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An HVAC contractor installs a 4-inch-thick MERV 13 filter at the intake grille of this return air vent to prevent dust, allergens, smoke, and viruses from entering the duct system.
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of resistance in building design: A. Provide security for building occupants and assets B. Mitigate for natural hazards C . Rapid recovery D. Plan for fire protection
The Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Laboratory entered into a cooperative R&D agreement with GE to finalize and performance test the company's GeoSpring hybrid water heater -- one of the most efficient electric heat pump water heaters on the market today that is saves the the average...
This handout can be altered to provide the basis for a homework problem.
U-value measures what? A. The amount of insulating material in a material or building assembly. B. The percentage of conductive material in a material or building assembly. C. The rate at which a material or building assembly conducts heat. D. The degree to which a material resists heat flow.
This presentation provides visual aid to support basic principles related to heat transfer in buildings.
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
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.
This presentation provides some helpful images related to (mostly poor quality) installation.
This video describes basic information about HVAC systems including types of systems, proper installation tips and potential design pitfalls.

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