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What is the formula for solar heat gain Qsol?
What is the formula for solar heat gain Qsol?
- $Qsol = S0 - Aw/g$
- $Qsol = g/S0 Aw$
- $Qsol = Aw - S0/g$
- $Qsol = gS0 Aw$ (correct)
Which of the following is not a factor affecting heat flows in and out of a room?
Which of the following is not a factor affecting heat flows in and out of a room?
- Solar gain
- Ventilation
- Internal gains
- Convection (correct)
What does the 'g-value' represent in the context of solar heat gain?
What does the 'g-value' represent in the context of solar heat gain?
- Incident solar irradiance
- Window area
- Solar heat gain coefficient (correct)
- Heat transfer coefficient
Which guide provides information on equipment heat gains?
Which guide provides information on equipment heat gains?
What does the formula Qint + Qsol + Qvent (T ) + Qcon (T ) + Qheat / cool = 0 represent?
What does the formula Qint + Qsol + Qvent (T ) + Qcon (T ) + Qheat / cool = 0 represent?
In the context of thermal mass, what property helps in moderating temperature fluctuations?
In the context of thermal mass, what property helps in moderating temperature fluctuations?
What does U-value refer to in the context of heat transfer?
What does U-value refer to in the context of heat transfer?
Which factor is crucial for effective solar control mechanisms?
Which factor is crucial for effective solar control mechanisms?
'Occupancy heat gains' are detailed in which version of CIBSE Guide A?
'Occupancy heat gains' are detailed in which version of CIBSE Guide A?
'Conductive Heat Transfer' primarily involves the transfer of heat through which building elements?
'Conductive Heat Transfer' primarily involves the transfer of heat through which building elements?