Innovative Heating Solutions Quiz

What is the primary function of a solar collector in a solar thermal system?

• To generate electricity

• To absorb the sun's energy and convert it into heat

• To store solar energy for later use

• To reflect sunlight away from the system

In the UK, why do solar thermal hot water systems often have an auxiliary heat source?

• To increase the efficiency of the system

• Due to the lack of guaranteed solar energy

• To reduce the cost of installation

• To provide cooling during summer

What type of fuel do biomass stoves typically burn?

• Natural gas

• Pellets or logs

• Electricity

• Coal

What is a heat sink in the context of heating systems?

• A device that generates heat

• A heat exchanger that transfers heat from one source into a fluid

• A storage unit for excess heat

• A cooling system for electronic devices

Which type of heat pump operates on geothermal ground heat?

• Air source pump

• Water source pump

• Ground source pump

• Solar heat pump

At what temperature can air source pumps operate effectively?

• Up to 0°C

• Down to minus 20°C

• Up to 50°C

• Down to minus 10°C

What is the role of a differential temperature controller (DTC) in a solar thermal system?

• To store solar energy

• To control the system's circulating pump when solar energy is available

• To convert solar energy into electricity

• To provide backup heating

Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass boiler fuel?

• Pellets

• Woodchips

• Logs

• Natural gas

What is the main advantage of using alternative heating sources like solar thermal and biomass over traditional systems?

• They are cheaper to install

• They are more energy efficient

• They require less maintenance

• They are more widely available

Which of the following systems can provide both room heat and domestic hot water?

• Air source heat pump

• Biomass stove

• Solar photovoltaic system

• Electric heater