Plumbing Scientific Principles Level 2 C&G Flashcards

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Thermal conductivity

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of a material's ability to conduct heat

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Specific heat capacity

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required energy to raise 1 kg of a substance by 1°C

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Ohm's Law

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V = I x R > (Voltage = Current x Resistance)

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Power formula

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P = V x I (Power or Watts = Voltage x Current)

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Heat transfer methods

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convection, conduction, radiation

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Conduction

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Energy transfer through direct contact

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Convection

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Heat transfer through fluid movement

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Radiation

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Energy transfer through electromagnetic waves

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Insulation materials

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Foam, wool, fiberglass, rock wool

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Thermal expansion

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Material size increase in relation to its temperature