Envirmental Sources Flashcards
(34 cards)
Renewable sources consist of ?
Solar panels,wind turbines,wave turbines
All metal pipework and materials from the job can be disposed of how?
in the environmental waste only skip
What is the main aim of general energy conservation legislation
To reduce overall energy use and emissions
What is the aim of construction-specific energy legislation
Promote energy-efficient construction methods
What is the client’s responsibility under energy conservation law
Ensure energy-efficient systems are considered in the project
What is a designer responsible for in energy conservation?
Specifying energy-efficient systems and components
What must employers ensure in relation to energy conservation
Provide training and resources to support energy-saving practices
How should employees contribute to energy conservation?
Follow procedures that minimise waste and energy usage
Which of the following is a high carbon energy source
Coal
Which of these is considered a low carbon energy source
Heat pump
What type of energy source is a heat pump?
Low carbon
What is the function of a CHP unit
Produces both heat and power from one fuel source
Which organisation provides advice on saving energy
Energy Saving Trust
What do energy rating tables help identify
Efficiency levels of products or systems
Where could you find information on alternative energy sources
The Department for Energy and Climate Change
All metal pipework and materials from the job can be disposed of how
a licenced scrap merchant
which of the following types of equipment or process produces the most carbon dioxide
LPG site heating equipment
When did the waste management legislation come into force?
29th March 2011
the correct commissioning of Building Services Systems can help improve energy efficiency, how is this achieved
reducing the rate of gas flow to an appliance to ensure it does not use as much fuel
What is the common name for the certificate that you leave with a customer on completion of boiler installation?
Benchmark
Which of the maintenance activities shown below would help to reduce the work of cold water in a dwelling?
re washing or replacing a dripping hot tap to a bath
Which one of the following pieces of legislation requires a building site to organise its waste correctly?
Environmental Protection regulations
Which one of the following does not produce emissions hazardous to the environment
cylinder heated by solar power
What should main contractors be building to, as to meet certain environmental standards?
code for sustainable homes
