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Energy Efficient Design And Construction

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 30 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A device that consist of a fan - a removable panel - and gauges used to measure and locate air leaks and ACH






2. Are-value per inch of cellulose insulation






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






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






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






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






7. Used for sealing seams on vapor barrier






8. Minimum code requirement for wall insulation






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






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






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






12. A measure of the thermal resistance of a material






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






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






15. Window type used in most new construction






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






17. The ability to resist transfer of heat






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






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






20. Main design component used for reducing heat loss






21. Minimum code requirement for vaulted ceiling insulation






22. Excellent efficiency measurement for a energy efficient building - measured in ACH






23. Minimum code requirement for flat ceiling insulation






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






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






26. Are-value per inch for fiberglass insulation






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






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






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






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