Planning Solar Water Heating Systems - 3 PDH
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. REQUIREMENTS
3. SYSTEM SELECTION, PLANNING, AND COORDINATION
Learning Objectives
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Learn to evaluate the feasibility of designing and installing an active solar preheat system using the Solar Payback screening tool developed by the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL).
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Learn about closed-loop solar energy system.
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Learn the fundamental components of the solar loop in a closed loop solar energy system.
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Learn about piping and component corrosion and maintenance issues that are a common cause of closed-loop system failure.
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Learn about the direct circulation system for solar energy water heating.
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Learn about freezing issues in direct circulation systems.
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Learn about site location, freezing days, estimated load size and water quality issues in system selection.
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Learn about system layout at the planning level.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical engineers and other infrastructure design and construction professionals who want an introduction to planning solar water heating systems for buildings and related facilities.
Course Introduction
This course will introduce you to basic considerations when planning solar water heating systems.
Course Summary
Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of guidelines and approaches to planning of solar water heating systems.