Contents

Introduction

Quality

Examples of Applications

Product Code

Technical Features

Differential Pressure

Options

Specific Applications

10

Dimensions

11

Instructions

19

Selection

23

Customer References

27

Introduction
Energy Saving.
Recuperator heat recovery units offer
various possibilities for energy saving
and an alternative for reducing energy
costs and atmospheric pollution.
Characteristics.
Heat-exchangers are exchangers that
enable heat to be transferred between
the input and the output air-flows based
on the difference in temperature.
Recuperator offer two series of static
plate exchangers (Series B and F) and
a rotary exchanger series (Series T),
whose characteristics meet the requirements of both the industrial and the
non-industrial markets.

Condensation.
Plate-type exchangers do not allow for
the passage of humidity from one flow
to another, but can transfer part of the
latent heat contained in the wet
exhaust air-flow; this happens
especially when external temperatures
are very low, so that the supply air
cools the wet exhaust below its dew
point and condensation is formed.

Reliability and High Performance.

The plate type are air-to-air heatexchangers that have no moving parts,
offering very high reliability and
performance; in addition, they make for
low energy consumption in associated
boiler equipment.
The heat is transmitted directly from the
higher to the lower temperature-flow;
the air-flow pattern is of cross-flow
design, and the exchanger's efficiency
is between 40 and 75%.
Sealing.
This type of heat-exchanger consists of
flat plates with swirl control, whose
spacing depends on the type of
application.
The exhaust and supply air-flows are
completely separated by means of
special seals.
Materials.
The plates are usually made of
aluminium, due to the latter's corrosionresistance, ease of manufacture, noninflammability, and durability. In special
cases, such as the presence of
corrosive parts, the aluminium can be
coated with anti-corrosion paint, while,
in the case of high operating
temperatures or special applications,
stainless steel alloys are used.

Quality
It is Recuperator's constant aim to
maintain the highest standards of
quality. Stated performance figures are
certified by tests carried out in
accordance with Eurovent rules by
independent organizations such as
Technikum of Lucerne (Switzerland)
and Istituto Ricerche e Collaudi Masini
of Rho (Milan).
The quality and performance of
Recuperator products are guaranteed
by a well-equipped research laboratory
and an ASHRAE wind-tunnel, where
tests are conducted periodically on
product lines.

All supplies of aluminium coils are

checked and tested using our Erichsen
test equipment, in accordance with DIN
Standard 50 101. Checks are repeated
during and at the end of the
manufacturing process so that the
physical characteristics of the materials
used are continuously monitored.

Examples of Applications
The table gives a few examples of
applications relating to series and
materials used by Recuperator.

Areas

Series Material

Application

Air-conditioning
Ventilation

B
F

Aluminium

Pre-heating and pre-cooling

in the air-handling units

Schools

Aluminium

Heat recovery from air renewal (B Aluminium)

Swimming-pools

B
F

Coated aluminium

Pre-heating of air in air-handling units

Hospitals

B
F

Aluminium and
stainless-steel

Heat recovery from the exhaust air without

mixing of the two air-flows

Telephony

B Aluminium and
coated aluminium

Heat dissipation inside shelters and mobile

telephone cabins

Railways

B
F

Aluminium

Heat dissipation inside converters for airconditioning in railway carriages

Ventilation hoods

B
F

B Aluminium and
coated aluminium

Heat recovery from flue gases for heating

premises

Dryers

B
F

Aluminium and
stainless-steel

Pre-heating of air inside dryers and heating of

premises

Rotogravure printing machines

B
F

Aluminium and
stainless-steel

Heat recovery from solvents and heating of

premises

Heat recovery from flue gases

B
F

Stainless steel

Heat recovery for pre-heating the air at entrance

to burners and heating of premises

Product Code

F x AL 07 N 090 M T SC BP25
F=Series

090= Net length of finned

B
F

unit(cm) (step 10 mm)

x=Trading group

M=Spacing between plates

C: Close-fitting
M: Medium
L: Large

AL= Plate material

T=Version

AL: Aluminium
AC: Coated aluminium
I6: AISI 316L

T: Standard
S: Stock cubes

07=Model

SC BP25=Options

from 02 to 24

general information
for specifications see Page 8
SC
SM
NS
TV
XS
AZ
CP
CS
RF

N=Temperature ranges
N:
D:
V:
X:
Y:

-30C+90C polyurethane/epoxy resin

-30C+150C silicon/epoxy resin
-30C+200C silicon/epoxy resin
-30C+280C silicon
-30C+500C refractory silicon

by-pass
for specifications see Page 9
BS
BP
BZ
BC
BA
BB
BL
BV
BP.. BP..

