Heating and insulating buildings

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  • Created by: Millie
  • Created on: 08-05-13 18:35
What is a U-Value?
It shows how fast heat can transfer through a material- heat transfers faster through materials with higher U-Values
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Name 5 types of effective methods of insulation in the home
1. Cavity Wall insulation- conduction 2. Loft insulation- reduces conduction & radiation 3. Draught proofing- convection currents 4. Hot Water tank jacket- reduces conduction & radiation 5. Thick curtain's conduction & radiation
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What is the formula for specific heat capacity?
E= m x c x 0
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What is the unit you would use for the result after using the specific heat capacity formula?
J/ Kg c
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How do you work out pay-back time?
Initial cost
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Name 5 types of effective methods of insulation in the home

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1. Cavity Wall insulation- conduction 2. Loft insulation- reduces conduction & radiation 3. Draught proofing- convection currents 4. Hot Water tank jacket- reduces conduction & radiation 5. Thick curtain's conduction & radiation

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What is the formula for specific heat capacity?

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What is the unit you would use for the result after using the specific heat capacity formula?

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How do you work out pay-back time?

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