Chapter 126

Question 1

The discomfort experienced by a person moving from a much hotter space to a much cooler space

Answer 1

shock effect

Question 2

The body needs considerable time to adjust when moving from one space to another when temperature and humidity conditions vary widely. This is an example of…

Answer 2

shock effect

Question 3

An average effective temperature chart can be applicable under the following conditions except when:

Answer 3

activity is high or heavy muscular work is being done

Question 4

measure of comfort which involves the combined effects of dry-bulb temperature, relative humidity and air movement

Answer 4

effective temperature

Question 5

the addition or removal of moisture to/from the air will change?

Answer 5

the enthalpy of the following air mass

Question 6

To raise the relative humidity of the air at a constant dry-bulb temperature what must be raised?

Answer 6

dewpoint and specific humidity

Question 7

How can air be heated and humidified at the same time?

Answer 7

pass it through water sprays

Question 8

Cooling and humidification are also known as?

Answer 8

evaporative cooling

Question 9

cooling and dehumidification can also be accomplished by:

Answer 9

passing the air through cooling coils

Question 10

An increased air flow increases the heat loss of the body by?

Answer 10

conduction, convection and evaporation