Technical Features
Materials
The table shows the materials used in manufacture.

Series

AL

AC

AISI 316L

F [RF]
1

:available in one of two series, depending on production scheduling.

Models
The table shows the range of models.

Series
B

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 10 12 14 16 20 24

AL/AC

AL/AC

B-F
I6

F [RF]
AL/AC

Spacing
Plate spacing availability.

Series
B

AL/AC

AL/AC

B-F
I6

Temperature
Five temperature ranges are available.

Series

-30C90C

-30C150C

P R

S R

B-F

P R

S R

-30C200C

-30C280C

-30C500C

1 F

AL/AC
S

AL/AC

I6

: in Version Y, sealing between the

two flows is not guaranteed

: polyurethane P

: silicone S

: resin R

: refractory silicon F

Differential Pressure
B Aluminium
For all the models in Series B the maximum differential pressure between supply and exhaust flow rate is 1000 Pa for plate
spacing C, and 1500 Pa for plate spacings M and L.
F Aluminium
The table shows the maximum differential pressures for Series F in aluminium.

06

07

08

10

Model
12

Spacing

: 1500 Pa

: 1700 Pa

14

16

20

24

For version XS the maximum

differential pressure is 2500 Pa.

B-F stainless steel

The table gives the maximum differential pressures allowed for Series B and F in stainless steel.

Model

Spacing
M
C

: 2000 Pa

: 2500 Pa

04

05

06

08

10

12

For version XS (Series F only) the

maximum differential pressure is 4500
Pa.

Options
Recuperator offers a series of options for differing requirements.

Series
B

XS

TV

AZ

SM

AL/AC

I6

I6

:standard version for models

02 and 03

NS

CS

RF

:standard version for Series B

CP

AL/AC

SC

:standard version for Series F

:not available for the Y

temperature range

XS

SC

NS

Greater resistance to differential

pressure.

Extra sealing to ensure closer fit of the

two air-flows (example: application for
hospitals). A leakage diagram can be
had on request in this version.

Version using other sealants instead of

silicon. Available for temperatures of up
to 90C (temperature range N).

TV
The frame is coated when the heatexchanger frame is exposed corrosive
substances.

SM
Mechanical sealing of the exchanger
unit. A leakage diagram in this version
can be had on request.

CS Option

AZ
CS

Side in thinner aluminium.

Special corner sections to make

diagonal fitting easier.

CP
Top cover with bevelled corners to
reduce the diagonal dimension.
CP Option (B series)

RF
Reinforced frame for lager, heavier
heat-exchangers.

CP Option (F series)

By-pass Options
Recuperator provides a series of By-pass options to meet various requirements. All the By-pass options are valid from Model
03.

Series

BS

BZ

BP

BC

BA

BB

BL

BV BP..BP..

B
F
BS

BC

BL

Lateral by-pass without a damper.

In this version, the by-pass section is in

a central position.

Lateral by-pass with short damper for

inside shaft.

BA

BV

Lateral by-pass with a damper and

installation of the servomotor inside the
treatment unit.

Lateral by-pass with vertical-blade

damper.

BZ
Central by-pass without a damper.

BP
Lateral by-pass with damper, used to
regulate the power exchanged in the
heat-exchanger; the dampers are
mounted on the exchanger frame and
designed so as to give the same
pressure drop as the heat-exchanger.

BB
Central by-pass with damper and
installation of the servomotor inside
treatment unit.

BP..BP..
Double side by-pass with damper.

Special Applications
The air-flow direction is of no real importance. However, it is recommended that the exhaust air pass through the heatexchanger from the top towards the bottom in cases in which the formation of condensation is to be expected.

