Multi Equipment Systems Flashcards
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When might we need to use more than 1 piece of HVAC equipment?
On a large job, or a complex job.
what controls multiple roof top units (RTU) in a multi-equipment system?
Individual thermostats.
What are some examples of residential multi-equipment systems?
Furnaces Fan Coils Heat Pumps Boilers/Radiant Heat c/w HRV Geothermal heat pumps
What is used to provide heat in a multi-equipment fan coil system?
Boiler or tankless hotwater
What is an advantage to using a heat pump multi-equipment system in residential HVAC?
Provides heat in the winter and cooling in the summer.
What is a major disadvantage to using a radiant heat type system in a home supplying ventilation by using an HRV?
Cannot add cooling to the system.
When using a boiler to provide primary heating to a home, what is a good way to also provide cooling in the summer and humidity in the winter?
Adding a furnace or two for the remainder of the house.
What are three items that can be heated using a geothermal system?
Domestic hot water
In floor heating
HVAC
What is the main advantage to having a multi-zone system in a residential home?
Individually controlled zones, better comfort.
What are two disadvantages to not having a proper ventilation system in a new home?
Uncomfortable
High utility bills.
What controls the amount of conditioned air that will be delivered into a specific zone?
Motorized zoning dampers.
When installing two furnaces into a two story house, how is the house separated into two zones?
Typically the basement and main floor has one furnace, 2rds floor has its own furnace.
How can we avoid too much air going to one zone if the zoning dampers are closed from other zones in a residential HVAC system with a standard one speed blower?
Bypass damper.
What three advantages are there in having a variable speed multi-zone HVAC system?
Efficiency
Comfort
Control
Where is the bypass relief damper typically installed?
Between supply air plenum and return air drop.
List three things that can be emphasized in a superior mechanical system?
Extra ventilation
Filtration
Energy efficiency
What are two main factors additional and optional equipment may be required in a residential HVAC system?
Health
Comfort
Does the difficulty in designing a superior HVAC system affect the difficulty of installing it? (Yes or No)
Yes
When installing the trunk lines in a HVAC system, who should be communicated with to verify that there will be no conflict with the lighting or final aesthetics due to bulk heads used to conceal the duct?
Owner and general contractor.
Name 4 pieces of PRIMARY equipment?
Gas furnace
Geothermal heat pumps
Kitchen range fan
Condensing boiler
Name 4 pieces of SECONDARY equipment?
Electronic air cleaner
Steam humidifier
Motorized zone dampers
Evaporator coil
What are 3 components you will likely find in a radiant heating multi-zone residential system?
Boilers
Pumps
Piping manifolds
When ventilation and cooling options need attention what is the equipment of choice used in a radiant heating/boiler system?
Water source fan coils.
In which scenario would a high velocity fan coil unit be the system of choice?
When homeowners don’t want bulkheads.
What are two disadvantages of a high-velocity fan coil system?
Grill placement becomes critical
More noise
What type of ductwork and blower are used in a standard fan-coil HVAC system?
Standard blower, standard duckwork.
What are two factors that would make installing an HRV in a home a good idea?
Air Quality
Energy cost