Heat Loss (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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How many seconds are in a heating season of 41 weeks, 7 days/week, and 11 hours/day?
How many seconds are in a heating season of 41 weeks, 7 days/week, and 11 hours/day?
11,365,200 seconds
What is the formula for calculating fuel volume needed for heating?
What is the formula for calculating fuel volume needed for heating?
Total energy calorific value
What characterises the elemental heat loss assessment method?
What characterises the elemental heat loss assessment method?
Individual components meet U-value limits
What is the maximum percentage of floor area that combined openings can occupy?
What is the maximum percentage of floor area that combined openings can occupy?
30%
When is the overall heat loss method primarily used?
When is the overall heat loss method primarily used?
New buildings and extensions
What is the maximum U-value for a building with an area-to-volume ratio of 0.5?
What is the maximum U-value for a building with an area-to-volume ratio of 0.5?
0.62
How does building compactness affect permitted U-values?
How does building compactness affect permitted U-values?
More compact allows higher U-values
Which strategy maximises beneficial heat gain in buildings?
Which strategy maximises beneficial heat gain in buildings?
South-facing glazing
What is the approximate heat gain percentage for standard glass?
What is the approximate heat gain percentage for standard glass?
81%
To convert joules to kilojoules in energy calculations, what operation is required?
To convert joules to kilojoules in energy calculations, what operation is required?
Divide by 1000