The PATH to High Performance HVAC

1. What did David Richardson call the upcoming generation that he feels would be well suited to practice High-Performance HVAC?

Digital Natives Generation Alpha Generation Z Toolbelt Generation

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2. According to David Richardson, which of the following does NOT make up the HVAC system?

The building envelope The customer(s) The ductwork All of the above make up the HVAC system

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3. What is the average percentage of delivered capacity of the average unimproved (and not necessarily code compliant) "low-performance" HVAC system?

57% 63% 72% 88%

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4. David Richardson describes High-Performance HVAC as:

Artisanry + Troubleshooting Craftsmanship + Measurement Sales + Diagnostics Workmanship + Commissioning

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5. What is the One-Degree Principle?

You add heat to a fluid one degree at a time until a large release of energy (latent heat) You embrace change one small amount at a time until you get a large release of energy Both A and B He mentioned the One-Degree Principle early on but didn't follow up on it

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6. What are the Three Pillars of High-Performance HVAC?

Measurement, commissioning, comfort Measurement, health, comfort Safety, health, comfort Safety, measurement, comfort

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7. According to David Richardson, how often should we check static pressure?

Annually Anytime the customer complains about airflow Anytime we check a system Only on callbacks

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8. True or False: To find the total external static pressure (TESP) on a gas furnace, you will want to place the static pressure probes before the blower and after the heat exchanger, and you will add the values.

True False

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9. David Richardson refers to the equipment (and its relationship to heat) as:

The BTU Bus Stop The BTU Fulfillment Center The BTU Uber None of the above

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10. What are the STEPs David talks about?

Sales, troubleshooting, education, profit Sell, troubleshoot, educate, promote Serve, teach, equip, profit Share, teach, equip, promote

The PATH to High Performance HVAC