Air Concept - Optimizations Flashcards
Feature 13: Air Flush, Part 1: Air Flush, requires that a ___ is performed while maintaining an indoor air temperature of at least ___ degrees and a relative humidity below ___%
A building air flush must be performed while maintaining an indoor air temperature of at least 59 degrees and relative humidity below 60%
Feature 13: Air Flush, Part 1: Air Flush, requires that a building air flush is performed while maintaining an indoor air temperature of at least 59 degrees and a relative humidity below 60%, at one of the following (2) volumes:
a. Prior to occupancy: total air volume of 14,000 ft3
b. 3,500 air volume prior to occupancy + second flush of 10,500 ft3 post-occupancy. While the post-occupancy flush is taking place, the ventilation system must provide at least .3 CFM per minute of outdoor air at all times.
Feature 14: Air Filtration Management, Part 1: Air Leakage Testing requires that the following (2) are performed after substantial completion and prior to occupancy to ensure the structure is airtight:
a. Envelope commissioning in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 and the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) (for new construction or structural renovation)
b. detailed plan for action and remediation of unacceptable conditions
Feature 14: Air Filtration Management, Part 1: Air Leakage Testing requires what type of documentation:
Annotated document & commissioning report
Feature 15: Increased Ventilation, Part 1: Increased Fresh Air Supply, requires that fresh air supply rates meet the following (2):
a. Must exceed ASHRAE 62.1-2013 fresh air supply rates met in the WELL Ventilation Effectiveness Feature by 30%
b. Follow CIBSE AM10 Design calculations
Feature 16: Humidity Control, Part 1: Relative Humidity, requires that at lease ONE of the following (2) are met:
a. Ventilation system with the capacity to maintain ____ levels between ___% at all times by adding or removing moisture from the air.
b. Modeled humidity levels in the space are within ___ to ___% for at least ___% of ALL business hours of the year.
a. Ventilation system with the capacity to maintain relative humidity levels between 30% to 50% at all times by adding or removing moisture from the air.
b. Modeled humidity levels in the space are within 30% to 50% for at least 95% of ALL business hours of the year.
___ humidity may promote the accumulation of growth of microbial pathogens, including bacteria, dust mites and mold.
High humidity may promote the accumulation of growth of microbial pathogens, including bacteria, dust mites and mold.
An ___ in relative humidity of ___% can increase emissions of Formaldehyde by a factor of ___ - ___.
An increase in relative humidity of 35% can increase emissions of Formaldehyde by a factor of 1.8 - 2.6.
Feature 17: Direct Source Ventilation, Part 1: Pollution Isolation and Exhaust, requires that ALL cleaning and chemical storage units, ALL bathrooms and ALL printers and copiers meet the following (2) conditions:
a. to be ___ from adjacent spaces with self-closing doors.
b. air is ___, so that all air is expelled rather than recirculated.
a. to be closed from adjacent spaces with self-closing doors.
b. air is exhausted, so that all air is expelled rather than recirculated.
Feature 17: Direct Source Ventilation, Part 1: Pollution Isolation and Exhaust key fact: copy rooms can contribute to the production of ___, which is linked to ___ and other respiratory diseases.
Feature 17: Direct Source Ventilation, Part 1: Pollution Isolation and Exhaust key fact: copy rooms can contribute to the production of ozone, which is linked to asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Feature 18: Air Quality Monitoring & Feedback, Part 1: Indoor Air Monitoring, requires that monitors measure ___ out of 3 of the following pollutants in a regularly occupied space (minimum ___ per floor) within the building, at intervals no longer than ___ and hour.
Part 1: Indoor Air Monitoring, requires that monitors measure 2 out of 3 of the following pollutants in a regularly occupied space (minimum 1 per floor) within the building, at intervals no longer than once and hour.
Feature 18: Air Quality Monitoring & Feedback, Part 1: Indoor Air Monitoring, requires that monitors measure 2 out of 3 of the following pollutants:
a. Particle count or particle mass
b. carbon dioxide
c. ozone
Feature 18: Air Quality Monitoring & Feedback, Part 2: Air Data Record-keeping & Response, requires that the project provide a ____ in an effort to consistently meet the WELL Parameters.
requires that the project provide a written policy in an effort to consistently meet the WELL Parameters.
