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What is absolute humidity?

  • A measure of air moisture content expressed in grains or pounds of water vapor per pound of dry air (correct)
  • A measure of air pressure in grains or pounds of water vapor per pound of dry air
  • A measure of air moisture content expressed in pounds of dry air
  • A measure of air temperature in grains or pounds of water vapor per pound of dry air

    • What is asbestos?

  • A material made of soft mineral fibers that can cause lung damage
  • A material made of brittle mineral fibers that can cause lung damage (correct)
  • A material made of flexible mineral fibers that can cause lung damage
  • A material made of strong mineral fibers that can cause lung damage

    • What is the blower door?

  • A device that measures the humidity of the air in buildings
  • A device that measures and locates air leaks in buildings (correct)
  • A device that measures the pressure of the air in buildings
  • A device that measures the temperature of the air in buildings

    • What is fenestration?

    <p>Window and door openings in a building shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy efficiency ratio (EER)?

    <p>A measure of heat pump or air conditioner output in watt-hours divided by electrical input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent length?

    <p>A measure of the length of straight pipe or duct that has equivalent resistance to a pipe or duct fitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is enthalpy?

    <p>The internal heat of a material measured in BTUs per pound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are evaporative coolers?

    <p>Devices that cool homes in dry climates by humidifying incoming air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is absolute humidity?

    <p>A measure of air moisture content expressed in grains or pounds of water vapor per pound of dry air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the blower door used for?

    <p>Measuring and locating air leaks in buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fenestration?

    <p>Window and door openings in a building shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy efficiency ratio (EER) used for?

    <p>Measuring the efficiency of air conditioners or heat pumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is enthalpy?

    <p>The internal heat of a material measured in BTUs per pound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are evaporative coolers used for?

    <p>Humidifying incoming air to cool homes in dry climates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shell of a building?

    <p>A building's exterior walls, floor, and roof assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coefficient of performance (COP)?

    <p>A measure of heat pump or air conditioner output in watt-hours divided by electrical input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fiberglass?

    <p>A type of insulation made from spun molten glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a footcandle?

    <p>A measure of light intensity on a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gable?

    <p>A triangular section of an end wall formed by the pitch of the roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is insulated glass?

    <p>Two or more glass panes spaced apart and sealed in a factory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mortar?

    <p>A mixture of sand, water, and cement used to bond bricks, stones, or blocks together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oxygen depletion sensor (ODS)?

    <p>A safety device for unvented combustion heaters that shuts gas off when oxygen is depleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is polystyrene insulation?

    <p>A type of insulation made from rigid foam plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is psychrometrics?

    <p>The science of the relationship between air, water vapor, and heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fiberglass?

    <p>A fibrous material made by spinning molten glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a footcandle?

    <p>A measure of light intensity on a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gable?

    <p>A triangular section of an end wall formed by the pitch of the roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is insulated glass?

    <p>A type of glass used in windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mortar?

    <p>A mixture of sand, water, and cement used to bond bricks, stones, or blocks together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oxygen depletion sensor (ODS)?

    <p>A safety device for unvented combustion heaters that shuts gas off when oxygen is depleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is polystyrene insulation?

    <p>A type of plastic foam insulation, usually white or blue in color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is psychrometrics?

    <p>The science of the relationship between air, water vapor, and heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a purlin?

    <p>A framing member that supports roofing materials and sits on top of rafters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is R-value?

    <p>A measure of thermal resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are radiant barriers designed to do?

    <p>Reflect heat rays or retard their emission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is radiation?

    <p>Heat energy that travels through the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is radon?

    <p>A radioactive gas that decomposes into radioactive particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rafter?

    <p>A roof beam that follows the roof's slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rain screen?

    <p>A combination of a weather-resistant barrier and a space used to keep wall assemblies dry in high rainfall climates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is retrofit?

    <p>Improving the thermal performance or maintenance of an existing building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are purlins?

    <p>Framing members that support roofing materials and sit on top of rafters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is R-value?

