Theory Flashcards
What angle must you have when drilling stainless?
135 degrees
How is spring back compensated when bending stainless?
Over bending
What method of power braking should be used with stainless?
Air bending
From where are Alberta outdoor design temperatures taken?
The Alberta building code January 2.5%
What is design temperature difference ?
The difference from indoor design temperatures to outdoor design temperatures
Which way does heat travel?
Hot to cold
Define effective temperature.
Effective temperature could be defined as how a person feels at a set temperature
What 4 factors affect building temperature?
- building envelope
- mechanical systems
- occupants
- appliances
What fibre has the greatest r value ?
Glass fibre
True or false. Above and below grade have the same r value.
True
What 3 factors are used to find the correct infiltration factor?
- site exposure
- penetrations
- air tightness
Duct passing through an unconditioned space must be ______.
Insulated
Define Ventilation ( fresh air ) loss
Ventilation losses are direct loss to the appliance and need to be added to the total conductive heat loss to ensure the correct appliances are selected.
Where is the summer design temp found?
July chart. Temp is factored off of 75 degree indoor temp
Does radiant head add a load to the building ?
Yes
When must a solar adjustment be made ?
When the summer mean temp is greater than 8 degrees Celsius
What is the solar adjustment for fully shaded walls and doors?
-11*F
What is the default when calculating heat gains and losses ?
No shades and drapes are used
What must be done if the direction of the house is unknown?
The wall with the most windows shall be calculated as if it were facing east or west
1 ton of cooling = _____btuh
12 000
What are cooling units sized in relation too?
The heat gain calculation
A properly sized cooling unit will be within ____ %to ____ % of the buildings total heat gain calculation.
80% - 125%
How far are supply air outlets from the wall?
8”
How many supply airs must be in a unfinished basement for every 430ft squared?
1
How many return air inlets should be on each floor ?
1
Where should return air inlets never be installed ?
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, utility rooms and crawl spaces
What are 2 things to consider when ventilation air is introduced to residential HVAC system ?
- fresh air inlet size
- mixed air temperature
What are 2 things to consider when it comes to ventilation air inlet sizing ?
The connection shall be between the nearest return air branch and the blower.
The connection shall be at least 10’ from the blower or connected using an acceptable mixing device
What temperature should the mixed air ( return air ) be ?
No lower then 60F or 16c
What 4 factors must you consider when designing an HVAC system?
- proper duct size
- ducts running through unconditioned spaces
- zoning for houses with special heating and cooling needs
- combustion and dilution air