Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers & Heat Recovery · Since 2005

Fixed Plate vs Membrane Enthalpy Exchanger

The Idea

A membrane plate uses a selective membrane instead of bare metal foil, letting water vapour pass while keeping air streams separate. You get humidity recovery with no moving parts.

Comparison

Fixed Plate (sensible) Membrane Plate
Moisture recovery No Yes
Moving parts None None
Cost Lowest Higher

When to Choose Membrane

Pick it when you need humidity control but cannot accept a rotary wheel's moving parts or slight stream carryover - hospitals, labs, and sensitive spaces.

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