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What is the primary purpose of ventilation in a building?
What is the primary purpose of ventilation in a building?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of natural ventilation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of natural ventilation?
How does mechanical ventilation differ from natural ventilation?
How does mechanical ventilation differ from natural ventilation?
What is a significant drawback of using natural ventilation in small buildings?
What is a significant drawback of using natural ventilation in small buildings?
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Which factor is least important for effective ventilation according to the guidelines?
Which factor is least important for effective ventilation according to the guidelines?
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Why are air cleaning devices considered essential in a ventilation system?
Why are air cleaning devices considered essential in a ventilation system?
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What usually triggers a furnace to operate during mechanical ventilation?
What usually triggers a furnace to operate during mechanical ventilation?
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Which statement about air filtration in ventilation systems is accurate?
Which statement about air filtration in ventilation systems is accurate?
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What is one significant disadvantage of the natural air intake and mechanical exhaust system?
What is one significant disadvantage of the natural air intake and mechanical exhaust system?
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In a mechanical air intake and natural exhaust system, what keeps the building pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure?
In a mechanical air intake and natural exhaust system, what keeps the building pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure?
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What is a common operational disadvantage of using a common duct system in larger buildings?
What is a common operational disadvantage of using a common duct system in larger buildings?
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Which characteristic does a propeller fan used for bathroom and kitchen exhaust typically have?
Which characteristic does a propeller fan used for bathroom and kitchen exhaust typically have?
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In terms of energy efficiency, what is a drawback of using a mechanical air intake system?
In terms of energy efficiency, what is a drawback of using a mechanical air intake system?
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What does the term 'back-venting' refer to in the context of building ventilation?
What does the term 'back-venting' refer to in the context of building ventilation?
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Which method can cause infiltration of outside air into a building during mechanical exhaust?
Which method can cause infiltration of outside air into a building during mechanical exhaust?
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What is typically not a feature of the fresh air supplied by a propeller fan mounted in an outside wall?
What is typically not a feature of the fresh air supplied by a propeller fan mounted in an outside wall?
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Study Notes
Ventilation Methods
- Ventilation is the process of supplying fresh, clean air to a building to maintain comfortable and safe conditions.
- Adequate ventilation maintains proper air temperature, cleanliness, and humidity levels.
- Ventilation can be achieved naturally or mechanically.
Natural Ventilation
- Natural ventilation uses temperature differences or wind to move air.
- Often relies on opening windows.
- Not as efficient as mechanical methods; can create cold drafts and doesn't remove stale air from upper parts of a room effectively.
- Less effective for modern buildings, and building codes often require mechanical exhaust fans
Mechanical Ventilation
- Mechanical ventilation uses motor-driven fans or blowers to move air.
- Divided into three types based on air intake and exhaust methods.
Natural Air Intake, Mechanical Exhaust
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Stale air is removed by a motor-driven fan/blower.
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Fresh air enters through windows/air intakes.
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Disadvantage: Fresh air isn't filtered or heated.
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Can lead to pressure imbalances, infiltration of outside air (especially in winter), and the potential for combustion product back-flow in appliances.
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Smaller buildings: Kitchen and bathroom fans are a common example, with automatic shutters.
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Larger buildings: Bathroom and kitchen exhausts are often connected to common duct systems with a roof-mounted fan, which efficiently pushes exhausted air away from windows.
- Advantage: Simple design, low cost, ease of maintenance
- Disadvantage: Energy inefficiency as the fan may run constantly, even when ventilation isn't needed.
Mechanical Air Intake, Natural Exhaust
- Fresh air is forced into building
- Stale air exits naturally through windows/air vents in walls
- Keeps pressure slightly higher than atmospheric pressure.
- Prevents unwanted infiltration of air
- Fresh air can be provided via propeller fans mounted in exterior walls (no filtering or heating)
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Explore the different methods of ventilation, focusing on both natural and mechanical techniques. Learn how these methods maintain air quality, temperature, and humidity in buildings. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
