16 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the 2020 edition of the guidelines on energy-conserving design of buildings?
To promote energy-conserving design to reduce energy use
Which type of air refers to the air surrounding a building?
Exhaust Air
What does 'Return Air' refer to in the guidelines?
Air removed from a space to be recirculated or exhaust air
Which type of air enters a building through a ventilation system or intentional openings for natural ventilation?
Outdoor Air
What is the purpose of prescribing minimum requirements for the energy-conserving design of buildings?
To make buildings always energy-efficient
What is the source of outdoor air brought into a building according to the guidelines?
Ambient Air
What is the process of treating air to control its temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution?
Air Conditioning
Which society focuses on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration, and sustainability within the industry?
ASHRAE
What is the ratio of heating or cooling provided to electrical energy consumed called?
Coefficient of Performance (COP)
What is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit?
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
What type of professional is responsible for the supervision and maintenance of the facilities for the proper management of energy consumption?
Certified Energy Conseivation Officer (CECO)
What is air delivered by mechanical or natural ventilation to a space and composed of any combination of outdoor air, recirculated air, or transfer air called?
Supply Air
What is the point along a pump curve where efficiency is the highest called?
Best Efficiency Point (BEP)
What does ASHRAE stand for?
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
What is the device used to regulate and circulate air through a duct as part of an air conditioning system called?
Air Handling Unit
What is the ratio of heating or cooling provided to electrical energy consumed used to assess a pump's operation?
Coefficient of Performance (COP)
Learn about the guidelines and minimum requirements for the energy conserving design of new buildings and major renovation of existing buildings. Understand the purpose of promoting energy conserving design while considering cost effectiveness, building function, occupant comfort, health, safety, and productivity.
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