Commercial HVAC TQ Prep Flashcards
What should be the size of the cheeks for a rectangular roof ventilator?
Cheeks should be 25% bigger than the bottom opening.
What is the recommended face velocity for a hood under normal conditions?
100 fpm
What should be the ducting configuration for exhaust ducts entering fans?
Ducting should be straight for at least 2 diameters before it enters the fan.
What are axial fans typically used for?
Commonly used for dilution ventilation.
Why are centrifugal fans preferred for exhausting heavy amounts of dust?
They are less likely to become clogged.
What are heavy material handling wheels designed for?
Used for handling air with small wood block pieces or similar solid materials.
What is the purpose of material handling wheels?
To prevent long fibrous or stringy materials from wrapping around the blades.
What are air handling wheels used for?
Only for clean air, not for handling materials.
What is the recommended distance for exhaust stacks from fresh air intakes in commercial exhaust?
Should not be located closer than 50 feet.
What is the recommended elbow radius for ductwork?
Preferably 2½ times the pipe diameter.
What is the maximum angle for branches entering the main duct?
Not exceeding 45°, with 30° being recommended.
How should transitions in ductwork be designed?
Always be tapered, 1 unit of change for every 5 units of change in length.
What is the recommended clearance between fan and inlet obstruction?
Greater than ½ wheel diameter.
When is forced air mechanical ventilation required?
When workers enter confined spaces with exposure to toxic or flammable vapors, dust, or oxygen deficiency.
What is the air velocity out of an exhaust stack?
Should be 3000 fpm.
What may be required if a stack extends more than 10 feet above a roof?
Guy wire, minimum 3 of them.
What is the minimum air velocity through commercial kitchen exhaust ducts?
500 fpm or 154.2 meters/minute.
What is one of the most important factors in a proper duct collection system?
The hood design.
How should exhaust system dust collection elbows be constructed?
Should be 2 gauges heavier than straight pipe.
What is the kitchen exhaust canopy code material?
18ga mild steel or stainless steel.
What is the recommended cleaning access for duct elbows and transitions?
An opening large enough for cleaning should be at each elbow, change, or transition.
Where should clean outs on ducts be located?
On the sides or top, not on the bottom.
What is the minimum distance for non-listed ductwork openings from outside edges?
Not less than 1½ inches.
What is the recommended size for personal inspection and cleaning access openings?
20”x20”.