Some examples of the behaviour of the two air-flows, using a single heat-exchanger.
In special cases, it is possible to use several heat-exchangers to overcome inconveniences such as: lack of space, a major
difference between the two flows, etc. The drawings show a few examples.

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Dimensions

Aluminium and coated aluminium

General tolerances: UNI ISO 2768 c

Series B

A1

A1

A1

AL/AC

Model
mm
02
Max 700
03
Max 900
04
Max 1200
05
Max 1300
06
Max 1400
NB: Option PV:A = max 500 mm
Option AZ:A = max 700 mm

Series F

AL/AC

Model
mm
Max 1500
06
Max 2400
07
Max 2400
08
Max 2400
10
Max 2400
12
NB: Option CP: A = max 1700 mm

AL/AC

Series F[RF]
Model
07
08
10
12

mm
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000

mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

B1

B1

B1

mm
140
240
340
440
540

mm
519
619
719
919
1119

mm
640
740
940
1140

11

mm
200
300
400
500
600

mm
605
705
805
1005
1205

mm
740
840
1040
1240

mm
20
20
20
20
20

mm
20
30
30
40
40

mm
50
50
50
50

mm
30
30
30
30
30

mm
43
43
43
43
43

mm
50
50
50
50

Aluminium and coated aluminium

General tolerances: UNI ISO 2768 c

Series F

A1

A1

AL/AC

Model
mm
14
Max 2400
16
Max 2400
20
Max 2400
24
Max 2400
Nota: opzione CP: A = max 1700 mm

AL/AC

Series F[RF]
Model
14
16
20
24

mm
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000

mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

B1

B1

mm
619
719
919
1119

mm
640
740
940
1140

12

mm
1410
1610
2010
2410

mm
1480
1680
2080
2480

mm
30
30
40
40

mm
50
50
50
50

mm
43
43
43
43

mm
50
50
50
50

Dimensions

Aluminium and coated aluminium By-pass without a damper

General tolerances: UNI ISO 2768 c

AL/AC

Series B
Model
03
04
05
06

mm
Max 900
Max 1200
Max 1200
Max 1200

* = Min 100 - Max 999

Series F
A

A1
mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
240
340
440
540

B1
mm
300
400
500
600

mm
20
20
20
20

mm
30
30
30
30

mm
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C

F **

AL/AC

NB:

Model
06
07
08
10
12

mm
Max 1500
Max 2400
Max 2400
Max 2400
Max 2400

A1
mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
519
619
719
919
1119

B1
mm
605
705
805
1005
1205

mm
20
30
30
40
40

mm
43
43
43
43
43

mm
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C

NB: Option CP: A = max 1300 mm

= Min 100 - Max 999
= Max 2800 mm

AL/AC

*
**
Series F[RF] A

NB:

Model
07
08
10
12

mm
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000

A1
mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
640
740
940
1140

B1
mm
740
840
1040
1240

* = Min 100 - Max 999

13

mm
50
50
50
50

mm
50
50
50
50

mm
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C

mm

*
*
*
*
L

mm

*
*
*
*
*
L

mm

*
*
*
*

Aluminium and coated aluminium By-pass with a damper

General tolerances: UNI ISO 2768 c

AL/AC

Series F
Model
14
16
20
24

mm
Max 2400
Max 2400
Max 2400
Max 2400

A1

mm
A+C+C1
A+C+C1
A+C+C1
A+C+C1

mm
619
719
919
1119

B1
mm
1410
1610
2010
2410

mm
30
30
40
40

C1
mm
30
30
40
40

mm
43
43
43
43

F **

mm
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C

NB: Option CP: A = max 1300 mm

= Min 100 - Max 999
= Max 2800 mm

AL/AC

*
**
Series F[RF] A

NB:

