SOLR 220 Solar Thermal Systems
Solar Thermal Systems teaches skills and knowledge needed for working with open-loop and closed-loop system configurations and situations. It emphasizes connection, programming, and troubleshooting problems system wide, supporting the knowledge needed for the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) test for certified solar thermal system installer. It covers collectors, open-loop thermal systems, closed-loop thermal systems, output measurement, solar collector specifications, pumps, solar storage tanks, air vent and vacuum valves, check valves, system charging, freeze protection, analog controllers, draindown system operation, and overall system operation and performance.
Prerequisite
Instructor Permission
SOLR 220Solar Thermal Systems
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I. General Information
Department
Trade & Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Prerequisite Narrative
Instructor Permission
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Solar Thermal Systems teaches skills and knowledge needed for working with open-loop and closed-loop system configurations and situations. It emphasizes connection, programming, and troubleshooting problems system wide, supporting the knowledge needed for the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) test for certified solar thermal system installer. It covers collectors, open-loop thermal systems, closed-loop thermal systems, output measurement, solar collector specifications, pumps, solar storage tanks, air vent and vacuum valves, check valves, system charging, freeze protection, analog controllers, draindown system operation, and overall system operation and performance.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies