6.1.1. Sensible Heating

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define sensible heating.

   Hint

   Think about temperature changes without adding water.

2. 2.

   What is dry bulb temperature?

   Hint

   Consider how we measure the air temperature in our daily lives.

3. 3.

   What does sensible heating do?

   • Increases humidity
   • Increases temperature
   • Decreases temperature

   Hint

   Consider the definition of sensible heating.

4. 4.

   True or False: Sensible heating adds moisture to the air.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recollect what we've learned about sensible heating.

5. 5.

   A textile factory operates in a winter environment. Explain how sensible heating would be implemented to ensure quality in fiber processing. What challenges might the factory face?

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between moisture levels and fiber properties.

6. 6.

   Analyze a situation where the humidity level dropped unexpectedly during sensible heating. What could be the consequences for comfort and health, and how might a HVAC engineer rectify this?

   Hint

   Think about how changes in air quality affect well-being.