Technical Specifications Flashcards
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What is the main purpose of the air-side economizer that ASHRAE 90.1 requires in many climate zones?
Answer: Using cool outdoor air for cooling instead of mechanical refrigeration
An air-side economizer brings in more outdoor air when conditions allow, which cuts compressor energy.
Which ASHRAE standard covers ventilation of health care facilities, such as operating rooms and isolation rooms?
Answer: Standard 170
ASHRAE/ASHE 170 sets ventilation rates, pressure relationships and filtration for health care spaces.
Which ASHRAE document describes the commissioning process from pre-design through occupancy and operation?
Answer: Guideline 0
ASHRAE Guideline 0 defines the general commissioning process that verifies the Owner's Project Requirements are met.
A TAB specification references ASHRAE Standard 111. What does it cover?
Answer: Measuring, testing, adjusting and balancing building HVAC systems
ASHRAE 111 sets procedures and instrumentation for testing, adjusting and balancing HVAC systems.
Which ASHRAE standard covers ventilation and acceptable indoor air quality in residential buildings?
Answer: Standard 62.2
ASHRAE 62.2 covers dwelling units, while 62.1 covers commercial and institutional buildings.
ASHRAE Standard 189.1, developed with ICC, USGBC and IES, covers what topic?
Answer: Design of high-performance green buildings
Standard 189.1 sets minimum requirements for high-performance green buildings, except low-rise residential, and is used with the International Green Construction Code.
Which ASHRAE document gives standardized, high-performance sequences of operation for HVAC systems such as VAV air handlers?
Answer: Guideline 36
Guideline 36 provides tested, ready-to-specify control sequences that reduce energy use and programming errors.