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What is the main function of linear interpolation? Creating a linear relationship between two points Determining an unknown value on an existing line between two known points Extending a linear relationship beyond known data to predict the line’s behavior Making a graph for a report A heat pump has...
Teaching Material
A presentation that details the different parts of a building that can be addressed for an all-electric transition (HVAC, Water) and the steps needed to make to enact these changes.
Teaching Material
Provides information of the different technologies and designs that can be used and implemented in buildings. It presents each technology and design with advantages and disadvantages. For air heat pump and water heating
Teaching Material
This document provides an exercise for students to match plumbing terms with thier definitions.
Problem Set
Match the terms with the correct definition. Key Term Definition a. P&T relief valve 1. A fitting or device that provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases without materially affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through it. b. potable water 2. Consists of the water service...
Problem Set
Which of the following are ways to minimize and/or prevent indoor air quality problems? Select all that apply: Balance the ventilation system Control humidity in the home Install exhaust fans Seal the building envelope so no moisture can flow through it at all.
Lecture Notes
These lecture notes provide information about how to minimize indoor air quality problems.
Problem Set
Explain how energy model code adoption by legislation, regulation, and a local government are different.
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Which of the following statements is not true about how a model energy code is developed and adopted? A . The period between adoption and effective date typically varies from 2 months to 2 years. B. The IECC is revised on an annual cycle. C. Full publication of the IECC occurs every third year. D...
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Which if the following is not a model code: A. International Fire Code B. International Plumbing Code C . ASHRAE standard 90.2 D. International Electrical Code
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For a residential building in Portland, OR (IECC climate zone 4 marine), use a table to compare five measures between the model code and the corresponding ENERGY STAR requirements.
Problem Set
Identify the building codes that relate to plumbing requirements in the U.S.
Teaching Material
Orientation for: Heat pump contractors' sales and admin staff Utility program implementers Regulators Less experienced and alternatives contractors Other stakeholders
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