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Energy Efficient Design And Construction

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 30 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Excellent efficiency measurement for a energy efficient building - measured in ACH






2. Use of site consideration - house orientation - and room placement to improve energy efficiency






3. Are-value per inch of cellulose insulation






4. Used in windows to reduce heat transfer from inside to outside of the window






5. Excellent insulating value for window - in you-value






6. An analysis of energy loss in a structure - typically including recommendations






7. A material that absorbs heat from a heat source - and then releases it slowly






8. Very inefficient window - seldom used in energy efficient buildings






9. A device that consist of a fan - a removable panel - and gauges used to measure and locate air leaks and ACH






10. Type of rigid foam insulation used on walls and ceilings - are-5 per inch






11. Are-value per inch for fiberglass insulation






12. Minimum code requirement for flat ceiling insulation






13. Main design component used for reducing heat loss






14. Amount of time required for a return on investment to repay the sum of the original investment






15. Type of high are rigid foam insulation used on walls and ceilings - are-5.6 to 8 per inch






16. The ability to resist transfer of heat






17. Most frequently used insulation for wall and ceiling cavities - are-3.5 per inch






18. A measure of the thermal resistance of a material






19. A housewrap applied to the exterior of the building that controls airflow and water into the wall - and allowing interior moisture vapor to escape.






20. Minimum code requirement for vaulted ceiling insulation






21. Keeps moisture out of wall and insulation - usually 6mm polyethylene plastic






22. Air changes per hour - used to determine tightness of structure






23. Allowing for winter sun entry into the south side of the house






24. A measure of the thermal resistance of material - especially insulation - equal 1/are-value






25. A microscopic layer of metal applied to glass surfaces to reflect heat energy






26. Used for sealing seams on vapor barrier






27. Window type used in most new construction






28. Energy efficiency measurement in a poorly insulated structure - measured in ACH






29. Type of insulation that is usually blown into wall and roof cavities - used to insulate existing buildings - are-3.7 per inch






30. Minimum code requirement for wall insulation