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Circle all that are true about industry standards: A . Are not mandatory, but serve as national recommendations. B . Describe how a building should be constructed. C. Specify how buildings must be constructed or perform. D. Published by national organizations such as the American Society of Testing...
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Level 3 instructions on the installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters. These instructions include acquiring permits (if needed), installation location, electrical/plumbing modifications (if needed), and initial start-up sequence necessary for installing a HPWH.
Teaching Material
Presentation on installation of heat pump water heaters.
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Problem Set 3.1: True or false: You probably don’t need a permit to install a heat pump water heater. What are three reasons why installing a heat pump water heater in a conditioned space is not ideal? How many inches of clearance from the wall should the water heater have? Why? What are two ways to...
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For a cold climate zone, for pipes in a bathroom, list where wall insulation and air sealing should occur to prevent pipe freezing and condensation on cold water lines and fixtures.
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This video helps describe the role of insulation in buildings as it relates to heat transfer and energy savings.
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Video showing a technique for airtight sheathing installation on exterior walls using foam gasket strips.
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This is a joint development effort by D+R Learn, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Home Works Energy. Inc, and US Department of Energy.
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This is a joint development effort by D+R Learn, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Home Works Energy. Inc, and US Department of Energy.
Problem Set
Which of the following aspects of building design are not included in the IECC? Fire prevention strategies Building insulation requirements Window performance criteria Duct insulation requirements
Lecture Notes
Level 3 content for introduction to Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH). This lecture focuses on performing calculations to determine a units yearly operational cost. These costs are compared between Oil/Gas, Electrica, and HP water heaters.
Problem Set
Problem Set 3.1 Calculate the estimated annual operational cost of a HPWH with a Uniform Energy Factor of 4.5. Assume a daily power usage of 13 kWh/day and an average electricity cost of $0.2/kWh.
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Problem Set 1.1 What are some characteristics that can vary between water heaters? What is the difference between a conventional water heater and a heat pump water heater? Problem Set 1.2 What mode is the most efficient for the production of hot water? If planning to be away from the residence for...
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Problem Set 2.1 What is the source of heat used by the HPWH to heat up the water inside the insulated tank? What substance goes from liquid to gas, and back to liquid in order to transfer heat to the water in the storage tank? Problem Set 2.2 What characteristics of a households affect the amount of...
Lecture Notes
Introduction to heat pump water heaters. This module includes baseline understanding of how heat pumps work and how they are used to heat water. Additionally, it gives guidance on proper maintenance practices for owners. Lastly, it explains HPWH benefits for both consumers and those who would sell...
Lecture Notes
Level 2 content for Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH). This content includes understanding how heat pumps heat water. Additionally, it addresses how to read energy labels for valuable information, such as energy efficiency, tank size, first hour rating, and yearly operational costs. Lastly, it talks...
Teaching Material
Presentation on the educational content found in introduction to heat pump water heater lecture and training module.
Lecture Notes
In this lecture we take a deeper dive into the calculations relating to proper installation practice and the financial benefits of a energy efficient heat pump system.
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Presentation for the introduction of heat pump training module
Problem Set
Which of the following can air source heat pumps be used for? Cooling a household in the summer. Heating a household in a southern US state in the winter. Heating a household in northern US states in the winter. All of the above.
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