In general terms (i.e., not required to list the specific code and standard), explain for a specific type of natural disaster (e.g. earthquake or flood) how local codes and industry standards could prepare and protect a building from a natural disaster.
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Module on how to apply knowledge on energy efficient improvements and step by step guide on sizing cold climate air source heat pumps.
This presentation covers basics for sizing and designing air source heat pumps for use in cold climates.
This section covers why heat pumps need to be made specifically for cold climates, what qualifies a heat pump as a cold climate heat pump, and several key terms for cold climate heat pumps.
Module that covers the approaches for sizing for heat pumps and cold climate heat pumps. Additionally, it provides relevant information on balance point temperature and heat pump cycling.
User guide for tools in Cold Climate Heat Pump sizing
Which regions in the United States are those considered to be “cold climate” regions?
What are the minimum HSPF2, SEER2, and COP @ 5 °F needed to qualify an air-source heat pump as a cold climate heat pump, according to NEEP’s cold climate air-source heat pump specification?
Match the terms with the correct definition. Definition Key Term 1) ____ A heat pump HVAC system that uses a building’s ductwork to deliver heating and cooling. a) Coefficient of Performance (COP) 2) ____ A heat pump’s maximum heating capacity when the outdoor temperature is 5 °F. b) Cold Climate...
What approach to sizing single-stage heat pumps has been recommended traditionally? Oversize the cooling capacity and right-size the heating capacity. Undersize the cooling capacity and undersize or oversize the heating capacity. Right-size the cooling capacity, even if it means the heating capacity...
Why are variable-capacity heat pumps more appropriate for cold climates than single-stage heat pumps? Single-stage heat pumps cannot provide heating. Variable-capacity heat pumps can be oversized for cooling, but modulate down to prevent short-cycling and provide effective cooling and...
Which best describes the balance point temperature of a heat pump? The temperature at which the maximum heating capacity matches the heating load of the house The temperature at which the maximum heating load of the house occurs The temperature at which the heat pump begins short-cycling to match...
What approach to sizing a ccASHP should be taken if the heat pump will be the only source of heat for the house? Size to meet most of the design heating load. Size to meet the design cooling load. Size to meet the design heating load. Size for cooling, but maximize available heating capacity. What...
1. Reference Figure 10, an example heat pump and design load graph for a variable capacity heat pump on the NEEP database. Match the following terms with the appropriate location on the graph. 1) ____ Design temperature 2) ____ Heat pump minimum capacity line 3) ____ Heat pump maximum capacity line...
Level 4 of the Combustion Safety module, which focuses on: Understand the remediation options available for making home combustion safe for indoor air appliances
Level 3 of the Combustion Safety module, which focuses on: What is the difference between testing for combustion safety under the worst-case scenario, and the normal operation scenario? Understand how to calculate the volume of indoor air required for safe combustion and ventilation of natural draft...
The _____ has adopted most safety requirements from the National Fuel Gas Code. The _____ has adopted many safety requirements from the National Fuel Gas Code.
What is a dangerous situation where combustion products enter a building from within the combustion or venting system of a vented combustion appliance, caused by backdrafting, blockages in the vents, or leaks within the system? What is the part of a venting system that collectively ejects flue gases...
Which of these is not a proper approach for evaluating combustion safety for gas-fired water heaters, boilers, and furnaces? Evaluate CO concentrations in both the appliance flue and in the occupied space. Assess whether the vent is installed according to code. Operate appliances at low settings to...
At what ambient level of CO can harmful side effects occur? 9 ppm CO 35 ppm CO 70 ppm CO 200 ppm CO All of the above How often should you conduct a combustion safety test? Once every 3 months. Every time there is a change to the heating and ventilation system or after air sealing. Any time a part of...