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COSC 325 MEP - UNIT STUDY GUIDE ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




MECHANICAL EXAM WITH CORRECT ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




ANSWERS

Humidity

Humidity is the amount of moisture (water vapor) in air ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Define Relative Humidity ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




The amount of moisture in the air compared to the amount of moisture the air would hold
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at the same temperature if it were saturated (full of water)
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At what temp. do most individuals feel comfortable?
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75 degrees F
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How does humidity affect comfort?
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Humidity is important in determining because it determines how slowly or rapidly
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perspiration evaporates from the body ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




At what relative humidity do most individuals feel comfortable?
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50% Relative Humidity ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




What equipment controls humidity level?||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Humidifiers and dehumidifiers ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




How do humidifiers add moisture to air?
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By causing water to evaporate into the air
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How do dehumidifiers remove moisture from air?
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By causing moisture to condense
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Define Condensation ||\\||\\

,Condensation is the formation of liquid (condensate) as gas or vapor cools below its dew ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




point

What is stagnant air? ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Air that contains an excess of impurities such as CO2 and lacks the oxygen required to
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provide comfort ||\\||\\




Why is air circulation important to comfort?
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Air that is not moving cannot carry away heat from skin surfaces. The body can overheat
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with still, hot air ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




At what velocity should air in a building be for comfort?
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40 FPM ||\\||\\




Units of measure for air velocity and for air flow rate
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Feet per min ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Inline

Inline duct fans are primarily used to expel heat and humidity from grow tents and rooms.
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They can also be found in closet systems hosting servers and AV equipment.
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Downblast vs Upblast ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Downblast is cheaper ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Ventilation

When air from the outside is brought in ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Make up air ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Air used to replace air that is lost due to exhaust
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Rectangular Ducts ||\\||\\




make better use of space and cheaper ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




oval/elliptical duct ||\\||\\




Even if you have an older HVAC unit, utilizing residential oval ducts ensures that quality air
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is moved around your house efficiently and effectively.
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Round and Spiral duct ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\

, Spiral round lock-seam duct is the most efficient way to transport air in HVAC systems. The
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round profile greater flow efficiencies than rectangular ducts. Because round ducts are
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inherently stronger than rectangular profiles, they can be lighter metal gauges and can be ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




installed in longer spans. ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Flex Duct ||\\||\\




Flexible ducts can speed installation by reducing the number of joints in a run and
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eliminating the need for elbows and offsets. ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Used in residential because it's easier to move around.
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Can easily have a trunk and branch.
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5ft is the max
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Rigid Duct ||\\||\\




This type of ductwork can either be rectangular or cylindrical and consists of a solid
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material wrapped in insulation. Rigid ductwork is known to be enduring and reliable. They ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




are generally a more expensive option, but you get a higher quality air duct that doesn't
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make as much noise when air is running through it.||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Made of steel and more for hvac. ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Flex Connection ||\\||\\




to provide piping systems with the flexibility needed to absorb noise and vibration,
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compensate for thermal growth, or permit motion of other piping elements. ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Duct Board ||\\||\\




Duct board is a semi-rigid fiberglass insulation material often used for residential or light
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commercial heating and cooling applications in lieu of metal duct ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Almost like the main in a duct work. ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Duct Wrapped ||\\||\\




insulation made especially for insulating ducts, has an inner layer of foam or fiberglass and ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




an outer layer of foil.
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Duct Internal Lining ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\




Duct liner is a product that is used to line the inside of the duct. Lining a duct with
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elastomeric foam offers thermal protection from energy loss and condensation control, and ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
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