Calculating Costs (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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How much can turning down the thermostat save on household energy costs?
How much can turning down the thermostat save on household energy costs?
Up to 10%
What is the formula for calculating total heat loss?
What is the formula for calculating total heat loss?
-value area temp difference
What unit is heat loss measured in?
What unit is heat loss measured in?
Watts
Which is an immediate cost-saving measure for heating?
Which is an immediate cost-saving measure for heating?
Reduce thermostat settings
What is the formula for calculating fuel consumption?
What is the formula for calculating fuel consumption?
Total energy calorific value
Which factor is NOT required for heat loss cost calculations?
Which factor is NOT required for heat loss cost calculations?
Building height
What does dividing by 1000 achieve in Step 3?
What does dividing by 1000 achieve in Step 3?
Converts joules to kilojoules
Which is a long-term investment for reducing heat loss?
Which is a long-term investment for reducing heat loss?
Install double or triple glazing
What limitation applies to individual element -value calculations?
What limitation applies to individual element -value calculations?
Shows only part of total heat loss
How is the heating period converted to seconds in Step 2?
How is the heating period converted to seconds in Step 2?
Weeks days hours mins secs
