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Energy Efficient Design And Construction

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 30 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Allowing for winter sun entry into the south side of the house






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Minimum code requirement for vaulted ceiling insulation






9. Minimum code requirement for flat ceiling insulation






10. Are-value per inch for fiberglass insulation






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






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






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






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






15. Used for sealing seams on vapor barrier






16. A measure of the thermal resistance of a material






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






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






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






20. The ability to resist transfer of heat






21. Minimum code requirement for wall insulation






22. Window type used in most new construction






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






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






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






26. Main design component used for reducing heat loss






27. Are-value per inch of cellulose insulation






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






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






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