Model
14
16
20
24

mm
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000

A1

mm
A+C+C1
A+C+C1
A+C+C1
A+C+C1

mm
640
740
940
1140

B1
mm
1480
1680
2080
2480

* = Min 100 - Max 999

14

mm
50
50
50
50

C1
mm
50
50
50
50

mm
50
50
50
50

mm
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C

mm

*
*
*
*
L

mm

*
*
*
*

Dimensions

Aluminium and coated aluminium By-pass with a damper

General tolerances: UNI ISO 2768 c

AL/AC

Series B
Model
03
04
05
06

AL/AC

Series F
Model
06
07
08
10
12

A1 B B1 B2 B3 C D

A1 B B1 B2 B3 C D F **

mm
Max 900
Max 1200
Max 1200
Max 1200

mm
Max 1500
Max 2400
Max 2400
Max 2400
Max 2400

mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
240
340
440
540

mm
519
619
719
919
1119

mm
300
400
500
600

mm
605
705
805
1005
1205

mm
425
525
625
725

mm
730
830
930
1130
1330

mm
210
310
410
510

mm
510
610
710
910
1110

mm
20
20
20
20

mm
20
30
30
40
40

mm
30
30
30
30

mm
43
43
43
43
43

mm
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C

mm
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C

mm
95
200
200
300

mm
302
302
402
502
602

mm
Min 100
Min 100
Min 100
Min 100

mm
Min 100
Min 100
Min 100
Min 100
Min 100

T V

T V

T V

mm
35
35
35
35

mm
35
35
35
35
35

mm
125
125
125
125

mm
125
125
125
125
125

mm
25
25
25
25

mm
25
25
25
25
25

NB: Option CP: A = max 1300 mm

= Max 2800 mm

AL/AC

**
Series F[RF] A
Model
07
08
10
12

mm
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000
Max 3000

A1 B B1 B2 B3 C D
mm
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C
A+2C

mm
640
740
940
1140

mm
740
840
1040
1240

mm
870
970
1170
1370

mm
610
710
910
1110

15

mm
50
50
50
50

mm
50
50
50
50

mm
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C
A1+L+C

mm
370
420
520
620

mm
Min 100
Min 100
Min 100
Min 100

mm
40
40
40
40

mm
125
125
125
125

mm
40
40
40
40

Dimensions

Aluminium and coated aluminium By-pass with a damper

General tolerances: UNI ISO 2768 c

AL/AC

Series F
Model
07
08
10
12

mm
Max 750
Max 750
Max 750
Max 750

mm
619
719
919
1119

B1 B2 B3 C D G
mm
705
805
1005
1205

mm
830
930
1130
1330

mm
610
710
910
1110

mm
30
30
40
40

mm
43
43
43
43

mm
302
402
502
602

F **

mm
2A+L+4C
2A+L+4C
2A+L+4C
2A+L+4C

NB: Option CP: A = max 1300 mm

= Min 100 - Max 999,
= Max 2100 mm

AL/AC

*
**
Series F[RF] A
B

NB:

Model
07
08
10
12

mm
Max 1500
Max 1500
Max 1500
Max 1500

mm
640
740
940
1140

B1 B2 B3 C D G
mm
740
840
1040
1240

mm
870
970
1170
1370

mm
610
710
910
1110

mm
50
50
50
50

* = Min 100 - Max 999

16

mm
50
50
50
50

mm
370
420
520
620

mm
2A+L+4C
2A+L+4C
2A+L+4C
2A+L+4C

mm

*
*
*
*
L

mm

*
*
*
*

mm
35
35
35
35

mm
40
40
40
40

mm
125
125
125
125

mm
125
125
125
125

mm
25
25
25
25

mm
40
40
40
40

Dimensions

Stainless steel Series B and F

General tolerances: UNI ISO 2768 c

I6

Model
04
05
06

mm
Max 2400
Max 2400
Max 2400

mm
332
432
532

17

B1
mm
450
550
650

Stainless steel Series B and F

General tolerances: UNI ISO 2768 c

I6

Model
08
10
12

mm
Max 2400
Max 2400
Max 2400

mm
332
432
532

18

B1
mm
900
1100
1300

Instructions Aluminium Version

Instructions on transport and assembly
of Series B and F.
Packaging.
The packaging of Series F consists of a
pallet-type base and three wooden
panels fitted on the equipment with a
strap.
For Model 06 and for finned lengths not
exceeding 1200 mm, packaging
consists of special triple-corrugated
cardboard.
Packaging for Series B consists of the
same type of special corrugated
cardboard.

pressure than that allowed, with

possible damage to the heat recovery
unit. Care should also be taken to avoid
foreign matter (rubble, paper, etc.)
being sucked into the system. It is
therefore recommended that the airducts be cleaned before installation, or
a temporary by-pass around the unit
set up, or provisional filters be fitted.

