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University of Minnesota - Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) 4414/5414: Advanced Building Science Fundamentals Lectures 7 & 8 - Thermal Insulation (2016, Regents of the University of Minnesota)
This slide deck provides pictures of building practices that cause moisture issues, as well as the resulting effects of these poor practices.
These lecture notes provide details on completing the learning objectives listed under Plumbing - level 3.
These lecture notes provide details on completing the learning objectives listed under Plumbing - level 4.
These lecture notes provide detailed information about possible pressure imbalances in homes.
Negative pressure in a warm, humid climate can _________________. Pull water vapor into the home and create moisture problems through condensation in walls. Be caused by leaks in the return plenum, and leads to hidden moisture problems. Be solved by closing doors throughout the home to balance out...
specific instructions on the inspection and maintenance tasks for different heat pump HVAC systems and their components. Additionally, it includes instructions on how to perform standardized cleaning on HVAC systems and ductwork.
For a maintenance inspection, what are the responsibilities of a licensed HVAC contractor? Who is ultimately responsible for providing preventative maintenance for a residence’s HVAC systems? The homeowner. A licensed and certified HVAC Technician. The original HVAC Contractor who installed the...
Match the terms with the correct definition. Definition Key Term 1) ____ Appropriately licensed person or persons responsible for maintaining the HVAC equipment. a) Access 2) ____ The visual examination and/or taking of appropriate measurements so as to assess a component’s physical condition and/or...
What is the first task for performing a maintenance inspection on a residential HVAC system? What are the requirements that an HVAC system should adhere to? What are two circumstances that can change the recommended frequency of scheduled maintenance inspections?
What types of assessments are needed in order to determine whether an HVAC system’s components should be cleaned or replaced? What are the four principles of particulate removal from HVAC systems? What are three precautionary measures to prevent cleaned HVAC surfaces from becoming re-contaminated...
What frequency should the following steps for HVAC preventative maintenance be performed? Cleaning air filters Cleaning ductwork Cleaning equipment cabinets Inspecting electrical elements Draining and cleaning condensate drain piping Changing refrigerant charge Cleaning and maintaining coil fins...
Which of the following is true about the cleaning procedure for cooling coils? Coils must only be cleaned with pure water solutions. If one, but not both, of the upstream or downstream faces of the coil can be completely accessed, the coil does not need to be removed to be cleaned properly...

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