3m Coordinate Eng. Systems Flashcards
M01 - 2 types of sprinkler systems:
Wet: Water under sufficient pressure to provide immediate and continuous discharge via sprinkler heads automatically.
Dry: Pipes filled with air which releases via sprinkler heads making way for water into pipes (good if exposed to cold)
(sub categories:
deluge: open heads at all time, flow ctrl by smoke, fire, flame sensing device
pre-action: valve ctrl by more sensitive system; where valuables could be destroyed by water like museums)
M02 - 3 types of standpipes:
Chop 11.25
Wet: Contain water under pressure & fitted with fire hoses.
Dry: Contain no water, used by Fire Dept to connect to a hydrant or pumper truck.
Siamese: Installed close to ground & main entry. Fire Dept connects to in order to supply sprinkler system.
M03 - What heating & cooling systems will have minimal initial costs? (2 qualities & corresponding systems)
1 - simplest air system:
SINGLE DUCT/CONSTANT AIR
2 - or NO ductwork:
THROUGH WALL & PKG TERMINAL UNITS
M05 - What is the typical pressure of a public service pipe? (psi)
Chop 11.23
50psi
M04 - What heating & coolings systems will min. maintenance requirements? (1 quality & corresponding systems)
Simple systems w few moving parts in occupied spaces: • VAV • SINGLE DUCT / CONSTANT AIR VOL. • HYDRONIC CONVECTORS • Closed loop heat-pump
M06 - What mech. systems min. floor space required or maximizes floor to floor height? (2 qualities & 3 corresponding systems)
1 - Local system w no ductwork or piping • THROUGHWALL & PKG UNITS 2 - or min. size of ducts: • INDUCTION • HYDRONIC CONVECTORS
M07 - What mech. systems min. system noise? (1 quality and 2 corresponding systems)
Low air velocity:
• ANY ALL AIR SYSTEMS EXCEPT INDUCTION
• HYDRONIC CONVECTORS
M08 - What mech. systems min. visual obstructions? (1 quality & corresponding systems)
System w min. hardware in occupied spaces of building:
• ANY ALL AIR SYSTEMS
• Induction heating
M09 - What mech. systems will have minimal operating costs? (2 qualities & 4 corresponding systems)
1 - systems that convert fuel to heating & cooling energy w max efficiency:
• VAV
• SINGLE DUCT/CONSTANT AIR
• HYDRONIC CONVECTORS
2 - or system that draws on ambient heat of surrounding environment:
•CLOSED LOOP HEAT PUMP
M10 - What mech. systems will help avoid having a chimney in a building? (1 quality & 3 corresponding systems)
Electrically powered systems:
• ELECTRIC BOILER
• THROUGH WALL & PKG. UNITS
• CLOSED LOOP HEAT PUMPS
M11 -What material is best for a water supply pipe, and why? (4 reasons)
Chop 11.24 Copper pros: -high corrosion resistance -good for potable water -low hydronic friction -small outside diameter
M12 - What HVAC mech. systems provide max. control over air quality & air velocity? (1 quality & 9 corresponding systems)
All air heat systems: • VAV • VAV REHEAT • VAV INDUCTION • DUAL DUCT VAV • CAV REHEAT • MULTIZONE • AIR-WATER INDUCTION • FAN-COIL TERMINALS • THROUGH WALL & PKG TERMINAL UNITS
M13 - What HVAC mech. systems are most likely to be used in an apartment? (4)
1 - Fan Coil
2 - Closed Loop
3 - Hydronic Convectors
4 - Pkg Term. Units or through wall units
M14 - What HVAC mech. systems are most likely to be used in an arena? (3)
1 - VAV*
2 - Single duct, CAV (constant air volume)*
3 - Fan Coil Terminals
M15 - What HVAC mech. systems are most likely to be used in a Auditoriums, Theatres? (3)
1 - VAV
2 - Single duct, CAV (constant air volume)
3 - Multizone