Preliminary Inspection.
Before removing the packaging it is
advisable to check that the heatexchanger has not been damaged in
transit; careful visual checking should
be enough to ensure that the
packaging is in good condition. It
should not be removed until the time
comes to connect the heat-exchanger
to the air-ducts or install it in the airtreatment units, thus avoiding any
soiling or damage of any kind.
When starting up the plant, care should
be taken to avoid "water hammering"
which could cause a higher differential

Installation.
The heat-exchanger may be installed in
air-ducts, or else inside an air-handling
unit. It is important that the plates
should be set vertically, to facilitate the
draining of condensation. In the airhandling units, the heat recovery unit is
lodged on proper slides and the seals
on supports (see Fig. 1), made easier
by the use of rubber weather bands.

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Duct installation is illustrated in Fig. 2.

Heights, indicated by the letter A (35
mm for Series F; 8.5 mm for Series B)
represent the space required for
drilling; the heights indicated by B (30
mm for all series) indicate the space
within which no drilling may be done
(Fig. 2/a, 2/b). Models 14, 16, 20, and
24 are obtained by coupling 4 individual
elements. This work is carried out at
our workshop.
The exhaust air, which may produce
condensation or frost during the winter,
should preferably enter the heatexchanger from above.
The condensation will be collected in
the lower part of the duct or of the airhandling unit, where it will be advisable
to provide a discharge system
equipped with a siphon.

In installing plant with a by-pass it is

advisable not to fix ducts directly on the
damper.
Maintenance.
Recuperator units have no moving
parts, so mechanical maintenance is
not called for. To deal with dust or
pollutant substances, it will be

necessary to provide adequate filters

upstream of the heat-exchangers.
Units may be cleaned with compressed
air (in the case of dusty surfaces), at
the same time taking care not to
damage the plates and seals, or else
by using a detergent spray (e.g.,
Decade, ND-150, Chem Zyme,
Primasept, Poly-Det, Oakite 86M or the
like) to remove greasy deposits.
Strongly alkaline or other substances
corrosive to aluminium or the seal
should obviously be avoided.
NB: In countries subject to sandstorms,
it is necessary to provide sand filters
plus high-efficiency pouch-type filters
on the external air-intakes.

2b

2a

Series F

Series B

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Instructions Stainless Steel Version

Instructions on transport and assembly
of Series B and F.
Packaging.
The packaging of Series B and F
consists of a pallet-type base and three
wooden panels fitted on the equipment
with a strap.
Preliminary Inspection.
Before removing the packaging it is
advisable to check that the heatexchanger has not been damaged in
transit; careful visual checking should
be enough to ensure that the
packaging is in good condition. It
should not be removed until the time
comes to connect the heat-exchanger
to the air-ducts or install it in the airtreatment units, thus avoiding any
soiling or damage of any kind.
When starting up the plant, care should

Installation.
The heat-exchanger may be installed in
air-ducts, or else inside an air-handling
unit. It is important that the plates
should be set vertically, to facilitate the
draining of condensation. In the airhandling units, the heat recovery unit is
lodged on proper slides and the seals
on supports (see Fig. 1), made easier
by the use of rubber weather bands.
Duct installation is illustrated in Fig.s 2
and 3.

be taken to avoid "water hammering"

which could cause a higher differential
pressure than that allowed, with
possible damage to the heat recovery
unit. Care should also be taken to avoid
foreign matter (rubble, paper, etc.)
being sucked into the system. It is
therefore recommended that the airducts be cleaned before installation, or
a temporary by-pass around the unit
set up, or provisional filters be fitted.

