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Teaching Material
This video describes how to calculate thermal conductivity and thermal resistance of building components.
Lecture Notes
In this lecture, the reader will learn about the proper wiring for thermostats, as well as the thermostat setting configuration for programable thermostats such as ecobee and NEST.
Teaching Material
A presentation that teaches about thermostats and their controls.
Problem Set
True or False: 1. A thermostat is used to open and close the windows and doors. 2. A thermostat controls the operation of the heating and cooling based on a temperature setpoint defined by the occupant. 3. A smart thermostat connects to the internet and can be controlled remotely. 4. A programmable...
Problem Set
1. Heat pumps need special thermostat control to accomplish temperature setbacks because Parts are easily damaged by thermostat setbacks. Sudden changes in heating loads cause heat pumps to operate less efficiently. Heat pumps cannot communicate with conventional programmable thermostats.
Problem Set
1. The _____ method is a dual fuel control method that programs an automatic changeover between heat pump operation and gas heating based on building load calculations and equipment performance data.
Problem Set
What color is the wire terminal for the fan? What color is the wire terminal for the heating? What color is the wire terminal for the cooling? What color is the wire terminal for the power?
Problem Set
(True/False) The ecobee thermostat has a “star signal” wire terminal. Which settings does the ecobee have for outdoor temperature? Compressor Min Outdoor Temperature Aux Heat Max Outdoor Temperature Both
Lecture Notes
In this lecture, the reader will learn about the importance of using thermostat to control heat pumps. Additionally, the reader will learn about the different components that make up dual fuel systems, and how they should operate.
Lecture Notes
These lecture notes provide basic information about the three modes of heat transfer.
Teaching Material
Video on how to address total duct leakage tests. Provided by Department of Energy, Building America Solutions Center
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