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Commercial Air Conditioning: Exam 2 Flashcards

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What is tempering air?

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bringing it to room temp (preheating)

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Why is negative pressure in a building bad?

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It will pull moisture from outside into your building because the humidity outside is higher

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What is better; slight positive pressure in building or slight negative?

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slight positive pressure

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Air Conditioning can be accomplished by using either single zone or _____-zone control

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single or multi-zone

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Four types of HVAC systems;

  1. All ___
  2. Air-________
  3. All-_________
    4.
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  1. All air
  2. Air hydronic
  3. All hydronic
  4. Unitary (rooftop all in one)
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What is a double split unit referring to?

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compressor sits inside condenser unit

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What is a triple split unit referring to?

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compressor sits outside condenser unit

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Think of a zone as the area controlled by one ________

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thermostat

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How to calibrate pocket thermometer?

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cup of ice water

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Word for heat sitting on top of cooled air?

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Stratification

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Zone control is accomplished by individual systems for each space or by supplying many spaces and regulating;

  1. Air temperaturę with constant volume of air to each space - constant volume systems (__)
  2. Air volume with constant temp air to each space - variable air volume (___)
  3. Air volume and temp to each space - variable volume and temperature (___)
  4. Each of these may have system combinations which add heat or cooling energy to control the comfort level in __________ zones
A
  1. (CV)
  2. (VAV)
  3. (VVT)
  4. individual
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CV dual duct supplies two ducts to each space, one ___ and one ____

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hot, cold

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VAV has ___ supply duct to each space. Air volume varies based on thermostat in each zone. Supply temperature is ______

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one, constant

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VAV dual duct has two supply ducts to each space. One ___, one ____ VAV terminal mixed as required, varying the volume

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hot, cold

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VVT has one supply duct to each space. Air volume varies based on _________ in each zone. The temperature varies

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thermostat

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VAV fan powered mixing box

The VAV terminal box may be equipped with a ___ to use the return air heat to assist in maintaining required air temp.

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fan

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VAV with Heat

One supply duct to each space. Air volume varies based on thermostat in each zone. Temp is ________ when minimum air volume will overcool.

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modulated

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Air - Hydronic

Supplies air to conditioned spaces or zones as well as ______ to conditioned space or zone (perimeter heating) fan coil units. Duct system can be;

  • single zone
  • multi zone
  • dual duct
  • terminal reheat
  • constant volume
  • variable volume
A

water

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indirect cooling tower is water being sprayed over condenser water _____ to provide cooling

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tubes

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Direct cooling tower water is sprayed and falls into ____ then flows back to condenser and recirculates

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sump

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All-Water Systems: Duct vs Pipe; Remember

5/8” OD pipe: 2.4 gpm @ 6 fps = 1 ton of cooling

8” round duct: 400 cfm @ 1200 fpm = 1 ton of cooling

5” round duct 400 cfm @ 3000 fpm = 1 ton of cooling

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yes

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All - hydronic (when duct is not available)

Supplies _____ only to conditioned spaces or zones by the use of special terminal units; ex. Fan coil, unit ventilators, valance units

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water

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Unitary systems are ____-contained packaged equipment normally an All air system

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self

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Air flow can be;