1
2

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The holes drilled in the sections and

sides of the four corners have to be
made by the customer. The ducts are
held together with through-screws,
fastened with nuts and bolts (shown in
detail in Figs. 4 and 5).
Models 08, 10, and 12 are obtained by
combining four individual components
(Models 04, 05, 06). For efficient
sealing, a gasket between the flanges
is recommended.
The exhaust air, which may produce
condensation or frost during the winter,
should preferably enter the heatexchanger from above.
The condensation will be collected in
the lower part of the duct or of the airhandling unit, where it will be advisable

to provide a discharge system

equipped with a siphon.
Maintenance.
Recuperator units have no moving
parts, so mechanical maintenance is
not called for. To deal with dust or
pollutant substances, it will be
necessary to provide adequate filters
upstream of the heat-exchangers.
Units may be cleaned with compressed
air (in the case of dusty surfaces), at
the same time taking care not to
damage the plates and seals, or else
by using a detergent spray (e.g.,
Decade, ND-150, Chem Zyme,
Primasept, Poly-Det, Oakite 86M or the
like) to remove greasy deposits.

Strongly alkaline or other substances

corrosive to aluminium or the seal
should obviously be avoided.
NB: In countries subject to sandstorms,
it is necessary to provide sand filters
plus high-efficiency pouch-type filters
on the external air-intakes.

Sealing
gasket

Sealing
gasket
M10 screws

Series B
5

Sealing
gasket

Series F

M8 screws

22

M8 screws

Selection
Recuperator supplies its customers with
the REX program (Recuperator
Exchangers). This enables customers
to select the best heat-exchanger, since
it contains a price-list and all the
necessary technical information.

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For air-handling unit manufacturers, a

personalized program is provided that
can be incorporated in the
manufacturer's selection program,
called REX_RECAM (Recuperator
Calculation Module).

All programs are available in Italian,

English, French, German, Spanish,
Turkish, and Norwegian, and can be
translated into any other language
required.
An instruction manual is available with
the programs, which are easy to use
and provide assistance in dealing with
requirements of all kinds.

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Selection
The tables in Series B provide some basic factors for rapid selection.
Once the air volumes are known, it is possible to select the model suitable for the customer's requirements, including
dimensions, pressure drop, and efficiency.
The values given refer to the following conditions:
- Air renewal = exhaust air
- Input temperature of air renewal = 5C
- Temperature of exhaust air = 22C with 50% relative humidity
- Pressure drop on the exhaust side.
For an exact technical and cost evaluation, Recuperator recommends using its computer programs.

Series B
Model
01
02

03

04

05

06

Air volume (m3/h) and corresponding pressure drop

Finned
length
mm
250
400
200
300
400
300
450
600
400
600
800
500
750
1000
600
900
1200

280
350
530
710
660
1000
1320
1000
1500
2000
1400
2100
2800
1900
2800
3700

80Pa
M
360
550
730
720
1080
1440
1200
1700
2300
1700
2500
3300
2200
3400
4500

380
570
750
780
1150
1540
1300
1900
2600
1900
2700
3600
2500
3700
5000

280
420
540
800
1070
1020
1520
2020
1600
2300
3200
2200
3200
4300
2800
4200
5700

150Pa
M
530
790
1050
1060
1580
2100
1700
2600
3400
2400
3600
4900
3200
4900
6500

540
810
1080
1100
1650
2200
1800
2700
3600
2600
3900
5300
3600
5300
7100

400
630
750
1130
1500
1420
2130
2820
2200
3300
4400
3000
4500
6100
4000
6000
8000

250Pa
M
720
1070
1430
1420
2130
2840
2300
3400
4600
3300
4900
6500
4400
6600
8700

730
1090
1450
1480
2220
2950
2400
3600
4800
3500
5300
7000
4800
7200
9500

: the numbers in red indicate plant with approximately 50% efficiency. As regards the columns showing pressure drop,
the values on the left and those shown in red represent efficiency exceeding 50, while those on the right are below 50.

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The tables in Series B provide some basic factors for rapid selection.
Once the air volumes are known, it is possible to select the model suitable for the customer's requirements, including
dimensions, pressure drop, and efficiency.
The values given refer to the following conditions:
- Air renewal = exhaust air
- Input temperature of air renewal = 5C
- Temperature of exhaust air = 22C with 50% relative humidity
- Pressure drop on the exhaust side.
For an exact technical and cost evaluation, Recuperator recommends using its computer programs.

