Question 1
What is the primary purpose of a site analysis before installing a solar heating system?
Correct Answer:
To evaluate solar resource availability, shading, and structural suitability
Question 2
Which instrument is used to measure solar irradiance at a specific location?
Correct Answer:
Pyranometer
Question 3
Solar irradiance is typically measured in which unit?
Correct Answer:
Watts per square meter (W/m²)
Question 4
What does 'peak sun hours' represent in solar heating system design?
Correct Answer:
The equivalent hours of 1,000 W/m² irradiance that produce the same total energy as actual conditions
Question 5
When conducting a shading analysis, which tool provides a panoramic view of the sky to identify obstructions throughout the year?
Correct Answer:
Solar pathfinder or sun path chart tool
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