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Insulation works by: (Select all that apply) Trapping air Having a low thermal conductivity Creating air pockets to increase the resistance to heat flow Windwashing dead air space
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Radiant energy moves (select all that apply): A. from molecule to molecule in materials. B. in a direct line of sight. C. from cooler objects to warmer objects. D. from warmer object to cooler objects.
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How to Read the Wiring Diagrams of a Heat Pump to Understand how each of the Components Work and How they are Wired. We cover the Schematic Wiring Diagram, the Connection Diagram, and the Legend, as well as Explaining how the Defrost Board Works.
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What are two of the benefits of HPWHs that can be communicated to the customer in order to facilitate the sale of HPWHs?
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What is an example of a region that is seeing an increase in the adoption of HPWH’s? The national trend suggests that HPWHs are growing in market share. True False
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What website can be used to help locate non-profit or state government organizations that promote energy efficient technologies via a number of techniques that include, but are not limited to, information on rebate programs, searchable registry, and educational content for businesses? Using the...
Lecture Notes
Lecture to under the benefits of promoting focusing on selling heat pump water heaters for businesses.
Teaching Material
An extensive guide on old water heater replacement for efficient HPWH. Provides helpful checklists for before, during, and after HPWH installations.
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This image shows the major components of an HVAC system. The outdoor compressor is purple, the return ducts are blue, the supply ducts are red, and the the thermostat is orange.
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This presentation provides some helpful images related to (mostly poor quality) installation.
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This video describes basic information about HVAC systems including types of systems, proper installation tips and potential design pitfalls.
Lecture Notes
These lecture notes provide information about the most common illnesses related to poor indoor air quality.
Lecture Notes
These lecture notes describe the importance of u-factors in window selection.
Problem Set
Which of the following options would NOT improve the performance of a window? (a) Increase airtightness of a window (b) Increase the number of glass panes. (c) Increase the thermal performance of the window frame. (d) Increase the thickness of glass.
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This video discusses pollutants that impact indoor air quality, as well as how to improve indoor air quality in buildings using proper ventilation.
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This power point presentation provides plug-and-play slides for trainers to teach students about indoor air quality in buildings.
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