Feature 18: Air Quality Monitoring & Feedback, Part 2: Air Data Record-keeping & Response, requires that the project provide a written policy specifying the (3) following:
a. detailed ____ strategies for monitoring and record-keeping of parameters listed in the Air Quality Standards feature.
b. Records are to be kept for a minimum of ___ years
c. Detailed plan for ___ and ___ of unacceptable conditions
a. detailed enforcement strategies for monitoring and record-keeping of parameters listed in the Air Quality Standards feature.
b. Records are to be kept for a minimum of 3 years
c. Detailed plan for action and remediation of unacceptable conditions
Feature 18: Air Quality Monitoring & Feedback, Part 3: Environmental Measure Display, requires a ___ display of the following (3) indoor environmental parameters are made available per ___ SF of regularly occupied space on a screen ___ x ___.
requires a real-time display of the following (3) indoor environmental parameters are made available per 10,000 SF of regularly occupied space on a screen 5.9” x 5.1”.
Feature 18: Air Quality Monitoring & Feedback, Part 3: Environmental Measure Display, requires the following (3) environmental parameters are displayed in real-time on a screen of 5.9” x 5.1”
a. temperature
b. humidity
c. carbon dioxide concentration
Feature 19: Operable Windows, Part 1: Full Control, requires that
a. every regularly occupied space has ___ that provide access to fresh air and daylight.
a. every regularly occupied space has operable windows that provide access to fresh air and daylight.
Feature 19: Operable Windows, Part 1: Full Control Key Fact:
____ prevailing breeze ___ and ___ levels must be analysed before integrating operable windows into the design.
Annual prevailing breeze patterns and average contaminant levels
Feature 19: Operable Windows, Part 2: Outdoor Air Measurement, requires that outdoor levels of ozone, PM10, temperature and humidity are monitored based on the following (1) requirement:
a. a ____ station is located within ___ of the building.
a. a data-gathering station is located within 1 mile of the building.
Feature 19: Operable Windows, Part 2: Outdoor Air Measurement, requires that the data collected on outdoor levels of ozone, PM10, temperature and humidity is made available to ___.
The building occupants
Feature 19: Operable Windows, Part 3: Window Operation Management, requires that the outdoor air measurement system indicates that outdoor air either (1 of 3 items):
a. exceeds ___ levels of ___ppb or ___ levels of ___ ug/m3.
b. has a temperature of ___ degrees F ___ the set indoor temperature
c. has a ___ above ___%
In addition, ONE of the following is used to discourage occupants from opening windows if outdoor conditions exceed any the above:
a. ___ on occupants’ computers or smartphones
b. ___ at all operable windows
a. exceeds ozone levels of 51ppb or PM10 levels of 50 ug/m3.
b. has a temperature of 15 degrees F above or below the set indoor temperature
c. has a relative humidity above 60%
In addition, ONE of the following is used to discourage occupants from opening windows if outdoor conditions exceed any the above:
a. Software on occupants’ computers or smartphones
b. Indicator lights at all operable windows
Feature 20: Outdoor Air Systems, Part 1: Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS),
___ systems are used for heating and/or cooling system, and verified as being adequate through ONE of the following (2):
a. the system complies with the local codes or standards regarding dedicated outdoor air systems.
b. A ___ of the proposed system is conducted by an independent, qualified and registered professional mechanical engineer.
Dedicated outdoor air systems are used for heating and/or cooling system, and verified as being adequate through ONE of the following (2):
a. the system complies with the local codes or standards regarding dedicated outdoor air systems.
b. A detailed design review of the proposed system is conducted by an independent, qualified and registered professional mechanical engineer.
The ___ addresses thermal comfort (temperature, humidity, air, velocity, etc.) and ventilation rates, as well as overall serviceability and system reliability.
design review
Feature 21: Displacement Ventilation, Part 1: Displacement Ventilation Design & Application, requires that ONE of the following is met for projects implementing a ___ system for heating and/or cooling:
a. ___ air distribution with the air supply temperature slightly cooler/warmer than the desired space temperature
b. ___ air distribution (UFAD) with the air supply temperature slightly cooler/warmer than the desired space temperature
Application, requires that ONE of the following is met for projects implementing a displacement ventilation system for heating and/or cooling:
a. Low side wall air distribution with the air supply temperature slightly cooler/warmer than the desired space temperature
b. Underfloor air distribution (UFAD) with the air supply temperature slightly cooler/warmer than the desired space temperature