Numerical analysis of heat and energy recovery ventilators performance based on CFD for detailed design

► Performance of heat and energy recovery ventilators (HRVs/ERVs) is investigated. ► The numerical simulations are performed for summer and winter Canadian climate. ► The effect of a wide range of parameters on ventilator's effectiveness is analysed. ► CFD simulations proved to be an effective tool for detailed design of HRVs/ERVs.