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Which of the following is NOT a reason why managing heat transfer is important?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why managing heat transfer is important?
- To save money on heating and cooling costs
- To increase the amount of heat inside a building (correct)
- To reduce energy consumption
- To protect the environment
Conduction, convection, and radiation are the three primary modes of heat transfer.
Conduction, convection, and radiation are the three primary modes of heat transfer.
True (A)
What are two ways to limit conduction and convection?
What are two ways to limit conduction and convection?
Insulation materials and weatherstripping/draft stoppers
Green roofs are beneficial because they ______ buildings and reduce heating/cooling costs.
Green roofs are beneficial because they ______ buildings and reduce heating/cooling costs.
Match the following heat transfer methods with their primary examples:
Match the following heat transfer methods with their primary examples:
What is convection primarily associated with?
What is convection primarily associated with?
Radiation can occur without the need for particles.
Radiation can occur without the need for particles.
Give one example of convection in nature.
Give one example of convection in nature.
Objects that are dark and matte tend to ______ more radiation.
Objects that are dark and matte tend to ______ more radiation.
Which of the following is NOT a source of radiation?
Which of the following is NOT a source of radiation?
Cities are usually cooler than rural areas due to the presence of dark surfaces like asphalt.
Cities are usually cooler than rural areas due to the presence of dark surfaces like asphalt.
Why do bees often paint their hives white?
Why do bees often paint their hives white?
Match the following heat transfer methods with their descriptions:
Match the following heat transfer methods with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Energy Transfer Management
Energy Transfer Management
The practice of controlling heat transfer to save energy and reduce costs.
Conduction and Convection Limiting
Conduction and Convection Limiting
Using insulators like foam, wool, and sealed spaces to slow down heat transfer.
Raising Energy Efficiency
Raising Energy Efficiency
Installing low-emissivity glass and reflective screens to reduce heat loss.
Air Exchanger
Air Exchanger
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Green Roof Benefits
Green Roof Benefits
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Convection
Convection
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Examples of Convection
Examples of Convection
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Conduction
Conduction
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Rayonnement
Rayonnement
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Sources of Radiation
Sources of Radiation
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Absorption and Reflection
Absorption and Reflection
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Why is City Hotter?
Why is City Hotter?
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Summer Clothing Choices
Summer Clothing Choices
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Study Notes
Convection
- Convection is the movement of gases and liquids.
- Hot things rise, and cold things sink.
- Examples include:
- Sea and land breezes (temperature differences between land and water).
- Thunderstorms (warm air rises, forming clouds).
- Convection currents beneath Earth's crust (plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions).
- Melting ice (water particles near the surface absorb heat from surrounding particles and return it to the ice, creating a current).
- Differences between conduction, convection, and radiation:
- Conduction: Direct contact (e.g., a spoon in hot coffee).
- Convection: Movement of liquids and gases (e.g., warm air rises, cold air sinks).
- Radiation: Energy transfer through waves (e.g., heat from the Sun).
- Wind exists due to uneven heating of Earth's surface, causing air movement.
Radiation
- Radiation is a form of energy that travels as electromagnetic waves.
- It can travel without particles (unlike conduction and convection), like in space.
- Sources of radiation include:
- The Sun (ultraviolet, infrared, and visible rays).
- Flames (candles, campfires, etc.).
- Heated objects (hotplates, incandescent bulbs).
- Dark, matte objects absorb more radiation (e.g., asphalt, dark rock).
- Light, reflective objects reflect more radiation (e.g., snow, ice, aluminum).
- Ice and snow reflect light because they are white and smooth, preventing much radiation absorption.
- Cities are warmer because dark surfaces like asphalt absorb more radiation.
- Radiation affects daily life (e.g., wearing light clothing in summer, painting beehives white).
Managing Heat Transfer
- Managing heat transfer is important for environmental sustainability and cost savings.
- Limiting conduction and convection:
- Insulating materials slow heat transfer (e.g., wool, foam, trapped air).
- Caulking and weatherstripping prevent hot or cold air from entering/exiting.
- Reducing radiation:
- Radiation shields reflect solar heat (e.g., in attics).
- Low-e glass in windows helps keep heat inside in winter and outside in summer.
- Modern homes are well-insulated to reduce energy loss and save on heating/cooling costs.
- Insulation can trap moisture and harmful gases, so air exchangers are used.
- Air exchangers replace stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Green roofs insulate buildings, reduce heating/cooling costs, improve air quality, and promote biodiversity.
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