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  1. 1The acronym SCoP stands for?Seasonal coefficient of performance
  2. 2Where an earth electrode is used as protection for a wind turbine mast its resistance must not be greater than ?10&937
  3. 3The term VAWT in relation to renewable wind energy stand for ?Vertical axis wind turbine
  4. 4Q:What type of biomass appliance is typically the best type for a small property?stove
  5. 5QuestionThe transfer of solar energy from the sun to the earth is by what process?Radiation
  6. 6A collection of PV modules is usually referred to as a?PV array
  7. 7The amount of generated electricity from a solar photovoltaic cell is dependent on?Intensity of solar radiation
  8. 8An isolator to be used to isolate PV modules from the inverter must be?Rated for d.c
  9. 9What is the purpose of the outflow in a micro-hydropower system?To return the water to the watercourse
  10. 10Question TextAnswer Text
  11. 11To be classed as permitted development pole mounted wind turbines should?Ensure the top of the turbine is no more than 11.1 metres above ground
  12. 12Solar panels mounted on a house or on a building within the grounds of a house should notOn a building that is within the grounds of a listed building
  13. 13Collector ?tilt? when referring to solar hot water heating is theAngle that the solar collector is mounted from the horizontal plane
  14. 14Which of the following would affect the decision to install micro-wind powered generation on a domestic property?Turbulence
  15. 15Q:Solar panels mount on a house or on a building within the ground of a house shouldNot be installed above the highest part of the (excluding the chimney) and should project no more than 20mm from the roof slope or wall surface
  16. 16What type of solar hot water system is typically suitable for a property with an east/west roof orientation?A spit collector system with solar collectors mounted on both east and west facing roof slopes
  17. 17Which of the following is not a factor affecting the installation of micro-wind powered generation with regards to planning permission?Manufacturer of product
  18. 18Heavy overshading of solar collectors will have what effect on system performance?A potential reduction in system performance of approximately
  19. 19What does the acronym SPF stand for in relation to heat pumps?Seasonal performance factor
  20. 20What part of the building regulations is responsible for the improvement of energy efficiency within dwellings?Part L
  21. 21Approved document L of the building regulations requiresReasonable provision to be made for the conservation of fuel and power in buildings
  22. 22What part of the building regulations does biomass specifically have to conform to?Part J
  23. 23One advantage of micro-wind turbine systems isCan be used where no mains electricity is available
  24. 24One advantage of installing solar photovoltaic arrays on a domestic installation isMost building can use the technology
  25. 25The main reason for installing a micro- combined heat and power system isIt generates electricity as well as heat for domestic hot water and heating purposes
  26. 26One advantage of using a biomass fuelled system on a domestic installation isBiomass is a carbon neutral technology
  27. 27A PV array consisting of 12 modules on an extremely hot day will become?Less efficient
  28. 28Nuclear power generates electricity ultimately by the use of?Turbines
  29. 29A device that is used to measure wind speed is known asAn anemometer
  30. 30Which one of the following can be supplied with water from a rainwater harvesting system?Toilet cistern
  31. 31Biomass as a source of electrical generation is classed as?Low carbon
  32. 32Wind turbines fall into how many different categories?2
  33. 33a type of micro-hydropower turbine is fully immersed in water and is moved according to the flow of the water?Reaction
  34. 34√ Q:Which of the following is not classed as a biomass source?Nuclear
  35. 35Grey water recycling uses water taken from?Bath and sink waste pipes
  36. 36Under permitted development biomass installations that require flues are permitted ifFlues on the rear or side elevation of the building project to a maximum of one metre above the highest part of the roof
  37. 37The angle at which the sun is to due south is known as theThe azimuth angle
  38. 38The most ideal orientation for the installation of a solar photovoltaic array isSouth facing
  39. 39Solar panels mount on a house or on a building within the ground of a house shouldNot be installed above the highest part of the (excluding the chimney) and should project no more than 20mm from the roof slope or wall surface
  40. 40When installing a rainwater harvesting system using an underground tank should not be installed any closer than withinWhen installing a rainwater harvesting system using an underground tank should not be installed any closer than within
