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What is the main purpose of heating load calculations?
What is the main purpose of heating load calculations?
- To size a heating system based on heat loss (correct)
- To establish the maximum cooling required by the system
- To calculate the heat transfer through walls only
- To determine how much heat gain to expect from the sun
Which factor is critical in calculating cooling loads?
Which factor is critical in calculating cooling loads?
- The number of heating systems in the building
- The outdoor weather conditions only
- The quality of building materials used
- Internal heat gains from people and equipment (correct)
What does the difference in temperature across a surface impact?
What does the difference in temperature across a surface impact?
- The energy consumption of the building
- The size of the heating system
- The heat transfer rate (correct)
- The amount of insulation needed
Which condition typically represents the worst-case scenario for heat loss calculations?
Which condition typically represents the worst-case scenario for heat loss calculations?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to internal heat gains in a building?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to internal heat gains in a building?
Why is the heat loss calculation simpler than the heat gain calculation?
Why is the heat loss calculation simpler than the heat gain calculation?
When conducting cooling load calculations, which component is essential?
When conducting cooling load calculations, which component is essential?
What impacts the amount of heat generated within a space that must be considered for cooling calculations?
What impacts the amount of heat generated within a space that must be considered for cooling calculations?
What can be a consequence of duct leakage and heat gain or loss in residential systems?
What can be a consequence of duct leakage and heat gain or loss in residential systems?
What is the primary factor that leads to complex load calculations in residential buildings?
What is the primary factor that leads to complex load calculations in residential buildings?
Which device typically controls the space conditions during cooling unit operation?
Which device typically controls the space conditions during cooling unit operation?
In what way do cooling and heating load calculations differ according to the content?
In what way do cooling and heating load calculations differ according to the content?
What effect does excessive sensible capacity in a cooling system have on performance?
What effect does excessive sensible capacity in a cooling system have on performance?
What aspect of heat flows impacts the load profile of a residential building?
What aspect of heat flows impacts the load profile of a residential building?
Which chapter provides more detailed guidance on calculating residential cooling loads?
Which chapter provides more detailed guidance on calculating residential cooling loads?
How should the content in the ASHRAE Handbook be viewed in relation to determining space heating and cooling loads?
How should the content in the ASHRAE Handbook be viewed in relation to determining space heating and cooling loads?
What is a primary factor affecting cooling loads in residential buildings compared to commercial buildings?
What is a primary factor affecting cooling loads in residential buildings compared to commercial buildings?
In the context of heating load calculations, which feature is unique to residential buildings?
In the context of heating load calculations, which feature is unique to residential buildings?
Why might applying commercial building load calculation methods to residences result in inaccuracies?
Why might applying commercial building load calculation methods to residences result in inaccuracies?
How does the design of residential heating systems typically differ from that of commercial systems?
How does the design of residential heating systems typically differ from that of commercial systems?
Which of the following is a significant internal heat gain factor in commercial buildings that is less influential in residential structures?
Which of the following is a significant internal heat gain factor in commercial buildings that is less influential in residential structures?
What characteristic of internal heat gains is true for residential systems compared to commercial systems?
What characteristic of internal heat gains is true for residential systems compared to commercial systems?
What is one reason residential buildings experience greater distribution losses?
What is one reason residential buildings experience greater distribution losses?
Which of the following statements best describes the parameters for evaluating equipment selection in building design?
Which of the following statements best describes the parameters for evaluating equipment selection in building design?
Flashcards
Cooling Load Calculation
Cooling Load Calculation
Cooling load calculation determines the maximum cooling required for a building, considering all heat gains within the space.
Heating Load Calculation
Heating Load Calculation
Heating load calculation determines the heating required to maintain a space's temperature, focusing on heat loss.
Heat Transfer
Heat Transfer
Heat transfer is the basis for both heating and cooling load calculations.
Internal Heat Gain
Internal Heat Gain
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Heat Loss
Heat Loss
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Building Envelope
Building Envelope
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Residential vs. Commercial Load Calculations
Residential vs. Commercial Load Calculations
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Smaller Internal Heat Gains (Residential)
Smaller Internal Heat Gains (Residential)
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Varied Use of Spaces (Residential)
Varied Use of Spaces (Residential)
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Fewer Zones (Residential)
Fewer Zones (Residential)
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Greater Distribution Losses (Residential)
Greater Distribution Losses (Residential)
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Commercial Building Applications
Commercial Building Applications
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Residential Duct Leakage
Residential Duct Leakage
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Residential Load Calculation
Residential Load Calculation
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Dehumidification
Dehumidification
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Excessive Sensible Capacity
Excessive Sensible Capacity
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Time-Varying Load
Time-Varying Load
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Building-Specific Load Profile
Building-Specific Load Profile
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Hour-by-Hour Analysis
Hour-by-Hour Analysis
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Cooling vs Heating Load Analysis
Cooling vs Heating Load Analysis
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ASHRAE Handbook (2021)
ASHRAE Handbook (2021)
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Study Notes
Chapter 5: Space Loads
- Space load calculations determine required heating/cooling rates for desired indoor conditions
- Key components of heating/cooling loads are shown in Figure 5-1
- Calculations determine maximum heating/cooling rates needed annually
- These calculations are foundational for HVAC system design and component selection
- Factors affecting load calculations include external (temperature) and internal (occupancy) factors
- Calculations affect first costs, occupant comfort, and system efficiency
Background
- Cooling calculations determine heat gain
- Heating calculations determine heat loss
- Heat transfer is the basis of calculations in either case
Heat Transfer Factors
- Heat transfer determined by surface area of separation, material quality, and temperature difference
- Cooling calculation considers all heat gains (building envelope & internal sources)
- Heating calculation simpler, considering worst case night-time conditions
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