    <p>A measure of thermal resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are radiant barriers designed to do?

    <p>Reflect heat rays or retard their emission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is radiation?

    <p>Heat energy that travels through the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is radon?

    <p>A radioactive gas that decomposes into radioactive particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rafter?

    <p>A roof beam that follows the roof's slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rain screen?

    <p>A combination of a weather-resistant barrier and a space used to keep wall assemblies dry in high rainfall climates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is solar gain?

    <p>Heat from the sun that is absorbed by a building and contributes to the need for cooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Building Science and Energy Efficiency Terminology

    • Absolute humidity is a measure of air moisture content expressed in grains or pounds of water vapor per pound of dry air.
    • Asbestos is a material made of brittle mineral fibers that can cause lung damage.
    • Air conditioning refers to the process of cooling buildings with a refrigeration system.
    • The blower door is a device that measures and locates air leaks in buildings.
    • Combustion efficiency refers to the efficiency of fuel burning in heating systems.
    • The coefficient of performance (COP) is a measure of heat pump or air conditioner output in watt-hours divided by electrical input.
    • Evaporative coolers are devices that cool homes in dry climates by humidifying incoming air.
    • The energy efficiency ratio (EER) is used to measure the efficiency of air conditioners or heat pumps.
    • The equivalent length is a measure of the length of straight pipe or duct that has equivalent resistance to a pipe or duct fitting.
    • Fenestration refers to window and door openings in a building shell.
    • The shell is a building's exterior walls, floor, and roof assembly.
    • Enthalpy is the internal heat of a material measured in BTUs per pound.

    Building and HVAC Glossary

    • Fiberglass is a fibrous material made by spinning molten glass.
    • Footcandle is a measure of light intensity on a surface.
    • The gable is the triangular section of an end wall formed by the pitch of the roof.
    • Insulated glass is two or more glass panes spaced apart and sealed in a factory.
    • Mortar is a mixture of sand, water, and cement used to bond bricks, stones, or blocks together.
    • The oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) is a safety device for unvented combustion heaters that shuts gas off when oxygen is depleted.
    • Polystyrene insulation is a rigid plastic foam insulation, usually white or blue in color.
    • A pressure boundary is an air barrier or plane where the largest blower-door-induced pressure is found.
    • Psychrometrics is the science of the relationship between air, water vapor, and heat.
    • A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of electric energy equal to 3600 kilojoules or 3412 BTUs.
    • The low-water cutoff is a float-operated control for turning the burner off if a steam boiler is low on water.
    • The minimum ventilation guideline (MVG) is the measured blower door air-leakage value below which mechanical ventilation is necessary.

    Energy Efficiency Glossary

    • The glossary includes definitions of various energy efficiency terms and concepts.
    • Purlins are framing members that support roofing materials and sit on top of rafters.
    • R-value is a measure of thermal resistance.
    • Radiant barriers are designed to reflect heat rays or retard their emission.
    • Radiation is heat energy that travels through the air.
    • Radon is a radioactive gas that decomposes into radioactive particles.
    • Rafter is a roof beam that follows the roof's slope.
    • Rain screen is a combination of a weather-resistant barrier and a space used to keep wall assemblies dry in high rainfall climates.
    • Reflectance is the ability of a material's surface to reflect radiant heat.
    • Retrofit refers to improving the thermal performance or maintenance of an existing building.
    • Solar gain is heat from the sun that is absorbed by a building and contributes to the need for cooling.
    • Weatherization is the process of reducing energy consumption and increasing comfort in buildings by improving energy efficiency.

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    Test your knowledge of Building Science and Energy Efficiency Terminology with this quiz! From understanding the different types of cooling systems to measuring the efficiency of heating systems, this quiz covers a wide range of terminologies used in building science and energy efficiency. Whether you're a building professional or simply interested in understanding how your home works, this quiz will challenge you to think critically about the language used in the field. So, get ready to learn and expand your vocabulary in this fascinating subject area!

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