  41. 41To be classed as permitted development pole mounted wind turbines should be mounted how far away from the edge of the property of the householder?At least 1.1 times the height of the turbine
  42. 42Solar panels mounted on a house or on a building within the grounds of a house should notBe installed on a site designated as a schedule monument
  43. 43Where biomass appliance is to be installed to property located within a smoke control appliance must beAn exempted appliance
  44. 44Which governmental body would be responsible for issuing an abstraction licence?The environment agency
  45. 45All hot water storage vessels should carry a label with what following information?Standing heat loss in KWh/day
  46. 46Approved document L of the building regulations requiresReasonable provision to be made for the conservation of fuel and power in buildings
  47. 47The code for sustainable home deals withConservation of energy
  48. 48One disadvantage of installing solar photovoltaic arrays on a domestic installation isThe output varies according to the availability of solar energy
  49. 49One disadvantage of using a biomass fuelled system isIt is sometimes considered less suitable for smaller properties
  50. 50One advantage of micro-wind turbine systems isOutput level can be very good U: Output level can be very good
  51. 51One disadvantage of using a greywater harvesting system isIt is not easy to retrofit to existing buildings
  52. 52The efficiency of a heat pump system is measured by what?Coefficient of performance
  53. 53In high wind conditions what device protects the turbine from damage?Furling device
  54. 54The method of storing precipitation for a future use is known as?Rainwater harvesting
  55. 55Electrical generation by the direct combustion of living or recently living organisms is known as?Biomass
  56. 56The main advantage of using renewable energy as a source of electrical power is that?The can be replenished by nature over a small period of time
  57. 57Hydroelectric generation of electricity is classed asZero carbon
  58. 58Solar panels mounted on a house or on a building within the grounds of a house should be?Sited so far as is practicable to minimise the effect on the external appearance of the building and the amenity of the area
  59. 59To be classed as permitted development pole mounted wind turbines shouldEnsure the top of the turbine is no more than 11.1 metres above ground
  60. 60One way to incorporate a means to limit the water generated via a solar thermal system at all points of use to no more than 60oc or lower is via the use ofThermostatic mixer valves
  61. 61One advantage of renewable energy is thatIt is constantly replenished by nature
  62. 62Radiation from the sun is measured in what units?W/m2
  63. 63Poly crystalline cells have an efficiency between what percentage ranges?13% to 16%
  64. 64What type of micro- hydropower turbine has its wheel surrounded by air with the turbine moved by the force of a jet of water aimed at the turbine?Impulse
  65. 65To be classed as permitted development wind turbines should have blades located at leastFive metres above ground
  66. 66To be classed as permitted development pole mounted wind turbines shouldEnsure the top of the turbine is no more than 11.1 metres above ground
  67. 67What is the minimum recommended average wind speed for a micro-wind turbine?5m/s
  68. 68Solar hot water systems mounted on a house or on a building within the grounds of a house should be?Sited so far as is practicable to minimise the effect on the external appearance of the building and the amenity of the area
  69. 69Solar thermal hot water heating mounted on a house or on a building the grounds of a house should notBe installed on a site designate as a scheduled monument
  70. 70Recommended minimum standards state that all hot water storage vessels should carry a label with what following information?Manufacturers name
  71. 71Information about alternative energy sources can be sources fromEnergy saving trust
  72. 72Under permitted development installation of an air source heat pump on a pitcher rood isNot permitted
  73. 73Which one of the following organisations provides energy efficiency ratings for boilers?SEDBUK
  74. 74One disadvantage of using a biomass fuelled system isIt is sometimes considered less suitable for smaller properties
  75. 75The recommended angle for PV array facing south would be between30o and 40o
  76. 76Solar hot water systems mounted on a house or on a building within the grounds of a house should be?Sited so far as is practicable to minimise the effect on the external appearance of the building and the amenity of the area
  77. 77Which of the following would affect the decision to install micro- wind powered generation on a domestic property?Average wind speed
