Ce A Study Guide 2013
Ce A Study Guide 2013
Ce A Study Guide 2013
This guide is to help professional learns about the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) Program, Apply for the CEA Examination, Register for the CEA Training Seminar and to provide resources for this dynamic program
Program Overview Course Outline Seminar Schedule CEA Certification Application Books & Resources Sample Questions & Answers
The Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) certification was developed and added to the portfolio of certifications offered by the Association of Energy Engineer as a means of elevating the energy auditing professionals training & knowledgebase. Rising energy costs. Policy changes, reduction mandates and inefficiency in plants and buildings is continually driving the need for trained and experienced energy auditors. The CEA certification is one that identifies professionals as having the required knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the growing field of energy auditing.
To raise the professional standards of those engaged in energy auditing. To improve the practice of energy auditors by encouraging energy auditing in a continuing education program of professional development. To identify persons with acceptable knowledge of the principles and practices of energy auditing through completing an examination and fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct. To award special recognition to those energy auditing professionals who have demonstrated a high level of competence and ethical fitness in energy auditing.
CEA Objectives
CEA Eligibility
The candidate for CEA certification must have: A four-year degree from an accredited university or college in engineering or architecture, or be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.). In addition, the applicant must have at least three years of experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management. or A four-year non-engineering degree with at least four years experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management. or A two-year technical degree with at least five years experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management. or Ten years of experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management. or The current status of Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
Energy Auditing Methodology Energy Audit Instrumentation Auditing Tools Economic Analysis Building Systems Lighting
Building Envelope HVAC Controls Boilers and Steam Systems Water Auditing Reviewing Auditing Reports
Leak detection Water audit Utility Analysis Demand and energy Rates classifications Identifying billing errors Energy accounting
Determine the solar heat gain through a 1 x 3 window at 1:00 pm in August located at latitude 28 N. The window has an east orientation. The SHGF for the specified conditions is 160 BTU/Hr- ft2. The SC is 0.70. (A) (B) (C) (D) 1,120 Btu/hr 228.6 Btu/hr 336 Btu/hr None of the above
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The lighting efficiency term is lumens per watt. (A) True (B) False
4.
A chiller has a full load rating of 0.7 kW/ton. What is the full load kW if this unit has a 200 ton rating? (A) (B) (C) (D) 286 140 900 75
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What is the $/MMBtu delivered to the space for an 80% efficient gas furnace if gas costs $12.00/MCF? (A) (B) (C) (D) $8.89 $11.23 $22.46 $15.00
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Ground source heat pumps may not meet efficiency projections due to: (A) (B) (C) (D) Improperly installed ground loop Poor water treatment Soil contamination Oversizing
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ASHRAE standard 62-2010 defines the minimum standards for: (A) (B) (C) (D) HVAC equipment sizing Acceptable indoor air quality levels Chiller efficiencies Motor efficiencies
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An office building has 50 employees and is occupied for 250 work days a year. It is estimated that each employee uses, on the average, 1 gallon of hot water per day for hand washing. The hot water temperature required is 120F and the city water is 60F. Calculate the amount of annual energy required to heat this water: (A) (B) (C) (D) 12.50 MMBTUs 6.25 MMBtus 25 Mbtus 15.4 MMBtus
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A three phase induction motor draws 13 amps at 240 volts. The power factor is 0.9. Determine the kW. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5.54 5.16 4.86 6.32
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A hospital uses 400,000 gallons of water per year just for showers. The showers have the old style showerheads that use 4.5 gpm. What is the annual amount of water saved if they replace the showerheads with new ones that comply with the maximum flow rates allowed per the Energy Policy Act of 1992? (A) (B) (C) (D) 200,000 gallons per year 285,765 gallons per year 222,222 gallons per year 177,778 gallons per year
Resources:
U.S. Depart of Energy: http://www.eere.energy.gov U.S. EPA Energy Star: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=assess_performance.conduct_assessments Plant Energy Auditing: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=industry.bus_industry_plant_energy_auditing State Energy Offices http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/state_energy_program/seo_contacts.cfm Industrial Technologies Program http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/ AEE Certification Programs http://www.aeecenter.org/certification Real-time online seminars http://www.aeecenter.org/realtime Professional Reference Books http://www.aeecenter.org/books Technical Papers on Energy / Energy Auditing http://aeecenter.metapress.com
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