BSE UNIT 12 LESSON 4 Building Services Engineering

What should learners be able to describe by the end of the session on Building Services Engineering for Construction?

• The history of hydronic heating systems

• Domestic hydronic heating systems

• The electrical systems in buildings

• The architectural design of heating systems

What are learners expected to list regarding a hydronic heating system?

• The color schemes used in hydronic heating systems

• The main components of a hydronic heating system

• The manufacturers of hydronic heating systems

• The installation costs of a hydronic heating system

What skill related to a domestic hydronic heating system should learners be able to perform?

• Repair a domestic hydronic heating system

• Sketch out a domestic hydronic heating system

• Install a domestic hydronic heating system

• Market a domestic hydronic heating system

By the end of the session, learners should be able to explain how what type of system works?

• A domestic electrical system

• A domestic plumbing system

• A domestic system of ventilation

• A domestic system works

What should learners be able to explain regarding different heating systems?

• The color and design variations

• The installation procedures

• The advantages and disadvantages

• The brand comparisons

What is the purpose of heating domestic dwellings?

• To provide comfort for the inhabitants

• To cool down the interior space

• To increase air pollution

• To reduce the size of the rooms

Which of the following is NOT related to thermal comfort?

• Air temperature

• Mean radiant temperature

• Relative humidity

• Sound levels

What is one of the benefits of using a hydronic (water-based) system for heating a building?

• It prevents surface condensation and mould growth

• It increases air velocity

• It reduces the mean radiant temperature

• It enhances sound transmission

What do combi boilers provide without the need for bulky tanks or cylinders?

• Just instantaneous hot water

• Just heat

• Instantaneous hot water and electricity

• Instantaneous hot water and heat

How do combi boilers operate?

• With a non-pressurised system

• With a pressurised system utilising a heat exchanger

• With a gravity-fed system

• With an electrical resistance system