Air Distribution Flashcards

1
Q

As relative humidity increases, each pound of air will ____.

A

occupy a larger space

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2
Q

As the temperature rises for a pound of air at a set humidity level, its density ____.

A

decreases

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3
Q

The heat or energy stored within moisture in the air is ____ heat.

A

sensible

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4
Q

Temperature difference between return and supply air is greatest in ____ systems.

A

standard heating

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5
Q

Air delivered to a room from a supply duct is called ____ air.

A

primary

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6
Q

Throw is the distance that air entering a room travels from the duct outlet before it slows to ____ fpm.

A

50

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7
Q

A room will have ____ if there is more air leaving than entering.

A

negative pressure

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8
Q

Common automatic methods of bringing in fresh air into an average home’s conditioned space are.

A

Energy Recovery Ventilator
Heat Recovery Ventilator
Fresh Air Inlet Damper

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9
Q

A system in cooling mode should provide at least ____ of air per person.

A

15 cfm

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10
Q

Vented attics use what for ventilation?

A

Attic Fans
Louvers
Vents

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11
Q

Hot air rising in a vented attic can escape through what roof top vents?

A

Gable Vents
Ridge Vents
Roof Ventilators

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12
Q

The ratio of the duct’s wide side to its narrow side is the ____.

A

aspect ratio

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13
Q

The class of fire damper that can be used where a one-hour hold is required is a Class ____.

A

C

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14
Q

The class of fire damper that will hold back a fire indefinitely is a Class ____.

A

A

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15
Q

The class of fire damper that can be used a two-to four-hour hold is required is a Class ____.

A

B

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16
Q

The pressure difference between the blower inlet and outlet is called the ____.

A

external static pressure (ESP)

17
Q

The amount of friction or resistance used to design the longest duct run is called ____.

A

available static pressure (ASP)

18
Q

Effective length of duct run is calculated by adding the physical length of the ductwork and the effective length values of ____.

A

each fitting in the duct run

19
Q

Friction loss is the ____ resulting from the air contracting the inside surface of the duct.

A

pressure drop

20
Q

Friction loss is typically expressed in units of ____ 100’ of duct.

A

inches of water column

21
Q

Device pressure loss may result from ____.

A

Air filter
Damper
Evaporator Coil

22
Q

An axial fan uses a ____ fan.

A

propeller

23
Q

A radial fan uses a ____ fan.

A

centrifugal

24
Q

The pressure generated on the exhaust side of a fan is ____.

A

positive

25
Q

The pressure generated on the at the air inlet to a fan is ____.

A

negative

26
Q

The air feed into a fan is called ____ draft.

A

induced

27
Q

The exhaust form a fan is called ____ draft.

A

forced