  78. 78The most ideal orientation for the siting of solar thermal hot water heating systems isSouth facing
  79. 79Recommended minimum standards state that all hot water storage vessels should carry a label with what following information?Nominal overall capacity in litres
  80. 80All hot water storage vessels should carry a label with what following informationDedicated solar capacity in litres
  81. 81Which type of heat pump installation is most likely to require planning permission?Air source heat pump system
  82. 82One advantage of installing solar photovoltaic arrays on a domestic installation isA: It improves energy performance certificate ratings
  83. 83One advantage of installing solar photovoltaic arrays on a domestic installation isIt is a zero carbon technology
  84. 84The main reason for installing a micro- combined heat and power system isIt generates electricity as well as heat for domestic hot water and heating purposes
  85. 85One advantage of using a biomass fuelled system isIt can make effective use of waste wood
  86. 86What engine uses a sealed cylinder containing a gas heated at one by the burning gas and then cooled at the other by the return heating water so that expansion and contractions actuates a piston to dive an electrical generator?Stirling
  87. 87Poly crystalline cells have an efficiency between what percentage ranges?13% to 16%
  88. 88The output of a photovoltaic panel is given in?Wp
  89. 89A solar cell is constructed from?Silicon
  90. 90The energy generated by a wind turbine can be fed back into the national grid by the use of a?Inverter
  91. 91Which one of the gases listed below is classed as a greenhouse gas?CO2
  92. 92Hydroelectric generation of electricity is classed asZero carbon
  93. 93Installation of a micro-hydropower system requires what particular requirement?Adequate head and flow
  94. 94The installation of solar panels on the ground should be how far from the boundary of the property?Undefined
  95. 95Q:Heavy overshading of solar collectors will have what effect on system performance?A potential reduction in system performance of approximately
  96. 96Changes made to a property including a renewable technology may require approval by what body?Building control
  97. 97Under permitted development the volume of the air source heat pumps outdoor compressor unit (including housing housing) must not exceed0.6m
  98. 98One disadvantage of installing micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) systems isThey are not suitable for property with low heat demand
  99. 99One advantage of using a biomass fuelled system isIt does not rely on weather conditions to operate effectively
  100. 100One advantage of installing micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) systems isDomestic mCHP unit do not rely on building orientation
  101. 101Which of following is a disadvantage of using a heat pump system?Ground source installation require a large ground area or a borehole
  102. 102Which of the following is a disadvantage of a solar hot water system?Reduced solar energy is available in the winter months
  103. 103All hot water storage vessels should carry a label with what following information?Standing heat loss in KWh/day
  104. 104Recommended minimum standards state all hot water storage vessels should carry a label with what following information?Type of vessel
  105. 105Recommended minimum standards for indirect solar water heating that collectors should be independently certified to comply with all required test for safety and thermal performance toBS EN 12975
  106. 106The installation of solar panels on the ground are subject to what height limit?No part of the installation should be higher than four metres
  107. 107The recommended angle for PV array facing south would be between30o and 40o
  108. 108The connection of several PV modules in series will increasevoltage and power output
  109. 109A turbine forms the basis for the production of electricity in a?Hydro- electric power station
  110. 110At around 10 metres deep soil temperature has an approximate constant of?10oc to 14oc
  111. 111What type of wind turbine accepts wind from any direction?Vertical axis wind turbine
  112. 112What is one function of the differential temperature controller in a solar thermal hot water system?To control the system circulating pump to operate only when there is a demand for water to be heated
  113. 113:A wind turbine convert what type of energy into electricity?Kinetic
  114. 114What type of energy harnesses the heat energy present underneath the earth?Geothermal
  115. 115What type of heat conversion process does a heat pump use?A refrigeration circuit
  116. 116What is one function of differential temperature controller in a solar thermal hot water system?To control the system circulating pump to operate only when there is solar energy available
