The
Eco-Hut workshops are customizable
professional development
opportunities for individuals,
business community as well as
the diverse industry professionals.
All sessions are led by experienced
trainers with diverse backgrounds
and years of professional training
experience.
This five day course covers the essentials of residential solar system design, installation, troubleshooting and operation procedures for residential water and pool heating. The emphasis is on water heating. This workshop is targeted to contractors, building officials, decision makers, government organizations, practitioners who install solar water heating systems and interested parties. The material will be presented in such a manner that is understood by all. The course format includes classroom instruction and in component demonstrations
Learning Objectives
Solar Thermal Installation & Design Class – DAY 1
• Solar Insulation
• Collector Orientation
• Solmetric SunEye description & operation
• Lab - use of SunEye
• Flat plate collector design
• Low. Medium, and high temperature collectors
• Single and dual tank systems
• Types and comparison of solar water heating systems i.e. active systems, passive systems, open loop direct, closed loop indirect, PV controlled systems, Glycol closed loop, Steamback systems, Drainback systems
• Introduction to solar thermal application (water heating, pool heating, space heating)
• Open loop components
• Closed loop glycol and Steamback components
• Closed loop Drainback components
• Differential control & sensors
Solar Thermal Installation & Design Class – DAY 3 (Hands-on Training Workshop)
• Flush mount install on asphalt shingle roof
• Rail mount install on asphalt shingle roof
• Lab - install Closed loop system
• Service of open loop, closed loop glycol & Drainback systems
• Sales & Marketing of Solar Thermal systems
• Attaching collectors to commercial buildings
• Solar space heating sizing & design (forced air, radiant floor, ground water source heat pumps)
• Solar Pool heating – sizing and design
•Understand the city and utility inspection process
• Understand how to file rebate reservations with local utilities
Prerequisite
None
Who should Attend.
•Building contractors and construction companies
• Architects
• PV designers
• Plumbers
• PV sales staff
• Anyone interested in solar PV
Plumbers
• Anyone who is intrested in the Solar thermal Technology
Origanal Course Pricie:
$2495
Current Promotional Price
$1795.00
