energy consumption
- Operating cost
- Capital cost
- Greenhouse-gas emissions
- Payback
The result is a direct comparison between what the system costs and what it delivers.
SEE THE RESULTS
From Equipment Performance to Project Value
VentiQ helps move the conversation beyond:
“Which ERV has the highest efficiency?”
to:
“Which ERV strategy makes the most sense for this project?”
By considering the interaction between climate, airflow, recovery performance, heating and cooling requirements, energy prices and operating conditions, VentiQ provides a more complete basis for comparing alternatives.
The analysis can help engineers and project teams understand whether a higher-performing ERV delivers enough energy and operating savings to justify its additional investment.
Performance. Cost. Carbon. Payback.
FOR ENGINEERS & MANUFACTURERS
Built as an Engineering Tool. Adaptable to Your Workflow.
VentiQ was developed from the practical need to evaluate ERV systems in the context of actual building performance.
The tool can support:
Engineers & Consultants
Compare ERV strategies during design and evaluate their impact on building energy performance.
Manufacturers
Demonstrate the project-level energy and economic implications of different ERV technologies.
Design Teams & Owners
Understand the trade-offs between equipment performance, investment and long-term operating cost.
VentiQ can also be adapted into a branded or project-specific analysis tool, incorporating manufacturer-specific products, performance data or customized workflows.
Make Your Next ERV Decision with Better Data
Whether you’re evaluating an ERV during early design, comparing equipment alternatives or looking for a better way to communicate energy recovery performance to your clients, VentiQ provides a practical engineering framework for making the comparison.