Thermal 301: Introduction to Solar Domestic Hot Water for Installers March 29, 2010

Thermal 301: Introduction to Solar Domestic Hot Water for Installers
Mon, Mar 29 - Tue, Mar 30

Professionals with plumbing experience who plan to install solar water heating systems can start with this one day introductory course to learn the foundation of this fast growing and important renewable technology. This class will cover the details of major system components for pool heating and domestic water heating technologies. There will be a focus on selecting a proper site. We will introduce the financial and environmental benefits of installing a system. This class is ISP Accredited and counts toward the NABCEP educational requirement. More information about NABCEP certification can be found on the NABCEP website.Solar Space Heating is touched upon in this lecture, but covered in more depth in Thermal 302.

Prerequisite: Each student will be expected to have basic plumbing, electrical, and roofing skills. (Specifically, knowledge of basic plumbing tasks such as soldering pipe joints, gluing pipe joints, sealing fittings, testing for plumbing leaks, etc. In regards to electrical, the installer should be familiar with basic electrical concepts and terms and with the operation of a multimeter. Also included is the ability to connect wiring, create weather sealed connections, etc. Regarding roofing knowledge, the installer should be familiar with basic roof materials, terminologies as well as flashing and sealing methods.) This class does not teach plumbing fundamentals.

Lecture Topics:

* Science and technology of closed & open loop systems
* Description of the types of collectors
* Detailed description of system components
* Introduction to system sizing
* Site assessment procedures (includes lab)
* Economic benefits of solar water heating

When: Day 1: Mon, Mar 29 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Day 2: Tue, Mar 30 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $395

Official Website: http://www.altestore.com/classes/Thermal-301-Introduction-to-Solar-Domestic-Hot-Water-for-Installers-Mon-Mar-29-Tue-Mar-30/e140/