Practice - Heating Load Considerations
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Practice Questions
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List two components that contribute to heating load.
💡 Hint: Think of the building structure.
What standard is used for residential heating load calculations?
💡 Hint: Focus on residential applications.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What method is primarily used for estimating heating load in residential buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about which standard pertains specifically to homes.
True or False: Dynamic analysis assumes steady conditions over time.
💡 Hint: Focus on what is meant by 'dynamic' versus 'steady.'
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Challenge Problems
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A building has an external wall area of 800 sq. ft. that loses 2 BTU/hr per sq. ft. to the outside. It has 200 sq. ft. of window area losing 5 BTU/hr per sq. ft. Calculate the total heating load.
💡 Hint: Calculate heating losses from walls and windows separately before combining.
If a building with both solar gains and internal loads has excessive heating needs, what strategies can be implemented to optimize heating load? Discuss your approach.
💡 Hint: Think about passive and active solutions for energy efficiency.
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