HVAC Ventilation Quiz

What is the typical unit for expressing ventilation rate?

Which factor is ventilation rate normally expressed by?

What is the common measure for ventilation rate in residential buildings that rely on infiltration for meeting their ventilation needs?

During the winter, what is the typical range for air changes per hour (ACH) in a tightly insulated house?

What does ASHRAE recommend as a revision to the 62-2001 standard for ventilation rates in buildings?

What is global solar radiation?

What is meant by hourly irradiation?

What is diffuse radiation?

How is solar irradiance expressed?

Ventilation Rate

Ventilation rate is typically expressed in cubic feet per minute (CFM).
It is usually determined by factors such as occupancy, building size, and activity level of the occupants.
In residential buildings that depend on infiltration for ventilation, the common measure is air changes per hour (ACH).

Air Changes Per Hour

A tightly insulated house typically experiences a winter ACH range of 0.1 to 0.5, indicating a very low exchange of indoor and outdoor air.

ASHRAE Recommendations

ASHRAE recommends revising the 62-2001 standard to include updated guidelines for enhanced ventilation rates in buildings.

Solar Radiation Concepts

Insolation refers to the amount of solar radiation that reaches a specific area over a designated time.
Global solar radiation encompasses the total amount of solar energy received, including direct sunlight and diffuse radiation.
Hourly irradiation denotes the solar energy received in an hour, typically measured in kilowatt-hours per square meter (kWh/m²).
Diffuse radiation is sunlight that has been scattered by particles in the atmosphere before reaching the earth’s surface.

Solar Irradiance Measurement

Solar irradiance is quantified in watts per square meter (W/m²), representing the power of solar energy received per unit area.

Test your knowledge of ventilation in HVAC systems with this quiz. Explore the importance of air exchange and circulation for maintaining indoor air quality and controlling temperature.