Low velocity - ____FPM
High velocity - _____-_____FPM

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Low velocity = 2000fpm

high velocity = 2001-6000fpm

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Air flow entering a zone should be between 20fpm - ___fpm
20-65fpm
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Less than 20FPM you get _________, greater than 65FPM you get _____
stratification, draft
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An Impeller is the part that moves the air and must be rotated by a prime mover (normally an ________ motor). The fan is classified according to the direction of airflow through the impeller.
electric
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Air Flow 1. Flow perpendicular from axis of impeller referred to as _________ flow 2. Flow parallel to the axis of impeller referred to as _____ flow
1. centrifugal flow | 2. axial flow
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Types of Impellers: P_______; ``` Fan disk (axial flow) Tube axial (spiral discharge) Vane axial (laminar discharge) Laminar = straight flow ```
propeller
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``` Types of Impellers: (no answer just remember) Fan Wheel (centrifugal) 1. 2. 3. 4. ```
- backward curve - forward curve - inclined - radial
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Fan Performance: The performance of a fan is its ability to generate the required ______ pressure for the system, yet maintain the required velocity pressure to ensure delivery of the design CFM.
static
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Fan selection is based on the following factors; 1. system ____ 2. ___ required 3. Total _______ (static pressure req'd) 4. _____ availability
1. system size 2. cfm required 3. resistance 4. space
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Fan selection Fan selection is based on the ability to overcome system ________ and create enough velocity for proper air movement.
resistance
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System Resistance components; name 7
1. filter 2. coil 3. duct elbows 4. supply duct 5. supply diffuser 6. return grille 7. return duct
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Terminology: 1. Overloading Type Fan; on a sudden decrease in ______ the prime mover will develop excessive HP and overload 2. Non - Overloading Type Fan; On a sudden decrease in static the prime mover will ___ develop excessive hp thus will not overload
1. STATIC | 2. NOT
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Fan Arrangements: 1. Draw thru; The fan is located at ______ of main plenum 2. Blow thru: The fan is located at _____ of main plenum
1. outlet | 2. inlet
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Two fan systems have _______ fans for supply and returns One fan system uses ___ fan for return and supply air
separate, one
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Forward curve fan: Used in most packaged equipment. Usually smaller, lighter, and runs slower. Remove resistance and air quantity would increase but so would HP. If allowed to continue to rise the motor would over ____
over amp
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Backward curve fan: Remove the resistance and air quantity would increase. HP would increase to a point then decrease, therefore known as non-____________.
Non-overloading
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State the main difference between forward vs backward curved fans.
Backward curved fans are non-overloading
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Propeller Fan Used in applications where large quantity required with little resistance to air flow. Resistance increase, CFM decreases, and HP _______
increases
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FAN CHARACTERISTICS: *remember* 1. Forward curve: 20,000 CFM @ max 5" of static (overloading) 2. Backward curve: 20,000 CFM @ 3'' of static (non-overloading) 3. Axial: 50,000CFM+ @ 3" of static+
yes
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When most fans approach the block tight static operating condition, instability is encountered. This condition is known as _____
surge
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Surge occurs when the air volume moved by the fan falls below that necessary to sustain the existing static _______ difference between the inlet and outlet sides of the fan. When this occurs, air ______ back through the fan wheel, momentarily reducing the duct static pressure
pressure, surges
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How many cfm per ton?
400CFM
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The surge of air enables the fan to again establish the original static pressure. The resulting fluctuation in cfm and static pressure within the fan and ductwork results in _____ and _________
noise and vibration
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What is static pressure?
resistance to airflow in ductwork
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System Resistance With each cfm flow rate, an air distribution system imposes a certain resistance to the passage of air. The resistance is the ___ of all of the pressure losses experienced as air passes through ductwork, diffusers, return air grills, dampers, filters, coils, etc.
sum
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True or False? The unit measure of resistance, or pressure loss, is in inches of water column, static pressure
True
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It is not practical to test a fan at every speed at which it may be applied. Fortunately, by the series of equations commonly referred to as "___ ____, it is possible to predict with good accuracy the performance of a fn at conditions other than those of the original rating.
fan laws
