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HVAC Integrated Building Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge on how physical processes move through assemblies in HVAC Integrated Building Systems. Learn about the principles of hygrothermal equilibrium and the importance of a good building envelope.

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Which of the following is true about hygrothermal physical processes?

They always attempt to reach equilibrium

What does a good building envelope do?

Keeps the outside out and the inside in

If there is no intervention, what will happen to the conditions on both sides of an assembly?

They will eventually equalize and be in equilibrium

Why do we attempt to change indoor conditions?

<p>Because the human body is engaged in a constant hygrothermal exchange process</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is thermal comfort?

<p>The condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to measure thermal satisfaction?

<p>Predicted mean Vote (PMV) and Predicted Percentage Dissatisfied (PPD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a PMV equal to zero represent?

<p>Thermal neutrality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the comfort zone for PMV?

<p>PMV within the recommended limits (-0.5 to +0.5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the seven-point scale used in the PMV method?

<p>From cold (-3) to hot (+3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55?

<p>To assess thermal comfort based on subjective evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the movement of physical processes through assemblies?

<p>Physical processes always attempt to reach equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of attempting to change indoor conditions?

<p>To achieve thermal comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is thermal comfort measured using the PMV method?

<p>On a seven-point scale from cold to hot</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a PMV equal to zero represent?

<p>Thermal neutrality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the comfort zone for PMV?

<p>PMV within the recommended limits (-0.5, +0.5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the seven-point scale used in the PMV method?

<p>From cold (-3) to hot (+3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a good building envelope do?

<p>Keeps the outside out and the inside in</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55?

<p>To assess thermal comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment?

<p>Thermal comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

If there is no intervention, what will happen to the conditions on both sides of an assembly?

<p>They will eventually equalize and reach equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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