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What factors besides air temperature affect thermal comfort?
What factors besides air temperature affect thermal comfort?
- The type of heating equipment, ventilation system, and air conditioning unit
- The color of the walls, the flooring material, and the ceiling height
- The location of windows, the size of furniture, and the lighting fixtures
- Relative air humidity, radiant temperature of objects, air motion, and air purity (correct)
Why is maintenance of HVAC equipment important for indoor air quality?
Why is maintenance of HVAC equipment important for indoor air quality?
- To ensure the furniture is arranged properly
- To prevent mold and viruses from developing in warm, moist conditions (correct)
- To change the color scheme of the interior space
- To increase the amount of VOCs released into the air
Why should filters in HVAC systems be changed regularly?
Why should filters in HVAC systems be changed regularly?
- To reduce the relative humidity in the space
- To capture particulates effectively and maintain indoor air quality (correct)
- To decrease the radiant temperature of surrounding objects
- To increase the velocity of the moving air stream
How does mean radiant temperature influence air temperature in a room?
How does mean radiant temperature influence air temperature in a room?
What is the most energy-efficient and cost-effective way to freshen the air inside buildings?
What is the most energy-efficient and cost-effective way to freshen the air inside buildings?
In what type of weather condition is wind-induced ventilation desirable for cooling?
In what type of weather condition is wind-induced ventilation desirable for cooling?
What is the primary objective of a heating system within an interior space?
What is the primary objective of a heating system within an interior space?
Which type of heating system uses water heated in a boiler and circulated through pipes to radiators or convectors?
Which type of heating system uses water heated in a boiler and circulated through pipes to radiators or convectors?
What is an important consideration when locating windows in buildings in all climatic regions?
What is an important consideration when locating windows in buildings in all climatic regions?
How does a passive solar-heating system differ from an active solar-heating system?
How does a passive solar-heating system differ from an active solar-heating system?
Which statement best describes natural ventilation in buildings?
Which statement best describes natural ventilation in buildings?
Why should wind be avoided or screened from windows during cold weather?
Why should wind be avoided or screened from windows during cold weather?
What are the components of a split air conditioner?
What are the components of a split air conditioner?
Which type of air conditioning system is the most energy-intensive according to the text?
Which type of air conditioning system is the most energy-intensive according to the text?
How does a window air conditioner function?
How does a window air conditioner function?
Why is central air conditioning considered a better option for cooling entire buildings?
Why is central air conditioning considered a better option for cooling entire buildings?
What is unique about a split air conditioner compared to a window air conditioner?
What is unique about a split air conditioner compared to a window air conditioner?
"An air-conditioning system can regulate not only air temperature but also ____."
"An air-conditioning system can regulate not only air temperature but also ____."
"Air conditioning is very energy intensive, so strategies such as shading support ____."
"Air conditioning is very energy intensive, so strategies such as shading support ____."
To achieve thermal comfort, a balance must be reached among air temperature, relative air humidity, radiant temperature, air motion, and air purity.
To achieve thermal comfort, a balance must be reached among air temperature, relative air humidity, radiant temperature, air motion, and air purity.
Filters in HVAC systems do not need to be changed frequently to maintain indoor air quality.
Filters in HVAC systems do not need to be changed frequently to maintain indoor air quality.
Interior design materials never release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can affect indoor air quality.
Interior design materials never release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can affect indoor air quality.
Indoor Air-Quality (IAQ) considerations play no role in choosing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for buildings.
Indoor Air-Quality (IAQ) considerations play no role in choosing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for buildings.
A split air conditioner unit requires a slot to be made in the room's wall for installation.
A split air conditioner unit requires a slot to be made in the room's wall for installation.
Central air conditioning is primarily used for cooling single rooms.
Central air conditioning is primarily used for cooling single rooms.
Window air conditioners are sometimes referred to as 'unitary' air conditioning systems.
Window air conditioners are sometimes referred to as 'unitary' air conditioning systems.
Shading and careful placement of furnishings can contribute to energy conservation in air conditioning systems.
Shading and careful placement of furnishings can contribute to energy conservation in air conditioning systems.
Air conditioning systems only focus on regulating air temperature.
Air conditioning systems only focus on regulating air temperature.
Outdoor units of split air conditioners house components like the compressor and evaporator.
Outdoor units of split air conditioners house components like the compressor and evaporator.
Packaged air conditioners are mainly recommended for cooling single rooms or small spaces.
Packaged air conditioners are mainly recommended for cooling single rooms or small spaces.
The capacity of a central air conditioning compressor is limited compared to other types of air conditioning systems.
The capacity of a central air conditioning compressor is limited compared to other types of air conditioning systems.
Infiltrations can lead to wasted energy by allowing cooled air to escape from a building.
Infiltrations can lead to wasted energy by allowing cooled air to escape from a building.
Radiant heating systems utilize heated ceilings, floors, and sometimes walls with embedded pipes carrying hot water.
Radiant heating systems utilize heated ceilings, floors, and sometimes walls with embedded pipes carrying hot water.
Active solar-heating systems generally offer less control over the interior environment compared to passive systems.
Active solar-heating systems generally offer less control over the interior environment compared to passive systems.
An air conditioner is commonly used as a means for supplying heated air.
An air conditioner is commonly used as a means for supplying heated air.
Hot-water or hydronic heating systems circulate water heated in a boiler through pipes to provide cooling to radiators or convectors.
Hot-water or hydronic heating systems circulate water heated in a boiler through pipes to provide cooling to radiators or convectors.
Passive solar-heating systems focus on incorporating wind velocity, temperature, and direction in their design.
Passive solar-heating systems focus on incorporating wind velocity, temperature, and direction in their design.
Air conditioning systems are not energy intensive.
Air conditioning systems are not energy intensive.
Mechanical ventilation relies on the natural movement of air rather than fans or blowers to circulate air within buildings.
Mechanical ventilation relies on the natural movement of air rather than fans or blowers to circulate air within buildings.
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