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Fan Laws: ``` The performance of all fans is governed by certain rules of physics called fan laws. The variables are; 1. 2. 3. 4. ```
1. CFM - cubic feet per minute 2. RPM - revolutions per minute 3. SP - static pressure 4. HP - horse power
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The three main fan laws: The most commonly used fan laws in simplified form are: TRUE OR FALSE 1. CFM varies directly with RPM 2. Ps varies with the square of RPM 3. bhp varies with the CUBE or the RPM
True
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Duct system pressures External Static Pressure (ESP) - is the term used by the OEM to express the total energy available to overcome the __________ of the ductwork and accessories in the system. - accessories include coils, fans, grills
resistance
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Duct system pressures ``` Pressure drop (PD) 1. Is the reduction in total _______ caused by components added to a duct system ``` 2. Pressure drop is the difference in ______ pressure from one side of the component to the other.
1. pressure | 2. static
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Duct system pressures: ``` Static pressure (SP) 1. Is the pressure pushing ______ or inward on the walls of the duct ```
outward
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Duct system pressures: ``` Velocity Pressure (VP) 1. Is the pressure exerted by the _____ of air along the duct ```
1. flow
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Duct system pressures: ``` Total pressure (TP) 1. Is the sum of ______ pressure and ______ pressure ``` 2. Total pressure is consumed by the resistance of the duct system and its _________. 3. Total pressure will decreases the further you are from the ___
1. static pressure and velocity pressure 2. components or accessories 3. fan
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Pressure Measurement: Pressures in the duct system are measured in inches of water or in. wg, read with a _________
manometer
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In. wg is an accurate way to read very small pressures above and below __________ found in a duct system
atmospheric
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Pressure Measurement: 1. one inch of water gauge is equal to ____psi
1. 0.036psi
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Air Measuring Devices: Manometers (oil filled) -U tube and _______ tube
inclined
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Air Measuring Devices: Magnehelic (non oil filled) - used for _______ measurement of pressure drop across filter banks
direct
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Air Measuring Devices: Anemometer or Velocity meter: 1. Used for a direct measurement of ________ in FPM
velocity
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Air Measuring Devices: 1. Using a PITOT tube allows the measurement of total and static pressures at the _____ time 2. Only ___ hole is required to be drilled into the duct 3. The pitot tube must be facing directly into the ___ stream for proper measurement
1. same 2. one 3. air
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Duct Traverse: 1. For round duct drill only _ holes. 2. Take readings and average for most accurate figure. Drill holes about __ duct diameters from any elbow. If this is not possible then take more traverse readings for greater accuracy.
1. 2 | 2. 10 duct diamters
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Duct Traverse: 1. If only a ball park figure is required, take reading from centre or duct and multiply by __% 2. ___ feet of straight duct before and after measuring point is required if this method is used.
1. 90% | 2. 10 feet
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Free Area: 1. When taking velocity measurements at supply or return air grills, the "____ area" must be factored into the calculation. 2. Free area is total area of the grill itself less the area taken up by the "hardware" 3. Normally found in the _____________ data, usually a percent factor.
1. free area | 3. manufacturers
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Overall Requirement for A/C systems are: 1. _______ control 2. ___________ control 3. Ventilation 4. Filtration
1. humidity control 2. temperature control 3. ventilation 4. Filtration
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Ductwork; Insulation: 1. Outside - used if ambient air surrounding the ducting is _______ or colder than conditioned air 2. Inside - used for noise control and to protect from weather
1. hotter
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Air Flow Control: Louvers; 1. Louvers are _____ or manually adjusted. 2. Normally equipped with animal or ___ screens
1. fixed | 2. bug
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Lovers: Used for; 1. Fresh air intake (min __% fresh air) 2. _______ air 3. Zone supply
1. min 20% | 2. exhaust
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Dampers and Air flow control: 1. Dampers can also be called ______ dampers 2. Used for controlling airflow rate 3. in high pressure air systems they are called pressure reducing valves
1. volume dampers
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Air flow control: There are two types of multiple blade dampers: name them; 1. ________ blade 2. _______ blade 3. Parallel and opposed refer to the movement of the adjacent blades
1. parallel | 2. opposed
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Air flow control: Parallel blade; 1. When this damper opens and closes, the air has a tendency to be deflected to ___ side of the duct
1. one
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Air flow control: Opposed blade; 1. When this damper opens and closes, the air is not deflected to one side of the duct and is therefore more efficient, causing less ___________
1. turbulence

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