  117. 117Before installing solar thermal hot water heating on a domestic propertyThe ability of the existing roof to carry the load will need to be checked and proven
  118. 118The ability of the existing roof to carry the load will need to be checked and provenAccess to a water-course
  119. 119The installation of solar panels on the ground are subject to what size limt?The size of the array should be no more that 9 square metres or 3m wide by 3m deep
  120. 120To be classed as permitted development pole mounted wind turbines should be mounted how far away from the edge of the property of the householder?At least 1.1 times the height of the turbine
  121. 121Heavy overshading of solar collectors will have what effect on system performance?A potential reduction in system performance of approximately 50%
  122. 122Under permitted development the volume of the air source heat pumps outdoor compressor unit (including housing housing) must not exceed0.6m
  123. 123Which of the following is not classed as permitted development regarding the installation of an air source heat pumpMust be installed on a roof where the pitch falls between 15oc and 45oc
  124. 124One disadvantage of using a biomass fuelled system isIt requires a suitable flue/chimney system
  125. 125The amount of generated electricity from a solar photovoltaic cell is dependent on?Intensity of solar radiation
  126. 126A biologoical greywater systems is?A system that introduces an agent such as oxygen into the stored greywater to allow bacteria to digest any unwater organic mater into the stored greywater to allow bacteria to digest and unwater organic mater U: A system that includes a basic filtration or treatment technique such as surface skimming and allow for natural particle settlement
  127. 127Solar photovoltaic cell convert solar energy into?Electrical energy
  128. 128One disadvantage of installing micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) systems compared to solar thermal hot water systems isIt is a low carbon technology and not zero carbon
  129. 129Which one of the following organisations provides energy efficiency ratings for boilers?SEDBUK
  130. 130What two options are there for mounting a micro-wind turbine?Mast mounted or building mounted
  131. 131Generating systems that draw energy from the water and convert it into electricity derive the power from?Tidal energy
  132. 132In good weather with sun at its peak the maximum irradiance falling on a 1m2 area is calculated to be?1000w
  133. 133The efficiency of a heat pump system is measured by what?Coefficient of performance
  134. 134What type of turbine is most likely to be considered as fish friendly?A reverse Archimedes screw turbine
  135. 135In passive solar thermal hot water systems the system circulation takes place by?Natural thermosiphon process
  136. 136A bio-mechanical greywater system is?A system that combines both physical and biological treatment
  137. 137Q:Solar panels mounted on a house or on a building within the grounds of a house should be?A: Sited so far as is practicable to minimise the effect on the external appearance of the building and the amenity of the area
  138. 138Q:The installation of solar panels on the ground should be how far from the boundary of the property?undefined
  139. 139Q:One way to incorporate a means to limit the water generated via a solar thermal system at all points of use to no more than 60oc or lower is via the use ofThermostatic mixer valves
  140. 140All hot water storage vessels should carry a label with what following information?Standing heat loss in KWh/day
  141. 141X Q:What is the mean water temperature used in a heating system connected to a heat pump?A: 300c to 400c
  142. 142X Q:What is the purpose of the calming inlet on a rain water harvesting system?A: Prevents sediment in the thank from being stirred up
  143. 143Q:In passive solar thermal hot water systems the system circulation takes place by?A: Natural thermosiphon process
  144. 144Q:Biomass as a source of electrical generation is classed as?Low carbon
  145. 145Q:A short retention greywater system is?A system that includes a basic filtration or treatment technique such as surface skimming and allow for natural particle settlement
  146. 146X Q:The installation of solar panels on the ground should be how far from the boundary of the property?Undefined
  147. 147Q:Which of the following documents provides detailed information on energy efficient heating and hot water system installations?The domestic heating compliance guide
  148. 148Which of the following is not classed as permitted development regarding the installation of an air source heat pumpMust be installed on a roof where the pitch falls between 15oc and 45oc

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