Series F
Model
06

07

08

10

12

14

16
20
24

Air volume (m3/h) and corresponding pressure drop

Finned
length
mm
600
900
1200
700
1050
1400
800
1200
1600
1000
1500
2000
1200
1800
2400
1400
2100
2400
1600
2400
2000
2400
2400

3200
4800
6400
4100
6200
8300
5800
8600
11400
9200
13800
18400
14000
21000
28000
15500
23000
26500
21500
33000
32000
39000
45000

100Pa
M
3500
5200
7000
4500
6800
9100
6300
9400
12500
10200
15300
20400
15700
23700
31400
17000
25000
29000
23000
35000
34500
42000
49000

3800
5800
7700
4900
7400
9900
6900
10400
13800
11200
16800
22300
17100
25700
34300
18000
27000
31000
24500
37000
37000
45000
53000

4700
7000
9400
6100
9100
12100
8400
12600
16900
13700
20600
27400
20900
31200
42000
23000
34000
39000
31500
47000
47500
57000
66000

200Pa
M
5200
7700
10800
6700
10000
13400
9300
13900
18500
15100
22700
30400
23200
34800
46400
25000
37000
42000
34000
51000
52000
62000
73000

5600
8500
11200
7300
11000
14600
10200
15200
20300
16600
24800
33100
25100
37700
50300
27000
40000
45000
36000
54000
55000
67000
79000

5900
8900
11800
7700
11500
15300
10600
15900
21000
17200
25800
34400
26200
39850
52300
29000
43000
49000
40000
60000
60000
72000
83000

300Pa
M
6500
9700
12900
8400
12700
16800
11700
17500
23300
19000
28500
38100
29100
43700
58000
31500
47000
53000
43000
64000
65000
78000
91000

7000
10500
1400
9200
13000
18400
12800
19100
25500
20800
31400
41800
31700
47600
63300
34000
50000
57000
45000
68000
70000
83000
100000

: the numbers in red indicate plant with approximately 50% efficiency. As regards the columns showing pressure drop,
the values on the left and those shown in red represent efficiency exceeding 50, while those on the right are below 50.

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Customer References
Recuperator is able to offer its
customers a disk and a book, covering
the first ten years of its activity (19751985), containing a few thousand
customer references from all over the
world.

FIAT

Automobili - Italia

Carrier

Condizionamento - USA - Francia

General Motors
Automobili - USA

Italtel-Telecom
Telecomunicazioni - Italia

Luxottica

Enel

BBC

Cariplo

Comprint

Linate

Nuova Bicocca

Pirelli

Bayer

Magneti Marelli

Novotel

Ricordi

Industria ottica - Italia

Rete televisiva - UK

Macchine da stampa - Australia

Universit di Milano - Italia

Industria farmaceutica - Italia

Catena alberghiera internazionale

Industria elettrica - Italia

Banca - Italia

Aereoporto - Italia

Pneumatici - Italia

Industria elettronica - Italia

Industria discografica - Italia

San Paolo
Banca - Italia

Lepetit

Industria farmaceutica - Svizzera

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Lainate office

From A8 Motorway, to Milan and the Lakes

Lainate
exit

A8 Milano Laghi
RECUPERATOR
(n.4)
via Mantova

via Rho

via Nerviano

via Sondrio
via Como
via Nerviano

Inveruno office

Zazzera
nursery garden

From A4 Motorway, to Turin and Trieste

via dellArtigianato
Iveco-Lancia
dealer

RECUPERATOR
(n.15)

dealer
Recuperator sign board

Ossona cemetery

Recuperator sign board

direction
Castano - Inveruno
Recuperator sign board

A4 Torino-Trieste
Arluno exit

From Lainate to Inveruno

industrial
estate

via Mantova
Lainate

RECUPERATOR
(n.4)
stop

via Sondrio

direction
Auchan
Nerviano
shopping centre

direction
Inveruno

Zazzera
nursery garden

via
dellArtigianato
Inveruno

Iveco-Lancia
dealer
RECUPERATOR
(n.15)

Recuperator srl - via Mantova 4 - 20020 Lainate (MI) Italia - tel. ++39 02 93 79 21 1 - fax ++39 02 93 57 27 24
recuperator@recuperator.net - www.recuperator.net