2020 Summer TAB Journal Quiz

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First Last

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Company Name(Required)

Are you an AABC, ACG, or EMA member? (check all that apply)(Required)

AABC

ACG

EMA

None of the above

TAB Saves Bakery Some Kneaded Dough

Brian Averman, TBE, Southwest Testing and Balancing, LLC

1. Why was a pitot tube traverse not possible on this project?(Required)

Poor duct configuration.

A functioning pitot tube was not available.

There was insufficient time to perform a traverse.

TAB Saves Bakery Some Kneaded Dough

Brian Averman, TBE, Southwest Testing and Balancing, LLC

2. What problems with the bread were resulting from issues with the proofing box?(Required)

Visual imperfections

Unbaked Bread

Overbaked

TAB Saves Bakery Some Kneaded Dough

Brian Averman, TBE, Southwest Testing and Balancing, LLC

3. What issue ultimately led to the errors in this proofing box?(Required)

A small crack in the casing

Mold growing on the interior of the return ductwork riders

Mold growing on the steam valve

5G and the Test & Balance Engineer

Eddie Alejandre, PE, TBE, CxA, Los Angeles Air Balance Co., Inc.

4. According to this article, 5G is about how many times faster, on average, than 4G?(Required)

2 times as fast

10 times as fast

100 times as fast

5G and the Test & Balance Engineer

Eddie Alejandre, PE, TBE, CxA, Los Angeles Air Balance Co., Inc.

5. Which of the following is NOT a way that 5G will help building owners?(Required)

Remotely accessing equipment

Automation software may be able to maintain balance on minor issues

Reduce the amount of data obtained about building/system conditions

5G and the Test & Balance Engineer

Eddie Alejandre, PE, TBE, CxA, Los Angeles Air Balance Co., Inc.

6. According to the article, what will be an increasingly important part of the TBE's job?(Required)

Data analytics

Network administration

IT installation

A Discussion About Return Airflow Issues

Casey McElwee, TBE, Professional System Analysis, Inc.

7. Why did the building's return systems not have enough static pressure?(Required)

The VAV system was malfunctioning.

Installed return ductwork was too large.

There were obstructions in the vent.

A Discussion About Return Airflow Issues

Casey McElwee, TBE, Professional System Analysis, Inc.

8. What solution allowed the hospital to open on time?(Required)

Reduce the supply and return min/max CFMs to a constant volume target CFM.

Increase the supply and return min/max CFMs to a constant volume target CFM.

Replace all of the Phoenix valves.

Air (Mis)Handler Issues

Steven Brockman, TBE, Matrix Air Balance, Inc.

9. What was the calculated airflow based on a coil velocity traverse?(Required)

15,000 CFM

17,471 CFM

8,790 CFM

Air (Mis)Handler Issues

Steven Brockman, TBE, Matrix Air Balance, Inc.

10. How large was the gap under the air handler that indicated the unit was short cycling?(Required)

1 inch

5 inches

12 inches

Air (Mis)Handler Issues

Steven Brockman, TBE, Matrix Air Balance, Inc.

11. The short cycling issue was resolved by:(Required)

Replacing the air handlers

Speeding up the fans

Sealing the air handlers

Preparing Spaces for Worship Post COVID-19 Outbreak

Joseph K. Hardy, TBE, Augusta Air Balance Co., LLC

12. Recommendations for the church included filters of a minimum of what rating?(Required)

MERV-9

MERV-13

MERV-20

Preparing Spaces for Worship Post COVID-19 Outbreak

Joseph K. Hardy, TBE, Augusta Air Balance Co., LLC

13. As outdoor air allows, the church is increasing outside air quantity to what percentage as a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19?(Required)

50%

75%

100%

Preparing Spaces for Worship Post COVID-19 Outbreak

Joseph K. Hardy, TBE, Augusta Air Balance Co., LLC

14. According to the article, which of the following can be mounted to a duct, unit, or upper room in order to slow the spread of COVID-19?(Required)

Automated disinfectant aerosol spray

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation device

Essential oil evaporator

Preparing Spaces for Worship Post COVID-19 Outbreak

Joseph K. Hardy, TBE, Augusta Air Balance Co., LLC

15. The size of a COVID-19 virus particle is approximately:(Required)

1 micron

.5 microns

.01 microns

2020 Summer TAB Journal Quiz

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AIA-Format LONG-FORM SPECIFICATION

Section 230593 – TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

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Section 230593 – TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

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