In this article, the object of the study are the types of recuperators used in air handling units in order to compare their efficiency and payback period. Heat exchanger-a heat exchanger of surface type for the use of waste gas heat, in which the heat exchange between the heat carriers is carried out continuously through the wall separating them. Depending on the temperature of the flows, their rotation speed and rotor speed, we determine the efficiency of the recuperator. Payback of the heat exchanger depends on the climatic parameters of the region, its efficiency, the type of coolant and ventilation mode during the day.

Keywords: heat exchanger, heat exchange, moisture exchange, cold exchange, coolant, plate, rotary, heat pump, efficiency, energy consumption, heater, payback