1
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what are the 3 main configurations of furnaces, based on how air flows through them
A
- upflow for basemment floor locations
- horizontal fllow for crawl space installations
- downflow for installations in mobile homes or on the main floor of a slab-on-grade houses
2
Q
what is the coefficient of performance?
A
a point in time measure at steady-state, peak efficiency
3
Q
what are ground source heat pumps or earth energy system>
A
they extract heat from ground or underground water instead of air
4
Q
what is the energy efficiency ratio?
A
is a measure of how much cooling effect is provided by the air conditioner for each unit of electricity that consumes under steady-state operation
Construction Technology
flashcards
Decks in class (13)
# Cards
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Module 1: Introduction8
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Module 2: Building Components29
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Module 3: Moisture Management8
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Module 4: The house as a system21
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Module 5: Indoor Air Quality4
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Module 6: Healthy Housing6
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Module 7: Fundamentals of air sealing6
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Module 8: Strategies for Air Sealing6
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Module 9: Fundamentals of Insulation8
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Module 10: Strategies for Insulation7
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Module 11: Fundamentals of Windows and Doors8
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Module 12: Energy and Fuel10
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Module 13: Mechanical Systems4
