Question 1

Although different in terms of technology, industrial-scale hot water systems operate on the same basic principles as residential systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

One advantage of roof mounting a collector is _____ .​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the possible use of drainback systems 
B)  easy maintenance​ 
C)  ​the minimization of shading​ 
D)  the minimization of heat loss​ 
A)  ​the possible use of drainback systems 
B)  easy maintenance​ 
C)  ​the minimization of shading​ 
D)  the minimization of heat loss​ A

Question 3

Because of their simplicity, ICS systems are among the least expensive to install, operate, and maintain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

For year-round use, collectors can be tilted to maximize winter absorption (typically at an angle equal to the latitude plus _____) .​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10° 
B)  ​15° 
C)  ​20° 
D)  ​23.5° 
A)  ​10° 
B)  ​15° 
C)  ​20° 
D)  ​23.5°

Question 5

In the ____ tubing configuration, fluid flows through a single continuous tube that meanders from the bottom of the collector to the top.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​serpentine 
B)  ​flooded​ 
C)  ​traditional​ 
D)  ​residential​ 
A)  ​serpentine 
B)  ​flooded​ 
C)  ​traditional​ 
D)  ​residential​

Question 6

_____ systems are simple passive systems that consists of a well-insulated tank mounted directly above a collector.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Thermosiphon 
B)  Integral collector storage​ 
C)  Open-loop direct 
D)  Drainback​ 
A)  ​Thermosiphon 
B)  Integral collector storage​ 
C)  Open-loop direct 
D)  Drainback​

Question 7

Industrial systems often use _____ to concentrate sunlight on fluid-filled pipes.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​evacuated tube 
B)  i​nsulated box 
C)  ​parabolic trough 
D)  flat plate 
A)  ​evacuated tube 
B)  i​nsulated box 
C)  ​parabolic trough 
D)  flat plate

Question 8

A(n) _____ collector consists of a shallow, insulated metal box covered with tempered glass that encloses tubing attached to absorber plates.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​evacuated tube 
B)  ​insulated box​ 
C)  ​parabolic trough​ 
D)  ​flat plate​ 
A)  ​evacuated tube 
B)  ​insulated box​ 
C)  ​parabolic trough​ 
D)  ​flat plate​

Question 9

Hot water rising and colder water sinking is the _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  ​closed-loop system 
B)  ​operational effect 
C)  ​thermosiphon effect 
D)  ​open-collector system 
A)  ​closed-loop system 
B)  ​operational effect 
C)  ​thermosiphon effect 
D)  ​open-collector system

Question 10

Sizing a system to provide all of a building's domestic hot water is routinely done for green-built buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One advantage of the flat plate collector over the evacuated tube collector is _____ .​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​better insulation 
B)  ​it attains higher temperatures​ 
C)  ​it captures more oblique sunlight​ 
D)  ​better at shedding snow​ 
A)  ​better insulation 
B)  ​it attains higher temperatures​ 
C)  ​it captures more oblique sunlight​ 
D)  ​better at shedding snow​

Question 12

The first modern solar hot water systems appeared in the 1800s when running water became common in buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Evacuated tube collectors consists of numerous sealed glass tubes attached to a common top pipe called a _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  ​central heat pipe​ 
B)  ​vaporizer​ 
C)  ​manifold​ 
D)  ​heat exchanger​ 
A)  ​central heat pipe​ 
B)  ​vaporizer​ 
C)  ​manifold​ 
D)  ​heat exchanger​

Question 14

​Serpentine configurations are the most common configurations for residential hot water systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Early solar water heaters directly heated _____ water.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​rain 
B)  ​runoff 
C)  ​potable 
D)  ​gray 
A)  ​rain 
B)  ​runoff 
C)  ​potable 
D)  ​gray

Although different in terms of technology, industrial-scale hot water systems operate on the same basic principles as residential systems.

One advantage of roof mounting a collector is _____ .

Because of their simplicity, ICS systems are among the least expensive to install, operate, and maintain.

For year-round use, collectors can be tilted to maximize winter absorption (typically at an angle equal to the latitude plus _____) .

In the ____ tubing configuration, fluid flows through a single continuous tube that meanders from the bottom of the collector to the top.

_____ systems are simple passive systems that consists of a well-insulated tank mounted directly above a collector.

Industrial systems often use _____ to concentrate sunlight on fluid-filled pipes.

A(n) _____ collector consists of a shallow, insulated metal box covered with tempered glass that encloses tubing attached to absorber plates.

Hot water rising and colder water sinking is the _____ .

Sizing a system to provide all of a building's domestic hot water is routinely done for green-built buildings.

One advantage of the flat plate collector over the evacuated tube collector is _____ .

The first modern solar hot water systems appeared in the 1800s when running water became common in buildings.

Evacuated tube collectors consists of numerous sealed glass tubes attached to a common top pipe called a _____ .

Serpentine configurations are the most common configurations for residential hot water systems.

Early solar water heaters directly heated _____ water.

Introduction to Green Building

Building Materials

Passive Solar Design

Alternative Construction

Energy

Solar Electricity

Wind Power

Hydropower

Biomass

Nonsolar Renewable Energy

Filters

Exam 6: Solar Hot Water

Although different in terms of technology, industrial-scale hot water systems operate on the same basic principles as residential systems.

One advantage of roof mounting a collector is _____ .​

Because of their simplicity, ICS systems are among the least expensive to install, operate, and maintain.

For year-round use, collectors can be tilted to maximize winter absorption (typically at an angle equal to the latitude plus _____) .​

In the ____ tubing configuration, fluid flows through a single continuous tube that meanders from the bottom of the collector to the top.​

_____ systems are simple passive systems that consists of a well-insulated tank mounted directly above a collector.

Industrial systems often use _____ to concentrate sunlight on fluid-filled pipes.

A(n) _____ collector consists of a shallow, insulated metal box covered with tempered glass that encloses tubing attached to absorber plates.

Hot water rising and colder water sinking is the _____ .

Sizing a system to provide all of a building's domestic hot water is routinely done for green-built buildings.

One advantage of the flat plate collector over the evacuated tube collector is _____ .​

The first modern solar hot water systems appeared in the 1800s when running water became common in buildings.

Evacuated tube collectors consists of numerous sealed glass tubes attached to a common top pipe called a _____ .

​Serpentine configurations are the most common configurations for residential hot water systems.

Early solar water heaters directly heated _____ water.

Introduction to Green Building

Building Materials

Passive Solar Design

Alternative Construction

Energy

Solar Electricity

Wind Power

Hydropower

Biomass

Nonsolar Renewable Energy

Filters

One advantage of roof mounting a collector is _____ .

For year-round use, collectors can be tilted to maximize winter absorption (typically at an angle equal to the latitude plus _____) .

In the ____ tubing configuration, fluid flows through a single continuous tube that meanders from the bottom of the collector to the top.

One advantage of the flat plate collector over the evacuated tube collector is _____ .

Serpentine configurations are the most common configurations for residential hot water systems.